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Vema Hydrogen has completed two pilot hydrogen wells in Quebec, Canada, while Advait Greenergy and InSolare Energy are advancing hydrogen projects spanning exploration, electrolyzers, research and integrated production. February 6, 2026 Sergio Matalucci Vema hydrogen has drilled its first two test wells in Quebec, “the world’s first mineral hydrogen test wells”. Vema wants to collect the data needed to advance commercial modeling. “Through these wells, Vema will begin a structured subsurface analysis program to evaluate fluid movement and monitor hydrogen production during testing. These activities are designed to generate the data necessary to refine Vema’s models and guide the next…

Researchers in the Netherlands have developed a model to identify acceptable top cell degradation rates in perovskite-silicon tandem modules. Simulations showed that increasing the efficiency of the tandem modules from 28.0% to 32.9% could increase the acceptable degradation rate by approximately 50%. February 6, 2026 Valerie Thompson To identify the acceptable degradation rate of perovskite subcells in monolithic two-terminal tandem modules, researchers from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands have developed a dual model. It predicts lifetime energy yield and degradation rates under different environmental conditions. “The novelty of this study is that we combine a physical…

Running a business involves much more than simply offering attractive products or services to customers. Today’s consumers, investors, and partners are looking beyond price tags and features, placing greater importance on a company’s core values and ethical practices. In the evolving commercial landscape, a business’s commitment to sustainability and transparency is no longer a bonus—it’s an expectation. Companies that take proactive steps to reduce their environmental impact and foster ethical practices are seen as more trustworthy and forward-thinking, ultimately strengthening their reputation and long-term success. As a result, integrating values and sustainability into a brand’s identity has become a key…

REC solar energy has contracted with cold storage solutions and logistics company Arctic Cold for a 3.3 MW rooftop solar system at its new location in Santa Maria, California. The Santa Maria facility primarily provides cold storage for fresh and frozen fruit distributed to regional food service providers and mass retailers. The ballast-mounted solar system will offset approximately 83% of the facility’s energy needs. Arctic Cold expects energy savings of $850,000 in the first year, with a power purchase agreement structure that provides protection against future energy price increases. The food industry continues to grow, increasing demand for fresh, perishable…

Under the terms of the agreement, Aiko will license Maxeon’s back-contact solar cell and module patents outside the US, while both companies halt any pending legal action. February 6, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Singapore-based solar manufacturer Maxeon Solar Technologies and Chinese solar cell and module manufacturer Aiko Solar have announced a global settlement that resolves all pending patent disputes between the two companies. “Under the agreement, Aiko will license all of Maxeon’s back-contact (BC) solar cell and module patents outside the United States, including both existing patents and patents that will be newly added over the next five years,” the joint…

Swedish solar and independent power producer (IPP) Alight has secured £34 million in funding from Scandinavian financier SEB Group to develop behind-the-meter (BtM) commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV projects in the UK.The portfolio will consist of more than 50 MW of capacity, and Alight expects to commission the projects by the end of 2027. The company said it had entered into power purchase agreements (PPAs) with “blue chip commercial and industrial companies”, but did not name any of the companies involved in the offtake agreements.This is not the first agreement between Alight and SEB. In March 2025, the latter…

The trade body for the UK solar industry, Solar Energy UK (SEUK), expects solar strike prices in the upcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round to be £63-68 per megawatt hour.The results of allocation round 7a (AR7a) will soon be published by the cabinet. According to indicative timelines issued by the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), the operator of the CfD programme, results are expected by February 9, although the timing has been pushed back slightly.Solar Energy UK said the results are “excitedly awaited”. According to her, from several announced changes to the way AR7 works compared to previous yearsthe…

The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity has published a report on instability detection technologies to help countries with a high share of renewable energy maintain electricity grid reliability. The study highlights key tools, research priorities and the need for collaboration with stakeholders to advance real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making. February 6, 2026 Emiliano Bellini The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (Entso-E) has released a report describing energy system instability detection technologies that countries with a high share of renewable energy can use to improve the stability and reliability of the electricity grid. While the…

Hoshine, Risen Energy, Jolywood and Irico have all issued forecasts for net losses in 2025, as rising raw material costs and weak industrial silicon prices pressure margins across the sector. February 6, 2026 Vincent Shaw and Valerie Thompson Hoshine silicon industry predicts a full-year 2025 net loss attributable to shareholders of CNY3.3 billion to CNY2.8 billion ($454 million to $385 million), with profits falling sharply year over year. The company said the industrial silicon market saw a significant contraction in demand due to adjustments in photovoltaic energy supply and demand, causing prices to fall and weighing heavily on its PV-related…

Research at one of the largest solar facilities in the Mojave Desert indicates that a rare annual plant is not only surviving, but thriving under a construction approach designed to preserve desert soils and seed banks. Researchers monitoring the Gemini Solar Project northeast of Las Vegas documented a sharp increase in the number and size of triangle milk vetch installations two years after the panel’s installation compared to pre-construction conditions. The work, led by ecologist Tiffany Pereira of the Desert Research Institute (DRI), is detailed in a study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution in late November 2025. The…