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Solx’s Aurora hybrid module with Caelux’s perovskite glass aims to compete on performance beyond the federal tax burden. April 23, 2026 Michael Puttré By pv magazine USA The agreement between two American solar technology companies to production of new generation photovoltaic modules will expand production of products using domestic components, including cells, frames and glass. The principals said the partnership between solar manufacturer Solx and perovskite glass maker Caelux will meet U.S. demand for domestic content while producing more powerful modules that will compete internationally after the elimination of federal tax credits. Caelux, based in Baldwin Park, California, completed the…
The system integrates a battery, a hybrid inverter and a home energy management system into one device. It supports the integration of additional devices including heat pumps via SG-Ready interfaces. A connection to Tesla’s own wallbox is also planned. April 23, 2026 Marian Willuhn Tesla is expanding its offering in the residential energy storage market with a new three-phase system. The Powerwall 3P system is now available and integrates a battery, hybrid inverter and home energy management system into a single unit. The new product has a storage capacity of 13.4 kWh and delivers up to 15.4 kW of AC…
In this blog, Viridian Solar’s KT Tan examines the fire safety data gap in the UK solar sector and introduces BRE’s PV-FIN research project, which addresses outdated evidence.The solar PV industry is currently experiencing a flurry of activity – a common feature of a fast-growing sector – but a clear theme is beginning to emerge. Recognizing the crucial role of solar PV in achieving energy security and decarbonising the economy, the UK Government recently announced the Future Homes Standard, which makes solar PV mandatory for all new-build homes. At the same time, a revision of Approved Document B was launched…
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed a film-based system that applies color patterns and cutouts to PV modules using the institute’s MorphoColor technology, allowing modules to imitate roof tiles, brickwork and facades with an efficiency loss of around 5%. April 23, 2026 Brian Publicover Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed a technique for applying colored films with transparent cutouts to solar panels, allowing complex visual patterns while retaining approximately 95% of the power of an uncoated module. The ShadeCut technology uses laser or CAD-controlled processes to cut patterns…
Dutch thermoacoustic heat pump developer BlueHeart Energy has announced that its thermoacoustic heat pump engine technology is currently being tested in residential environments and is expected to hit the European market in spring 2027. “This first launch will be deliberately modest,” says CEO Michiel Hartman pv magazine. “Early units will be delivered in limited volumes, allowing partners to validate performance in real-world conditions as production capacity increases. A broader rollout will follow gradually, with scale-up expected to take at least another year. In other words, while some customers may purchase systems within the next twelve months, widespread availability will come…
A Massachusetts federal judge has halted five separate orders from the Trump administration that hampered the development of federally overseen renewable energy projects. Chief Judge Denise Casper of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts filed a request preliminary injunction on Tuesday blocked those orders, saying they violate an administrative procedure law and harm renewable energy developers. Credit: EDP Renewables North America “Today the courts rightly blocked illegal regulatory attacks that drive up energy costs and delay the development of new electricity sources we urgently need,” said Sandra Purohit, federal advocacy director at E2. “Wind and solar energy remain the cheapest…
Zendure is expanding its business to focus on whole-home living space, expanding its plug-in balcony storage roots. April 23, 2026 Tristan Rayner By ESS news Zendure, long associated with Europe’s plug-in solar boom on balconies, has launched the SolarFlow Mix Series, new home storage systems that push the company beyond its 800W roots, with modular options. In February this year, Zendure unveiled three SolarFlow models in a major new launch that has re-established its position in the market, and the new Mix series marks a shift towards whole-home energy management for European households. The three new products are the SolarFlow…
Nature is no longer a sustainability footnote. It is appearing on risk registers, in investor questionnaires, and in the disclosure rules your reporting teams are preparing for. As CFO, you are increasingly expected to explain how your company identifies, prices, and manages those exposures — and what you intend to do about them.Nature Based Solutions, often shortened to NbS, have moved from environmental strategy into financial strategy. This guide explains what they are, why they matter to the finance function, and how to evaluate them with the same rigor you apply to any other capital allocation decision. Why Nature Is Now…
In the final article of a new series on solar energy production facilities around the world, pv magazine presents Belga Solar’s solar energy production facility in Wallonia, Belgium. April 23, 2026 Patrick Jowett Belga Solar, formerly Evocells, started as an installation company in 2007 before deciding to invest in its own production unit in 2012. The company transitioned to the Belga Solar brand in 2022 and secured a €3 million ($3.51 million) capital increase in 2024 to help accelerate the technological transition. The company’s current financial structure includes the public financial institution Wallonie Entreprendre, private investors and the company’s general…
Research from the German FernUniversität Hagen shows that the rebound effect of solar energy, caused by households increasing their total electricity consumption after installing a solar system, is currently a blind stop in the planning and reduction scenarios of the European energy system. April 20, 2026 Patrick Jowett The rebound effect of solar energy, which occurs when the adoption of rooftop solar increases household electricity consumption, could cause additional system costs of up to €23.5 billion ($27.6 billion) per year in Europe, new research shows. Mensur Delic and Michael Bucksteeg, from FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany, studied the role of the…