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Key takeaways from Sunrise Arabia 2025

A recent joint event by Solarabic and pv magazine in Riyadh highlighted Saudi Arabia’s rapid push for clean energy and localization, with new factories and large storage projects taking shape.
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The Hydrogen Stream: US researchers link H2 impact to production

US researchers say hydrogen’s climate impact depends primarily on production methods and feedstock emissions, while Nikola Corp. has recalled 95 hydrogen-powered trucks and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Daqo posts $345.2 million net loss for 2024

Daqo has recorded a $345.2 million net loss for 2024. The Chinese polysilicon manufacturer said revenue fell due to significantly lower average selling prices and a drop in sales volume.
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Key takeaways from Smart Energy Week 2025 in Tokyo

Smart Energy Week 2025 in Tokyo highlighted Japan’s shifting energy priorities, with officials promoting perovskite solar at PV Expo and companies showcasing solid-state battery tech at Battery Japan.
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Orsted, PS Renewables seek approval for 740 MW UK solar-storage project

Developers apply for development consent order to build new utility-scale project in England. The solar project is a first for Orsted in the UK market and is one of four large-scale solar plants developed by PS Renewables in the United Kingdom.
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Amea Power starts building 50 MW of solar in the Ivory Coast

Construction is underway on a 50 MW solar project in northeastern Ivory Coast. It is being implemented by a project company owned entirely by the UAE’s Amea Power.
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GP Eco Solutions to set up 5 GW solar panel, 2 GW cell manufacturing facility in India

GP Eco Solutions India signed an agreement with the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh to build a 5 GW solar panel and 2 GW cell manufacturing facility.
Energy Storage

Brazil installed 269 MWh of energy storage in 2024

Consultancy Greener has estimated the state of Pará offers the most potential for battery rollout because of its high energy tariff. A report issued by the consultant also highlighted the big savings agribusiness could make by using batteries instead of...

Press Releases

Jinko ESS Micro-grid Solution Helps a Remote Chicken Farm in the Middle East Optimize Its Power Structure, Reduced Diesel Consumption by 93%

JinkoSolar, the global leading PV and ESS supplier, successfully deployed a 250kW/645kWh liquid-cooling microgrid energy storage system for a remote chicken farm in the Middle East.

Sineng Electric Delivers Tailored Energy Storage Solution for 300MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Project in China

Sineng Electric has successfully provided a customized energy storage solution for the 75MW/300MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) project in Xinjiang, China, which has been operating reliably since its commissioning. The project exemplifies the effective integration of energy storage systems, aimed at enhancing grid stability and accelerating the deployment of renewable energy in challenging environments.

LONGi’s “Lighthouse Factory” was fully upgraded, HPBC 2.0 production line put into operation

On February 25, LONGi held the “HPBC 2. 0 ‘Lighthouse Factory' Media Tour” at the Jiaxing base, which is the first time that the HPBC 2.

Smarter Solar Investment: AECAR Srl Achieves Higher Yield and Faster Payback with AIKO

AECAR Srl, a manufacturer of precious metal electrical contacts in Meda (MB), Italy, was looking for a high-efficiency solar solution to reduce its energy costs and improve sustainability. With rising electricity prices and the need for reliable power, the company required a system that could maximize energy production while ensuring long-term financial returns.

Opinion & Analysis

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‘Achieving a successful career does not require sacrificing a fulfilling personal life.’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Dounia Ziyati, Solar Engineer at EDF Renewables. She urges women to envision themselves thriving in leading roles. "Today, we witness women in uniforms operating heavy machinery on construction sites and bravely tackling risks head-on," she states.

Eastern Europe sees solar gains as Western regions experience setbacks

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that February saw a stark contrast in solar conditions across Europe, with eastern regions benefiting from strong irradiance while western and southern areas faced setbacks due to storms and persistent cloud cover.

Global solar module prices largely stabilize with upward momentum

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.

