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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…
DK Electronic Materials has started mass production of high copper paste, with full gigawatt-scale production lines expected to be operational in the fourth quarter. October 31, 2025 Vincent Shaw DK electronic materials (DKEM) told investors that cooperation with major downstream customers had progressed and the high copper paste products have entered volume production. Full GW scale production lines are expected to be operational in the fourth quarter. The company said it has made advances in seed layer formulation and paste design, demonstrating compatibility and scalability with high-efficiency TOPCon 3.0 cell processes. Long has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Inox…
Germany’s Federal Audit Office (Bundesrechnungshof) says the country’s hydrogen strategy is falling short despite heavy subsidies, while Pulsenics and Endua have launched the first commercial AI-based monitoring system to improve the performance of electrolyzers under fluctuating renewable energy conditions. October 31, 2025 Sergio Matalucci The German Federal Court of Justice has assessed the progress and challenges in building a national hydrogen economy and concluded that a ‘reality check’ is needed. “Despite billions in subsidies, the federal government is failing to achieve its ambitious goals for boosting the hydrogen economy. Supply and demand remain far below expectations. This jeopardizes the achievement…
Australia’s PowerCap has entered the US market with its stationary sodium-ion storage systems and plans to build a manufacturing facility to serve customers across America. October 31, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news Australian battery manufacturer PowerCap has introduced its sodium ion technology to the US market, expanding beyond its enterprise deployments in Australia and its recent launch in Europe. The company said the technology is now available for residential, commercial and industrial applications in the United States. Initially, the company will expand its presence through distribution channels, with plans to set up local production lines in the future to…