Author: solarenergy
Greece’s solar producers are facing mounting budget cuts that are reducing revenues and increasing interest in energy storage, even as regulatory and financing issues slow its implementation. March 4, 2026 Ilias Tsagas A recent seminar in Thessaloniki, Greece – organized by Pospief, the Greek Association of Solar Energy Manufacturers – focused on the challenges and growth opportunities in the country’s solar and energy storage markets. The main challenge facing Greek PV producers is the increasing curtailment of solar energy. Pantelis Biskas, professor at the Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, told the Pospief seminar that…
A new report from the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS) Task 17 outlines how photovoltaic systems can be effectively integrated with electric vehicle charging infrastructure through optimized sizing, intelligent control and site-specific design. March 4, 2026 IEA-PVPS The report, “Solar charging stations: sizing, optimization and control”analyses workplace charging locations, microgrid configurations, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operation, battery swapping concepts, and electric bus charging infrastructures. As the authors explain, matching charging demand with solar energy production is critical to maximizing self-consumption and reducing costs. Six years of workplace charging data One of the report’s key case studies evaluates a…
EcoFlow has unveiled the single-phase Ocean 2 all-in-one battery inverter at Key Energy in Rimini. The system features a more compact 5 kWh LFP battery, stackable up to 30 kWh and offers a 100% depth of discharge, a discharge power of 3.4 kW and IP66 protection. March 4, 2026 Emiliano Bellini China-based storage system manufacturer Ecoflow has unveiled a new all-in-one battery inverter at the Key Energy trade show in Rimini, Italy. “The Ecoflow Ocean 2 is the evolution of the previous Ecoflow Ocean system,” said Idilio Ciuffarella, the company’s Country Manager Italy. pv magazine. “It is a smart inverter…
The new heterojunction solar panel concept is based on coextruded EVA/POE/EVA (EPE) encapsulant with UV downshifting (UV-DS) films, which convert harmful UV light into blue light, protect cells and slightly increase the short-circuit current by 1.5-1.75%. March 4, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the French National Institute of Solar Energy (INES) – a division of the French Alternative Energy and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) – and 3SUN, the PV module production unit of Italian renewable energy specialist Enel Green Power (Enel Group), have manufactured mini HJT PV panels based on a co-extruded EVA/POE/EVA (EPE) encapsulant containing ultraviolet (UV) downshifting films…
Scanif has been declared the official design platform for Select Teed’s SunStyle solar roof systems. The SunStyle Designer gives contractors and roofers a dedicated, more intuitive way to design SunStyle systems, generate accurate production estimates and export comprehensive installation reports – available in both Scaniflys remote and drone-based design environments. SunStyle is a premium solar roof product, characterized by its signature diamond pattern shingles and architectural craftsmanship. CertainTeed has prioritized quality and consistency in every SunStyle design. This partnership extends that commitment by offering contractors a faster, more accessible design experience, backed by the accuracy Scanifly is known for. The…
The UK invites AI and energy specialists to identify data sets that can make the energy system more efficient, secure and digitalized. March 3, 2026 Blathnaid O’Dea The British government has one open call for evidence to gather expert feedback on using AI to understand energy system data. The call, published on March 2, builds on two previous calls for evidence that focused on data sharing. The call noted that access to high-quality data is crucial to realizing the benefits of AI in the energy system. It said that AI has the potential to “achieve efficiencies and transform the way…
Planned or under-construction solar and wind power projects slowed last year, analysis showed Tuesday, casting doubt on whether countries will meet the target of tripling renewable capacity by the end of the decade. Dozens of countries agreed in 2023 to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of efforts to limit global warming. But announcements and construction starts of new wind and solar projects grew 11 percent in 2025 – up from 22 percent the previous year, as wind development projects faced hurdles, according to the Global Energy Monitor (GEM). “Wind developers faced political barriers and a series of…
By Martin McConnell March 3, 2026 Manufacturer of long-term energy storage systems (LDES). ESS Tech Inc. has announced what it calls “a collaborative framework.” Salt River Project (SRP) And Googlingto provide LDES solutions for a pilot program known as Project New Horizon. Project New Horizon, located in Florence, Arizona, is part of SRP’s Copper Crossing project and will provide 5 MW (or 50 MWh) to the Grand Canyon State energy grid. The project will deploy ESS Tech’s iron flow utility scale Energy Base storage technologyand “represents a significant commercial validation milestone” for the company’s technology, platform and products. This pilot…
The real question: how much will you save with solar panels? You’ve probably already asked. How much do you actually save with solar panels? If you’re in Colorado Springs and see your electric bill rising every year, you’re not alone. Energy rates continue to rise, summers are getting hot, winters require more power, and monthly bills feel unpredictable. Solar energy is often mentioned as a solution. But here’s what most homeowners actually want to know. What happens after installation? How do you maximize solar panel savings in the long term? And how do Colorado solar rebates and Colorado solar tax…
Pennsylvania Solar CenterThe GET Solar program will develop nearly 70 projects in the state over the next four years with support from Capital asset fund. These new projects will be built at no upfront cost for small businesses, nonprofits and municipalities, while still qualifying for the 48E investment tax credit. “The PA Solar Center is so proud and grateful to partner with the Capital Good Fund in this revolutionary approach to lowering energy bills across Pennsylvania,” said Sharon Pillar, founder and executive director of the PA Solar Center. “Our nonprofit’s GET Solar program has provided trusted, unbiased guidance to hundreds…