Staff reporter at Turbine and Panel, covering Renewable Energy.
Fuyao Group, the world's largest automotive glass manufacturer, has confirmed the development of solar sunroof glass incorporating photovoltaic cells, with the capability to manufacture the product at scale.
A research group in Australia has developed an automated screening method to qualify decommissioned PV modules for second-life applications.
Freyr Energy has introduced a new range of single-phase solar inverters for residential rooftop applications in India, utilizing silicon carbide technology and digital monitoring features.
Researchers from Spain's University of Jaén have developed a low-concentrator photovoltaic receiver that improves optical coupling under static yet inherently non-uniform laser irradiance.
Portugal aims to increase its battery storage capacity to 3 GW by 2030, up from the initial target of 2 GW, as part of its National Energy and Climate Plan.
The Federal Network Agency has allocated 2.1 GW of PV capacity in the latest tender for utility-scale solar, exceeding the initially planned capacity.
Malta's energy regulator is preparing to launch a second round of its competitive bidding process for renewable energy projects this year.
Global investment group Brookfield and Quebec-based institutional investor La Caisse have completed the acquisition of Quebec renewable energy producer Boralex.
Researchers are studying the effects of agrivoltaic systems on soil temperatures and crop growth in two pilot projects in Italy.
An international research group has developed a comprehensive framework to evaluate the economic and climate benefits of local versus outsourced PV waste recycling.
New research indicates that the commercial success of two-terminal perovskite-silicon solar cells will depend on geography and market conditions rather than achieving high efficiencies.
As Europe experiences a severe heatwave, solar module prices are showing signs of cooling down, despite stagnant demand for photovoltaic systems. The decline in prices is attributed to production surpluses and the need to clear inventory, particularly for large rooftop systems and ground-mounted projects.
Global photovoltaic installations have crossed the 3 TW mark, with China leading the surge and developing nations poised to increase their share of new capacity in the coming decade.
A new startup called Wave Sales is offering an agentic AI platform to address issues in the residential solar sales process, providing integrations with other popular platforms and planned future interfaces with distribution, finance, permitting, and more.
New Zealand’s government will adopt 15 recommendations to streamline small and medium solar projects, including legalising plug-in panels, faster approvals for installations under 10 kW, and allowing accredited installers to certify systems under 100 kW without inspection. The changes aim to cut costs and delays, potentially delivering up to NZD 50 million in benefits over a decade.
Agastya Energy Ltd, part of the Anubhav Agarwal Group, plans to develop a 12 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, India, with an estimated investment of INR 78 billion.
A recent solar eclipse led to significant but uneven solar energy losses in Europe and North America, with some regions experiencing similar impacts despite differing levels of obscuration. Cloud cover and timing played key roles in mitigating losses, while electricity market effects varied widely.
Vikram Solar has inaugurated a new 6 GW solar PV module manufacturing plant in India, increasing its total capacity to 15.5 GW per year.
Chinese PV manufacturer Longi is investing in a 100 MW pilot production line for high-efficiency crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells.
A research team from the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has assessed the cleaning performance and safety of several PV cleaning robots in a desert environment.
US-based PVFarm has launched a new tool called RE STACK, designed to help engineers plan and optimize utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) systems.
A new survey aims to understand what attracts women to the solar industry, what helps them stay, and what enables them to progress in their careers.