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The new product has a maximum wattage of 725 W, a maximum current of 22 A and a maximum efficiency of 99.6%. March 6, 2026 Emiliano Bellini US-based DC power optimizer technology provider Tigo Energy has unveiled a new optimizer for high-power modules at the Key Energy trade show in Rimini, Italy. “The TS4-A (725 W) optimizer is an evolution of the previous generation that supported up to 700 W,” said Gilberto Lembo, Marketing Manager EMEA at Tigo. pv magazine. “The upgraded version can now handle 725 W and 22 A, making it compatible with the latest high-power and bifacial…

Twelve photovoltaic storage systems with a capacity of 5 kW or 10 kW were included in the comparison, including several new products, all of which achieved efficiency class A. A new study – which also examines efficiency losses when storing electricity from the grid – highlights the importance of highly efficient battery storage. The researchers also examined the warranty conditions of the devices. March 6, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt By ESS news Fox ESS is the new test winner in the ‘Energy Storage Inspection’, which the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW Berlin) carried out for the first time in collaboration…

Longi says it is in first place in a recent tender for 800 MW PV modules in China’s Gansu province, while Canadian Solar says the first 2 GW phase of its US heterojunction (HJT) cell factory will begin pilot production in March or April. March 6, 2026 Vincent Shaw Long said its subsidiary Longi Solar Technology ranked first in a recent tender of 800 MW PV modules for the Hexi New Power Base in the Tengger Desert, Gansu Province, with a bid of CNY 0.754 ($0.104)/W. Aiko Solar came second with CNY 0.704/W. Deliveries must begin within 15 days of…

Independent power producer (IPP) Aura Power has commenced commercial operations at its 49.9MW Kemble Solar Farm in Gloucestershire, marking the company’s transition from a developer to an IPP.The company started exporting power from the project last month and the facility is the first in Aura’s portfolio to reach fully operational status. The project will also deliver a net biodiversity gain of 27%, and the company has set up a community fund of £20,000 per year to support “local initiatives” over the 40-year life of the project.“This is an incredibly proud moment for everyone at Aura Power,” said Simon Coulson, CEO…

Britain is on track to have more than 160 GW of solar capacity in operation by 2060, but ‘whole systems thinking’ will be needed to ensure that the energy transition delivers Britain a robust energy system.This is the key takeaway from DNV’s latest report on Britain’s energy future. Published this week, the ‘Energy Transition Outlook UK 2026’ assesses the state of the UK’s current energy mix, alongside forecasts for 2060, and expects significantly more solar capacity to be deployed in Britain over the coming decades.Of the capacity to be operational in 2060, rooftop solar will account for 74 GW, approximately…

Electricity retailer Vistra is expanding its battery aggregation program Enphase energy’s IQ batteries for residential virtual power plants (VPP). The program, Battery Rewards, is offered through Vistra’s flagship electricity brand, TXU Energy, and allows eligible Enphase customers to earn incentives by exporting stored battery power to the grid during periods of high demand. Enphase IQ batteries. Through Battery Rewards, Vistra collects energy from participating customer residential batteries and sends it to the Texas electric grid during times of energy demand. By using flexible distributed energy resources, the program helps manage peak demand. “As Texas continues to expect rapid load growth,…

ACME Solar has signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a total of 450 MW under a robust renewable energy project (FDRE) with SJVN Ltd. The company has also commissioned another 38 MW/82 MWh at its Jaisalmer Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in Rajasthan. March 6, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India ACME Solar said its ACME Greentech Seventh unit has signed two PPAs with SJVN Ltd. for 300 MW and 150 MW of solar capacity under an FDRE project. The company secured the capacity in SJVN’s FDRE-IV tender at a winning tariff of INR 6.75 ($0.074)/kWh for…

Freight costs from the Far East to the US and Europe have increased week on week, while almost 150 container ships are currently unable to leave the Arabian Gulf due to the risk of sailing through an active conflict zone, according to an analysis by Xeneta, a benchmarking platform for sea and freight rates. March 6, 2026 Patrick Jowett Freight costs, which contribute to the overall cost of a solar installation, have risen week on week on trade lines from the Far East following military attacks in the Middle East, according to an analysis published by Xeneta. The latest update…

The Chinese manufacturer said its new three residential battery lines support 90% depth of discharge and deliver more than 6,000 cycles. March 6, 2026 Lior Kahana Chinese manufacturer Solis has announced the launch of a range of residential energy storage systems. The launch, introduced under the SolisStorage brand, marks a shift in the company’s focus from manufacturing inverters to becoming a more comprehensive supplier of energy storage systems. “All batteries are built with long-lasting LiFePO₄ chemistry, support depth of discharge of 90% or more, deliver more than 6,000 cycles and are designed to maintain reliable performance for up to 10…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. March 6, 2026 OPIS Free-On-Board (FOB) China TOPCon modules rose this week, supported by firmer April cargo loading indications. Top producer sources said most March deliveries have already sold out, pushing price talks to April and wider deliveries in the second quarter. The Chinese Module Marker (CMM), the OPIS benchmark rating for TOPCon modules from China, rose 3.45% to $0.120/W FOB China, according to the OPIS Global Solar Markets Report released on March 3.…