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Spanish manufacturer Sumcab says its new ToughGround and overhead cables are designed for underground and overhead photovoltaic systems around the world and offer durability, fast installation and a 30-year lifespan. November 28, 2025 Pilar Sanchez Molina By pv magazine Spain Spanish cable manufacturer Sumcab unveiled two new products, ToughGround and Overground, earlier this month at the Genera trade fair in Madrid, Spain. It says ToughGround is a rugged, ultra-resistant cable designed for PV installations with underground cabling. The cable can be installed directly into trenches, eliminating the need for ground preparation or conditioning. A spokesperson for Sumcab said it is…
According to the latest government figures, there was a deployed PV capacity of 20.7 GW at the end of October 2025, an increase of 10.4% in a twelve-month period. An increase in the number of Contracts for Difference (CfD) supported connections was recorded in 2025, with more major ground installation projects in the pipeline. November 27, 2025 Matthew Lynas A wave of utility-scale solar projects has helped to increase deployed capacity in Britain by almost 2GW in the 12 months to the end of October 2025, including the connection of the 373MW Cleve Hill Solar Farm in July 2025 –…
Valentin Software has announced a new release for its PV*SOL premium software that allows users to generate a visually appealing customer presentation in PDF and DOCX once system planning is complete. This compact overview of key project data and results is designed to help contractors close more deals. Another new feature includes expanded options for combining PV systems with thermal systems and battery storage. Heat pumps and heating elements can now be flexibly connected to both AC and DC coupled battery systems, allowing even more realistic modeling of complex installations. PV*SOL premium 2026 also introduces individual electricity rates for each…
Researchers from the University of Jaén in Spain have demonstrated a semi-transparent crystalline silicon photovoltaic solar module with rear-mounted optical concentrators for agricultural voltaic applications. November 27, 2025 Valerie Thompson A research team from Spain’s University of Jaén demonstrated a new agrivoltaic concentrator PV module, with back-crossed composite parabolic concentrators (CCPC) and crystalline silicon solar cells emulating a bifacial configuration. For agricultural applications it is designed to balance high efficiency and optical transparency with minimal panel shading. “Our research presents the first semi-transparent photovoltaic (STPV) module using rear-mounted optical concentrators specifically to enhance the contribution of reflected radiation, a resource…
Vikram Solar says the new 5 GW Vallam plant in Tamil Nadu increases module manufacturing capacity to 9.5 GW and is built on TOPCon (tunnel oxide passivated contact) technology with future heterojunction upgrades. November 27, 2025 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Vikram Solar today announced the commissioning of its 5 GW PV module manufacturing facility at Vallam in Tamil Nadu, increasing its cumulative production capacity to 9.5 GW. The company says its Vallam facility features next-generation automation – much of which is being deployed for the first time in India – including intelligent robotics, advanced material handling systems, extensive…
Switzerland is implementing a new winter electricity bonus for solar installations larger than 100 kW that generate more than 500 kWh/kW of electricity in the winter half-year from October 1 to March 31. The country’s Federal Council has also increased the target for electricity generated by solar photovoltaics to 18.7 TWh by 2030. November 27, 2025 Patrick Jowett The Federal Council of Switzerland is introducing a winter electricity bonus for photovoltaic installations put into operation from January 1, 2026. The mechanism will apply to photovoltaic systems of 100 kW or more. A explanatory report The revision explains that the bonus…
The chairman of the Solar Association argues that the urgent deployment of battery energy storage is critical to supporting continued PV growth in Pakistan. The residential solar CEO predicts a surge in demand for behind-the-meter storage if and when Pakistan’s generous net metering policy is phased out. November 27, 2025 Matthew Lynas By ESS news Pakistan’s booming solar capacity expansion has made global headlines, but industry leaders are now calling for rapid deployment of energy storage to complement solar energy growth. Imports of solar panels reached an estimated 17 GW in 2024, but although BESS imports have not reached comparable…
The new 12.5 kWh package-based design supports flexible configuration up to 250 kWh per system. An optional long-life combiner box supports 2 to 4 clusters, expandable to 1,000 kWh and 8 hours of storage. November 27, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news Chinese inverter and battery manufacturer Sungrow has introduced its latest commercial and industrial (C&I) battery energy storage solution, the PowerKeeper Series, which offers a one-stop DC-coupled system with a modular design. Based on Sungrow’s ‘Ace 007, Ace Profit’ concept, PowerKeeper is designed to deliver zero waste, zero failure and a seamless operational experience based on seven key benefits.…
By Brad Kramer November 26, 2025 The University of Washington has deployed a 93 kW solar rooftop system in a campus parking lot. UW collaborates with Trinity energy to install the system, which will connect to the city of Seattle’s electrical grids and the university campus. The solar canopy was installed in parking lot E18, located next to the university’s athletics and campus infrastructure, near the baseball stadium. Designed to integrate with future electrification infrastructure, the system can support on-campus and fleet EV charging, transforming an existing parking lot into a high-quality, renewable energy source without sacrificing parking capacity. By…
On November 26 RWE commissioned Stoneridge Solar to deliver homegrown energy to Milam County, Texas. The project includes 200 MW of solar energy and 200 MWh of battery storage, strengthening the state’s supply of reliable, cost-competitive electricity. “Stoneridge Solar is a great example of the power of local partnership and the positive role energy projects play in economic stimulation. We are helping Texas and the nation secure their energy future with scalable, homegrown energy while delivering meaningful benefits to communities across America’s heartland,” said Andrew Flanagan, CEO of RWE Clean Energy. Stoneridge Solar created more than 200 construction jobs and…