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Available in 80W and 108W versions with high-efficiency SunPower Maxeon cells, the kit offers wind resistance up to 25 m/s and is easy to install on unused boat surfaces, according to the manufacturer. April 1, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Italian PV module manufacturer Solbian has unveiled a new solar kit designed for installation on boat davits. “The solution offers both recreational sailors and maritime professionals a simple and efficient way to generate sustainable energy on board, making use of surfaces that often go unused,” said a company spokesperson. pv magazine. The SunBoard kit includes Solbian’s first rigid frame module, designed to…
The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) will present a framework for future network fees in May 2026, with industry discussions highlighting how these fees could interact with flexible connection agreements and impact battery energy storage system (BESS) revenues. April 1, 2026 Marian Willuhn Image: pv magazine, Marian Willuhn By ESS news One of the main questions on the first day of the Battery Business & Development Forum (BBDF) 2026 in Frankfurt was whether Germany’s exemption from electricity tariffs for battery storage will end, and if so, when. Many visitors to the second annual BBDF event have been waiting for months…
By ESS news The opening session of BBDF day two highlighted the completion of the project, with the discussion focusing on the very real work required to get a turnkey project off the ground. Industry experts detailed the complex negotiations that must take place between parties, with banks, optimizers, developers and an engaged industry audience all sharing their perspectives. From working with distribution system operators and navigating flexible grid connection agreements to securing credible revenue streams, attendees delved into the practicalities of completing a BESS project by 2026. Real-world examples formed the cornerstone of the session and attendees were treated…
April 1, 2026 | This content is sponsored. Sponsored content is authorized by the customer and does not necessarily reflect the views of Solar builder magazine of Benjamin Media, Inc. Check out our privacy policy. Canopies for parking garages shape the next generation of solar energy. The key to unlocking underutilized opportunities and simplifying complexity is expert design and engineering. The abundance of parking garages in the US represents an area of high growth potential, especially as greenfield space for solar farms becomes increasingly scarce and contested due to land competition. Garage structures in dense urban or commercial environments provide…
Renewable equipment distributor Segen has launched a solar panel recycling program for commercial projects in Britain. The company announced the plan today to address the decommissioning and repowering needs of commercial solar installations. It says that as solar capacity in Britain continues to grow, managing modules at the end of their life or when they are replaced by newer technologies is of increasing importance. Segen said it will recover silver, silicon and high-purity glass from decommissioned modules, which would then be “fed back into the production chain.” The company did not provide further details on this claim, including where and…
Canadian Solar ended March by announcing two projects and a sale, as the renewable energy supplier expands its UK footprint.Expansion to England and ScotlandCanadian solar energy’s energy storage solutions subsidiary, e-STORAGE, will supply 420MWh AC of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in two projects for Drax Group. The projects will be part of the sustainable energy company’s FlexGen portfolio.The two installations include a 60 MW / 120 MWh AC installation in Marfleet, England, and a 150 MW / 300 MWh AC installation in Neilston, Scotland. Installations are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and early 2027, respectively.Drax…
Sassmann, a Germany-based company, has developed a modular ‘solar panel grid’ system designed to prevent pigeons from nesting under photovoltaic modules. April 1, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine Deutschland Sassmann – based in Ketsch, Germany – offers a specialist ‘solar panel grid’ solution for protecting photovoltaic systems from pigeons. The system is designed to permanently prevent pigeons from nesting. Sassmann founder Patric Sassmann said operators and potential owners of PV systems should take pigeon-related risks seriously and take preventative measures early, noting that cleaning up or repairing damage afterwards is generally more complex than implementing protection beforehand. The “solar…
Solar Fabrik has introduced a 400W red-brown glass-glass PV module designed to meet strict aesthetic requirements for historic and listed buildings, with an efficiency of 20.02% and compatibility with traditional tiled roofs. April 1, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine Deutschland Solar Fabrik has developed a red-brown solar panel, designed for use on historic buildings and in protected heritage areas where strict aesthetic requirements apply. The module “Mono S4 Halfcut Chroma Orange” is a colored panel intended to be combined with traditional red tiled roofs. The company mentions an efficiency of 20.02% and a power of 400 W. It is…
The UK energy price ceiling fell 7% to £1,641 today, although analysts predict a significant rise is “inevitable” when the new level is set in July. Ofgem lowered its energy price cap from today until June 30 as a result of government measures Fall budget. In November, before the war in Iran caused a global energy shock, Rachel Reeves unveiled plans to remove most of the Renewables Obligation (RO) levy from consumers’ energy bills. Ahead of the reduced price cap, Energy Consumers Minister Martin McCluskey said: “The action this Government has taken on the bills will ensure that the energy…
The French Association Environnement Juste has proposed a storage mandate for renewable energy projects above 10 kWp to integrate flexibility at source. The association argues that European sodium-ion batteries could be an economically and environmentally viable solution, capable of stabilizing networks without relying on imported metals. April 1, 2026 Marie Beijer By ESS news and pv magazine France France’s new Multi-Year Energy Plan (PPE 3) aims for 48 GW of solar capacity by 2030, but does not set specific targets for energy storage. In a white paper recently submitted to the ministry, the Association Environnement Juste warned that this omission…