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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…
GreenPowerMonitor announced that it has introduced GPM Horizon for Multitech Portfolios, a unified platform designed to integrate solar, wind and now battery energy storage assets into a single solution. This launch aims to simplify sustainable portfolio management and improve performance monitoring for asset managers and owners. The platform’s extensive capabilities, including the recently released GPM Horizon Storage element, address the growing complexity of managing diverse renewable energy portfolios. As the industry shifts to hybrid and multi-technology portfolios, GPM Horizon for multi-tech portfolios provides a streamlined approach to monitoring and financial transparency. GPM Horizon for multi-tech portfolios differentiates itself by integrating…
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Rachel Hayes, head of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team at Solar Energy UK. She says solar careers often develop laterally, from project development to ESG, from engineering to policy, reflecting how transferable and rewarding these roles are. “The challenge isn’t holding on, it’s getting in,” she says. October 31, 2025 Women in Solar+ Europe The UK’s Clean Energy Mission has taken a major step forward. With the government’s new national plan predicting over 400,000 additional clean energy jobs by 2030, we are entering a defining decade for renewables, one…
Solar energy research team aims for a safer future for solar panels and groundwater Researchers from Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science have received a $254,737 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to investigate the stability and long-term environmental impacts of solar cells. The study, led by Assistant Professor Yuxin Wang of the School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, focuses on the contamination risk of lead used between solar cells – a concern for groundwater safety and public health. “New York State is pursuing unique solar energy production in the future, and we…
The Indian manufacturer said its inverter has six MPPT inputs, allowing a total of 30 module strings. October 31, 2025 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India At the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2025, Waaree Energies introduced a new three-phase inverter designed for utility-scale solar installations. The inverter prioritizes data privacy and supports local data hosting. The real-time monitoring app allows plant operators to continuously monitor power generation performance, the Indian manufacturer said. The inverter has a power of 350 kW and has six maximum power point trackers (MPPTs) that support up to 30 module strings. It operates within an…
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Exide Technologies has launched its 5 MWh Solition Mega Five system for commercial, industrial and utility-scale storage, featuring liquid cooling and advanced network integration options. October 31, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news France-based Exide Technologies has announced a new energy storage solution designed for commercial, industrial and utility energy storage applications. The 5 MWh Solition Mega Five features 625 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells in a 20-foot container. It offers a return efficiency of up to 95%. The system measures 6,058 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,896 mm and weighs 45 tons. It features liquid cooling and heating…
Wood Mackenzie says in a new report that India’s solar energy production is at risk of overcapacity and calls for a shift from expansion to cost competitiveness. October 31, 2025 Patrick Jowett IndiaSolar panel production capacity is on track to surpass 125 GW by 2025, more than triple current domestic market demand of around 40 GW, according to analysis by Wooden Mackenzie. The consultancy said in its latest report that this growth will lead to an inventory build of 29 GW by the third quarter of 2025. This figure is comparable to an inventory build-up of 13 GW from the…
Researchers from China and the United Arab Emirates tested the performance of a photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator module on the receiving end of a wireless laser power transmission system. Under a variety of atmospheric turbulence conditions, they found that the device could address thermal stress and improve PV receiver performance. October 31, 2025 Valerie Thompson A team of researchers from China and the United Arab Emirates has proposed a photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator module (PV-TEG) for use in the receiving subsystem of a laser wireless energy transmission system (LWPT). They tested the module under conditions of low, medium and high atmospheric turbulence, finding that…