Mitigating risks in new PV technologies

The solar energy industry continues to push the boundaries of efficiency and reliability. However, as innovative photovoltaic cell and module technologies emerge, they also bring a new set of challenges in durability and performance. A new report from IEA PVPS Task 13, titled “Degradation and Failure Modes in New Photovoltaic Cell and Module Technologies,” offers a comprehensive analysis of degradation and failure mechanisms in current photovoltaic technologies.

Colored modules for building-integrated photovoltaics

Taking inspiration from the 3D photonic structures on a Morpho butterfly’s shimmering blue wings, scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed colored solar panels that can be incorporated into a building’s exterior practically invisibly while maintaining high efficiency.

Solar module downward price trend has been reversed

High-efficiency solar modules are becoming scarce, prompting some retailers to stockpile in anticipation of rising prices, says Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com. He expects module prices to climb moderately but steadily until at least early next quarter.

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Challenges of dismantling abandoned wind and solar farms

Researchers studying decommissioned wind and solar farms in Italy, Spain, Venezuela, and Argentina have found that weak regulations risk leaving more abandoned assets in their wake.

Utrecht wastewater plant launches largest heat pump in Netherlands

Innomotics, Eneco, and Johnson Controls have energized a large-scale heat pump at a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The system has four heat exchangers, each equipped with two compressors.

Solar growth drives cross-border cannibalization in Europe, says Enervis

Retail electricity prices in Europe are falling but remain above pre-war levels, according to energy market analyst Enervis. PV capture rates are also dropping sharply, with negative pricing hours expected to persist in the short term.

Bry-Air enters green hydrogen segment with air-to-water generators

Deepak Pahwa, chairman of Pahwa Group and managing director of Bry-Air, tells pv magazine that the company has developed an air-to-water generation prototype for a green hydrogen project in the Indian desert, with plans to scale up to 500 units for large-scale hydrogen production.

European electricity prices take downward turn

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis found electricity prices fell across the major European markets last week due to a drop in gas allowances prices and electricity demand. Meanwhile, Germany, Italy and Portugal broke their solar production records for a day in February.

Quidnet Energy tests MWh-scale geomechanical energy storage

Quidnet Energy has demonstrated its long-duration geomechanical energy storage (GES) at the megawatt-hour scale. The tech stores excess grid electricity by pressurizing water underground, later releasing it to supply reliable power.

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UbiQD developing novel encapsulant technology for solar modules

The U.S.-based quantum dot (QD) materials company is developing polymer encapsulation materials that reportedly have the potential to provide a relative power boost of 16% when integrated into crystalline silicon PV devices.

The impact of wind load effects on offshore floating photovoltaics

Researchers have investigated the aerodynamic performance of a single floating PV setup of 16 panels, as well as an array that combined 15 such setups. They found that drag coefficient distributions and wind pressure effects on PV systems vary by inlet angle. They have also identified cost-saving opportunities through material optimization.

Ireland urges schools to avail of solar scheme before extended deadline

The Irish government is appealing to schools to apply for the second round of its solar for schools program before the March 7 deadline. More than 750 schools have been approved for funding in this phase to date.

Zimbabwean telecom company opens solar-storage tender

TelOne Zimbabwe says it is seeking bids to finance and deploy solar and lithium-ion storage projects at its exchange sites.

The impact of different substrates on solar module performance

A research team has analyzed the effects of different substrates on PV module performance and has found that ground soil achieves the highest efficiency at 21.1%, followed by grass (19.6%), wood (17.95%), concrete (16.2%), roof tiles (14.3%), and iron sheets (11.5%).

Serbia awards 645 MW in second renewables auction

Serbia has allocated 645 MW across 10 wind and solar projects in its second renewables auction, setting average prices at €0.0509 ($0.0533)/kWh for solar and €0.0535/kWh for wind. The government said the rates are well below market levels.

Technology

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Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell based on hole selective monolayers achieves 29.8% efficiency

Researchers from Fraunhofer ISE and KAUST built a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell that reportedly offers improved reproducibility. The device relies on self-assembled monolayers that result in low parasitic absorption and rapid charge extraction.

