Author: solarenergy

Researchers from CSIR-National Physical Laboratory and IIT Madras have fabricated MoS2-coated GaN nanorods on tungsten foil to improve the photoelectrochemical efficiency of water splitting. Gallium nitride nanorods, prized for their electron mobility and stability, face limitations due to their large band gap that limits solar energy absorption. To address this, the team integrated molybdenum disulfide – a catalytic material – onto the nanorods. MoS2/GaN nanorods exhibited a photocurrent density of approximately 172 microamps per square centimeter, outperforming bare GaN nanorods by a factor of 2.5. This improvement was related to Type II band alignment, which improves charge separation, decreases charge…

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) says emergency generators, some powered by solar panels, are being deployed as Cuba struggles to restore electricity after the storm. November 12, 2025 Luis Ini By pv magazine LatAm More than 1 million Cubans were without electricity for two weeks after Hurricane Melissa hit the eastern part of the island, damaging solar installations and flooding the 21.8 MW Río Cauto solar farm. The UNDP said it is installing generators in the communities of Guamo Viejo, Grito de Yara, Vado del Yeso and Cauto Embarcadero in Granma province. The Río Cauto facility is part of…

The solar cells combine multi-layer graphene with silicon wafers, harvesting both solar and kinetic energy for continuous use. Tests show that the cells can autonomously drive supercapacitors embedded in a temperature sensor. November 12, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the University of Arkansas in the United States have fabricated a graphene-based solar cell that can be used in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The device was developed as part of a research project intended to develop autonomous sensor systems that draw power from multiple sources in the environment, including solar, thermal, acoustic, kinetic, non-linear and ambient radiation. Graphene has been…

A Green Lantern solar project. Based in New York Send energy announced the acquisition of the community and commercial solar developer in Vermont Green Solar Lantern. Send energy, founded in 2024will acquire more than 64 solar and battery storage projects from GLS at various stages of development and operation, for a total of 208.9 MWdirect current. This acquisition expands Dispatch’s footprint in the growing distributed generation market in Georgia, Maryland, West Virginia, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Minnesota and Wisconsin. “Dispatch remains committed to the energy transition and we are pleased to welcome Green Lantern’s team, operations and assets…

Researchers in the Middle East have developed a fuzzy logic controller that simultaneously optimizes the tilt angle of PV systems and performs maximum power point tracking (MPPT). Years of simulations indicate that the proposed approach increases energy generation by approximately 20%. November 12, 2025 Lior Kahana A team of scientists from Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Saudi Arabia explored the use of a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) to simultaneously optimize the tilt angle of photovoltaic panels and perform maximum power point tracking (MPPT). “The novelty of the current study is that it presents an intelligent optimization method based on…

The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) says new EU rules will make network-building functions mandatory for large-scale storage and renewable plants. November 12, 2025 Tristan Rayner and Pilar Sánchez Molina By ESS news ENTSO-E has published its report Phase II Technical Report on Networking Requirementsoutlining how generators, including inverter-based storage systems, will be mandated to stabilize the European electricity grid. The report is a hugely important amendment to the upcoming Network Code on Generator Requirements (NC RfG 2.0), which introduces binding grid-building obligations for new storage and renewable plants with a capacity of more than 1…

mPower Technology Inc. has enabled an automated production line for its silicon solar panels designed for space missions. The site currently has an annual capacity of 1 MW, which will double by mid-2026. November 12, 2025 Patrick Jowett The solar aviation specialist mPower Technology Inc. has started a production line for its solar panels at Universal Instruments Corporation in Conklin, New York. The Albuquerque-headquartered company, a spinoff of Sandia National Laboratories, says the facility is the world’s first automated high-volume aerospace solar module manufacturing facility, enabling delivery to major constellations and lunar energy projects. “[The production line] today represents a…

Ampion renewable energy has more than 1,400 low-income residents enrolled in the Erie County Low-Income Renewable Energy Program (ECLIPSE) during the first six months of use. The community solar initiative supports residents of Erie County, New York. A community rooftop solar panel in Harrison, New York. Current participants are expected to save a total of $63,000 per year on electricity costs through discounted solar credits applied to their electricity bills. The program offers eligible residents savings of up to 10% on their electricity bills, with no upfront investments or installation requirements. “ECLIPSE strives to reduce the energy burden for households…

Third-generation solar cell technology is undergoing rapid development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. PolyU researchers have identified breakthrough approaches in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, aiming for advances in efficiency, stability and scalability. Their performance analyzes and recommendations aim to increase energy conversion efficiency from approximately 34 percent to 40 percent. The group accelerates commercialization by fostering industry, academia and research collaborations, supporting carbon neutrality plans and the adoption of renewable energy for innovation, including artificial intelligence. The team, led by Prof. Li Gang and Prof. Yang Guang from PolyU’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, critically assessed the technical challenges…

Loose connections, damaged or faulty wiring are among the leading causes of solar panel fires, according to new analysis from insurer QBE. Freedom of Information requests to the UK Fire Service have seen an increase in the number of fires in solar installations, with incidents recorded in homes. November 12, 2025 Matthew Lynas According to an analysis by QBE Insurance, the number of fires involving solar panels in Britain has increased by 60% between 2022 and 2024, outpacing the number of new installations. The business insurer has revealed that the UK fire brigade attended 171 incidents involving a solar installation…