Author: solarenergy
A evaluate new study Kentucky’s electricity needs show that new state laws are hindering a transition to a cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy portfolio – at a time when many Kentuckians are struggling to pay their energy bills. The study compares multiple energy pathways through 2050 and concludes that replacing aging coal-fired power plants with a mix of renewable energy, battery storage and efficiency investments could save Kentuckians billions while maintaining reliability. The study also analyzes the impact of Kentucky Senate Bill (SB) 4 (2023) and SB 349 (2024), state laws that make it more difficult to retire aging…
Trina Solar and Holosolis signed a strategic cooperation agreement during the recent France-China summit, consolidating the Chinese manufacturer’s role as a key partner in a plan to produce 5 GW of solar cells and panels per year. December 11, 2025 Pilar Sanchez Molina Trina Solar and Holosolis have signed a cooperation agreement for Holosolis’ French gigafactory. Image: Holosolis France’s Holosolis, founded in 2023 by the InnoEnergy group and two other partners, signed a strategic cooperation agreement during the France-China summit in the first week of December. French President Emmanuel Macron met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the summit as…
Europe’s move to 15-minute spot market intervals, effective October 1, is changing the economics of battery storage, with Rystad Energy estimating that profits from battery energy storage systems (BESS) have increased by more than 20% in some countries. December 11, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news The economy of BESS in Europe has improved significantly due to changes in that of the European Union energy price structure in October. According to Rystad Energy, several countries now offer the potential to grow BESS profits by more than 15% and even more than 20%. Under the revised system, electricity prices are set…
Cambridge Photon Technology is trying to commercialize a photon multiplication technology that splits high-energy photons to increase usable light for silicon cells. The UK-based startup holds three patents related to its technology and has secured pre-Series A funding. December 11, 2025 Matthew Lynas A British startup is trying to commercialize technology it claims can increase solar panel production by up to 15% without disrupting existing manufacturing processes. Cambridge Photon Technology features a patented photon multiplication material, which the company describes as a drop-in solution that can be easily integrated with existing large-scale module manufacturing processes. CEO Claudio Marinelli said pv…
By Brad Kramer December 10, 2025 Energy storage provider Trina Storage and developer, owner and operator Lightshift Energy want to deploy more 1 GWh energy storage projects in the United States in the coming years. The companies announced that they have expanded their strategic partnership to deliver a portfolio of projects that will utilize Trina’s Elementa 2.0 and 2.5 energy storage solution. “Our previous joint projects demonstrate what our strong partnership can achieve under demanding conditions,” said Doug Alderton, head of sales Trina Store North America. “Trina Storage is committed to delivering more reliable, flexible energy storage to communities across…
Perovskite solar cells can be made more robust, efficient, scalable and cheaper to produce by replacing indium tin oxide with single-walled carbon nanotubes in the device architecture, according to research led by the University of Surrey. The team reports that replacing indium tin oxide, a fragile and expensive photovoltaic material, with single-walled carbon nanotubes could support flexible perovskite modules that are more affordable and mechanically resilient. In work led by Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute with international partners, researchers show that a simple treatment with sulfuric acid increases the electrical conductivity of carbon nanotube films, while keeping them transparent enough to…
Gamme Telco has launched an all-aluminium solar carport that is compatible with almost all standard PV modules and is customizable in size and color. The system offers concealed wiring, integrated stormwater management and scalable configurations for residential and commercial use. December 11, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Gamme Telco, part of French pergola manufacturer Group Mitjavila, has introduced a new solar carport for residential and commercial applications. The Electra Design 3 carport is compatible with almost all conventional solar panels. “No special modules are needed, because we adapt the structure to 99% of the panels available on the market, usually between 30…
Trontek has entered the Indian residential energy storage market with its Powercube 1.4 kWh and 2.7 kWh lithium-ion solar and grid backup systems. December 11, 2025 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Trontek has entered the residential energy storage market with the launch of the Powercube 1.4 kWh and Powercube 2.7 kWh lithium-ion battery systems that support both solar and grid charging. The move marks a major strategic shift for Trontek, a battery partner for electric mobility, specifically e-rickshaws, two-wheelers, three-wheelers and industrial energy systems. The company said its Powercube units are designed for grid backup and hybrid solar use,…
Brazilian photovoltaic association ABSolar says solar capacity expansion could fall by 24% from 15 GW in 2024 to 10.6 GW in 2026, with regulatory barriers, high capital costs and limited access to self-generation slowing investment and reducing employment. December 11, 2025 Livia Neves By pv magazine Brazil Brazil’s PV market could shrink for the second year in a row, with 10.6 GW expected to be added in 2026, down 24% from the 15 GW added in 2024. Brazilian photovoltaic association ABSolar warned that regulatory barriers related to curtailment, high capital costs and limited access for self-generation systems could discourage new…
Overview Energy has proven its solar-on-the-move satellite system, which it says is a world first in high-power wireless energy transmission. The company aims for megawatt transmission from space by 2030. December 11, 2025 Blathnaid O’Dea US-based aerospace solar energy startup Overview Energy has announced it is coming out of stealth mode to work on the next phase of commercialization. Based in Ashburn, Virginia, the company was founded in 2022 and makes satellites that collect solar energy 24/7 in geosynchronous orbit and transmit it back to receivers on Earth. The satellites emit sunlight as safe, low-intensity near-infrared light, using wavelengths already…