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Crisil Ratings says rapid renewable energy additions and slow network expansion could leave more than 35 GW of capacity in India constrained. March 17, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India More than 35 GW of renewable energy capacity in India could face the risk of grid curtailment in fiscal 2027 due to limited transmission access in the long term, Crisil Ratings said in a recently released report. The risk stems from rapid capacity additions that outpace the rollout of transmission infrastructure. Curtailments over longer periods can reduce project returns, affecting debt service coverage ratios (DSCR) and internal rates of…
The K2 MultiRail High mounting system is a one-piece elevated solution with a height of 100mm, specifically designed to improve rear ventilation on metal roofs. K2 Systems says that increasing the distance between the modules and the metal roof surface improves airflow and reduces module temperatures, which can translate into higher annual energy yield. March 17, 2026 Patrick Jowett German PV mounting specialist K2 systems has introduced a new mounting solution designed for trapezoidal and corrugated roofs. The new product, known as K2 MultiRail High, is a one-piece mounting solution made of aluminum with a height of 100 mm. It…
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) and grid intelligence startup Yottar have collaborated to develop a digital platform designed to change the way grid capacity is assessed and help speed up connections.The collaboration between the two companies aims to combine the technical knowledge and operational insight of the distribution network operator with Yottar’s data modeling capabilities and software development to create a digital platform for automated network capacity assessment.Projects seeking to connect to the grid are accelerating rapidly as electrification increases, with more and more data centers, electric vehicle infrastructure and renewable energy generation seeking grid access and, most importantly, faster,…
Marstek has unveiled a plug-in storage system with a capacity of two kilowatt hours. The device plugs into a standard household socket and is designed to store solar energy from balcony systems or collect cheap electricity from dynamic price tariffs. March 17, 2026 Marian Willuhn By ESS news Chinese battery manufacturer Marstek has introduced the Venus B, a plug-in energy storage device that plugs into a standard Schuko socket. The system is designed for use with small photovoltaic systems and for optimizing energy costs with dynamic electricity rates. The storage unit has a usable capacity of 2 kWh and is…
Newly implemented rules for the Ukrainian energy market introduce solar-plus-storage systems as a separate auction category, ease regulatory barriers for standalone storage projects and establish processes for renewable energy facilities in the occupied territories of Ukraine. March 16, 2026 Patrick Jowett Ukraine adopted Law No. 4777-IX which includes amendments to legislative acts related to energy markets, electricity production and strengthening energy resilience. The law, which formally entered into force last week, covers a total of fifteen legislative acts on the electricity market. Vladyslav Sokolovskyi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Solar Energy Association (SEAU), told pv magazine…
Three companies are partnering to build a community solar portfolio of eight projects and 48.4 MW of capacity in New Mexico. These arrays are among the first to be built in New Mexico’s new community solar program. A 7 MW community solar project in Tularosa, New Mexico. Pluma construction Pluma construction of New Mexico is developing the community solar portfolio with support from ForeFront Power. Standard solar energy has acquired the projects and will own and operate them upon completion. Solstice energy technologies will handle customer subscriptions during the activities. “Making New Mexico’s Community Solar Program a reality will greatly…
Intertek CEA says tariffs tied to a Section 232 polysilicon probe could drive up U.S. solar panel prices through 2027, despite growing domestic production capacity. March 16, 2026 Ben Zientara By pv magazine USA Tech consultancy Intertek CEA has released its market intelligence reports for the fourth quarter of 2025, outlining its expectations for an extended period of higher solar panel prices in the United States – a trend likely to be exacerbated by, among other things, tariffs levied under the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Section 232 investigation into polysilicon imports. The analysis, which can be found in the company’s…
By 2025, back-contact solar panels from Aiko Solar and Longi would account for more than 50% of the Swiss market, driven by strong demand for high-efficiency rooftop PV systems, according to a new report from Eturnity and the Bern University of Applied Sciences. March 16, 2026 Emiliano Bellini The market shares of back-contact (BC) solar panel manufacturers in Switzerland have increased significantly between 2023 and 2025, according to a new report from the Bern University of Applied Sciences and Swiss software company Eturnity. The Photovoltaic barometer 2026 A report shows that Chinese solar panel manufacturers were in B.C. last year…
An international research team has developed CyberSentry, a software framework that uses advanced deep learning and optimization techniques to improve cybersecurity in SCADA systems for power plants and critical infrastructure. It combines feature selection, hybrid anomaly detection and dynamic parameter tuning to detect various cyber attacks with 99.5% accuracy while minimizing false alarms. March 16, 2026 Emiliano Bellini An international research team has developed a new software-based framework to increase cybersecurity in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used in power plants, electrical grids and other infrastructure facilities. In large-scale solar power plants, SCADA systems are a crucial element…
The system enables measurements under controlled irradiation, spectrum and temperature conditions. According to Ciemat, it can combine 0.4% spatial radiation uniformity, 500 ms illumination pulses and dynamic IV acquisition to accurately test high-capacity photovoltaic modules in a single pulse. March 16, 2026 Pilar Sanchez Molina By pv magazine Spain Spain Center for Energy, Environment and Technological Research (CIEMAT) has commissioned a state-of-the-art large-area solar simulator designed for the electrical characterization of commercial photovoltaic modules and the experimental study of emerging PV technologies, the institute said. pv magazine. The new system, developed by CIEMAT’s Photovoltaic Solar Energy Unit, enables highly accurate…