Author: solarenergy

A four-year analysis conducted on a test field in eastern Poland has shown that crystalline solar panels perform better than thin-film panels at high latitudes. The tests showed that there is pronounced seasonal variability across all technologies, with thin-film modules showing significantly lower capacity factors than crystalline silicon, especially in winter. November 3, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the The Lublin University of Technology in Poland and the University of Jaén in Spain have compared the performance of crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar panels with that of thin-film modules based on cadmium telluride (CdTe), amorphous silicon (a-Si) and copper, indium, gallium…

The Taiwanese manufacturer presented the new module range at the Energy Taiwan fair. Two modules in the series have a wind resistance of 17 on the Beaufort scale, making them typhoon ready, according to the company. November 3, 2025 Matthew Lynas TSEC launched three double-sided glass-glass modules at the Energy Taiwan trade fair, two of which are built to handle typhoon-level wind loads. The new TSEC Quantum and TSEC Alpha Pro modules have a wind resistance rating of 17 on the Beaufort scale – the highest level – while the Alpha model has a level 14 rating. Alpha Pro is…

A new one Analysis of the third quarter of 2025 by a non-profit organization Streamline shows that requests and approvals for utility rate increases totaled more than $34 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, more than double the $16 billion in requests and approvals during the same period in 2024. This figure includes $5.1 billion in requested or approved rate increases in the third quarter of 2025 alone, on top of the $29 billion in rate increases recorded in the first six months of this year. Rate increase requests and approvals in the third quarter of 2025 will…

Delta Electronics has unveiled a 1.1 MW modular inverter made in India, designed for large-scale PV projects and built to expand local production capacity to 5 GW within three years. October 31, 2025 Uma Gupta Image: Delta Electronics, pv magazine By pv magazine India Delta Electronics has introduced, designed, developed and manufactured in India a 1.1 MW modular central inverter for large-scale photovoltaic installations. The unit combines efficiency of up to 99.1% with modular architecture, advanced security systems and remote communication capabilities. Up to five inverters can be connected in parallel for a total power of 5.5 MW, allowing plant…

With incredible speed, Corning announced in its third-quarter earnings call that it has brought its Michigan silicon ingot and wafer plant online. Plans for the solar factory were first publicly revealed in October 2024. The facility is located on Corning’s Hemlock semiconductor campus and Hemlock polysilicon will be used for Corning’s new wafer factory. Photo of a sun bar from Corning’s earnings report. “Over the past 18 months, we built the largest solar ingot and wafer facility in the United States, co-located with our polysilicon manufacturing facility in Hemlock, Michigan. It was a significant undertaking,” said Wendell Weeks, chairman, president…

Nextracker has launched its Earth Truss foundation technology in Australia, supported by funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), to enable the deployment of solar energy on rocky and hard ground. October 31, 2025 Ev Foley By pv magazine Australia US based Nextracker has launched the NX Earth Truss Foundation solution, powered by ARENA. Designed for rocky and hard ground conditions for large-scale solar development, the Earth Truss can expand potential locations where terrain previously provided a barrier. The company says easing land use restrictions could speed up and boost project turnaround times increased automationremote project sites are becoming…

New molten salt repair process recycles high-performance electric vehicle batteries Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology have developed a molten salt technique that restores the structure and performance of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes with high nickel content. This approach repairs degraded materials found in waste batteries, allowing them to be reused in new batteries. Unlike standard recycling, which recovers metals but destroys the atomic structure, this method regenerates the original crystal order and capacity. The team studied LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811), a cathode material used for its high energy density in electric vehicles. Over time, the NCM811 loses lithium and…

Clean energy investor Excelsior Energy Capital announced its 685.3 MWdirect current The Faraday Solar project in Utah County, Utah, began commercial operations on September 30. Through a PPA, the project will provide clean energy to Meta’s Utah operations. Faraday Solar is one of the largest utility-scale solar investments in the United States. The project is supported by a 20-year PPA with PacifiCorp under Rocky Mountain Power’s Schedule 34 green energy tariff, allowing major customers to directly support the incremental addition of clean and renewable energy projects to support customers’ clean energy goals. The long-term PPA provides financial stability for the…

Ireland is investing almost €27 million in community-based energy projects that promote climate action, including small-scale solar installations across the country. In an earlier phase of the program, a total of EUR 24 million was allocated to 650 community projects. October 31, 2025 Blathnaid O’Dea Community-based climate action programs in Ireland will share an investment package of almost €27 million from the state’s Climate Action Fund (CAF). The CAF funding is being awarded as part of the Community Climate Action Program which supports projects that encourage climate action through education, engagement and capacity building at the local level. In an…

Light it up: Battery particles tell the true story of a battery’s charge Lithium-ion batteries power our phones, cars and even homes; Ensuring their safe and efficient behavior has become incredibly important. Using a simple optical technique, researchers at Purdue University have observed that a battery’s individual particles light up as they charge, providing a more complete picture of the battery’s overall health and performance. “Lithium-ion batteries — in fact, all batteries — function because of millions of chemical interactions that occur at the particle level,” says Kejie Zhao, professor of mechanical engineering. “Characterizing it becomes a mechanical and electrochemical…