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Maldives resort islands expand solar to meet half of power demand

The Fari Islands in the Maldives are developing a mix of floating and ground-mounted solar installations expected to meet up to 50% of the archipelago’s electricity demand on sunny days. The systems form part of a broader plan to expand renewable energy use across the four-island resort development.
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Ait-Group launches residential heat pumps with low propane charge

Germany’s Ait Group has introduced residential ground-source heat pumps using less than 150 grams of propane, based on results from the Fraunhofer ISE LC150 research project. The new systems deliver up to 6 kW of heating with a seasonal coefficient of ...
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Brazil may add 36.5 GW of solar by 2029, says grid operator

Brazil’s installed solar capacity is expected to rise from 51.7 GW in December 2024 to 88.2 GW by the end of 2029, according to the national grid operator’s 2025–29 Energy Operation Plan.
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: China Railway awards 3 GW module tender

China Railway Construction Corp.’s IT unit has named 10 preliminary winners for its 2025 solar module framework procurement. The 3 GW contract covers n-type monocrystalline bifacial tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules, with delivery requir...
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Australian utility aquires CSP-storage project from Photon Energy

AGL Energy has bought the 150 MW solar, 90 MW thermal, and 720 MWh storage Yadnarie Project from Dutch developer Photon Energy, following the award of development approval in June.
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Solar becomes EU’s largest power source in June

Solar accounted for 22.1% of electricity generation in the European Union in June, as 13 member states set new records for the share of solar in their national power mixes.
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CATL, Sungrow and CRRC Zhuzhou lead Chinese energy storage rankings

The China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) has released its 2024 rankings of Chinese energy storage companies, with CATL, Sungrow, and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute securing top positions across key segments.
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Behavioral factors behind residential PV adoption in China

Researchers have combined the theory of planned behavior, the technology acceptance model, and diffusion of innovations theory to investigate rooftop solar adoption in China. From a 1,200-person survey, they found that subjective norms and social influen...

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LONGi joins Rafiqui to promote solar panel recycling in Mexico

LONGi announced its affiliation with Rafiqui, a Mexican non-profit civil organization dedicated to offering recycling solutions for decommissioned solar modules, in partnership with energy sector companies in Mexico.

Copper Without Compromise: How AIKO’s Proprietary Copper Interconnection Sets a New Standard for Solar Modules

As the solar industry continues to scale, one question becomes ever more pressing: how do we build a more sustainable, resilient, and future-ready photovoltaic supply chain? At AIKO, the answer begins not just with record-breaking efficiency — but with reinventing what lies beneath the surface.

Jinko ESS Powers Clean Energy Future with 21.6 MWh Energy Storage Systems for Distributed Energy Infrastructure

Jinko ESS, a subsidiary corporation of Jinko Solar Co. , Ltd.

JA Solar to Supply Modules to Croatia’s Largest Solar Project

JA Solar will supply its high-performance DeepBlue 4. 0 Pro modules for the 99MW Korlat Solar PV Project, now under construction in Croatia.

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High-pressure systems boost global solar irradiance in early 2025

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the first half of 2025 has delivered favourable solar conditions across several key solar generation regions around the globe, with many population centres experiencing above-average irradiance.

‘Inclusion is not a trend, it’s a standard we must build’

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Jesús Alijarde, founder and CEO of Spain’s Ibersyd / Cerfo. He says one of the earliest biases he had to confront was the idea of men as protectors of women. “It may sound noble, but in practice, it reinforces inequality,” he states.

China polysilicon price increases amid regulatory signals

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Captive solar gaining ground in India’s industrial manufacturing hubs

Industrial regions in Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are emerging as key markets for captive solar in India. High electricity tariffs, state-level incentives, and environmental targets from export-focused firms are accelerating adoption of distributed solar across the country’s industrial sector.

What standards for agrivoltaics?

The technology which combines solar PV panels and agriculture is gaining ground. IEC Standards for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems already exist, but more might be required, dealing with some of the more specific issues relating to agriculture.

‘In engineering, women remain markedly underrepresented’

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Maria Ardila, construction engineer at UK-based Cubico Sustainable Investments. She says that progress remains slow in the energy industry because gender matters are often viewed as personal choices rather than the systemic issues they truly are. “Until society challenges the outdated norms and organizational structures that penalize mothers, meaningful advancement toward gender equity in leadership will continue to be constrained,” she states.

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AI, First Nations data boost solar forecasts by 14.6% in Australia

Australian researchers improved solar generation forecasts by 14.6% by integrating advanced AI methods with First Nations seasonal knowledge, offering new potential for more accurate renewable energy planning.

Ukraine’s largest battery storage project enters commissioning phase

Ukraine’s 200 MW/400 MWh battery project dwarfs most Eastern European installations, and is expected to come online in October 2025, ahead of the winter.

What homeowners need to know as US solar panel tax credits end

Experts advise people with serious interest in home solar to act quickly and consider their choices carefully to avoid any headaches.

Zimbabwe starts construction on 10 MW solar plant

China’s Sany Silicon Energy is building its first solar plant in Zimbabwe. The project uses the company’s EP+F business model combining engineering, procurement and financing.

Dexter Energy adds battery support to forecasting, PV power optimization platform

The Dutch company says its short-term trading solutions for solar and other renewable energy technologies, supports grid balancing, reduces the costs of imbalance, and optimizes energy flows in an “increasingly volatile” energy market. It is growing internationally, and expanding its support of battery-related trading.

Huawei leads global inverter market as shipments hit 589 GW in 2024

Chinese companies made up nine of the 10 largest global inverter suppliers in 2024, with total inverter shipments reaching 589 GW (AC), according to Wood Mackenzie.

