Concentrated solar plant turns to plastic mirrors to power clean heat
South Australia researchers will team with industry partners to build a concentrated solar thermal plant in New South Wales featuring lightweight plastic mirrors that incorporate an aluminium-silica reflective coating to produce industrial heat or electricity.
Beyond the hype: Why PERC still powers a stronger solar future
New doesn’t always mean better: Passivated emitter and rear contact solar cells have earned their place through real-world reliability and cost-effective manufacturability.
Battery and battery tech developments in brief from the floor of Intersolar 2025
Europe’s largest solar power event filled 18 very large halls in Munich, and new launches ranged from balcony solar to cow poop innovations.
pv magazine Focus: Manufacturers, installers, scientists discuss EMS
Installers, manufacturers, scientists and users at the Smarter E Europe event – held last week in Munich, Germany – discussed PV home storage, energy management systems (EMS), and key challenges in the implementation of Germany’s new solar provisions.
Georgia could host up to 87 GW of solar
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says Georgia holds vast potential for solar, with most prime sites for deployment concentrated in the country’s east, based on a recent zoning assessment.
Falling prices, rising geopolitical risks define energy storage scenarios
Experts speaking at the upcoming NetZero Milan Expo-Summit 2025 have told pv magazine that lithium’s rising competitiveness is pressuring emerging chemistries like sodium-ion, as the market shifts from incremental gains to larger cells that could reshape enclosure design.
Battery reprieve as US-China tariffs go on hold for 90 days
The battery industry relies on a supply chain in China, and previous headline tariff numbers had painted a tough picture for project affordability and bankability.
Fiji seeking consultants for 10 MW of solar
A company in Fiji has launched a tender for a consulting firm to carry out a feasibility study for a proposed 10 MW ground-mounted solar plant. The deadline for applications is May 30.
New method to optimize bifacial PV system performance in residential applications
Scientists in Qatar have outlined a new approach to optimize residential bifacial PV systems by combining south-facing and vertically mounted east-facing configurations. The novel methodology reportedly results in a 21.6% increase in a system’s net present value.
Gosan Tech launching inkjet systems for perovskite solar cells
The South Korean inkjet technology company is expanding to provide inkjet printing systems for perovskite solar photovoltaic manufacturing. An investment by a corporate venture fund backed by Japan’s Epson Group is expected to help it expand the business and widen the applications of its industrial inkjet technology.
