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Research from Lund University has examined how Sweden is expanding utility-scale solar energy in the absence of an overarching national strategy. That’s what the researchers said pv magazine that without a clearer national direction, projects will cluster in areas with favorable conditions, while stalling elsewhere. May 14, 2026 Patrick Jowett The Swedish utility-scale solar market is growing without a national strategic vision that encompasses its role, scale or spatial distribution, according to new research. Researchers Georgios Pardalis and Jenny Palm, from Sweden’s Lund University, used document analysis and interviews to investigate how actors in the Swedish solar sector are expanding…
The Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade has asked the U.S. Commerce Department to open an anti-circumvention investigation into Ethiopia’s solar energy imports, alleging it circumvents existing duties through the use of Chinese components.The complaint, filed this week by the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade (AASMT), a coalition of domestic manufacturers with a direct financial interest in U.S. trade enforcement, calls on the trade to initiate a nationwide anti-circumvention investigation into Ethiopian solar products and issue a preliminary affirmative decision on circumvention within 30 days. The filing specifically names two companies — Toyo Solar Manufacturing, the Ethiopian…
The UK government’s Clean Power 2030 target and its approach to renewable energy are one of the clearest priorities on its agenda.That is the view of Giles Wilkes, senior fellow at think tank the Institute for Government. He will moderate a panel discussion at Solar Media’s Clean Power 2030 Summit in London on June 30 and July 1, ‘The New Demand Reality: Where UK Electricity Growth Is Real Coming From’. View the full agenda on the event website And book your ticket to attend. Our readers can get a 20% discount on tickets with the code SPP20.The Institute for Government…
A research team from Cornell University has developed a control framework that simultaneously takes into account past and future conditions when determining the tilt angle of solar panels. That’s what the researchers said pv magazine it is designed to be plug-and-play, allowing software developers and solar operators to integrate their optimization algorithms directly into the framework. May 14, 2026 Patrick Jowett Researchers from Cornell University in the United States have developed a new control framework for agrivoltaic systems, designed to address the challenge of balancing a system’s energy generation with crop light needs. “Although scientists have proposed several optimization algorithms…
Through a strategic agreement, the California-based renewable energy developer will ramp up its deployment of sodium-ion batteries. Deal follows Alsym Energy entering into an 8.5 GWh partnership with iron flow battery company ESS. May 13, 2026 Matthew Lynas By ESS news Juniper Energy will deploy 500 MWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) – primarily in California – as part of a new strategic partnership with Alsym Energy. The deal will see Juniper integrate Alsym’s Na-Series technology and is expected to involve the deployment of sodium-ion battery storage in the Mojave Desert. High-temperature regions such as the Mojave Desert…
Pexapark’s latest analysis shows that strong solar production and weaker demand caused a decline in solar capture factors in France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. These countries are also experiencing an increase in the share of solar energy production under negative price hours. May 13, 2026 Patrick Jowett Solar energy capture drivers are declining in some of Europe’s key electricity markets, according to the latest analysis from Swiss research agency for sustainable energy Pexapark. Analysis of The solar absorption rates in April 2025 and April 2026 are highlighted is decreasing in France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. At the same…
Chinese researchers have found that large-scale deployment of photovoltaics in the Taklamakan Desert could change regional climate dynamics and worsen water stress in the already arid Tarim Basin, despite the area’s vast solar potential. May 13, 2026 Lior Kahana A research team from China has assessed the climatic impact of a massive PV deployment in the Taklamakan Desert in the Tarim Basin, one of the driest major deserts in the world, characterized by extremely low precipitation and very high evaporation rates. Water availability in the region is highly dependent on meltwater from surrounding glaciers and seasonal snow, which feed the…
The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its new Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro in Berlin. The system has 5 kW photovoltaic input capacity and 5 kWh storage capacity. May 13, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt By ESS news Chinese manufacturer Anker Solix unveiled its new Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday. The storage system features four integrated Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPTs), which allow up to 5 kW of photovoltaic input power or the connection of up to 12 solar panels, in addition to 5 kWh of storage capacity. With the device, the company aims to expand the performance range of…
The system, called RISE 261H-XH, is available in 50 kW, 63 kW, 85 kW and 125 kW output configurations. It supports 100% three-phase unbalanced load in backup mode and provides 160% rated AC overload capacity for 10 seconds. May 13, 2026 Lior Kahana From ESS news Chinese inverter and battery manufacturer Growatt has announced a new all-in-one hybrid energy storage system designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) and large-scale energy applications. The system, called RISE 261H-XH, is available in 50 kW, 63 kW, 85 kW and 125 kW configurations, all based on the same 261 kWh energy storage platform. For…
What Is LightReach Solar Financing? If you’ve been researching solar and come across the name LightReach, you’re not alone. LightReach is one of the largest solar financing programs in the country and it’s one of the options 8MSolar offers to North Carolina homeowners who want to go solar without a large upfront cost. Here’s what LightReach is, how it works, and whether it might be the right fit for your home. How LightReach Works LightReach is a solar lease and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) program offered through Palmetto Solar — one of the most established third-party solar ownership companies in…