Author: solarenergy
South Korea has extended investment tax credits to solar panel manufacturing facilities that meet carbon footprint thresholds, in the latest step in a policy path that increasingly uses purchasing and tax measures to support domestic manufacturers. April 16, 2026 Brian Publicover South Korea has expanded its fiscal support framework for low-carbon solar panel production, clarifying that facilities producing PV modules with carbon emissions of 655 kg CO₂/kW or less are eligible for investment tax credits under revised enforcement rules that came into effect on April 1. This was reported by the Korea Photovoltaic Industry Association (KOPIA). The electric times this…
BMW Group tells pv magazine its iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) will enter series production in 2028 using a third-generation fuel cell system co-developed with Toyota, but says hydrogen pump prices will need to match those of diesel for the vehicle to succeed commercially. April 16, 2026 Brian Publicover BMW Group has confirmed that the iX5 Hydrogen FCEV will enter series production in 2028, powered by a third-generation fuel cell system developed in collaboration with Toyota Motor, which BMW says delivers greater efficiency, higher output and lower energy consumption compared to previous iterations. BMW Group said improvements in…
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) cyber attacks are an important category of cyber threats that target digital and cyber-physical systems that rely on network availability, especially when systems rely on continuous communications for monitoring and control. In these attacks, a target system, server, or network is overwhelmed by a massive amount of traffic generated by multiple compromised devices. Rather than intercepting communications like other types of attacks, DDoS attacks aim to deplete system resources, making services unavailable to legitimate users. As a result, operators may lose visibility and control over critical infrastructure. DDoS attacks can also target PV systems and solar power…
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has appointed Authentic Renewable Energy and Eco-Friendly Energy Network Corp. (GREEENC) formally registered as an ecozone enterprise for the production and export of PV modules, with the European Union as its main target market. April 16, 2026 Brian Publicover PEZA, a Philippine government investment promotion agency, has signed a registration agreement with GREENC, paving the way for the company to manufacture, assemble and export PV modules from an industrial park in Batangas province, south of Manila. PEZA signed the agreement this week at its headquarters, with Director General Tereso O. Panga and GREENC President…
Germany could break the gigawatt hour barrier for the first time on a monthly basis. So far in March, approximately 45,000 new residential photovoltaic storage systems have been registered in the market master data register. April 16, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine Germany The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) manages Energy Charts, which present easily digestible data from the German Market Master Data Register. This is the official system that registers storage assets ranging from utility-scale battery installations to commercial and residential systems, including small balcony solar power plants and plug-in storage devices. Energy Charts show…
Researchers have analyzed the biomass and nutritional value of grasses and legumes for grazing dairy cattle, which grow on agrivoltaic fields. The results showed that forage quality in agrivoltaic environments can be maintained or even improved. April 16, 2026 Lior Kahana A research team from the University of Minnesota in the United States has investigated the impact of agrivoltaic installations on the yield and nutritional quality of grasses and legumes for grazing dairy cattle. “This study is one of the first to evaluate forage biomass and forage quality of multiple grass and legume species grown under different agrivoltaic solar panel…
A study comparing power purchase agreements and solar self-generation in Brazil’s open market shows that direct investments in photovoltaic plants can reduce costs by as much as 32.9%, with solid returns but higher risk exposure. While regulatory exemptions significantly improve project economics, self-generation remains sensitive to costs, market prices, and policy changes that can impact long-term viability. April 16, 2026 Livia Neves By pv magazine Brazil Researchers from the Federal University of Ceará and the Federal University of São João del-Rei assessed contracting strategies in Brazil’s Free Contracting Environment (ACL), comparing power purchase agreements (PPAs) with self-production of solar photovoltaics…
Trade association Solar Energy UK has published recommendations to the government for policy support that would establish and support a domestic solar energy supply chain.Solar energy generation has constituted a significant portion of energy production government response to the energy crisis as a result of the American-Israeli invasion of Iran. Solar Energy UK (SEUK) said a domestic supply chain would further protect Britain from global energy shocks.The trade body already works closely with the government, with CEO Chris Hewett part of the government’s Solar Taskforce and has worked closely on the Solar road map. The roadmap itself states that the…
Photovoltaic module prices have risen for the fourth month in a row, driven by strong demand for energy independence, despite falling upstream costs such as polysilicon. At the same time, production cuts in China and tighter supply conditions are limiting availability, amplifying price increases for all technologies. April 16, 2026 MARTIN SCHACHINGER, PVXCHANGE.COM For the fourth month in a row, prices for photovoltaic modules have increased across all technologies. Although the pace of increase has slowed compared to the beginning of the year, the upward trend remains intact. Between March and April, average prices rose by 5.5%, with all-black modules…
UK perovskite solar company Oxford PV has joined the Smart Use of Integrated Technology for EV (SUITE) project, a UK-led joint R&D initiative supported by the Advanced Propulsion Center UK (APC). The SUITE project aims to develop next-generation vehicle-integrated solar technologies aimed at improving EV efficiency and increasing driving range. The consortium includes the Nissan Technical Center UK, engineering firms and UK universities, bringing together automotive industry expertise and research to accelerate the development and commercialization of solar electric cars. It is part of the latest wave of Advanced Propulsion Center (APC)-backed initiatives, funded through the The UK Department for…