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GlobalData says hydrogen capacity could reach 82.3 million tonnes per year (mtpa) by 2030, while Topsoe has terminated supply agreements with First Ammonia. March 27, 2026 Sergio Matalucci Global low-carbon hydrogen capacity by 2030 Image: GlobalData Global data This uncertainty around demand, financing constraints and implementation risks will determine the pace of low-carbon hydrogen deployment, despite a growing project pipeline. In its report ‘Hydrogen in Oil and Gas’, the analytics firm said active low-carbon hydrogen capacity was around 2.2 million tonnes per year in February 2026, spread across more than 460 projects, up from 104 in 2020. It said total…

While many existing ECOi-W products use variable-speed scroll compressors and pumps, the Aqua-G EVO combines an inverter-driven compressor and pump with advanced refrigerant circuits and defrost management, ensuring precise temperature control, high seasonal efficiency and reliable heating even in harsh winter conditions, the company said. The Aqua-G EVO is explicitly marketed as a boiler replacement solution for commercial, light industrial and multi-residential buildings, while other ECOi-W models are general reversible heat pumps that are not suitable for complete heating replacement. “The new heat pump is purpose-built to meet rising commercial demand for sustainable heating technologies that can effectively replace gas…

As part of a package of measures aimed at reducing the impact of rising gas prices on consumers’ energy bills, introduced by the UK government, plug-in solar panels will be sold in major retailers including Lidl and Amazon.While the government said it planned to investigate the use of the technology in Britain published the British Solar Roadmap in June 2025 this was the case measures accelerated in response to the fear of a new energy crisis.This means that the BS 7671 wiring rules and the G98 code, which governs the smallest connections to the electricity grid, have been changed. Plug-in…

Researchers in Sweden developed a bifacial chalcoprite solar cell using a titanium-doped indium oxide (ITiO) back contact, achieving a bifaciality of 68%. The device can maintain strong front-side performance with an efficiency of approximately 15%, an open-circuit voltage of 595 mV and a fill factor of 75%.” March 27, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from Sweden’s Uppsala University have fabricated a bifacial chalcoprite (ACIGS) solar cell that can reportedly achieve an energy conversion efficiency of 15.1% and a bifaciality factor of 68%. The key technical feature of the cell is the use of a titanium-doped indium oxide (ITiO) back contact, specifically…

Greener says Brazil imported 17.9 GWp of PV modules in 2025, with distributed generation accounting for 79% of volumes, despite a slowdown in installations. March 27, 2026 Livia Neves By pv magazine Brazil Brazil imported 17.9 GWp of PV modules in 2025, down 24% from 22.3 GWp in 2024, according to the latest study from consultancy Greener on distributed energy solutions. Of the total, 14.2 GWp – or 79% – was intended for the decentralized generation segment. The figures indicate a build-up of inventory at equipment distributors, due to a delay between the import of modules and their installation. The…

Solar Energy UK has described Scotland’s latest climate change plan as “a colossal disappointment” as the government’s latest energy program does not even mention solar energy.The plan was published this week, ahead of the Scottish elections on May 7. The document identifies five key areas of Scotland’s energy transition to be advanced between 2026 and 2040, including wind, hydrogen and carbon capture use and storage (CCUS); the plan states that expanding these areas could deliver financial benefits of £42.3 billion by 2040. However, the fact that solar energy is not mentioned at all in the document is a “missed opportunity”,…

The previous year was quite an important milestone in Europe. According to this for the first time report According to a publication by the think tank Ember, wind and solar energy are surpassing fossil fuels in the EU’s electricity mix. The European Electricity Review analyzes full-year electricity generation and demand data for 2025 in all 27 EU countries to understand the region’s progress in transitioning from fossil fuels to clean electricity. It is the tenth annual report on the EU energy sector published by Ember. The report noted that Electricity generated by wind turbines and solar panels would account for…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. March 27, 2026 OPIS Chinese prices for TOPCon M10 solar cells fell for the third week in a row, tracking declines in upstream polysilicon and wafer prices as production costs continued to fall. Demand remained bearish, with market participants still assessing price prospects ahead of the April 1 cancellation of China’s export tax rebate on solar products. According to the OPIS Global Solar Markets Report released on March 24, Free-On-Board (FOB) China TOPCon M10…

A new ranking and rating analysis for the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing ecosystem is released today – the Terawatt PV 100. It reveals the top 100 PV manufacturers, ranked in order from 1 to 100, and rated in bands from Platinum through to Bronze. Developed by Terawatt PV Research, the analysis uses a new methodology to benchmark component producers (from polysilicon to modules), materials suppliers (from crucibles to glass) and equipment providers (from pullers to stringers) across three key metrics: production scale, financial strength and corporate transparency. The first-quarter 2026 release places Tongwei as the top ranked company in the…

The Austrian photovoltaic market slowed in 2025, with approximately 1,634 MW of new installed capacity, bringing the country’s total PV capacity to approximately 9.9 GW. March 26, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine Germany New figures from Austrian energy regulator E-Control show a slowdown in the country’s photovoltaic (PV) market by 2025, with around 1,634 MW of new PV capacity installed. This represents a decline of 22% compared to 2024, according to Vera Immitzer, Managing Director of PV Austria, who presented the data at a press conference on Wednesday. Austria added 2,084 MW of PV in 2024 and 2,474 MW…