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An Italian startup that is supported by a group of scientists develops a V-shaped agrivoltaic system that is said to find an optimal application with bifacial modules and tracking with one axle. It is claimed that the proposed system configuration will reduce land use by 24 % compared to conventional setups. April 2, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Italian startup horizonfirm SRL and a group of scientists from the University of Palermo are developing an V-shaped PV array for applications in agrivoltaic projects. The system has two bifacial modules arranged in a V-configuration with a single axis, which makes the tilt corners…

Astronergy says it is planning to invest $ 500 million in a solar cell factory in Turkey, which extends its presence outside its existing 850 MW module assembly facility. April 2, 2025 Vincent Shaw Astronergy, the Solar module unit of the Chinese Chint Group, has announced plans to build a solar cell factory in Turkey. The company unveiled the project on the “2030 industrial and technology strategy and large -scale industrial investment promotional conference” in the presidential palace in Ankara. Lu Chuan, chairman and president of Astronergy, met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the event. As part of the…

A photo of a part of the landscape that will house the proposed solar development. Image: Lee Boswell Photography via Green Nation. Green Nation has released updated plans for the Whitestone Solar Farm with a reduction in the area that will be covered by PV panels on solar energy. In an attempt to respond to the consultation as quickly as possible, to ensure the community that their feedback is being taken on board, the developer has announced the size reduction while still undergoing technical assessments, Solar Power Portal heard. As a result, it cannot yet state what the capacity of…

The Nigerian government is planning to prohibit the import of solar panels to stimulate domestic production, but the Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, a consulting firm based in Lagos, warns that the country is not prepared for such a limitation. April 2, 2025 Patrick Jowett The government of Nigeria Plans to prohibit the import of solar panel to stimulate local production. Local media have reported that the technological minister of the country Uche Nnaji unveiled the plan during an interview last week. NNAJI said the move will stimulate the clean energy transition from Nigeria, and adds that the…

Westwood Global Energy Group says that only 17% of the hydrogen projects of the European Union will improve without intervention, while SmartEnergy says that Spain Orange.bat Project has erased an important environmental nuisance and is launched in May 2028. April 2, 2025 Sergio Matalucci Westwood Global Energy Group In a new report said that only 17% of the planned project pipeline of the European Union will continue without market intervention, which warns that the gap between ambition and reality will increase. “The analysis points to a European pipeline under tension, because legal delays, increased costs and a weak demand heavily…

American scientists have developed a lithium ion battery for electric vehicles that make high range and quickly charging possible in cold weather. The battery uses a single-ion that carries out glass-like fixed electrolyto-coating and requires no changes in chemistry or production processes. April 2, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a lithium ion battery (LIB) for electric vehicles (EVs), with only 10 minutes of charge to full temperatures as low as -10 C. The new technology has a license and must be commercialized by the arbor -battery innovations of Michigan. “This is quickly charging without…

The nation recently surpassed the 18GW threshold for installed PV capacity. Image: Res On April 1, between 12:30 and 13:00, Groot -Britain insured a new maximum record of Solar generation of 12.2 GW. The new record is when March 2025 was considered by Office as the sunniest march since the records started in 1910, with 185.8 hours of sun -drenched everywhere. This was capitalized by the sun sector of the Nation, which recently exceeded the 18GW threshold for installed capacity. According to Sheffield Solar Live PV trackerWhose data was previously used to predict by the Operator of the National Energy…

Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a supplier of cable management solutions for solar and battery storage systems on Utility scale, debuts various new Bonsai module cable hangers for developed for Array Technologies’Solar trackers. AWM’s Bonsai Hangers are specially designed for Array’s Duratrack and Omnitrack tracker systems and accompanying clamp of 400 mm Thru-Bolt. Credit: Affordable Wire Management These custom Bonsai hangers route sign cables under the coupling tube to reduce shade and lead around bearings, while the risk of damage caused by environmental factors and system maintenance is minimized. Just as with the other AWM product lines, Bonsai is manufactured with…

The production capacity of India’s solar module doubled almost 38 GW in March 2024 to 74 GW in March 2025. PV cell production capacity tripled from 9 GW to 25 GW. April 2, 2025 Uma Gupta By PV Magazine India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said that India has added a record of 25 GW to renewable energy capacity in Fiscal 2024-25, an increase of 35% compared to the 18.57 GW of the previous year. Solar energy led the growth, with capacity outbursts that rise 38% from 15 GW in tax 2024 to almost 21 GW in tax…

The Mygrid 10K Home Generator comprises an inverter of 10 kW and is assessed for 6000 cycles. April 2, 2025 Ryan Kennedy By PV Magazine USA Nature’s Generator announced the release of his MyGrid 10K, a storage system for home batteries and inverter. The product includes a 10.5 kWh lithium -iron phosphate battery and an inverter with a continuous output power of 10 kW. The battery is assessed at 51.2 V, 205 AH and has an expected life cycle of 6000 cycle. The battery supports both off-grid and grid-connected configurations. “MyGrid 10K is Plug & Play, movable, compatible with existing…