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In response to the growing demand for solutions for low-bearing roofs, Chinese manufacturer DMEGC is presenting an IEC-certified lightweight 460 W module at France’s largest PV fair – EnerGaïa. December 10, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte Chinese solar manufacturer DMEGC presented a new lightweight rooftop solar panel at the EnerGaïa fair in Montpellier, France. The DMxxxM10RT-54HBW-LV panel is specially designed for roofs that cannot accommodate standard modules. The new product is built on the classic size of 1,762 mm x 1,134 mm x 30 mm and has an output power of 460 W. With a weight of less than 7.5 kg/m², the…

Arch Solar announced that it recently installed a 191 kWdirect current solar energy project on a newly constructed affordable housing and community library complex in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The installation is expected to offset 38% of the site’s total electricity consumption. The project is part of a broader initiative by the City of Milwaukee to produce on-site renewable energy in underserved neighborhoods. Serving a low-income neighborhood with 93 townhouse-style apartments and a newly renovated public library, the project supports long-term affordability by directly reducing energy costs for residents, including units allocated for lower rent. “Ease of installation, centralized monitoring and consistency…

GCL Technology Holdings has set up a CNY2.06 billion ($287 million) partnership to acquire a 42.5% stake in Inner Mongolia Xinyuan Silicon Material Technology, a move that could signal emerging consolidation in China’s polysilicon sector. December 10, 2025 Brian Publicover Chinese polysilicon manufacturer GCL Technology Holdings Ltd. will set up a limited partnership worth CNY 2.06 billion to acquire a 42.5% stake in Inner Mongolia Xinyuan Silicon Material Technology Co., Ltd., leaving the granular silicon maker a non-wholly owned subsidiary, according to a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this week. The move appears to indicate increasing consolidation pressure…

Poland’s State Environment Fund says developers requested PLN28 billion ($7.7 billion) for 20 GW and 122 GWh of storage projects – almost seven times the programme’s budget, with 183 projects eligible for financing. December 10, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) has shortlisted 183 energy storage projects for grants and loans, with a total value of PLN 4.15 billion allocated from the European Union Modernization Fund. This provides financing under the “Electricity storage facilities and related infrastructure” program, launched in April has now been completely exhausted, the government fund said…

The European Union’s executive body is drawing up a plan to more closely connect the energy systems of EU member states, including a commitment to accelerate key interconnection projects. Proposals have been welcomed by leading solar and energy storage trade bodies. This move comes as several EU countries are lagging behind the 15% interconnection target for 2030. December 10, 2025 Matthew Lynas The European Commission has unveiled a series of network infrastructure upgrade proposals aimed at enabling better energy flow between EU member states, as it urges member states to take a first-come, first-served approach to offering connections. Subject to…

The French mounting system provider offers an 8 kg PV roof system made from recycled plastic. The system is said to simplify installation and reduce tension, with integrated cable guides and clip-on connectors supporting panels up to 1,180mm. December 10, 2025 Emiliano Bellini French mounting system supplier Snapsun, part of recycled plastic supplier Cifra, has presented a new rooftop PV mounting system made exclusively from recycled plastic materials. “The SnapSun product stands out for several innovative features,” said the company’s R&D manager, Paul Blanchard pv magazine. “Firstly, it is made from recycled plastic, making it environmentally friendly. Secondly, it has…

By Brad Kramer December 9, 2025 According to a new report, the US solar industry added 11.7 GW of new capacity in the third quarter of 2025, but permitting and political roadblocks could jeopardize 73 GW of future installations. The solar industry marked its third-largest quarter on record, pushing total installations above 30 GW this year. Despite moves in Washington focused on renewable energy, solar and storage were responsible for 85% of all new energy added to the grid in the first nine months of the Trump administration. According to the US Solar Market Insight Q4 2025 report Released today…

Commercial renewable energy investor Ampyr Distributed Energy has raised £50 million in so-called mezzanine financing from US asset manager Franklin Templeton. The funds will support the development, construction and operation of Ampyr’s pipeline of corporate and industrial (C&I) solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Britain, as well as its “expanding pipeline of business acquisitions”. Mezzanine financing is a hybrid financing instrument that combines debt and equity and allows lenders to convert the latter into the former. “We are extremely excited about the growth of on-site renewable energy,” said Will Devenney, head of infrastructure debt at Franklin Templeton.…

Renolit France has introduced the Alkor Bright reflective membrane for dual-sided rooftop PV systems, offering high solar reflectance and durability for flat or sloping roofs. The membrane helps keep buildings cooler and at the same time increases the energy yield of double-sided solar panels. December 10, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Renolit France, the French arm of German supplier of plastic films, sheets and polymer-based products Renolit, has unveiled a new reflective membrane for dual-sided rooftop PV systems at the Energaia fair in Montpellier, southern France. “Our Alkor Bright membrane is produced in Spain and stored in Belgium,” says Julien Ertel, Sales…

Britain could gain between 135,000 and 725,000 jobs from the energy transition with the right policy, planning and skills programs in place by 2030, according to a new report from the government’s Energy Security and Net Zero committee. The report ‘Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy’ states that the UK energy transition will create ‘winners and losers’ among the workforce as energy sector companies shift their activities from fossil fuels to low carbon technologies, but that there is room for ‘smart policies and spending’ to seize opportunities. Minister of Energy in October Ed Miliband announced the Clean Energy Jobs…