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The price of silver rose above $ 44 per ounce this week after winning more than 30% in six months, with silver expert Philip Newman count PV -Magazine Next year it could exceed $ 50 per ounce, which increases the pressure on PV module makers the use of silver modules. September 26, 2025 Emiliano Bellini The silver price rose to $ 44.86 per ounce this week, the highest level in a decade. In comparison with an average silver price of $ 28.27 per ounce in 2024 and $ 23.35 per ounce in 2023. “There are many factors that contribute to…
Scientists have used a CPLEX-based MIP model and tested it on part of the 10 MW Masdar City Solar Fotovoltaic plant. In their simulation, they assume the use of two robot -like cleaning agents to work on a horizon of 90 days. The total cleaning costs were estimated at $ 7,987. September 26, 2025 Lior Kahana A research team led by scientists from the University of Sharjah of the United Arab Emirates (VAE) has developed a new model to optimize the cleaning schedule of PV panels in power plants in deserts. They have demonstrated the technology using data from a…
Freedom forever has announced a retail partnership with Costello’s Ace HardwareOne of the largest independent ownership of AAS retailers in the country. The program debuts in selected stores in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Freedom Forever Solar Professionals will be available in the ACE Hardware of Costello to offer personal expertise about system design, financing options and installation time lines. Customers can also learn about Solar + Storage plans that are supported by the 25-year production guarantee of Freedom Forever. “Working with Costello’s Ace -hardware enables us to meet homeowners where they are already shopping and offer clear, practical…
In a new weekly update for PV -MagazineOpis, a Dow Jones company, offers a quick look at the most important trends in the global PV industry. September 26, 2025 Opis The Chinese Modulemarker (CMM), the OPIs Benchmark Assessment for Topcon modules from China, rose 1.15% to $ 0.088/W free on Board (FOB) China, with indications between $ 0.085-0.093/w. Forward curve indications went higher this week across the board. Q4 2025 Charging prices rose to $ 0.088/W, Q1 to Q3 2026 loading loads up to $ 0.089/W and Q4 2026 Loads from load to $ 0.090/W. On the domestic market, Opis…
Cyprus-based Ratherhon has developed a smart zero export control device that prevents PV export losses from being exported by limiting generation to self-consumption. Certification will be expected soon. September 26, 2025 Lior Kahana The Cyprus-based renewable energy company Righthon has developed a smart zero export control device that prevents PV export losses from being exported by limitation and at the same time protect system owners against wasted generation. Dublynchronized Elpida, the product is expected to secure the certification in the coming months. “The Elpida devices have been developed to reduce the energy losses of houses and companies from wrinkled limitation…
The Namibian government has given an approval of the environment for a 3 GW solar farm. The energy generated is set to be used for green hydrogen and green ammonia production. September 26, 2025 Patrick Jowett NamibiaThe Ministry of the Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has granted an environmental statement (ECC) for a 3 GW solar project. The certification has been awarded to developer Zhero Molecules Walvis Bay (PTY) Ltd. The company has also submitted a generation of license application to Namibia’s Electricity Control Board, looking for approval to operate the 3 GW Sonne installation in addition to a corresponding…
Breakthrough of solar fuel can unlock cheaper green energy Researchers from Lund University have taken an important step in the direction of solving one of the greatest obstacles in the development of efficient sunscreen. Their work shows how cheap iron-based systems can be used more effectively to store solar energy as fuel, which makes the road clear for cheaper and more sustainable alternatives for fossil fuels. Producing fuels such as green hydrogen requires catalysts that can capture solar energy and transfer electrical loads to acceptorolecules. Iron, an abundant and environmentally friendly metal, has long been considered a promising candidate. Nevertheless,…
The German mounting system specialist has developed a new vertical system mounted system that is compatible with PV modules available on the market. September 26, 2025 Valerie Thompson German mounting system specialist Clickcon has launched a vertical PV-aluminum list, launched on the ground system for use as a privacy screen in residential and commercial applications. The Clickwall system was presented on the Solar & Storage Live Zurich 2025. While the Hagel-resistant Bifacial 435 W shown contained full black modules supplied by Lithuania-based Solitek, it is compatible with “almost all the PV modules available in the trade” PV Magazine. “Bifacial double-glazed…
The newest product from Global Energy Company Ecoflow, Gateway, is a wall -mounted hardware system that can be installed inside or outdoors and is compatible with inverters from third parties and diesel generators, as well as Ecoflow’s own extensive product suite. September 26, 2025 Blathnaid o’dea By ESS News Ecoflow has launched a new home management system for home to help households manage their energy consumption. The Ecoflow Gateway (single phase) EF-SG-001 functions as a ‘central hub’ that is able to integrate different power sources and scale with the energy needs of the household. It offers full backup for most…
Japanese researchers have developed a green rust -based catalyst for sodium borohydride, while South Korean scientists have created a framework to assess liquid hydrogen storage tanks for unmanned aircraft (UAV). September 26, 2025 Sergio Matalucci Japanese researchers Have a cheap catalyst created from “green rust” that releases hydrogen efficiently from sodium borohydride. “We report that a mixed Valent [FeII–FeIII] Iron hydroxide, which we call green rust (gr), treated with a CUCL2 solution, shows a good solesis-light-assisted catalytic activity in the direction of SBH hydrolysis in room temperature that is higher than that of existing catalysts, including pt-nanoparties-modified titanxide, “” The…