Author: solarenergy

NEDO, Japan’s State Energy Research Agency, has published new design and construction guidelines for PV systems using flexible solar cells, including perovskite, chalcopyrite and thin crystalline silicon technologies, as suitable locations for conventional solar installations in the archipelago become increasingly scarce. The new guidelines cover the design of structural loads, frameless mounting methods and flammability considerations for building-mounted systems. NEDO said in a press release this week that they were developed by a working group that builds on existing standards in architecture and electrical engineering. It noted that it compiled these with input from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial…

French renewable energy developer TE H2 has submitted a government application for approval to build a 2.7 GW solar farm and 6 GWh battery energy storage in Australia’s Northern Territory. March 18, 2026 David Caroll By pv magazine Australia TE H2, a joint venture between French oil giant TotalEnergies and Paris-based renewables producer Eren Groupe, has submitted plans for one of Australia’s largest solar and battery energy storage projects for assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The federal government runs EPBC assessment process aims to protect nationally endangered species and ecological communities. The AUD2.8 billion ($1.9…

Researchers analyzed 16 years of data from more than 1 million PV systems in Germany and found that annual degradation is only 0.52-0.61%, about half of previous estimates. Environmental factors such as heat, frost and air pollution affect performance, while smaller systems degrade less than larger ones, increasing reliability and profitability in the long term. March 18, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) analyzed 16 years of data from more than 1 million solar installations totaling 34 GW in Germany and found that the vast majority of arrays perform better than lifetime expectations. “Solar energy grows…

Asset manager Capital Dynamics has acquired a planned 63 MW solar PV project from German renewable energy developer Baywa re. The Fleet solar project, in north Hampshire, is expected to start construction in 2027, the company said, and will be supported by a government-backed Contract for Difference (CfD) offtake agreement. It will likely begin commercial operations in 2028. “The UK remains one of our core markets for investment, supported by strong fundamentals. We continue to see continued momentum for the wider energy transition at a time when more investment is needed to achieve the UK’s twin energy security and climate…

Hoewel Iran momenteel verwikkeld is in een militair conflict, is het nog onbekend in welke mate het conflict de energie-infrastructuur van het land zal beschadigen. De volgende analyse onderzoekt de Iraanse energietransitievooruitzichten op de lange termijn, zonder uit te gaan van specifieke uitkomsten van de huidige situatie. De focus blijft liggen op structurele kansen en uitdagingen die het toekomstige energielandschap van het land buiten de directe context zullen bepalen. Iran wordt vaak gezien door de lens van olie en gas. Dat beeld is begrijpelijk, maar wordt steeds onvollediger. In het energiesysteem van de toekomst ligt de belangrijkste strategische hulpbron van…

The French solar recycling organization has selected Envie 2E, Galloo, Rosi, RVE and First Solar to manage rising volumes of waste panels, with a combined capacity of more than 45,000 tonnes (MT) per year. March 18, 2026 François Puthod Soren de Galloo Halluin reprocessing site Image: Soren By pv magazine France France has selected six industrial operators to expand its PV module recycling capacity, as volumes of waste panels are expected to rise in the coming years. Soren, the country’s recognized organization for the collection and processing of waste PV panels, made the selections following a public tender. The move…

Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) will sell more of its UK assets as part of a strategic change designed to increase value for its shareholders. The fund – a subsidiary of Gore Street Capital focused on the UK battery energy storage systems (BESS) market – said it will divest “certain operating and pre-construction assets” as part of the shift. It expects the move to raise £25 million in the 2026/27 financial year, £75 million in 2027-28 and £75 million in 2028-29. Proceeds from the sale will be used to “fund shareholder distributions,” with a “portion” earmarked for capital repurposing…

The Chinese manufacturer said its new Nex E6000 and Nex E6000H storage systems combine a 6 kWh battery, an inverter and an integrated energy management system, with a scalable design that allows multiple units to be linked for higher capacity and coordinated energy sharing. March 18, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Chinese energy storage supplier Samduo, part of Shenzhen-based manufacturer Hubei Yixing Intelligent Equipment, has launched two new battery lines for residential applications at the Solar Solutions International fair in the Netherlands. The company said the Nex E6000 and Nex E6000H series will go on sale in Europe from May. “The Netherlands…

The Korean manufacturer has expanded its Therma V R290 heat pump line with three indoor unit options to improve installation flexibility. The new products are designed to deliver heating performance at ambient temperatures down to -28 C and hot water production up to 75 C. March 17, 2026 Emiliano Bellini LG Electronics, a part of South Korea’s LG Corporation, has introduced new indoor unit configurations for its Therma V R290 Monobloc air-to-water heat pump system, expanding installation flexibility for residential and light commercial heating applications. “The new series features a unified design recognized with a 2026 iF Design Award, along…

Swiss analytics firm Pexapark notes that February saw the highest monthly volume of new European power purchase agreements (PPAs) since February 2024, including the longest PPA observed in the European market to date. March 17, 2026 Patrick Jowett European developers signed 30 power purchase agreements (PPAs) in February with a contracted volume totaling 2.2 GW, according to the latest analysis from the Swiss renewable energy research agency Pexapark. The result is a strong improvement last month and is the highest monthly volume since February 2024. Pexpark says companies were responsible for 21 of last month’s deals, for a total of…