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New research from Europe shows that the global PV industry needs to 14,000 tons of silver per year in 2030, with the global delivery only 34,000 tons. The scientists said that more efforts must be made to reduce the silver content in Solar Cellen from Topcon and hetero junction. September 11, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and the ENGIE Laborelec unit of the French energy giant have investigated how much silver could be needed by the PV industry in 2030 and have discovered that silver shortages can become more often. “Our work emphasizes the role of…

FranklinWh has launched the Home Battery of the Apower, Meter Adapter Controller (Mac) and Ahub extension as part of its latest additions to the FranklinWH system. “Homeowners are looking for energy solutions that can take on more and more complex challenges,” said Gary Lam, CEO of FranklinWH. “That is exactly what we take with our latest innovations. Participants in the show will witness how these innovations at home define energy systems again.” The Apower S Battery offers 15 kWh usable capacity, with a transit warranty of 15 years or 60 MWh. The Mac makes simple system interconnection possible by connecting…

August’s news offered a revealing snapshot of where carbon markets and sustainability finance are headed. Below, we unpack the five developments that matter most, why they matter, and how to translate them into immediate, defensible action for your company. 1) Standard Chartered bets on Jurisdictional Forest Credits Standard Chartered inked an exclusive five-year agreement to sell jurisdictional forest credits from the Brazilian state of Acre. The program is expected to generate up to 5 million credits in 2026 (potentially $150M in value), with 72% of net proceeds designated for local and Indigenous communities. The bank emphasizes this is not a…

New research from Hungary shows that Sarahan substance events can reduce the PV power output in five Mediterranean countries by an average of 25-40%. The scientists emphasized the need for recording real-time dust monitoring and cloud interactions in predicting solar energy. September 9, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the Hungary’s their-Ring Center for Astronomy and Earth Sciences have the impact of Saharan Dust Storm events on PV current generation in Portugal, Spain, Spain, France, Italy and Greece and have discovered that these events can reduce the electricity yield up to 50%. The research team in particular analyzed the effects of…

Honeywell Honeywell IONIC System has introduced a compact, end-to-end battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for the commercial and industrial segments. By combining flexible battery storage with the advanced Honeywell operating system, Honeywell Ionic helps to optimize energy costs, absorb fluctuations in energy demand to guarantee grid stability and offer a backup force when needed. Honeywell’s ionic control and energy management system is fully integrated into the all-in-one modular Bess and offers the latest analytical aids to deliver advanced control and adjustment on site. The advanced checking software also includes industrial standard ISA-secured 2-cyber security, so that the protection for…

Bangladesh has updated his net measuring framework for solar energy. The new rules are intended to expand access and to increase self-consumption in prosumers. September 10, 2025 Sypul Islam Image: a positive, unsplash The government of Bangladesh has approved new guidelines for Netto -measuring solar energy on the roof and enabling every power user to become a power producer. “This progressive policy makes it easier, smarter and more worthwhile for households and companies on the roof of solar energy,” said the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (Sreda) in a report. According to the new guidelines, 100% of the sanctioned…

SMA Solar Technology AG has obtained the first German unit certificate for a grid-forming battery inverter with an immediate reserve. The certification makes use possible in projects with high and extra high voltage prior to the new reserve market in 2026. September 10, 2025 Marian Willuhn By PV Magazine Germany SMA Solar Technology AG said that his sunny central storage battery inverter has become the first system in Germany to receive a unity certificate for the grid-forming mode with immediate reserve. The certification applies to connections with high and extra high-voltage connections and is based on standards VDE-Ar-N 4120 and…

Research in Germany has set up an extensive tool for crops for Agrivoltaics in more than 25 countries. The proposed matrix evaluates species -specific reactions of 12 important crops on shade, microclimate changes and crop growth, while also assess their water needs, shadow tolerance and space requirements. September 10, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt in Germany have developed a crass selection matrix that is intended as a decision -making instrument for agrivoltaic projects. The proposed matrix evaluates species -specific reactions of 12 important crops on shade, microclimate changes and crop growth, while also assess their water needs,…

SolarEdge Technologies presents its new residential solar -zonne storage product called Nexis on RE+ 2025. Built on a modular LFP battery design and the DC-linked architecture of SolarEdge, SolarEdge Nexis is a modular, scalable solution-adapted to match and designed for improving operational simplicity, design flexibility and control options at fleet level. The DC-optimized technology of the platform offers more backup hours and a fast, simple installation. “The residential solar market is evolving quickly, and the Nexis solution is our response to what TPO providers have asked -more flexibility and operational simplicity to scale,” said Marty Rogers, general manager of Noord…

The Dutch Startup said that it is developing markets in France, Sweden and Belgium after completing more than 50 solar projects on the roof in his home market based on the East-West-oriented, self-disturbed mounting system. September 10, 2025 Valerie Thompson Dutch-based Rable, a developer of lightweight mounting solutions for flat roofs, said that it focuses on low-load roof structure projects in France, Sweden and Belgium, after completing more than 50 installations in the home market. Rable sees the French, Swedish and Belgian markets as “adult markets where demand is clear”, although it offers its solutions in other parts of Europe,…