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Viridian Solar, a UK roof-integrated solar PV specialist, has announced new gutter products to seamlessly integrate its solar panels with skylight windows made by Keylite Roof Windows. November 20, 2025 Valerie Thompson UK-based roof-integrated solar specialist Viridian Solar has announced new gutter products as a result of a partnership with Keylite Roof Windows. The new waterproofing components are intended to ensure mounting compatibility between Clearline fusion solar panels and Keylite skylights. The sink kit, known as Clearline fusion F16-VC, is intended for windows that are centrally located on the roof. It is available from Clearline Fusion suppliers. Flashing kits are…
Clean energy developer British Solar Renewables (BSR) has submitted plans for a 30MW solar PV installation to the council in Essex.Maldon District Council will decide whether to approve planning for the project, located at Bramble Hall Farm in Maldon, Essex. The developer began community engagement on the project in June 2025.BSR said it expects a net biodiversity gain at the site of 147.1%, in line with its commitment that all its projects will deliver a net biodiversity gain of more than 60%. Essex Ecology, local ecologists who are part of the Essex Wildlife Trust, are working as surveyors on the…
Scientists in India have developed a new method to optimize the placement of an EV charging station on the grid, along with the size of PV generation and battery storage. They have also created a framework for an innovative slot offering. November 20, 2025 Lior Kahana A group of scientists from India have developed a new method for scheduling electric vehicle (EV) charging at charging stations that include PV generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The proposed method consists of two components: optimization and hierarchization. The first component optimizes the placement of EV charging stations (EVCS) within a standard…
Solar leases provide stable, predictable income that financially secures family farms and increases rural tax revenues with minimal impact on the land, according to a report from the SEMA Coalition. November 20, 2025 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USA Solar energy projects provide American farms and rural communities with financial stability and a new source of income a report from the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA). Modern agriculture is characterized by high capital investments and volatile costs for raw materials such as fertilizer and fuel. Solar energy development provides a stable, long-term economic counterbalance to these pressures and helps…
LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe say installed storage capacity in the European Union, United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland will exceed 100 GW this month, with battery systems driving the fastest growth. November 19, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Energy storage Europe By ESS news The European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland are expected to reach a combined 100 GW of installed energy storage later this month, according to a new analysis from LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe. Since 2020, the European energy storage sector has grown rapidly, with different technologies developing at different speeds. Pumped hydro continues…
A Canadian research team has developed a framework for local urban agriculture production, where harvested produce is distributed by electric vehicles powered by sidewalk-integrated solar photovoltaics. It was calculated that the PV-powered transportation system would have a payback period of 2.8 years. November 19, 2025 Patrick Jowett Researchers near Montreal Concordia University have investigated the feasibility of a green, solar-powered transportation system within the context of a 15-minute city. The research paper “Adapting the 15-minute city for North America: A framework for neighborhood clusters with urban agriculture and green mobility”, available in the magazine MDPI, presents a model that combines…
Versiris energy completed a 575.36 kWDC rooftop solar project for a national commercial retail facility in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Versisis, a commercial solar developer and subsidiary of lender New Energy Equity, worked with a subcontractor Cedar Creek Energy to build the array. Credit: Versiris Energy “Working with Versiris Energy has been a fantastic experience,” said TJ Wilson, commercial solar project manager at Cedar Creek Energy. “Their professionalism, attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality renewable energy projects make them an ideal partner. Together we have been able to deliver a system that will have a meaningful impact.” The fully ballasted…
The Chinese manufacturer said the cell uses a multifunctional organic ammonium salt to improve the interfacial engineering between the perovskite absorber and the electron transport layers. The device also achieved an efficiency of 24.5% when scaled up to an active area of 1 cm². November 18, 2025 Emiliano Bellini A research team from Chinese module manufacturer JA Solar has fabricated an inverted perovskite solar cell based on a multifunctional organic ammonium salt that reportedly reduces non-radiative recombination and improves carrier transport at the interface between the perovskite absorber and the electron transport layer (ETL). “Our approach enables dual-site passivation of…
A transformer failure at the 850MW Waratah Super Battery could cause millions of dollars in insurance claims and project delays, illustrating how a single unit failure can escalate at one of Australia’s largest battery projects. November 19, 2025 Tristan Rayner By ESS news The major transformer failure at the Waratah Super Battery is still causing unrest across the industries more than a week later, and lingering questions about the exact causes remain unanswered for now. The role of the New South Wales state government and Australia’s energy regulator in the procurement and supply of the Waratah Super Battery could mean…
The Japanese giant’s heating and cooling business has launched a new range of heat pumps for commercial projects. The systems have capacities of 40 kW and 50 kW. November 19, 2025 Lior Kahana The ECOi-W AQUA-Z EVO Image: Panasonic heating and cooling solutions Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions, the climate company of Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, has added new products to its range of ECOi-W air-cooled heat pumps. The new systems, called ECOi-W AQUA-Z EVO, have capacities of 40 kW and 50 kW. It is produced in the company’s Italian factory. “With its compact design, exceptional efficiency and intelligent inverter…