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Data from EnergyBin and Buckstop shows that used solar panels made up just 1% of resale offers in 2025, as falling prices for new panels weaken the economics of reuse. March 20, 2026 Phoebe Skok By pv magazine USA Given that modules from the early 2010s solar wave are nearing the end of their expected lifespans, it’s no surprise that a wave of repowering has seemed imminent for some time. We’ve all heard the saying: new is always better, and it seems solar buyers agree. The tsunami of mass panel retirements hasn’t crashed yet. According to new data from secondary…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that there was a sharp solar gap in East Asia in February, with southern China and Taiwan experiencing record high insolation due to clear skies and low aerosols, while maritime Southeast Asia experienced heavy rainfall and below-average insolation due to increased tropical convection. China’s surplus was driven by atmospheric cleanliness, while Taiwan’s boost was mainly due to persistently clear days, contrasting with widespread shortages in Indonesia, the southern Philippines and nearby islands. March 20, 2026 Solcast February created a major regional gap in solar energy resources in East…

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 20, 2026 OPIS According to the OPIS Global Solar Markets Report published on March 17, Free-On-Board (FOB) China prices for n-type M10 and G12 wafers showed no weekly changes and remained stable at $0.153/pc and $0.174/pc, respectively. Market participants indicated that the stability of waffle prices this week reflects weak demand and unresolved price negotiations between buyers and sellers, rather than a stable overall market trend. A wafer supplier noted that some mobile…

GBP KK, a Japan-based clean energy infrastructure company, has launched perimeter fencing systems for solar sites and grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting safety in difficult terrain and noise reduction near residential areas. March 19, 2026 Ev Foley By pv magazine Australia Japan-based renewable energy infrastructure company GBP KK has launched adaptable fencing solutions for grid-scale solar projects and BESS to ensure safety in rough terrain and reduce noise near residential areas. The sunshade system uses modular carbon steel mesh panels with optional barbed wire or leaf wire, mounted on reinforced steel poles treated with galvanization and polyester coatings…

The Italian heating solutions provider said its new Nuos Plus S2 Wi-Fi heat pump system offers up to 80% energy savings and a coefficient of performance of up to 3.51. March 19, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Italy-based manufacturer of heating systems Ariston has unveiled a new heat pump boiler for residential and light commercial applications. The Nuos Plus S2 Wi-Fi is a compact hot water system that uses ambient air as the primary energy source. “Our new product offers full integration with boilers, hybrid heat pumps and solar energy,” the company said in a statement. “It can deliver up to 80%…

By Brad Kramer March 20, 2026 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is taking steps to build more affordable and reliable energy in the state, ordering an expansion of renewable energy and energy storage by 2035. The governor signed Executive Order 654 on March 16, setting a goal of bringing 10 GW of new energy sources online over the next decade. The mandate specifies the addition of 4 GW of captive solar and 3.5 GW of demand-side sources such as virtual power plants (VPP), as well as an additional 5 GW of energy storage to be online or contracted by 2035. “The…

The German solar sector reports an increase in investigations following the military escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran, with E.ON citing a doubling of demand for solar installations. Other industry participants are more cautious, attributing much of the increase to seasonal patterns rather than geopolitical fears. March 20, 2026 pv magazine By pv magazine Deutschland Energy supplier E.ON has said demand for solar installations among German private customers has roughly doubled since the military escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran began in late February, with interest in heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers also surging. Filip…

Edify Energy will begin construction on two massive solar and battery energy storage projects in Queensland, Australia, by mid-year after appointing DT Infrastructure as its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor of choice. March 20, 2026 David Caroll By pv magazine Australia Sustainable energy developer Edify Energy awarded the prize Gamuda company DT infrastructure the EPC is contracting for its Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap and Ganymirra and Majors Creek solar and battery projects in regional Queensland. The adjacent Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap power plantsnear Biloela in central Queensland, will feature a combined 600MW of solar and 600MW/2,400MWh of…

Sandia National Laboratories conducted the first-ever blind comparison of seven commercial PV modeling software, showing that differences in weather treatment, system modeling, reductions and assumptions increase as system complexity increases. The research highlights that the choice of software should take into account the complexity of the project, workflow and modeling features, rather than relying solely on rankings. March 20, 2026 Emiliano Bellini A group of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Sandia National Laboratories conducted a comprehensive assessment of seven PV modeling software tools – 3E SynaptiQ, PlantPredict, PVsyst, RatedPower, SAM, SolarFarmer and Solargis Evaluate – and found that…

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) voted unanimously against construction of a 94 MW agrivoltaic solar project proposed for Morrow County, Ohio. Sheep graze between rows of solar panels at a Silicon Ranch project site. Silicon Ranch Open Road Renewables was developing the adjacent Crossroads Solar Grazing Center on 570 acres of land between Cardington, Lincoln and Westfield Townships. The solar project would be built on several parcels in Morrow County and host a sheep grazing operation. Open Road initially applied for a project permit in February 2025, with a project timeline to begin construction in 2027 and begin operations…