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National Grid will extend its Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technology to 585km of existing transmission routes, which is expected to save consumers up to £50 million in mitigation costs over the next five years.The DLR system involves the deployment of sensors that continuously monitor the function of electricity transmission lines, to calculate a dynamic line rating, from which the system takes its name. This rating includes variables such as the wire specifications and weather conditions to generate a figure representing a wire’s maximum safe rating, which is often lower and much more accurate than conventional assumptions made without the use…
Taihan Cable & Solution says it has won a contract to supply and install 154 kV submarine cables connecting island PV arrays and floating solar sites to South Korea’s power grid, in its first fully integrated project with its marine installation subsidiary. May 1, 2026 Brian Public Image: Martin Bennie, Unsplash Taihan Cable & Solution, a South Korea-based power cable manufacturer, has won a contract from Top Solar Group to supply 154 kV submarine cables and associated materials for a grid connection project in South Jeolla Province, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. The cables will connect two…
Researchers from the University of Queensland have developed a scalable, lead-free manufacturing process for perovskite solar cells that achieves record indoor light efficiency while avoiding toxic materials and enabling flexible applications for consumer electronics. May 1, 2026 Ev Foley By pv magazine Australia Researchers from the University of Queensland have developed a safe and scalable vapor-based manufacturing process for manufacturing high-quality lead-free perovskite material with fewer performance-limiting defects. Indoor perovskite solar cells operate under low-intensity artificial lighting, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and fluorescent lamps, but most rely on lead-based hazardous materials. The new manufacturing method eliminates the need for…
Researchers from Qatar found that bifacial 2P horizontal, single-axis tracking PV systems in desert conditions produced up to 13.5% more electricity than fixed-tilt systems during long-term field tests in Qatar. The research also showed strong seasonal and technology-dependent performance, with the benefits of trackers varying depending on irradiation and weather conditions. May 1, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar compared the performance of bifacial, two-in-portrait (2P) horizontal PV systems with horizontal single-axis trackers (HSAT) with fixed-tilt systems under desert conditions in the Middle East and found that the bifacial arrays can generate up to…
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East is once again exposing the fragility of global energy systems, where disruptions in key transit routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, responsible for nearly 20% of global oil and gas trade, are driving volatility in oil and LNG markets. For Europe, which remains structurally dependent on imported gas and LNG, this translates directly into renewed exposure to price shocks and supply uncertainty especially in more dependant European markets. These developments reinforce a broader structural shift already underway: energy security is becoming a central driver of investment decisions, particularly within the commercial…
An international research team has proposed a perovskite solar cell architecture with a thin tetraphenyl-porphine-zinc interface to increase surface potential, passivate defect states and improve charge transport. The strategy leads to improved device efficiency and operational stability, enabling energy conversion efficiency of more than 13%. May 1, 2026 Lior Kahana An international group of researchers has proposed a new device design that improves the surface potential of cesium lead iodide bromide (CsPbIBr₂) perovskite solar cells by depositing a thin layer of tetraphenylporphine zinc (TPP-Zn) on the active layer. Regular CsPbIBr₂ devices are known for their superior operational stability compared to…
The system features AI-driven energy management, a battery life of 10,000 cycles and scalable expansion up to 126 kWh. April 30, 2026 Emiliano Bellini By ESS news Chinese manufacturer of battery solutions Anchor Solix has launched an all-in-one home energy storage solution for residential applications. The all-in-one design integrates inverter, storage and wiring into a unified structure, including screwless connections and an adjustable base. The manufacturer claims improvements in installation efficiency of up to 80%, with commissioning possible in around five minutes. The new product, called Anker Solix XE, combines a usable capacity of 7 kWh with an AC power…
Mozambique’s energy regulator has reopened prequalification for a 30 MW solar project in Sofala province, following an earlier award to Total Eren under the same program in 2022. April 30, 2026 Brian Public The Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE) of Mozambique has issued a pre-qualification notice to an independent power producer (IPP) for the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 30 MW solar power plant in Dondo district, Sofala province. The call for full proposals is expected in the second half of this year, with pre-qualification expressions of interest due by June 22. The tender is a restart. The…
The inaugural Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 event takes place in Austin, Texas on 22 & 23 September 2026, with conference topics chosen specifically to allow the PV industry to understand exactly what is being produced today at solar manufacturing sites across the United States and which technologies are being deployed. This article explains why production volumes, technology choice and operating metrics have now become the key issues to track for U.S. solar manufacturing, after years of capacity announcements by dozens of solar companies worldwide, all keen to be part of the domestic U.S. solar manufacturing community. A discussion of the…
ESS Tech is complementing its iron current storage offering, designed for the long-duration segment from 8 to 24 hours, with sodium ion battery products aimed at short- and medium-duration applications. April 30, 2026 Marija Maisch By ESS news US-based ESS Tech focuses on entering the short- and medium-term storage segments with non-lithium-ion storage solutions. As part of a letter of intent for a strategic partnership with Alsym Energy, the long-term storage specialist plans to add 8.5 GWh sodium ion cells and modules to its portfolio. With this initiative, ESS Tech aims to expand its presence in a market segment historically…