LCOE by technology and market
Everything filed under economics in our renewable energy coverage, the 16 reports filed on it so far.
U.S. Energy Storage Market Hits Record 18.9 GWh in Q2 2026
The U.S. Energy storage market deployed a record 18.9 GWh of capacity in the second quarter of 2026, driven by utility-scale growth and a shift toward
TOPCon Module Pricing Holds Amid U.S. Trade Policy
Solar module prices in China and the U.S. Showed divergent trends ahead of Section 232 enforcement, with U.S. Spot prices stable and Chinese domestic...
Vena Energy and EnergyAustralia add 554MW of battery storage
Two major battery energy storage systems in South Australia and Victoria, totaling 554MW, have entered the Australian Energy Market Operator's Market
German BESS Market Sticks With LFP, Calls Sodium-Ion
Industry leaders at a Berlin summit state lithium iron phosphate remains the only bankable battery chemistry for energy storage in Germany, with...
Europe's Battery Storage Market to Grow 78% in 2026
EUPD Research forecasts Europe will install 57 GWh of battery storage this year, a 78% increase from 2022. Residential storage is the strongest...
CATL Cuts LFP Battery Prices Amid Industry Shifts
CATL has cut prices for its 314Ah lithium iron phosphate cells, a move analyzed by industry experts. The broader energy storage sector also saw...
German R&D essential for Europe's solar
ISC Konstanz and industry partners urge Germany to prioritize crystalline silicon PV research in national funding, arguing it remains the global...
Germany's €35 Billion Capacity Market Approved by EU
The European Commission has approved Germany's capacity mechanism under EU state aid rules, clearing the way for up to €35.2 billion in support for...
CIX and Carbonplace plan carbon market
Singapore's Climate Impact X and London's Carbonplace will merge in early 2027 to combine carbon credit trading and settlement infrastructure.
Intersolar SA 2026 pivots to energy storage
Brazil's Intersolar South America 2026 event highlighted a strategic shift towards energy storage as the solar market slows, with major manufacturers
UNSW Team Achieves 12.4% Efficiency for CZTS Solar Cells
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have made a breakthrough in CZTS solar cell technology, achieving a certified efficiency of 12.4% by...
BYD Expands Solar Energy Presence in Brazil with New Kit Offerings
BYD has started selling solar energy kits through its 233 dealerships in Brazil, expanding its presence in the country's solar energy market.
Freyr Energy Launches Silicon Carbide Inverters for Residential Rooftop Applications
Freyr Energy has introduced a new range of single-phase solar inverters for residential rooftop applications in India, utilizing silicon carbide...
Study Suggests Two-Terminal Perovskite-Silicon Tandems May Not Deliver Optimal Performance in All Geographies
New research indicates that the commercial success of two-terminal perovskite-silicon solar cells will depend on geography and market conditions...
Solar Eclipse Causes Variable Energy Losses Across Europe and North America
A recent solar eclipse led to significant but uneven solar energy losses in Europe and North America, with some regions experiencing similar impacts...
Hybrid Solar System Combines Radiative Cooling and Photovoltaics
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a hybrid solar system that provides electricity, heat, and cooling from a single...