Author: solarenergy
The first six solar systems in a 15-system portfolio have now been completed in Wayne County, West Virginia. The systems are installed by Solar shout for the Wayne County School District. Always greena marketplace that enables companies of all sizes to participate in the energy transition through the purchase and sale of long-term renewable energy certificates (RECs), has aggregated the corporate buyers for the portfolio. Recognizing that rooftop solar could reduce long-term energy costs and redirect savings back to education, the Wayne County School District entered into a PPA with Solar Holler to lock in a long-term energy rate. To…
Researchers at McGill University used deep computer vision to analyze 719 solar energy projects in the western US. The study establishes a new ‘land-saving’ benchmark, providing developers with accurate data to balance rapid capacity expansion with conservation and land use priorities. February 27, 2026 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USA With solar expected to become the world’s leading renewable energy source by 2029, competition for land has become a bottleneck for utility-scale developers. By applying deep learning neural networks to high-resolution aerial imagery, a McGill University-led team led by Associate Professor Sarah Marie Jordaan has successfully mapped 13,272 MW of…
By pv magazine USA Demand for transformers and other grid connection infrastructure is currently in a “super cycle,” according to Bruno Melles, general manager for transformers at Hitachi Energy. “The massive electrification of industry and transportation, the integration of renewable energy into the power grid and the explosive growth of AI data centers are forcing us to rethink energy,” Melles said. pv magazine. “That is why Hitachi Energy invests in production capacity, R&D and engineering.” He said Hitachi Energy has invested $1.5 billion to increase production and footprint of its transformer business, as part of a total investment of $9…
A solar energy generation technology once considered limited in its potential is poised for significant growth in the United States. That’s the conclusion of a team of scientists who analyzed the prospects for cadmium telluride solar photovoltaics in research published in the peer-reviewed journal Joule. Physicists from the University of Toledo, including Dr. Michael Heben, a distinguished university professor and McMaster chair and director of the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, collaborated with partners from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Colorado State University, Sivananthan Labs and First…
The British manufacturer has expanded its Ecomod 290HT range with a new 65 kW monobloc air source heat pump using R290 refrigerant, with supply temperatures up to 70 C, a COP of 4.6 and cascade options of up to 7 units. February 27, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Heating specialist Ideal Heating has expanded its Ecomod 290HT heat pump line with a new 65 kW model to meet the demand for higher efficiency systems. “The new Ecomod 290HT 65 kW has a maximum supply temperature of 70 C and an excellent coefficient of performance (COP) of up to 4.6, which means it…
REC solar energy And Ventura energy have completed a 1.73 MW solar project in Farm irrigation company’s Santa Paula site. Two rooftop solar panels were installed on newly constructed reservoir covers, a key part of Farmers Irrigation Company’s broader infrastructure modernization to transition water distribution from a gravity-fed system to a pressurized system. Motivational energy acted as EPC partner for the project. This project reflects a successful collaboration between strategic partners, combining REC Solar’s long-term ownership and operating model under a 25-year PPA with Ventura Energy. Together, the partners have delivered a customized clean energy solution designed to generate approximately…
Kardinia Energy has been awarded A$2.15 million from the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program to scale its flexible, low-cost printed solar technology from university proof-of-concept to pilot production. February 27, 2026 Ev Foley Kardinia’s printed solar panels installed for Coldplay’s Stanford Stadium shows Image: Anna Lee Media Newcastle-based printed solar technology company Kardinia Energy has received AUD 2.15 million ($1.5 million) in funding from the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP) to help accelerate the scale-up of its flexible printed solar technology. The Scaling Australian-Made Printed Solar for Renewable Energy Growth project will transition the technology from university proof-of-concept to…
Viridi batteries have been deployed in New York to replace diesel generators, accelerating a trend of batteries replacing and supplementing generators of all sizes. February 27, 2026 John Fitzgerald Weaver By pv magazine USA Viridi replaced a diesel backup generator with a battery system at a municipal wastewater pumping station in Erie County, New York. Depending on the pump demand, the amount is 150 kWh RPSLink system can supply power for 32 to 90 hours. The $130,000 lithium-ion nickel-manganese-cobalt battery system is custom designed to meet the energy needs of the on-site pumps. Viridi specifically noted that high inrush current…
A survey of more than 800 Spanish C&I PV installations following the 2019-2022 self-consumption boom found significant administrative, technical and monitoring deficiencies in all audited systems, with 13.2% of companies reporting savings well below expectations. February 27, 2026 Pilar Sanchez Molina By pv magazine Spain Spain’s photovoltaic self-consumption boom between 2019 and 2022 has had unintended consequences, including a wave of new entrants to the market that lack technical expertise and adequate operational structures. This has resulted in a significant number of installations with administrative shortcomings and construction errors. In this context pv magazine spoke with Ignacio Ley Camarillo, operations…
According to JKM Research, India installed approximately 37.8 GW of solar capacity by 2025. This included approximately 28.6 GW of new utility-scale solar, up 54.6% from 2024, and 7.9 GW of rooftop solar, up 72% year-over-year. The off-grid additions amounted to 1.35 GW, compared to 1.48 GW in 2024. February 27, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India JMK Research expects India to add approximately 42.5 GW of new solar capacity in calendar year (CY) 2026. This is expected to include 32.5 GW of utility-scale solar, 8.5 GW of rooftop solar and 1.5 GW from the off-grid segment. According to…