TCL SunPower launches new shingled TOPCon module series
The new modules feature bifaciality of 85%, an efficiency of up to 24.8%, annual degradation of 0.35%, and a 30-year performance warranty,
Omani PV manufacturer AACE switches to TOPCon
The company’s new facility, located in the Salalah Free Zone in southern Oman, is currently manufacturing PERC technology, with plans to transition to TOPCon before the end of the year.
IRENA proposes global electrification target of 35% by 2035
New report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says renewables will be key to meeting rising global demand for electricity but with up to 2.5 TW of solar, storage and wind projects already in connection queues worldwide, increased investment in grid infrastructure will be pivotal.
European PV avoided €10 billion in gas imports since escalation of Iran conflict
European photovoltaics have generated enough electricity since early March to avoid an estimated €10 billion in gas imports, according to SolarPower Europe, with savings averaging €110 million per day.
China conducts first experiments for space-based solar power plants
China is advancing the Sun Chasing project to develop space-based solar power systems that collect energy in orbit and beam it wirelessly to Earth or spacecraft for continuous power supply. Early tests demonstrated over 100 m wireless power transmission and efficient microwave beaming to moving targets, with up to 1,180 W delivered and promising system efficiencies.
DNV publishes new floating PV safety standards
Norwegian classification society DNV has published two new guidelines covering the structural design of floats for floating solar systems and their mooring and station keeping systems.
PV curtailment on the rise in India
India curtailed 300 GWh of renewable energy in Q1 2026 due to transmission constraints, according to a new repor from Ember.
From coal to solar: A stable jobs transition for Poland
Research from Poland finds the development of the country’s solar industry will likely result in stable economic stimulus over the next 15 years, supporting between 20,000 and 40,000 direct full time contracts until 2040 depending on the level of investment and operations and maintenance of PV installations.
Researchers develop perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional devices
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional designs using a vacuum-based thermal evaporation process. The devices can be semi-transparent and energy-generating under diffuse light, making them promising for integration into building windows and facades.
Amea Power switches on 120 MW solar plant in South Africa
The Doornhoek solar PV project, located in South Africa’s North West province, is the first to be completed under the sixth bid window of the country’s renewable energy independent power producer procurement program.
