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According to Inlyte, the tested unit contains what it describes as the world’s largest sodium metal chloride battery cells and modules built to date, with each module capable of storing more than 300 kWh of energy. December 12, 2025 Marija Maisch Inlyte’s iron-sodium modules are being tested Image: Inlyte By ESS news Californian start-up Inlyte Energy has announced a major milestone in the development of its sustainable iron-sodium battery technology, completing factory acceptance testing for its first field-ready system at its factory near Derby, UK. The test, attended by representatives from Southern Company – one of the largest energy suppliers…
Overview Energy has unveiled an airborne power-beaming demonstration that transferred energy from a moving aircraft to a ground receiver three miles below, marking the second major step toward delivering grid-scale solar energy from space. The test used the same optics and laser chain planned for space operations and showed that the system can transmit power via near-infrared light from an aircraft to a receiver on the ground under real-world conditions. The company is developing satellites that continuously collect sunlight in geosynchronous orbit and radiate it as low-intensity near-infrared light to large ground-based solar projects, allowing these facilities to provide electricity…
The tender, the second solar auction under Italy’s Fer December 12, 2025 Massimiliano Tripodo Image: Andreas Gucklhorn/Unsplash By pv magazine Italy Italian energy agency Gestore dei servizi Energeci (GSE) has announced the second solar auction under Italy’s new renewable energy incentive program, the FER The tender was the first Italian solar auction to implement the resilience criteria set by the EU in the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). For PV projects with a size of more than 1 MW, the Italian government has excluded the use of solar panels, cells and inverters from China. The auction closed with an average…
The new modular energy storage solution is compatible with TCL Sunpower solar panels and offers a capacity of 10–30 kWh, multiple inverter options and enhanced safety features. December 12, 2025 François Puthod By pv magazine France Chinese manufacturer TCL SunPower Global, part of TCL Technology Group Corp, has introduced a new all-in-one residential energy storage system (ESS) in France under the SunPower brand. The solution combines solar energy generation, storage and energy management, with the aim of enabling households to increase their own solar energy consumption. The system is fully compatible with SunPower photovoltaic modules and is managed via the…
Türkiye has published a regulatory framework that includes the legal basis for the development of floating solar power plants on reservoirs and dams. The rules determine where floating solar can and cannot be built and how projects can be approved. December 12, 2025 Patrick Jowett Türkiye’s rules on the use of water surfaces for floating solar installations have been published in the country’s official gazette. This move follows the Turkish government’s amendment last year to coastal laws governing the construction of renewable energy sites in seas, dam lakes, artificial lakes and natural lakes, giving the nation first floating solar tenderfor…
More than 740 million people live on islands that are very suitable for the use of renewable energy. Yet many island states remain highly vulnerable to climate change and dependent on expensive fossil fuels. creating persistent macroeconomic pressures and reducing competitiveness. An extensive overview shows that very sustainable energy processes are technically feasible and economically feasible on islands. Nevertheless, research gaps remain. Many tropical islands are underrepresented, studies on fully renewable systems are limited and multisectoral integration outside the energy sector is rare. Technology and resource assessments often ignore the sustainability of biomass, hydrogen, synthetic e-fuels and ocean or geothermal…
A evaluate new study Kentucky’s electricity needs show that new state laws are hindering a transition to a cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy portfolio – at a time when many Kentuckians are struggling to pay their energy bills. The study compares multiple energy pathways through 2050 and concludes that replacing aging coal-fired power plants with a mix of renewable energy, battery storage and efficiency investments could save Kentuckians billions while maintaining reliability. The study also analyzes the impact of Kentucky Senate Bill (SB) 4 (2023) and SB 349 (2024), state laws that make it more difficult to retire aging…
Trina Solar and Holosolis signed a strategic cooperation agreement during the recent France-China summit, consolidating the Chinese manufacturer’s role as a key partner in a plan to produce 5 GW of solar cells and panels per year. December 11, 2025 Pilar Sanchez Molina Trina Solar and Holosolis have signed a cooperation agreement for Holosolis’ French gigafactory. Image: Holosolis France’s Holosolis, founded in 2023 by the InnoEnergy group and two other partners, signed a strategic cooperation agreement during the France-China summit in the first week of December. French President Emmanuel Macron met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the summit as…
Europe’s move to 15-minute spot market intervals, effective October 1, is changing the economics of battery storage, with Rystad Energy estimating that profits from battery energy storage systems (BESS) have increased by more than 20% in some countries. December 11, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news The economy of BESS in Europe has improved significantly due to changes in that of the European Union energy price structure in October. According to Rystad Energy, several countries now offer the potential to grow BESS profits by more than 15% and even more than 20%. Under the revised system, electricity prices are set…
Cambridge Photon Technology is trying to commercialize a photon multiplication technology that splits high-energy photons to increase usable light for silicon cells. The UK-based startup holds three patents related to its technology and has secured pre-Series A funding. December 11, 2025 Matthew Lynas A British startup is trying to commercialize technology it claims can increase solar panel production by up to 15% without disrupting existing manufacturing processes. Cambridge Photon Technology features a patented photon multiplication material, which the company describes as a drop-in solution that can be easily integrated with existing large-scale module manufacturing processes. CEO Claudio Marinelli said pv…