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An international research team has proposed a perovskite solar cell architecture with a thin tetraphenyl-porphine-zinc interface to increase surface potential, passivate defect states and improve charge transport. The strategy leads to improved device efficiency and operational stability, enabling energy conversion efficiency of more than 13%. May 1, 2026 Lior Kahana An international group of researchers has proposed a new device design that improves the surface potential of cesium lead iodide bromide (CsPbIBr₂) perovskite solar cells by depositing a thin layer of tetraphenylporphine zinc (TPP-Zn) on the active layer. Regular CsPbIBr₂ devices are known for their superior operational stability compared to…
The system features AI-driven energy management, a battery life of 10,000 cycles and scalable expansion up to 126 kWh. April 30, 2026 Emiliano Bellini By ESS news Chinese manufacturer of battery solutions Anchor Solix has launched an all-in-one home energy storage solution for residential applications. The all-in-one design integrates inverter, storage and wiring into a unified structure, including screwless connections and an adjustable base. The manufacturer claims improvements in installation efficiency of up to 80%, with commissioning possible in around five minutes. The new product, called Anker Solix XE, combines a usable capacity of 7 kWh with an AC power…
Mozambique’s energy regulator has reopened prequalification for a 30 MW solar project in Sofala province, following an earlier award to Total Eren under the same program in 2022. April 30, 2026 Brian Public The Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE) of Mozambique has issued a pre-qualification notice to an independent power producer (IPP) for the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 30 MW solar power plant in Dondo district, Sofala province. The call for full proposals is expected in the second half of this year, with pre-qualification expressions of interest due by June 22. The tender is a restart. The…
The inaugural Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 event takes place in Austin, Texas on 22 & 23 September 2026, with conference topics chosen specifically to allow the PV industry to understand exactly what is being produced today at solar manufacturing sites across the United States and which technologies are being deployed. This article explains why production volumes, technology choice and operating metrics have now become the key issues to track for U.S. solar manufacturing, after years of capacity announcements by dozens of solar companies worldwide, all keen to be part of the domestic U.S. solar manufacturing community. A discussion of the…
ESS Tech is complementing its iron current storage offering, designed for the long-duration segment from 8 to 24 hours, with sodium ion battery products aimed at short- and medium-duration applications. April 30, 2026 Marija Maisch By ESS news US-based ESS Tech focuses on entering the short- and medium-term storage segments with non-lithium-ion storage solutions. As part of a letter of intent for a strategic partnership with Alsym Energy, the long-term storage specialist plans to add 8.5 GWh sodium ion cells and modules to its portfolio. With this initiative, ESS Tech aims to expand its presence in a market segment historically…
The announcement of the company’s latest module power electronics project coincided with its first-quarter 2026 earnings results, which showed a 20.6% decline in year-on-year revenue amid a sharp decline in domestic demand. April 30, 2026 Ben Zientara By pv magazine USA At the end of his commentary on his company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Enphase CEO Badri Kothandaraman had what could be described as a “one more thing” moment à la Steve Jobs. The call previously focused on the company’s revenue and revenue data, which showed a steep decline of nearly 20.6% in quarterly revenue year-over-year, the company’s first negative…
In March 2026, 27,000 new solar installations were completed in Britain, marking the highest monthly deployment since 2012.UK government figures show that across all types of deployment (domestic roofs, commercial and industrial and ground-mounted solar power stations), Britain surpassed two million solar installations in March. A total of 22.1 GW has been installed in Great Britain, spread over 2,003,000 installations. Two-thirds of the installations consisted of PV on the roof of homes. That revelation comes as solar power generation took place in April and subsequently broke several records. The government has achieved an 11.7% growth in installed solar capacity in…
Soluxtec has initiated preliminary insolvency proceedings as falling module prices and international competition continue to put pressure on European solar energy producers. The company said it plans to restructure operations, maintain module supply and preserve jobs as it looks for investors. April 30, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt Soluxtec’s production facility in Bitburg, Germany Image: Soluxtec By pv magazine Germany German manufacturer of solar panels Soluxtec has filed for bankruptcy proceedings with the Court of Bitburg op Wednesday. The court has appointed a lawyer Jacob Joeres of an accounting and consultancy firm dhpg as provisional curator. He will work with the solar…
French renewable energy developer Neoen has announced plans to proceed (NTP) with the construction of two 195 MWp solar PV projects in Ireland. The projects include the 162 MWp Garr Solar Farm in County Offaly and the 33 MWp Johnstown North Solar Farm in County Wicklow, both of which were awarded contracts in 2024 under Ireland’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 4) auction. Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) responsibilities are divided between Omexom, which will supply the solar panels and associated infrastructure, and TLI Group, which will provide the substations and grid connections on site. According to the company, Garr…
Italian authorities have identified seven Trentino-based photovoltaic companies, controlled by an unnamed German operator, accused of evading more than €60 million in taxes and unlawfully obtaining €33 million in incentives from the state energy agency GSE. April 30, 2026 Massimiliano Tripodo Image: Sikwe Scarter, Unsplash By pv magazine Italy The Italian law enforcement agency responsible for financial crimes, tax evasion, customs enforcement and economic fraud – Guardia di Finanza (GDF) – has identified seven photovoltaic companies, based in Trentino, controlled by an unnamed German operator, which allegedly evaded more than 60 million euros in tax revenues and unlawfully obtained more…