Gotion launches 7 MWh BESS container, 650 Ah cell

The Chinese manufacturer has joined the energy density race with the release of its latest utility-scale battery energy storage system and high-capacity cells.

Fronius introduces 15.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery for rooftop PV

The Austrian manufacturer has launched its first battery system using LFP cells. A total of up to four units can be connected in parallel for a capacity of 63 kWh.

Italy’s Enea testing highly UV-transparent encapsulants

The Italian research agency has tested new UV aging tests on solar PV mini-modules made with UV-transparent polyolefins encapsulants and has found that thermal and chemical stability benefits in thermoplastic polyolefin-based (TPO) compared to EVA encapsulants.

Jolywood releases 595 W bifacial TOPCon solar panel for harsh environments

The Chinese manufacturer said that its new glass-backsheet Windproof module utilizes a zinc-aluminum-magnesium surface alloy technology and a high-strength steel substrate. It features a power conversion efficiency of up to 23.03%.

FranklinWH launches 15 kWh residential battery

The 15 kWh aPower 2 battery can store input from solar, grid, generator and EV.

Manufacturing

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Sinovoltaics updates map of North American solar supply chain

The North American manufacturing hub has added several new producers across the PV module supply chain but analysts see continued cell, wafer, and polysilicon capacity constraints. The report is based on announcements of capacities at sites in the region producing PV modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, and metallurgical-grade silicon.

First Solar ships 14.1 GW of thin-film solar modules in 2024

First Solar delivered 14.1 GW of thin-film solar modules in 2024, driving $4.2 billion in revenue. The US cadmium telluride panel maker now faces global policy uncertainty.

‘Solar module prices will soon go back to over $0.12/W’

The global solar module industry is expected to regain a sustainable balance in the next six months, Yana Hryshko, head of Solar Supply Chain Research for Wood Mackenzie, told pv magazine. She explains why solar module prices may increase soon, suggesting that Tier 1 modules prices could reach $0.14-$0.15/W by the end of this year, and discusses how consolidation is materializing within the global PV industry.

First Solar sues JinkoSolar for alleged TOPCon patent infringement

First Solar has sued JinkoSolar in a US federal court in Delaware, claiming that the Chinese manufacturer infringed upon US Patent No. 9,130,074, which is related to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar technology.

Survey reveals most popular inverter, solar brands for Australian installers

A new survey shows that most Australian solar installers are not concerned about solar panel and battery brands, but have a clear preference when it comes to inverters.

Strategies to reduce perovskite solar cell degradation caused by thermal stress

An international team investigated repeated thermal stress on metal-halide perovskite solar cells and has proposed strategies to boost resistance to degradation effects of diurnal cycles or geographical conditions.

Energy Storage

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Sodium-ion battery study offers power and energy breakthrough with new organic cathode

New cathode material combined with carbon nanotubes delivers high energy and power in sodium-ion batteries.

LevelTen launches new platform to buy, sell renewable assets

LevelTen says its new Asset Marketplace Listings platform will streamline the buying and selling of renewable energy assets. The platform covers projects of all sizes across Europe, including storage.

PV-driven mobile homes for disaster recovery

Researchers in Japan have demonstrated solar-powered mobile homes including a bedroom and living room with an integrated kitchen, bathroom, restroom, and lavatory. Their work demonstrates how renewable energy can enhance resilience in temporary housing solutions, reducing reliance on external power sources.

New algorithm for fault detection in renewables microgrids

An Iraqi-Canadian research team has created a new algorithm that can detect direction change in the line current of renewables-based microgrids. The novel approach can be applied to both grid-forming and grid-following infrastructures.

Greece presents 3.5 GW standalone battery storage rollout plan

A draft ministerial decision envisages the installation of 3.55 GW of standalone battery energy storage systems which will be granted priority connection to the transmission or distribution grid and operated on a merchant basis without subsidy support.

The Hydrogen Stream: Air Products cancels three US projects

Air Products is pulling out of three US projects due to unfavorable economics and regulatory changes. The company says it remains focused on its Neom green project in Saudi Arabia and the Louisiana Clean Energy Complex

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