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Researchers from the Korea Institute of Energy Research and Chungbuk National University have identified two different types of defects responsible for power loss in silicon heterojunction solar cells. The team, led by Dr. Hee-Eun Song from KIER and Professor Ka-Hyun Kim from CBNU, identified slow and fast component defects using a sophisticated method of Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy that captures the entire transient response of the device. The study found that the main defect previously thought to be single is actually a superposition of deep and shallow level types. Analysis of each component allowed precise measurement of defect energy levels,…

Kyrgyzstan’s National Investment Agency and Hungary’s Electron Holding have agreed to develop up to 300 MW of solar capacity in Kyrgyzstan with planned investments of $300 million. November 25, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan’s National Investment Agency has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Hungarian energy company Electron Holding for 300 MW of solar energy. According to reports published by the agency, the deal was concluded during a Hungarian-Kyrgyz business forum in Budapest aimed at promoting Kyrgyzstan’s export potential and attracting foreign investment in priority areas, including energy. The agreement covers the construction of solar…

Scientists in China have proposed a new microgrid planning framework based on hybrid PV and small modular nuclear reactors. The framework uses multi-objective, distributionally robust optimization with a real-time reinforcement learning mechanism and is reportedly capable of reducing operational costs by 18.7%. November 25, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers from China’s Guangdong Power Grid have proposed integrating solar energy with a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) to increase the short-term dispatch capacity of microgrids while improving their long-term economic viability. To combine the two energy sources, the research team used a scheduling framework that integrates a multi-objective distributionally robust optimization (DRO)…

Solar energy distribution company Solar hub has announced that it is now offering Thornova Solar panels through its marketplace. Founded in 2022, Thornova Solar produces advanced solar panels for residential, commercial and utility applications. In 2025, the Thornova brand and all related intellectual property were acquired by ICE EYE. Sunhub simplifies purchasing for America’s solar professionals by offering premium products, financing solutions and end-to-end project support. “Working with Thornova Solar allows Sunhub to provide our users with advanced, reliable PV technology, backed by US support and logistics,” said Daniyal Ahmed, director of marketing at Sunhub. News item from Sunhub Source…

The Japanese technology company offers three types of space-grade composite solar cell designs for satellites and spacecraft. November 25, 2025 Valerie Thompson Japan-based technology company Sharp Corporation offers a range of space-qualified composite solar cells for use in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and other spacecraft. The company recently showcased its space-grade PV devices at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025, a space industry trade show and conference in Bremen, Germany. “The company has more than fifty years of experience in the development and research of aerospace products,” a Sharp spokesperson said pv magazine. It now offers a thin, plate-shaped solar…

Hungary’s National Energy Agency has launched a HUF50 billion ($151.34 million) subsidy program for companies to install energy storage systems, including options combined with on-site renewable generation. November 25, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news Hungary has launched a new subsidy program to support companies installing energy storage facilities, with or without on-site renewable energy. The National Energy Agency published on November 21 the call for proposals under the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program Modernization Fund, entitled “Supporting Renewable Energy Production and Energy Storage for Businesses.” Any company operating in Hungary is eligible to apply. Visit our to continue ESS news…

A research team led by Washington State University has developed a cloud-based system for trading and sharing energy from solar panels and batteries within a neighborhood. The concept showed potential energy cost savings of approximately 12% over a five-day test period. November 25, 2025 Patrick Jowett Research led by Washington State University has developed and tested an electricity trading system for solar energy and battery storage within a shared neighborhood. The research presents a model for sharing energy from distributed assets such as solar panels and batteries at the local level, similar to trading at the transmission level. John Theisen,…

By SB staff November 24, 2025 GreenLancer provides on-demand engineering services to help solar developers meet the upcoming benchmark in advance of expiring federal tax credits. As ITC deadlines approach, the commercial solar industry is entering a high-stakes period. Under current U.S. Treasury Department guidelines, commercial solar projects must begin construction by July 2026 and be in service by December 2027 to qualify for the full 30% investment tax credit. EPCs and commercial solar installers across the United States are scrambling to keep projects on schedule while facing permitting bottlenecks, limited technical bandwidth and increased utility interconnection requirements. Missing deadlines…

Technique Solaire says it is acquiring 100% of Iberdrola Renouvelables SAS, expanding its French onshore wind and solar portfolio with 118 MW of assets and a development pipeline of 639 MW. November 25, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By pv magazine France French solar developer Technique Solaire has agreed to acquire 100% of Iberdrola’s onshore wind and solar activities in France. Iberdrola announced a few months ago that it planned to divest its French wind and solar assets, and Technique Solaire has now signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Iberdrola Renouvelables SAS, the group’s renewable energy subsidiary in France. The companies…

China’s Ganfeng Lithium has signed an agreement with EDF to optimize and operate its 160MWh Kintore battery energy storage system (BESS), marking the company’s first large-scale energy storage venture in Britain.The project will deliver 50MW/160MWh of battery storage and aims to begin commercial operations by 2026. EDF will use its Powershift platform to provide real-time optimization services for the battery storage system.EDF’s Powershift is the company’s battery energy storage optimization platform that manages revenue generation for battery assets across multiple UK electricity markets. The platform serves as EDF’s primary solution for managing the flexibility of energy storage systems.Powershift uses technology…