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Solar -Energy Portal Discusses the role of Solar PV in the Clean Power 2030 ambitions of the UK with one of the most important figures when delivering contracts for difference and the capacity market. The upcoming seventh auction round (AR7) of the Contracts for Difference (CFD) of the government is linked as the largest so far. At the UK Solar Summit 2025, Neil McDermott, CEO of the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and Electricity Settlements Company (ESC) will deliver the Keynote AR7: Effects and expectationsTackling the effects on the British solar landscape and the role of emerging technologies such as…

German researchers developed a new instrument the size of a bag to quickly identify the composition of the solar panel polymer back shoes and encapsulants in the field. The hardware is near -infrared absorption spectroscopy (NIRA) sensor based. June 20, 2025 Valerie Thompson A team of the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg (Hi Ern), an institute of the Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZ Jülich) in Germany, has developed a portable, Geminiaturized Spectroscopie solution to analyze polymer components of solar panels, Backsheets and gutsweethers. The team built the solution, which the PV scanner calls, for a quick non-destructive afterwards and incoming polymer analysis on site,…

To assess migration-induced demolition modes through accelerated aging of perovskite solar cells, an international research team investigated with the help of electric forward bias and dark storage approach. June 20, 2025 Valerie Thompson An international team of researchers led by Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin Für Materialien und Energie (HZB) in Germany investigated the combining of continuous electric bias with dark storage as an accelerated aging test for perovskite solar cells. The aim was to assess migration-induced demolition modes by ions, which are those defects that occur during extensive Buitenveld tests. The work opens space for “care optimism that we may be able…

Picture this: A film crew is set up in a mountain location, capturing the golden hour light that directors dream about. Suddenly, the generator sputters and dies, taking with it the entire lighting setup, camera monitors, and sound equipment. With daylight fading fast and no immediate backup power, an expensive day of shooting—along with perfect natural lighting conditions—is lost. If you’re searching for solar solutions for cinematography, you’re likely facing the challenges of powering film equipment away from traditional power sources. Whether you’re planning a documentary shoot in the wilderness or looking to reduce your production’s carbon footprint, solar power…

Activity of the European Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) delayed sharply in May, with only 12 deals of a total of 232 MW, which marks the lowest monthly volume since 2020, according to data from the Swiss-based analysis company Pexapark. June 20, 2025 Patrick Jowett European developers signed 12 PPAs a total of 232 MW in May, according to the latest report from the Swiss research agency for renewable energy sources Pexapark. The result is a clear delay Compared to AprilWhat a decrease in the volumes of 81% represents, month to month and a decrease of 45% in deals. Pexapark said…

Desri and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (Smud) have performed a long -term PPA for the Dry Creek Energy Storage project. Dry Creek is a 160 MW/640-MWH Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) in Sacramento County. “Our Desri team is proud to bring this reliable, cost-effective clean energy storage project to the California Energy System, an exciting new addition to our collaboration with Smud for many years,” said Desri Chief Development Officer Hy Martin. “This project will play a crucial role in helping Smud to maintain and improve the reliability of the grid, to optimize the performance of their assets for…

Solar manufacturers announced a series of sales agreements for modules, delivery agreements and new products last week on SNEC 2025 PV Expo in Shanghai. June 20, 2025 Vincent Shaw Image: Bernd Dittrich, Unsplash GCL -System Integration (GCL SI) joined the Tiangong LCA -data platform of China and became the first major photovoltaic manufacturer participating in the National Carbon Data Initiative. The movement of the company follows his earlier collaboration with Ant Digital Technologies to launch the “GCL cabbage chain”, a blockchain-based system for following and quantifying the carbon emissions of the Supply Chain. The Tiangong integration continues with GCL Si’s…

With Group, Hungary’s largest battery, a system of 40 MW/80 MWh, has switched on on the site of a power plant near Budapest. June 20, 2025 Tristan Rayner By ESS News The Swiss energy company with Group officially has the largest independent battery energy storage system (BESS) of Hungary in the Dunamenti power plant in Százhalombatta, located near Budapest, inaugurated. The new facility has a total capacity of 40 MW and a storage capacity of 80 MWh. This project is considerably expanding the energy storage portfolio of with Group in Hungary. It agrees with a smaller 4 MW / 8…

Researchers in Spain have warned that Nest-box installations at PV plants are often poorly planned or are used for Greenwashing, with boxes placed in unsuitable locations, incorrectly installed or missing monitoring after installation. June 20, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina By PV Magazine Spain In Spain, current legislation stimulates and often requires energy companies to implement biodiversity offset measures, such as installing nest boxes. This practice is widely used in energy infrastructure and appears in a maximum of 85.6% of the PV plants. The problem, according to new research by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of Extremadura,…

Europe’s LithiumQuest obstructed by China and lack of cash The ambition of Europe to be a global player in the decarated transport demonstrably depends on the purchasing of lithium abroad, especially in South America. Even the wider energy security and climate goals of the block can depend on protecting a steady delivery of the most important mineral, used in batteries and other clean energy supply chains. But Europe has encountered a trio of obstacles: lack of money, double -edged regulations and competition from China, analysts told AFP. China has a big lead. It currently produces more than three -quarters of…