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The case for rethinking utility-scale PV economics
While single-axis trackers are often regarded as the lowest-cost option for utility-scale PV, Jurchen Technology’s Henner Jahnke argues that falling module prices and rising balance-of-system costs are reshaping the economics of large-scale solar.
Aug 05, 2026
The controversy over fire classification of BIPV systems
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the Becquerel Institute explains that a number of photovoltaic façade products are recently being marketed as “non-combustible” under EN 13501-1. These claims are causing confusion in the construction sector and controversy among European manufacturers, raising the questions: what do these classifications actually certify, and can a conventional BIPV module meet them at all?
Europe’s heatwave brings high irradiance as smoke, dust impact southern PV systems
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Europe’s July heatwave led to positive irradiance anomalies across western and northern Europe, while wildfires in France and Spain and Saharan dust outbreaks increased the risk of panel soiling in the south of the continent.
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Why consumers are choosing solar over fossil fuels
People across the world have woken up to the fact that renewable energy is a source of local economic stability and energy security, particularly when it’s on their roofs, with a recent global survey finding two in three people now support renewable energy and storage investment.
Algeria’s solar market moves beyond potential
A recent discussion hosted by the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) found the next phase of Algeria’s solar expansion will be shaped by gas economics, procurement design, grid readiness and whether the country can turn its 15 GW target into bankable projects.
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How to win and how not to lose: What the Football World Cup final teaches us about leading the energy transition
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe and the leadership ecosystem Solar+ Leaders Founder, Carmen Madrid, reflect on what the World Cup final can teach our sectors about collective leadership, emotional intelligence, character and accountability, and why these qualities are essential to delivering a successful energy transition.
Ontario wildfire smoke suppresses irradiance across the Great Lakes
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that smoke-driven aerosols reduced solar irradiance across the Great Lakes region and along the US East Coast, with both clear-sky irradiance and observed GHI anomalies showing notable declines during the peak of the event.
The geopolitics of solar manufacturing and how India can build a China-alternative supply chain
India has already demonstrated that well-designed policies can rapidly expand module and cell manufacturing. The next challenge is considerably more ambitious: building a fully integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem that extends from polysilicon to finished modules. Success will require sustained policy support, patient capital, technology partnerships, infrastructure development, and a long-term industrial vision.
Jul 24, 2026
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