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Canon IT Solutions has started testing a solar PV system to power its Tier 4 data center in Nishitokyo, with the aim of boosting the use of renewable energy and reducing costs. The system is expected to generate approximately 69 MWh annually and increase energy resilience during emergencies. December 19, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Aerial view of Nishitokyo Data Center Buildings Image: Canon Japan-based optical imaging and printing technology company Canon has announced this Canon IT Solutions Inc. unit has begun testing an industrial photovoltaic system designed to power its data center in Nishitokyo, located in the western part of the…

A study analyzing urban bifacial PV systems in high latitude areas found that they can generate 9-13% more electricity than monofacial panels under snow conditions, especially in winter, while also achieving lower electricity costs. The research developed a techno-economic optimization model that took into account snow effects, panel orientation, row spacing and operating modes, emphasizing sensitivity to market conditions and discount rates. December 19, 2025 Lior Kahana An international research team has conducted a techno-economic analysis for urban bifacial PV in high-latitude areas and found that bifacial systems can generate up to 12% more power than monofacial counterparts under snow…

Waaree Energies says its US unit has agreed to invest approximately $30 million in United Solar Holding to secure a traceable supply of polysilicon for its growing North American manufacturing base. December 19, 2025 Uma Gupta Image: United Solar Polysilicon (FZC) SPC By pv magazine India Waaree Energies said its U.S. manufacturing subsidiary, Waaree Solar Americas, has signed a binding term sheet to invest about $30 million in United Solar Holding Inc., a Cayman Islands-based polysilicon producer. The investment will be made through the subscription of approximately 5.37 million Series B preferred shares in United Solar Holding, with the transaction…

The result concerns the company’s Comet 3N modules and has been confirmed by TÜV Nord in Germany. December 19, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Aiko Comet 3N modules with 24.8% efficiency deployed in a megawatt-scale solar project Image: AIKO Chinese back-contact (BC) module manufacturer Aiko has announced that it has achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 24.8% in commercial production of its Comet 3N panels, designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) PV projects. The result was confirmed by TÜV Nord in Germany. Aiko stated that the module is based on its patented all-back-contact (ABC) cell technology and has achieved a peak efficiency…

France-based SPIE has signed a three-year framework agreement with Tesla to deploy Megapack technology in European battery energy storage projects, including a 1.4 GWh facility in the Netherlands. December 19, 2025 Blathnaid O’Dea By ESS news Pan-European engineering and energy services company SPIE has signed a framework agreement with Tesla for a series of battery energy storage (BESS) projects in the region – several of which are already underway, the company said. ESS news. SPIE and Tesla are both participating in the 1.4 GWh Mufasa BESS in the Netherlands, with 372 Tesla Megapacks. SPIE, who supervises her technology and executionclaims…

Are you struggling with solar panel pricing, delivery risks and complex purchasing decisions? Join us on January 28 for pv magazine Webinar+ | The Solar Module Market Playbook: Managing Prices, Risks, and Other Procurement Challenges. We combine real-time market data, case studies and an interactive Q&A to help EPCs, developers, investors and distributors secure high-quality PV modules at competitive prices, ensuring project financeability. The broader proposal would see leading manufacturers raise about CNY50 billion to acquire and leverage roughly a third of China’s polysilicon capacity from smaller manufacturers, potentially shuttering about 1 million tons of lower-quality production. “Industry insiders say…

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Awendio Solaris says it plans to invest approximately CAD 1 billion ($726.7 million) in a vertically integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility and research center in Montreal, Quebec, targeting the Canadian and U.S. markets. December 19, 2025 Brian Publicover Awendio Solaris, a UK-based solar manufacturer, has unveiled plans to develop a large-scale solar manufacturing and research facility in Montreal, Quebec, positioning the project as one of North America’s largest fully integrated silicon PV manufacturing sites. The privately led project would require an investment of approximately CAD 1 billion and is expected to create nearly 1,000 manufacturing and R&D jobs,…

Poland has provided public support for 172 large-scale battery storage projects totaling 14.5 GWh, with construction due to be completed by the end of 2028. December 19, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Government of Poland By ESS news The Polish government has announced the final list of energy storage projects that will receive support under its PLN 4.15 billion ($1.15 billion) grant program. The ranking published by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) includes 172 energy storage facilities that will be built across Poland by the end of 2028. Together, the projects are expected to deliver a…

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science have shown that sodium ion batteries with hard carbon anodes can charge faster than lithium ion batteries by using a dilute electrode method that reveals that sodium insertion is intrinsically faster than lithium. December 19, 2025 Ev Foley Researchers from Tokyo University of Science (TUS) have found that sodium-ion batteries (SIB) using hard carbon anodes (HC) can charge faster than lithium-ion batteries (LIB), challenging long-held assumptions in battery research. The team sought to address the problem of conventional battery testing where the actual HC charging rate is often underestimated due to concentration overvoltage issues…