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Assessing PV cell, module reliability via Arrhenius equation

Researchers in Portugal have used the so-called Arrhenius aging model to measure the temperature behaviour and reliability of different solar modules. Their analysis showed that long-term module performance can diverge significantly depending on the manufacturing processes.

A closer look at vertical agrivoltaics

pv magazine visited a 1.9 MW agrivoltaic plant in Austria where pumpkins and soy are cultivated beneath vertically mounted PV structures supplied by Next2Sun.

Poland added 637 MW of solar during Q1

Poland’s solar capacity neared 22 GW at the end of March, according to figures from the country’s Institute of Renewable Energy. There are currently 532 solar projects with a capacity equalling 950 MW with valid building permits.

Solar becomes top source of electricity in California

Over the past 12 months, solar power has become California’s largest source of electricity, a trend likely to continue.

Cayman Islands qualifies six bidders for 22.5 MW solar-plus-storage tender

A request for proposals from six qualified bidders interested in developing a 22.5 MW solar-plus-battery project is now live in the Cayman Islands. The project will be the islands’ largest solar site to date and first to integrate battery storage.

China on track to deploy 380 GW of PV in 2025

China is set to break new ground in its energy transition, with 2025 renewable capacity additions projected to exceed 500 GW, driven by surging solar and wind deployment, according to a new report from the State Grid Energy Research Institute.

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NREL, CubicPV achieves 24% efficiency for perovskite mini solar module

A U.S.-based collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and CubicPV has yielded a perovskite minimodule with certified efficiency of 24.0%. The two noted that it is the first time a U.S. effort has set a record in the perovskite mini module category.

Four-year outdoor testing shows perovskite solar cells suffer from high seasonality

Testing conducted by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) in Germany has shown that perovskite solar cells operating at high latitudes in Europe may suffer from higher performance losses in winter compared to conventional PV devices. The scientists warned, however, that at lower latitudes this seasonality may be less pronounced.

Record solar output in Europe drives rise in negative price hours

Record solar generation across Europe and limited storage capacity are driving a surge in negative electricity price hours, with below-zero pricing expected to hit new highs in the third quarter, according to Montel Analytics.

Superdielectrics unveils Faraday 2 battery as a polymer-based alternative to Li-ion

Superdielectrics launches the Faraday 2 battery, advancing a water-based, metal-free approach to home storage, from a UK-based facility.

Researchers discover method to significantly extend quantum battery lifespan

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) and Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have developed a way to extend the lifetime of Dicke quantum batteries by up to 1,000 times, while maintaining their fast-charging properties enabled by superradiance.

New PV system sizing approach based on jellyfish search algorithm

Researchers have used the jellyfish search algorithm to optimize solar PV distributed generation placement and sizing. They have tested the algorithm on an IEEE 33-bus system, with one, two, or three PV deployment scenarios, and compared its performance with that of a dozen of competing optimization techniques.

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PVRadar launches Python programming tool to ease site-specific loss modeling

German software company PVRadar Labs has released a Python programming package for solar asset owners and engineers that want to build site-specific models.

Netherlands increasing vigilance on solar inverter-related cybersecurity risks

The Dutch government said it remains vigilant on potential cybersecurity threats coming from solar inverters. It minimized, however, the risk of hidden hardware components in inverters and said these devices would be “easily detectable” by the Dutch authorities.

EU expresses reluctance on opex support for solar, cleantech manufacturers

The European Commission has told pv magazine that it will unlikely prioritize operating expenditure (opex) support for solar and clean technology manufacturers, citing concerns about potential market distortion, even as insolvencies rise across the European PV sector.

France Solar enters liquidation

French solar installer France Solar has entered liquidation after failing to secure a buyer, following its placement in receivership on April 28.

First Solar to use quantum dots to boost module efficiency

Quantum dot technology promises to boost bifacial solar module output. The company entered into a supply agreement with specialist UbiQD.

Longi unveils 34.58%-efficient tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell based on asymmetric self-assembled monolayer

In a new scientific paper published in nature, the Chinese manufacturer presented a new tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell based on a bottom cell with a heterojunction design. It also used a new type of self-assembled monolayer that reportedly reduces non-radiative recombination and increases cell efficiency.

Energy Storage

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Pakistan’s largest battery storage project nears operation for cement firm

Lucky Cement’s 22.7 MWh battery is the largest in Pakistan, and the project is now just months away, according to a company executive.

Massive solar project progresses ahead of schedule in Philippines

More than half of the first phase of the 3.5 GW solar and 4.5 GWh battery storage MTerra Solar project in the Philippines is now complete, eight months after its groundbreaking. The 778 MW of solar installed so far makes it the largest solar installation in the country.

The Hydrogen Stream: eCap Marine to supply fuel cells for marine vessels

eCap Marine says it will supply 8 MW of hydrogen fuel cell systems for four zero-emission vessels under construction for Norway’s Møre Sjø and logistics firm Samskip, with deliveries expected in 2027.

Panasonic launches new domestic hot water heat pump

The Aquarea DHW Heat Pump utilizes propane as the refrigerant and is reportedly able to reach maximum temperatures of 65 C. The standalone unit supports PV contact and is compatible with external recirculation pumps.

CATL lawsuit threatens Hithium IPO

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit accusing fast-growing rival Hithium of unfair competition – a move that could jeopardize Hithium’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.

Tesla deploys 9.6 GWh in Q2, Nevada cell plant nears completion

Tesla deployed 9.6 GWh of battery storage in the second quarter of 2025, with year-to-date volumes up nearly 50% from 2024. The company recorded flat quarterly growth and says its 10 GWh Nevada cell factory is close to completion.

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