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The European Commission has told PV -Magazine That it will give unlikely priority to support operational expenditure (OPEX) for manufacturers of solar and clean technology, which mentions concern about potential market distorting, even as insolventions in the European PV sector increase. July 9, 2025 Sergio Matalucci and Emiliano Bellini The German glass maker GMB launched insolvency procedures this week and joined a long list of European solar producers who have explained insolvency in the past two years, despite supporting capital expenditure (Capex) and other stimuli and various EU member states. Various industrial analysts say that the European PV sector needs…

Heit’s 98MW/196MWH Pillswood Bess project. Image: Harmony Energy. Energie -investment firm Foresight Group has taken over the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Investment Fund Harmony Energy Income Trust (Heit). Via its Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners II Fund, Foresight has acquired an interest of 49% in Heit. It acquired the other interest of 51% through one of his portfolio companies, Blackmead Infrastructure Limited. Heit has a portfolio of eight with a grid connected 2 -hour Bess with a total capacity of approximately 400 MW/800MWH, of which Foresight said it is the “largest” portfolio of the UK. Foresight said that acquiring Heit…

A record of 45 TWH van Zonne energy was generated in the European Union in June, which helped to stabilize the electricity supply during the recent heat wave, according to Think Tank Ember. July 9, 2025 Patrick Jowett Record volumes of solar energy helped to keep Europe’s electricity councils stable via a heat wave at the end of June and early July, according to a new report from London-based Energy Think Tank In the room. The latest report from Ember, “Heat and power: Effects of the 2025 heat wave in Europe”Said the heat wave that Culminated between 28 June and…

The vibrant, threefined solar façade of a residential building brought renewable energy to new heights and established a Guinness Book of World Record for the largest mural for solar panels. July 9, 2025 Rachel Metea By PV Magazine USA In his facade, the mosaic can beautify the sunrise building, a residential complex in Alberta, Canada, as a backdrop. However, mixed in mosaic and lively artistry are Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV), who established a Guinness World Record for the largest wall painting of the solar panel. The solar installation is an expansion of the 85-foot long wall painting of the building, a…

A research team led by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in China has used Tetramethylammonium chloride in the manufacture of perovskiet solar cells and modules, which shows that it improved both stability and efficiency results. The 10 cm x 8 cm modules of the group reached a certified 21.60% power conversion -efficiency. The new interfacial modification made the use of scalable mescoating possible to deposit both transport layers and the perovskiet layer. July 9, 2025 Valerie Thompson Researchers led by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) have used tetramethylammonium chloride in a tin (IV) oxide-electron-transport layer-layer-lotal colloidal solution…

DSD Renewables (DSD) And General Energy Corp. have completed a 674.96-KW solar installation on the roof for Elmhurst Park District in Illinois. General Energy Corp. The system, located on the courts plus recreational facility, compensates 50% of the energy needs of the district with clean electricity. During the 20-year agreement, the district expects to save around $ 307,000. “This milestone reflects our dedication to reduce our environmental footprint while serving our community,” said Angela M. Ferrentino, director of Referendum Projectbouw for Elmhurst Park District. “This solar project represents an investment in our parks, people and planet, and was more than…

The federal solar tax credit that has helped millions of homeowners save thousands on solar installations is set to expire at the end of 2025. This means homeowners have a limited window to claim the full 30% credit before it disappears. If you’ve been considering solar energy for your home, understanding these changes and acting quickly could save you money on your investment. The current political landscape has created uncertainty around clean energy incentives, with Congress proposing to terminate the Residential Clean Energy Credit as part of budget reconciliation efforts. This creates a major shift in federal solar policy that…

By PV Magazine USA On July 4, US President Donald Trump signed HR 1 in the law. The bill, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, contains a number of provisions with regard to solar energy installations, including the cancellation of section 25D tax credits at the end of 2025 and new timelines and restrictions for tax credits under sections 45y and 48th. Experts who spoke PV Magazine USA Given details about what these provisions mean for residential sun companies and offered advice for what those companies can do to position their companies for constant success. In short,…

Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. has raised 2.93 billion ($ 34.2 million) through a qualified placement of institutions to finance a Greenfield 2.2 GW solar cell and module production facility in Central -India. July 8, 2025 Uma Gupta By PV Magazine India Shakti Pumps has concluded its qualified Institutions (QIP), so that Inr 2.93 billion was collected from institutional investors. The company said it will use the yield to a Greenfield 2.2 GW very efficient solar cell and module production facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, will use through his subsidiary, Shakti Energy Solutions. The factory will comply with the rules of…

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory grew tomatoes under translucent solar panels, which can play a promising role in the Agrivoltaic. July 8, 2025 Rachel Metea By PV Magazine USA Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the US Department of Energy developed a translucent solar panel to make certain light spectrums that are optimal for the growth of the crops. In the experiment, known as ‘No Photon Left Behind’, scientists tested the effectiveness of a biomatch, filtering the light spectrum that is most suitable for the physiological needs of a plant. The biomatch is designed to…