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Global solar supply chains are facing renewed price pressure as weak post-holiday demand in China collides with high polysilicon inventories, driving down wafer costs and putting pressure on exporters ahead of policy changes. March 6, 2026 Vincent Shaw Polysilicon prices have fallen again in China as weak post-holiday demand was accompanied by high inventories and returning supply. The silicon industry branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNMIA) reported a sharp weekly decline on March 4, with average n-type primary polysilicon down 6.58% weekly to CNY48,300 ($7,002) per metric ton (MT) and n-type granular silicon down 12.87% to CNY44,000/MT.…

BP and Iberdrola say their 25 MW green hydrogen project in Spain is close to commissioning, while Moeve has approved a final investment decision for a 300 MW project in Spain. March 6, 2026 Sergio Matalucci Castellón Green Hydrogenthe joint venture between bp and Iberdrola España, said The 25 MW green hydrogen project has reached 90% completion of the assembly phase and all equipment is now on site, including an electrolyzer system supplied by Plug Power. About 25 Spanish companies are involved in the construction of the factory. The commissioning period, including testing to monitor equipment operation and performance, is…

The Chinese electric vehicle maker said the new batteries can be charged from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. The company also announced a new generation of its Flash Charging technology. March 6, 2026 Lior Kahana Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced the second generation of its Blade Battery. In a post on In extreme cold of -30 C, it charges from 10% to 97% in 12 minutes. Charge the future faster than ever BYD introduces the 2nd generation blade battery and FLASH charging technology, pushing the boundaries of safety, efficiency…

Planned or under-construction solar and wind power projects slowed last year, analysis showed Tuesday, casting doubt on whether countries will meet the target of tripling renewable capacity by the end of the decade. Dozens of countries agreed in 2023 to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of efforts to limit global warming. But announcements and construction starts of new wind and solar projects grew 11 percent in 2025 – up from 22 percent the previous year, as wind development projects faced hurdles, according to the Global Energy Monitor (GEM). “Wind developers faced political barriers and a series of…

The new product has a maximum wattage of 725 W, a maximum current of 22 A and a maximum efficiency of 99.6%. March 6, 2026 Emiliano Bellini US-based DC power optimizer technology provider Tigo Energy has unveiled a new optimizer for high-power modules at the Key Energy trade show in Rimini, Italy. “The TS4-A (725 W) optimizer is an evolution of the previous generation that supported up to 700 W,” said Gilberto Lembo, Marketing Manager EMEA at Tigo. pv magazine. “The upgraded version can now handle 725 W and 22 A, making it compatible with the latest high-power and bifacial…

Twelve photovoltaic storage systems with a capacity of 5 kW or 10 kW were included in the comparison, including several new products, all of which achieved efficiency class A. A new study – which also examines efficiency losses when storing electricity from the grid – highlights the importance of highly efficient battery storage. The researchers also examined the warranty conditions of the devices. March 6, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt By ESS news Fox ESS is the new test winner in the ‘Energy Storage Inspection’, which the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW Berlin) carried out for the first time in collaboration…

Longi says it is in first place in a recent tender for 800 MW PV modules in China’s Gansu province, while Canadian Solar says the first 2 GW phase of its US heterojunction (HJT) cell factory will begin pilot production in March or April. March 6, 2026 Vincent Shaw Long said its subsidiary Longi Solar Technology ranked first in a recent tender of 800 MW PV modules for the Hexi New Power Base in the Tengger Desert, Gansu Province, with a bid of CNY 0.754 ($0.104)/W. Aiko Solar came second with CNY 0.704/W. Deliveries must begin within 15 days of…

Independent power producer (IPP) Aura Power has commenced commercial operations at its 49.9MW Kemble Solar Farm in Gloucestershire, marking the company’s transition from a developer to an IPP.The company started exporting power from the project last month and the facility is the first in Aura’s portfolio to reach fully operational status. The project will also deliver a net biodiversity gain of 27%, and the company has set up a community fund of £20,000 per year to support “local initiatives” over the 40-year life of the project.“This is an incredibly proud moment for everyone at Aura Power,” said Simon Coulson, CEO…

Britain is on track to have more than 160 GW of solar capacity in operation by 2060, but ‘whole systems thinking’ will be needed to ensure that the energy transition delivers Britain a robust energy system.This is the key takeaway from DNV’s latest report on Britain’s energy future. Published this week, the ‘Energy Transition Outlook UK 2026’ assesses the state of the UK’s current energy mix, alongside forecasts for 2060, and expects significantly more solar capacity to be deployed in Britain over the coming decades.Of the capacity to be operational in 2060, rooftop solar will account for 74 GW, approximately…

Electricity retailer Vistra is expanding its battery aggregation program Enphase energy’s IQ batteries for residential virtual power plants (VPP). The program, Battery Rewards, is offered through Vistra’s flagship electricity brand, TXU Energy, and allows eligible Enphase customers to earn incentives by exporting stored battery power to the grid during periods of high demand. Enphase IQ batteries. Through Battery Rewards, Vistra collects energy from participating customer residential batteries and sends it to the Texas electric grid during times of energy demand. By using flexible distributed energy resources, the program helps manage peak demand. “As Texas continues to expect rapid load growth,…