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The Italian heating solutions provider said its new Nuos Plus S2 Wi-Fi heat pump system offers up to 80% energy savings and a coefficient of performance of up to 3.51. March 19, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Italy-based manufacturer of heating systems Ariston has unveiled a new heat pump boiler for residential and light commercial applications. The Nuos Plus S2 Wi-Fi is a compact hot water system that uses ambient air as the primary energy source. “Our new product offers full integration with boilers, hybrid heat pumps and solar energy,” the company said in a statement. “It can deliver up to 80%…
By Brad Kramer March 20, 2026 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is taking steps to build more affordable and reliable energy in the state, ordering an expansion of renewable energy and energy storage by 2035. The governor signed Executive Order 654 on March 16, setting a goal of bringing 10 GW of new energy sources online over the next decade. The mandate specifies the addition of 4 GW of captive solar and 3.5 GW of demand-side sources such as virtual power plants (VPP), as well as an additional 5 GW of energy storage to be online or contracted by 2035. “The…
The German solar sector reports an increase in investigations following the military escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran, with E.ON citing a doubling of demand for solar installations. Other industry participants are more cautious, attributing much of the increase to seasonal patterns rather than geopolitical fears. March 20, 2026 pv magazine By pv magazine Deutschland Energy supplier E.ON has said demand for solar installations among German private customers has roughly doubled since the military escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran began in late February, with interest in heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers also surging. Filip…
Edify Energy will begin construction on two massive solar and battery energy storage projects in Queensland, Australia, by mid-year after appointing DT Infrastructure as its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor of choice. March 20, 2026 David Caroll By pv magazine Australia Sustainable energy developer Edify Energy awarded the prize Gamuda company DT infrastructure the EPC is contracting for its Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap and Ganymirra and Majors Creek solar and battery projects in regional Queensland. The adjacent Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap power plantsnear Biloela in central Queensland, will feature a combined 600MW of solar and 600MW/2,400MWh of…
Sandia National Laboratories conducted the first-ever blind comparison of seven commercial PV modeling software, showing that differences in weather treatment, system modeling, reductions and assumptions increase as system complexity increases. The research highlights that the choice of software should take into account the complexity of the project, workflow and modeling features, rather than relying solely on rankings. March 20, 2026 Emiliano Bellini A group of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Sandia National Laboratories conducted a comprehensive assessment of seven PV modeling software tools – 3E SynaptiQ, PlantPredict, PVsyst, RatedPower, SAM, SolarFarmer and Solargis Evaluate – and found that…
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) voted unanimously against construction of a 94 MW agrivoltaic solar project proposed for Morrow County, Ohio. Sheep graze between rows of solar panels at a Silicon Ranch project site. Silicon Ranch Open Road Renewables was developing the adjacent Crossroads Solar Grazing Center on 570 acres of land between Cardington, Lincoln and Westfield Townships. The solar project would be built on several parcels in Morrow County and host a sheep grazing operation. Open Road initially applied for a project permit in February 2025, with a project timeline to begin construction in 2027 and begin operations…
JinkoSolar has appointed Cao Haiyun as CEO, while PowerChina has shortlisted 26 suppliers for a tender of 31 GW of solar panels by 2026. March 20, 2026 Vincent Shaw JinkoSolar has appointed Cao Haiyun as CEO following the departure of Chen Kangping, who resigned from his position and was elected vice chairman of the board of directors, while remaining director. The company also appointed Jiang Rui as vice president and board secretary, and Chang Chen as CFO. JinkoSolar said the changes are part of a broader effort to strengthen management structure and succession planning, and do not affect controlling shareholders…
The Scottish Government has published new planning guidance to help applicants, decision makers and others involved in the implementation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects.The new guidance specifically refers to the planning process of network-scale BESS projects under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, and the Electricity Act 1989 in relevant cases.The guidance will prepare applicants for the planning process to ensure a BESS site is appropriately sited and designed in the early stages of development. To assist Scotland’s BESS industry, the guidance also summarizes the relevant legal requirements.“Battery energy storage systems will play a role in…
In an interview with pv magazineCybersecurity expert Roberto Setola describes a structural shift in cyber threats against solar infrastructure, with attacks now targeting peripheral systems such as remote terminal units rather than centralized SCADA, often in coordinated campaigns enhanced by AI. He also highlighted that the recent cyber attack on PV installations in Poland showed how simultaneous attacks on smaller, less protected operators can potentially cause major disruptions, including power outages, economic losses and cascading network risks. March 20, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Cyber winter is a metaphorical concept that describes a profound, structural shift in the nature of cyber threats…
German engineering firm BEC Energie Consult has developed a substructure for low-mounted agrivoltaic systems, designed to provide a cost-efficient installation while supporting crop growth and livestock management, with the potential to increase economic viability. March 20, 2026 Emiliano Bellini A recent study by Germany’s Thünen Institute has raised questions about the economic viability and wider societal benefits of agrivoltaic systems, particularly those built with elevated mounting structures. High upfront costs combined with relatively low land use efficiency often make it difficult to operate such systems profitably without subsidies. “While this criticism is justified in many respects, an important segment of…