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Q Energy and Partners recently inaugurated a 74.3 MW floating PV factory in France – the largest of its kind in Europe. PV -Magazine Visited the site to investigate the technologies and innovations behind the project. June 25, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By PV Magazine France The Les Ilots Blandin Floating Power Plant, with more than 134,000 panels, extends over the site in Perthes, Haute-Marne. It is located on basins formed by flooded former gravel wells that were closed in 2020, based on the local company Etablissements Blandin. “Although the site includes 127 hectare, the actual surface that was available for…
Freedom foreverA national residential solar installation company and no. 1 residential solar contractor on the list of Topzonne Contractors 2024, launches Raya, an AI tool that has been developed for project support and pipeline management. Built on Lightspeed, Freedom Forever’s Proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Operational Engine, Raya provides real -time intelligence, automated problem solving and 24/7 telephone support to sales partners nationwide. “Raya, powered by Lightspeed, is a game changer for our company,” said Zachary Bloom, CTO at Freedom Forever. “Lightspeed has been the cornerstone of our success, making unparalleled efficiency and scalability possible. Raya brings this to…
Danish researchers have investigated the impact of intrinsic pointed defects in Selenium solar cells and have concluded that these defects are not responsible for lack of tension. They prefer to believe that interfaces and extensive defects can be the cause of this known problem for this type of PV device. June 25, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Scientists led by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have investigated the origin of voltage deficiency in Selenium (SE) solar cells and have discovered that the well-known intrinsic pointed defects that characterize these PV devices are not a crucial factor that…
Support was widespread among respondents in the political and age spectrum. Image: Root-Power. A study commissioned by Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Developer Root-Power has shown that both English public and local officials are broadly in support of BESS developments in their environment. Two -thirds (65%) of the 2,074 people surveyed said that they would support the development of a self -containing energy storage project in their local area, with more than three -quarters (77%) of the 430 councilors who say they would support such developments in their constituency. Support is widespread in the political spectrum, where 71% of the…
The Chinese manufacturer said the result was certified by the National Photovoltaic Industries and Test Center (NPVM) of China. June 25, 2025 Vincent Shaw The Chinese Modulemaker Jinkosolar has announced a new world record for N-Type Topcon-Zonne-Celefficiency, at 27.02%. The result was confirmed by the National Photovoltaic Industries and Test Center (NPVM) of China. The 182 mm N-type cell was developed by the entire subsidiary Zhejiang Jinkosolar Co. The manufacturer said it used powerful techniques, such as metal-assisted metallization, premium emitter passivation and localized absorption contacts to increase cell efficiency. In October 2022, the efficiency of this device was still…
Another of the identified ‘growth agents’ sectors advanced production includes batteries in addition to areas such as space travel and automotive. Image: Jinko Solar. As part of its industrial strategy, the British government has published the plan of Clean Energy Industries to “unleash the tidal wave of jobs and investments” that will yield the energy transition. The plan also connects the government to double investments in the industry of clean energy. The government’s strategy is split into eight sectors that, according to the government, are already strong and therefore have to have the potential for faster growth. Within the plan…
The European Union has adopted new rules that oblige Member States to include non-prize criteria, such as sustainability, resilience and project implementation at auctions of renewable energy. June 24, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina The European Union has introduced new rules that oblige Member States to take criteria for sustainability and resilience in the auctions of renewable energy. These criteria relate to responsible business behavior, cyber security, timely project implementation, environmental and innovation in the integration of energy system. The regulation Manders a minimal weighting for these criteria in purchasing processes, but makes adjustments possible where the costs would be disproportionate.…
Goodwe has launched a 112 kWh battery storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects, with 96% return efficiency and a lifespan of 6000 cycle. The system makes a parallel connection possible for a maximum of 450 kWh of total capacity. June 24, 2025 Lior Kahana By ESS News Chinese inverter and manufacturer of energy storage Goodwe has issued a new 112 kWh storage solution for C&I applications. The BAT112 uses 100 AH Lithium-IJzer phosphate (LIFEPO4) cells and contains 11 battery packs, each with a capacity of 10.24 kWh. “The BAT112 offers a flexible and scalable solution, so that…
It will be the sixth project in the Operational Ballymacarney complex that is already owned by Orit. Image: Octopus energy. Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has agreed to conditionally acquire a 32.6 MW Sun Site in Ireland for around € 27 million (£ 23.13 million). Orit will complete the purchase for the entire cash total after the Solar site has completed the operational tests. It will soon start construction and it is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026. It will be the sixth project in the Operational Ballymacarney complex that is already owned by Orit, which…
By Brad Kramer June 24, 2025 This edition of Solar financing Spotlight Seems on various companies that protect loans to expand solar energy and other assets for renewable energy, as well as project acquisitions that influence industry. Soltage distracts things with his latest financing round, while CleanCapital has acquired a portfolio of Solar + storage projects on both coasts. Origis Energy, Scale Microgrids and Dimension Energy have also obtained financial support. Read on for more information. Solution is closed on a construction and term financing facility of $ 260 million to support the use of solar and storage projects in…