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A solar energy generation technology once considered limited in its potential is poised for significant growth in the United States. That’s the conclusion of a team of scientists who analyzed the prospects for cadmium telluride solar photovoltaics in research published in the peer-reviewed journal Joule. Physicists from the University of Toledo, including Dr. Michael Heben, a distinguished university professor and McMaster chair and director of the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, collaborated with partners from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Colorado State University, Sivananthan Labs and First…

The British manufacturer has expanded its Ecomod 290HT range with a new 65 kW monobloc air source heat pump using R290 refrigerant, with supply temperatures up to 70 C, a COP of 4.6 and cascade options of up to 7 units. February 27, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Heating specialist Ideal Heating has expanded its Ecomod 290HT heat pump line with a new 65 kW model to meet the demand for higher efficiency systems. “The new Ecomod 290HT 65 kW has a maximum supply temperature of 70 C and an excellent coefficient of performance (COP) of up to 4.6, which means it…

REC solar energy And Ventura energy have completed a 1.73 MW solar project in Farm irrigation company’s Santa Paula site. Two rooftop solar panels were installed on newly constructed reservoir covers, a key part of Farmers Irrigation Company’s broader infrastructure modernization to transition water distribution from a gravity-fed system to a pressurized system. Motivational energy acted as EPC partner for the project. This project reflects a successful collaboration between strategic partners, combining REC Solar’s long-term ownership and operating model under a 25-year PPA with Ventura Energy. Together, the partners have delivered a customized clean energy solution designed to generate approximately…

Kardinia Energy has been awarded A$2.15 million from the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program to scale its flexible, low-cost printed solar technology from university proof-of-concept to pilot production. February 27, 2026 Ev Foley Kardinia’s printed solar panels installed for Coldplay’s Stanford Stadium shows Image: Anna Lee Media Newcastle-based printed solar technology company Kardinia Energy has received AUD 2.15 million ($1.5 million) in funding from the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP) to help accelerate the scale-up of its flexible printed solar technology. The Scaling Australian-Made Printed Solar for Renewable Energy Growth project will transition the technology from university proof-of-concept to…

Viridi batteries have been deployed in New York to replace diesel generators, accelerating a trend of batteries replacing and supplementing generators of all sizes. February 27, 2026 John Fitzgerald Weaver By pv magazine USA Viridi replaced a diesel backup generator with a battery system at a municipal wastewater pumping station in Erie County, New York. Depending on the pump demand, the amount is 150 kWh RPSLink system can supply power for 32 to 90 hours. The $130,000 lithium-ion nickel-manganese-cobalt battery system is custom designed to meet the energy needs of the on-site pumps. Viridi specifically noted that high inrush current…

A survey of more than 800 Spanish C&I PV installations following the 2019-2022 self-consumption boom found significant administrative, technical and monitoring deficiencies in all audited systems, with 13.2% of companies reporting savings well below expectations. February 27, 2026 Pilar Sanchez Molina By pv magazine Spain Spain’s photovoltaic self-consumption boom between 2019 and 2022 has had unintended consequences, including a wave of new entrants to the market that lack technical expertise and adequate operational structures. This has resulted in a significant number of installations with administrative shortcomings and construction errors. In this context pv magazine spoke with Ignacio Ley Camarillo, operations…

According to JKM Research, India installed approximately 37.8 GW of solar capacity by 2025. This included approximately 28.6 GW of new utility-scale solar, up 54.6% from 2024, and 7.9 GW of rooftop solar, up 72% year-over-year. The off-grid additions amounted to 1.35 GW, compared to 1.48 GW in 2024. February 27, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India JMK Research expects India to add approximately 42.5 GW of new solar capacity in calendar year (CY) 2026. This is expected to include 32.5 GW of utility-scale solar, 8.5 GW of rooftop solar and 1.5 GW from the off-grid segment. According to…

SOLON company And Onyx renewable energy sources completed four additional solar PV projects totaling 2.9 MW for city facilities in Mesa, Arizona. Solar energy capports were built in Mesa, Arizona’s city transportation building. SOLON These solar carport projects were completed in December and connected to the city’s electric utility. They bring the total solar capacity of the SOLON and Onyx projects to 3.7 MW. SOLON provided EPC services for all projects, while Onyx financed the systems and will own and operate them for the long term. “By directly interconnecting with the City of Mesa’s electric utility, these solar projects can…

The polymer solar cell can maintain 97% of its performance after 2,000 hours in the air. By mixing small molecule acceptors into polymeric matrices, the research team improved molecular packing, improving both stability and charge transport for ‘ultrastable’ flexible devices. February 27, 2026 Emiliano Bellini A group of researchers The Wuhan University of Technology in China has manufactured a polymer solar cell that can achieve an efficiency of 19.1% while maintaining remarkable levels of stability. Polymer solar cells are a subset of organic solar cells where the active light-absorbing material is specifically a conjugated polymer. “Polymer solar cells using polymer…

The APX HV Battery 2.0 supports a capacity of 5–30 kWh and a power of up to 15 kW. The IP66-rated system features a stacked, cable-free design. February 27, 2026 Emiliano Bellini The APX HV 2.0 battery Image: Growatt By ESS news Chinese inverter and battery manufacturer Growatt has unveiled a new high-voltage energy storage system tailored for residential and small commercial solar applications. The APX HV Battery 2.0 builds on the company’s modular APX architecture. “Existing APX users can freely combine new and previous generation battery modules within one system, protecting previous investments,” the company said in a statement.…