Author: solarenergy
Hydrovert Energy has developed hydrogen fuel cell-based stationary power generators with capacities ranging from 5 kVA to 50 kVA for long-term backup power in commercial and industrial applications. The systems use hydrogen as the sole fuel input, regardless of whether the hydrogen is produced via fossil fuel-based processes, renewable electrolysis or nuclear energy. May 20, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Pune based startup Hydrovert energy has developed hydrogen fuel cell-based stationary power generators with capacities ranging from 5 kVA to 50 kVA for long-term backup power in commercial and industrial applications. The company’s founder, Supriya Patwardhan, told pv…
A research project led by Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has shown that vehicle-integrated solar photovoltaics (VIPV) can significantly reduce pressure on the electricity grid. The concept is particularly relevant to the logistics sector, where trucks require large amounts of electricity for cooling, heating and auxiliary systems, while also providing extensive roof space for PV integration. May 20, 2026 Ralph Diermann By pv magazine Germany A research project led by Germany Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) has shown that integrating solar photovoltaics into vehicle roofs, hoods and side panels – a concept known as…
The Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions brought together executives to debate applications that could solve the systemic challenges facing Brazil’s electricity sector. The issue, they argue, goes beyond a debate about “BESS versus thermal energy or renewable energy versus energy security”, but is about finding the best combination of safety, price, ‘renewability’ and flexibility. May 23, 2026 Livia Neves By ESS news Battery storage is a consolidated technology worldwide, with volumes already exceeding the installed capacity of pumped hydroelectric power stations. While the world is expected to install around 300 GW of storage by 2026, Brazil is expected to…
Taiwanese researchers compared a 100 MW solar power plant with a 181 MW floating PV system at sea and found that the offshore setup produced about 12% more electricity over its lifetime. They attribute the gains to cooling and intertidal effects, suggesting that floating solar at sea is technically feasible, although it is currently around 30% more expensive and still faces sustainability and hydraulic engineering challenges. May 21, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from Taiwan National Taipei Technical University have conducted a techno-economic analysis comparing large-scale floating offshore PV installations with conventional ground-mounted solar facilities and found that offshore installations can…
Fujiyama Power Systems, which currently operates a 1 GW mono PERC solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, plans to set up an additional 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the rooftop solar segment on the grid. May 23, 2026 pv magazine Image: Fujiyama Power Systems By pv magazine India Fujiyama Power Systems has approved plans to set up a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility at its Ratlam plant in Madhya Pradesh, expanding domestic solar energy production in India. The facility, which is expected…
The new pan-European digital platform is designed to increase transparency and improve access to information about the hosting capacity of Europe’s electricity grids, including both transmission and distribution networks. May 23, 2026 Pilar Sanchez Molina ENTSO-E, the association of European electricity transmission system operators, and the DSO Entity, the body representing European distribution system operators, have launched Capacitypedia, a new pan-European digital platform designed to increase transparency and improve access to information on European electricity grid hosting capacity across both transmission and distribution networks. The two organizations describe the initiative as one of the most comprehensive coordination efforts between European…
The Plug and Play Solar Act, which passed by a vote of 35 to 1, would allow portable solar power generating devices with an output of up to 1,200 W to be plugged into a building through a standard electrical outlet. The bill now heads to the state Assembly, which has until August 31 to pass it during the current session. May 22, 2026 Ben Zientara By pv magazine USA The California Senate has passed SB 868, also known as “The Plug And Play Solar Act.” The bill establishes a definition and rules for “portable solar energy generating devices,” which…
The solar and storage sectors are scaling so quickly that we simply cannot afford to waste talent. According to IRENA, women now hold around 40% of full-time jobs in the solar energy sector, a higher share than in renewables in general and significantly more than fossil fuels. For energy storage, the numbers are still lower, but they are growing steadily. At the same time, Europe is experiencing record growth in PV and battery energy storage systems. To me, that reality makes one thing very clear: if we want resilient and successful industries, we need teams built on diversity of thought,…
An engineer and home energy enthusiast installs the Anker Solix E10 on a fire-prone California hillside and documents the entire process in an in-depth review for ESS news May 22, 2026 Andreas Riha By ESS news A rural setup that begs for storage space I live on a wooded hillside in California’s Napa Valley wine country, above the morning mist that settles in the valley below. It is rural and beautiful, but also a CAL FIRE designated zone of very high fire danger. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) serves the area, which practically means two things: electricity is expensive…
Polysilicon prices remained flat in China as production and demand moved closer, easing recent supply-demand pressures. May 22, 2026 Vincent Shaw The Silicon Industry Department of China Non-ferrous Metals Industry Association (CNMIA) has released its latest polysilicon price data, showing that the market remained largely stable. N-type polysilicon resupply prices were unchanged at CNY35,000-36,000 per tonne ($4,840-4,980/t), while n-type granular silicon traded at CNY34,000-36,000/t ($4,700-4,980/t), also flat on the week. The association noted that the market is entering a critical transition phase as inventories move from sustainable inventory building to rebalancing. Domestic polysilicon production is expected to reach about 83,000…