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Twenty years ago, Exact solar energy started in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with a single project and the belief that solar energy could make a difference for families and communities. What started as a small family business has grown steadily year after year. Now considered a reliable name working in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and has been listed for several years SPWs Top Solar Contractors List, Exact Solar celebrates its 20th anniversary. The company has installed more than 20 MW of solar capacity across the region and completed more than 2,500 projects for homes, schools, nonprofits and businesses. Exact origin of…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that the emergence of a weak La Niña in the tropical Pacific is expected to strengthen sunny conditions in southern parts of the continent, including Chile, Argentina and southern Brazil. October 17, 2025 Solcast According to an analysis using the Solcast API. The emergence of a weak La Niña in the tropical Pacific is expected to strengthen sunny conditions in southern parts of the continent, including Chile, Argentina and southern Brazil. Although La Niña typically brings cloudy weather to the tropics, seasonal forecasts suggest that insolation will continue…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. October 17, 2025 OPIS The China Mono Premium – OPIS’ rating for mono-grade polysilicon used in the production of n-type ingots – remained unchanged week over week at CNY52,200 ($7.32)/kg, or CNY0.110/W, according to the OPIS Global Solar Markets Report released on October 14. The price is now up 53.6% from the year-to-date low of CNY33.975/kg on July 1. Recent policy signals from China indicate renewed progress on the long-discussed plan to consolidate the…

loanTERRA is launching a new platform designed to eliminate hidden costs and give more homeowners access to affordable solar and energy efficiency upgrades. By equipping credit unions, community banks and installers with transparent tools, lendTERRA is rethinking how green lending works – and who it works for. The launch comes at a crucial time for the clean energy lending industry, which is undergoing a major reset following the collapse of several national lenders, the loss of the 30% federal tax credit for renewable energy projects and increasing scrutiny of opaque business practices. These disruptions have shaken consumer confidence and made…

France’s Certisolis approved four Voltec Solar panels and one Meyer Burger module with a carbon footprint of less than 530 kg CO₂/kWp, potentially qualifying them for the country’s 5.5% VAT rate. October 17, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte Image: Bartosch-Salmanski, Voltec Solar By pv magazine France French testing and certification laboratory Certisolis has updated its list of simplified carbon assessments (SCAs) to include the first PV modules with a carbon footprint below 530 kg CO₂/kWp, a threshold that may qualify them for a reduced carbon footprint. VAT rate of 5.5%. Four panels from French manufacturer Voltec Solar meet the criterion. These include…

Inverters must be able to withstand the high levels of heat generated during operation, otherwise system performance and reliability can be compromised. Cody Schoener of Dow Performance Silicones states that using silicone-based materials for inverters can improve thermal management and fire protection, while providing thermal stability, environmental resistance, electrical insulation and support for operational efficiency. October 17, 2025 Cody Schneider From pv magazine 10/2025 In addition to their core function of converting AC to DC and optimizing the output of a PV or solar-plus-storage system, inverters must also be fire-resistant, support electrical safety and withstand outdoor conditions. Environmental resilience is…

This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives the voice to Maribel Gonzalez, Commercial Director Company at the British Brighter Green Engineering. She says breaking traditional barriers required patience, trust and a focus on excellence. “Continuous learning became a personal compass; every challenge was an opportunity to adapt and grow,” she says. October 17, 2025 Women in Solar+ Europe The solar plus industries rely on innovation and problem solving, and both thrive when teams are diverse and inclusive. Gender diversity brings together diverse perspectives that improve creativity, decision-making, and overall performance. Having worked as a Spanish woman in the male-dominated solar…

The “Status of PV module recycling in IEA PVPS Task 12 CountriesThe report provides the most detailed global assessment to date of how different regions are preparing for what could become one of the renewable energy sector’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Europe is leading the way with a mandatory recycling framework Europe continues to set the global standard for PV waste management through the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. The directive requires all EU member states to either operate their own take-back and recycling programs or join producer compliance schemes, setting recovery targets of 85% and recycling rates…

Spain has revised its grid access rules to support energy storage, giving hybrid renewable energy plus storage projects equal distribution priority and full revenue rights for stored electricity. October 17, 2025 Pilar Sanchez Molina By ESS news Spain has formally recognized energy storage as a key technology for supporting grid flexibility and integrating renewable electricity. Hybrid renewable energy plus storage projects can now retain full revenue for stored electricity so they are not penalized for installing batteries. The update gives renewable energy plus storage sites the same redispatch priority as standalone renewable plants and requires operators to provide real-time telemetry…

By pv magazine USA Solar projects generally fall into two categories: they are large, ground-mounted, utility-scale projects connected to the electric grid, or they are smaller, distributed projects with a capacity typically of 20 MW or less. In California, and many other U.S. states, smaller, distributed projects, especially those behind the meter, are under attack by utilities and state lawmakers. scapegoat for high electricity rates. A 2024 paper by Mark Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University, explains why we should support behind-the-meter solar installations nationwide. Distributed, small-scale solar projects are often classified as behind-the-meter (BTM) or…