Author: solarenergy
Mexico is attracting US data centers looking for faster power connections, but these facilities will initially rely on robust gas generation from the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), with renewables as a potential future option, Mexican energy expert Santiago Barcón said. pv magazine. February 18, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Mexico is increasingly attracting industrial energy investments, especially from data centers moving from the United States, said Santiago Barcón, CEO of PQBarcon. There are bottlenecks in the US electricity infrastructure, especially in states like Texas, where projects requiring around 150 MW face connection times of up to seven years. This has made…
Community solar energy company Perch energy today announced the acquisition of Solsticea customer acquisition and management company in the communal tanning area. A solar project in Westchester County, New York, owned by DSD Renewables, operated by Perch Energy. Photo credit: DSD Renewables This deal makes Perch one of the most experienced and largest pure-play community platforms for solar procurement and management in the United States. It strengthens Perch’s acquisition and management capabilities and its market footprint across all community solar markets. Solstice adds highly skilled technology, sales and operations talent, as well as additional financial investments in Perch Energy. Following…
Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion in building hyperscale, renewable data centers across India by 2035, with a target of 5 GW capacity. The company says the program could catalyze an additional $150 billion in related industries, creating a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem over the next decade. February 18, 2026 Uma Gupta Image: Adani Green Energy Ltd. By pv magazine India Adani Group said it plans to invest $100 billion in hyperscale, renewable data centers across India by 2035, targeting 5 GW and a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem, including related industries. Adani Group said the investment will…
A global study shows that climate change will sharply increase the risks of high temperatures, accelerate degradation and increase the cost of rooftop PV, with economically disadvantaged regions hardest hit. Researchers warn that current IEC standards underestimate future risks and urge urgent updates to avoid stranded assets and rising electricity costs. February 18, 2026 Lior Kahana A study by an international team of researchers shows that climate change will increase the risks of high temperatures, accelerated degradation and higher costs for rooftop PV worldwide. By combining climate models with PV degradation and economic simulations, the researchers predicted which regions of…
On February 1, California’s batteries bridged the solar gap with seamless precision. After discharging all night until dawn, they spent the daylight hours charging, then resumed exporting energy until well after midnight, effectively allowing the state to run a full 24-hour cycle on solar power. February 18, 2026 John Fitzgerald Weaver By pv magazine USA Technically, all batteries can be used as long-life batteries, and they can operate for twenty-four hours, as long as the output power is limited in relation to the stored energy. However, if some batteries work overnight, it means a little more. On February 1, the…
Brazil has opened consultations on its PDE 2035 energy plan, which expects 107 GW of solar power by 2035 – including 78 GW of distributed generation – with battery storage of 7 GW, or 2% of the energy mix. February 16, 2026 Livia Neves By pv magazine Brazil Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has opened public consultations on the Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE) 2035 and the National Energy Plan (PNE) 2055, Brazil’s main long-term energy planning tools developed by Energy Research Company (EPE). Under the baseline scenario outlined in PDE 2035, installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Brazil is…
Earthlight Technologies has completed a 300 kW solar carport installation for Lynch Toyota in Manchester, Connecticut. The project was funded through C-PACE with support from Connecticut Green Bank. Lynch Toyota is a family-owned automotive dealership founded in 1970 by Michael B. Lynch Sr. The dealership offers a wide selection of new and used cars, trucks and SUVs, along with an auto body shop and full-service department. Every year since 2003, Lynch Toyota has received Toyota’s President’s Award, which recognizes excellent customer satisfaction and operational performance. “For us, covering our property with solar panels makes both financial and practical sense. We…
The US-based metrology equipment manufacturer has launched a non-contact photoluminescent imaging system to reveal defects and other non-uniformities in silicon, thin-film and III-V multi-junction PV devices. February 17, 2026 Valerie Thompson US-based inspection equipment manufacturer Brightspot Automation has launched Plus-Spot, a non-contact photoluminescence (PL) imaging tool to reveal defects such as cell cracks, thin-film shunts in panels and other non-uniformities. It is suitable for quality control in silicon, thin film and III-V multi-junction space cell manufacturing applications, supporting devices ranging in size from mini-modules to large-scale conventional panels. The new Plus-Spot tool supports off-line and in-line quality control processing, as…
EKO Instruments USA has one US-based pyranometer calibration service. The service brings a new level of accuracy, cost-effectiveness and turnaround speed to pyranometer calibration for large-scale, commercial and industrial solar applications. The service supports SCADA companies, O&M teams and developers, owners and operators of solar projects. Proper calibration allows pyranometers to accurately perform their key role throughout the entire solar energy life cycle, including planning phases, installation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance. EKO’s newly developed Indoor Calibration Facility (ICF-02) calibration system is the core of the service. The Indoor Calibration Facility is a turnkey, fully automated calibration system designed to…
The new compressor is described as the world’s most powerful one-piece compressed air energy storage (CAES) system, with a maximum discharge pressure of 10.1 MPa and an efficiency of 88.1%. February 17, 2026 Emiliano Bellini The Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has unveiled a new type of compressor for compressed air energy storage (CAES) applications. Described as the world’s most powerful single-unit CAES compressor, the system can reportedly achieve a maximum discharge pressure of 10.1 MPa and a rated power of 101 MW. It operates over a load range of 38.7% to 118.4% and…