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The solar market of Serbia at the top 5,000 prosumers in the first half of 2025, although there are no plants above 10 MW online. The country has a gigawatt scale pipeline and has purchased 124.8 MW in the auction of February renewable energy sources. August 21, 2025 Patrick Jowett SerbiaThe cumulative solar capacity has been reached 281 MW, according to figures from the association of renewable energy sources from Serbia (Res Serbia). The association told PV -Magazine The figure consists of 172.7 MW of solar energy plants that are connected to the distribution system operator (DSO) and 109.2 MW…

A research team in Egypt has proposed a new architecture for kesterite solar cells using a copper oxide trees transport layer and optimized configuration. The simulated device had a maximum efficiency of 33.56%. August 21, 2025 Valerie Thompson A research team at Kafrelsheikh University in Egypt has proposed a kesterite solar cell with an optimized copper oxide (CUO) hole transport layer. The simulated device had a maximum efficiency of 33.56%. Kesteriet, in particular copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) solar cells, are an attractive candidate for affordable thin film solar cells because of the abundance and non-toxic properties of the cell…

S-5!, A worldwide supplier of metal roof aid, launches A new stock market program To support people who follow training in construction and solar-related fields. Credit: S-5! The S-5! Scholarship will grant $ 1500 to a student who is registered for a construction -related program at a Trade School, Community College or University. The purpose of this fair is to help those who have a passion to contribute to the built environment. “Support for the training of future construction professionals comes in accordance with our mission to lead, serve and give it back to the industry that has shaped us,”…

Stanford University researchers have built a photovoltaic thermal electrochemical comic system that gets nutrients for fertilizers from human urine. They say that the system could offer a cost -effective alternative in regions with limited access to conventional fertilizers. August 21, 2025 Patrick Jowett A Stanford University research team has developed a prototype that uses solar energy to extract nutrients from human urine to create a sustainable fertilizer. They presented the system in “Prototyping and modeling of a photovoltaic -thermal electrochemical comic strip system for distributed urine sough recovery”Available in the research diary Natural water. The prototype uses solar energy via…

An interview with Fraunhofer ISE about new discoveries of ultraviolet relegation risks. August 21, 2025 Mark Hutchins From PV Magazine 6/25 “The Hunt for High Efficiency” Can you provide some background information about recent concerns about the industry around Ultraviolet-induced demolition in PV modules? Since about two and a half years we have been involved in various projects where larger module buyers different modulette types against each other benchmarking in terms of reliability. In this context we realized that there was a strong UV breakdown in laboratory tests for some modules. This came in addition to a few other problems,…

German company gives ‘Second Life’ to used EV batteries A German company brings used batteries for electric vehicles to new use by stacking them in fridge-size units that houses and companies can use to store their surplus sun energy. This week the Voltfang company – which means “Volten Catching” – opened its first industrial site in Aachen, near the Belgian and Dutch borders. With around 100 employees, Voltfang says that it is the largest facility of its kind in Europe in the budding sector of refurbishing lithium-ion batteries. The CEO David Oudandji hopes that the Europe’s greatest economy will help…

PV -Magazine Prepares a guide for Zonne -Zonne installations, aimed at those interested in installation but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken with associations, installers and industrial specialists in large solar markets around the world to put together the best practical guidance and advice that apply to home institutions for home and everywhere in the world. August 21, 2025 Patrick Jowett Following the first article in the series, where market leaders shared their top tips to consider and avoid red flags to be selected in selecting an installer, this second article…

The Paris, based in Paris, has protected a senior debt facility of $ 5.7 million to develop a floating solar project of 5.8 MW in the Seychelles, which revived plans that were delayed by the COVID-19 Pandemie. August 21, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Paweł Wielądek, Unsplash Paris head office Renewable energy company QAIR has protected $ 5.7 million to finance the development of a floating solar project of 5.8 MW in the Seychelles. The floating solar project of Seysun Lagoon will be located on the Lagoon of Providence on Mahé Island. The project has since been in the pipeline 2020…

A typical craft brewery consumes as much electricity as 50 homes annually, with energy costs making up 15-20% of total operating expenses. For brewery and distillery owners watching utility bills climb month after month, these numbers are more than statistics—they reflect a challenge threatening profitability and growth. As electricity rates rise and consumers increasingly demand sustainable practices, forward-thinking beverage producers are discovering that solar power offers immediate cost relief and long-term strategic advantages. The brewing and distilling industries have reached a juncture where energy efficiency transcends environmental considerations to become a business necessity. According to industry data, breweries spend roughly…

The new energy storage capacity of China exceeded 100 GW in June 2025, with total installations of 164.3 GW, which surpass pumped Hydro additions in the midst of accelerating implementations and changing market dynamics, according to the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA). August 21, 2025 Vincent Shaw By ESS News The new market for energy storage from China reached earlier this week in the first half of 2025, according to a report from CNESA on the Western Energy Storage Forum in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. CNESA said that the total energy storage capacity in China end-Juni at 164.3 GW was an…