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This was announced by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). 15th Annual National Solar Jobs Censusshowing that the U.S. solar industry employed 280,119 workers in 2024, about the same as the industry’s employment in 2023. While these 2024 data do not reflect the impact of major changes in federal energy policy implemented since the new administration took office in January 2025 – such as the cancellation of key tax credits as part of the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act – they provide a critical basis for measuring the effects of these policies on solar and other clean energy employment…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says EcoFlow is recalling approximately 25,030 Delta Max 2000 units after six reported fires caused more than $850,000 in property damage. November 20, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news EcoFlow has a recall message for its Delta Max 2000 panels and initiated a firmware repair program for approximately 25,030 affected units in the United States. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported on October 9 that EcoFlow Technology has received six reports of recalled power plants catching fire, causing property damage totaling more than $850,000. The recall concerns EcoFlow Delta Max 2000…
In a new scientific paper, the Chinese solar manufacturer explained that the 27.81% efficient hybrid interdigitated back-contact cell it unveiled in April is based on passivated tunnel contacts and dielectric passivation layers, while also incorporating both n-type and p-type contacts. November 20, 2025 Emiliano Bellini A group of scientists from Chinese solar module manufacturer Longi has described in a new scientific paper the 27.81% efficient hybrid interdigitated back-contact (HIBC) solar cell it unveiled in April 2025. At the time, Longi only said that the device offers the world’s highest efficiency for silicon solar cells, with the result certified by the…
Arevon Energy hosted a milestone event in November to celebrate the start of construction of its 124 MWdirect current Large muddy solar project in Jackson County, Illinois. Commercial operation is expected at the end of 2026. Arevon developed and will own and operate the Big Muddy Solar Project, the company’s first utility-scale project in Illinois. Formerly known as Campbell Solar, the project was renamed Big Muddy Solar to recognize the river that winds through Jackson County. The project’s logo features a sketch of Murphysboro’s legendary Big muddy monstera nod to local pride and history. Arevon is partnering with Signal Energy…
Viridian Solar, a UK roof-integrated solar PV specialist, has announced new gutter products to seamlessly integrate its solar panels with skylight windows made by Keylite Roof Windows. November 20, 2025 Valerie Thompson UK-based roof-integrated solar specialist Viridian Solar has announced new gutter products as a result of a partnership with Keylite Roof Windows. The new waterproofing components are intended to ensure mounting compatibility between Clearline fusion solar panels and Keylite skylights. The sink kit, known as Clearline fusion F16-VC, is intended for windows that are centrally located on the roof. It is available from Clearline Fusion suppliers. Flashing kits are…
Clean energy developer British Solar Renewables (BSR) has submitted plans for a 30MW solar PV installation to the council in Essex.Maldon District Council will decide whether to approve planning for the project, located at Bramble Hall Farm in Maldon, Essex. The developer began community engagement on the project in June 2025.BSR said it expects a net biodiversity gain at the site of 147.1%, in line with its commitment that all its projects will deliver a net biodiversity gain of more than 60%. Essex Ecology, local ecologists who are part of the Essex Wildlife Trust, are working as surveyors on the…
Scientists in India have developed a new method to optimize the placement of an EV charging station on the grid, along with the size of PV generation and battery storage. They have also created a framework for an innovative slot offering. November 20, 2025 Lior Kahana A group of scientists from India have developed a new method for scheduling electric vehicle (EV) charging at charging stations that include PV generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The proposed method consists of two components: optimization and hierarchization. The first component optimizes the placement of EV charging stations (EVCS) within a standard…
Solar leases provide stable, predictable income that financially secures family farms and increases rural tax revenues with minimal impact on the land, according to a report from the SEMA Coalition. November 20, 2025 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USA Solar energy projects provide American farms and rural communities with financial stability and a new source of income a report from the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA). Modern agriculture is characterized by high capital investments and volatile costs for raw materials such as fertilizer and fuel. Solar energy development provides a stable, long-term economic counterbalance to these pressures and helps…
LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe say installed storage capacity in the European Union, United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland will exceed 100 GW this month, with battery systems driving the fastest growth. November 19, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Energy storage Europe By ESS news The European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland are expected to reach a combined 100 GW of installed energy storage later this month, according to a new analysis from LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe. Since 2020, the European energy storage sector has grown rapidly, with different technologies developing at different speeds. Pumped hydro continues…
A Canadian research team has developed a framework for local urban agriculture production, where harvested produce is distributed by electric vehicles powered by sidewalk-integrated solar photovoltaics. It was calculated that the PV-powered transportation system would have a payback period of 2.8 years. November 19, 2025 Patrick Jowett Researchers near Montreal Concordia University have investigated the feasibility of a green, solar-powered transportation system within the context of a 15-minute city. The research paper “Adapting the 15-minute city for North America: A framework for neighborhood clusters with urban agriculture and green mobility”, available in the magazine MDPI, presents a model that combines…