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A research team led by Chinese polysilicon and solar module manufacturer Tongwei has developed a tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell that uses an emitter with higher sheet resistance to cut recombination losses, improve surface passivation and raise power conversion efficiency, according to pv magazine.
The work, published in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, involved scientists from the School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and Chinese industrial equipment company Jiangsu Inspiray Equipment Co., Ltd.
The researchers noted that conventional TOPCon cells face a trade-off between low contact resistance and reduced carrier recombination in the boron-doped emitter. Their design addresses this by pairing heavily boron-doped regions beneath the metal contacts with lightly doped regions between the contacts. A non-destructive photoresist-based etching process was used to create the selective emitter structure, which reaches a sheet resistance of 1,600 ohms per square in non-contacted areas.
Corresponding author Xiajie Meng told pv magazine that this level is, to the team’s knowledge, the highest reported for TOPCon to date, and that the result confirms TOPCon remains highly competitive for commercial applications.
The team used scanning electron microscopy and 3D laser microscopy to examine etching depth and surface morphology, four-point probe measurements to determine sheet resistance in the lightly and heavily doped regions, and the transmission line method to evaluate contact resistivity. Doping profiles and junction depths were characterized through electrochemical capacitance-voltage measurements, while minority carrier lifetime and emitter recombination were assessed with quasi-steady-state photoconductance. Electron-beam-induced current measurements provided qualitative evidence of junction continuity, and photoluminescence imaging evaluated passivation quality under different illumination levels. Current-voltage measurements determined open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current density, fill factor, efficiency and series resistance, and Quokka3 simulations compared conventional uniform emitters, selective emitters and locally boron-doped finger structures.
The analysis showed that high-temperature oxidation lowered surface boron concentrations while increasing junction depth, helping suppress recombination and maintain effective metal contacts. Raising the sheet resistance of non-contacted emitter regions from 800 to 2,000 ohms per square significantly improved minority carrier lifetime and surface passivation, but gains became marginal beyond 1,600 ohms per square and doping uniformity deteriorated, making that value preferable for fabrication.
The selective emitter combined a sheet resistance of 450 ohms per square beneath the metal contacts with 1,600 ohms per square in non-contacted regions. This configuration raised average cell efficiency from 25.82% to 25.98%, an absolute improvement of 0.16 percentage points. Open-circuit voltage rose from 742.6 mV to 745.5 mV, and fill factor improved from 83.54% to 83.76%.
The optimized cell also achieved a certified efficiency of 26.03% with an open-circuit voltage of 746.5 mV, confirmed by Germany’s Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH). The locally boron-doped finger structure improved passivation but suffered greater fill factor losses, reaching 83.34% versus 83.76% for the selective emitter, partly reflecting higher series resistance and potentially additional recombination.
Simulations examined contact width, grid pitch, finger width and wafer resistivity, indicating that a contacted-region width of about 200 micrometers offered the highest efficiency among the configurations studied. Reducing metal finger widths to 7 to 9 micrometers could allow a denser grid with a pitch of roughly 500 to 550 micrometers, potentially improving efficiency further.
Meng said simulations suggest that higher bulk resistivity wafers combined with more closely spaced front contacts could offer further gains for the locally boron-doped finger architecture, though experimental validation is still needed. The study, Meng added, demonstrates the potential of photoresist-based selective etching to produce emitters with exceptionally high sheet resistance in non-contacted areas without compromising contact quality, and the findings could help manufacturers refine emitter doping profiles and contact designs toward further efficiency gains and possible industrial adoption.
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The analytical framework is built around several linked layers.
First, a scope model defines what is included in the market and what is excluded, ensuring that adjacent products, downstream finished goods, unrelated instruments, or broader chemical categories do not distort the market boundary.
Second, a demand model reconstructs the market from the perspective of consuming sectors, workflow stages, and applications. Depending on the product, this may include Grid-connected solar farms, Commercial rooftop installations, Residential solar systems, Industrial self-consumption projects, Off-grid electrification, and Solar-powered consumer electronics and mobility across Power Generation (Utilities/IPPs), Commercial Real Estate, Industrial Manufacturing, Residential Construction, Telecommunications, and Public Infrastructure and Technology R&D and Pilot Lines, Capacity Planning and CAPEX Deployment, Supply Chain Sourcing and Qualification, Manufacturing Process Optimization, Quality Assurance and Certification, Sales Channel and Distribution Setup, and Project Design and System Integration. Demand is then allocated across end users, development stages, and geographic markets.
Third, a supply model evaluates how the market is served. This includes Polysilicon, Silicon Wafers (Mono Grown, Cast Multi), Solar Glass, Encapsulation Materials (EVA, POE), Backsheets, Frames (Aluminum), Silver Paste & Conductive Adhesives, and Specialty Gases and Chemicals, manufacturing technologies such as Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC), Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon), Heterojunction Technology (HJT), Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC), Bifacial Module Design, Half-Cell and Shingled Cell Interconnection, and Advanced Module Encapsulation and Framing, quality control requirements, outsourcing, contract manufacturing, integration, and project-delivery participation, distribution structure, and supply-chain concentration risks.
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Largest solar cell manufacturer by capacity
Vertically integrated from wafers to modules
Strong presence in utility-scale and distributed markets
Pioneer in high-efficiency modules
Listed on NASDAQ, operations based in China
Vertically integrated with global manufacturing
Known for high-power modules and overseas factories
Focus on distributed generation and utility projects
Brand Astronergy known for high-efficiency panels
Maxeon is spin-off, China HQ for manufacturing
Restructured, still active in manufacturing
Part of Hanwha Group, China-based factories
Part of Zhongli Group, exports globally
Strong in European and Asian markets
Restructured, still produces modules
Restructured, continues module production
Also produces cells for internal use
Subsidiary of TBEA, integrated supply chain
Restructured under Wuxi Industrial Development
Focus on high-efficiency PERC cells
Known for TOPCon and bifacial modules
Focus on high-efficiency back-contact cells
Active in distributed generation
Focus on off-grid and portable solar
Successor to original Suntech brand
Focus on high-efficiency cell production
Part of SAS group, Taiwan-linked but China HQ
Focus on next-gen high-efficiency cells
Listed on NYSE, China-based manufacturing
Focus on customized solar products
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US Solar Energy Market CAGR to rise upto 10.96% by 2031, Driven by Solar-Plus-Storage Projects and Residential Installations, Says Mordor Intelligence  StreetInsider
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How much further can today’s solar cell technologies advance, and what comes next?
The TaiyangNews High-Efficiency Solar Technologies Online Conference, spread across three consecutive weeks in November 2026, will bring exclusive insights into where high-efficiency cell technology is heading next – from gigawatt-scale factories on the ground to new applications for PV in space.
While past editions focused on individual cell technologies, this year’s edition stands out by introducing a more fundamental parameter: where the contacts sit on the cell. The conference will also take a step further to look beyond Earth – space PV, which has attracted enormous attention recently, driven by the rapid growth of satellite constellations and the need for lower-cost solar power in orbit.
Tomorrow, on Day 1 of the conference, Enzo Li, Sr. PV Solution Manager at JinkoSolar, will provide an overview of the company’s Tiger Neo 5.0 modules.
Registration is free and can be done here.
Battery maker CALB has produced its first 588 Ah energy storage cells at Phase I of its manufacturing base in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. The first phase represents an investment of approximately RMB 5.5 billion for a planned annual capacity of 25 GWh. Consisting of three phases, the Zaozhuang base is planned to reach 100 GWh overall.
According to CALB, the 588 Ah cell uses a large-capacity winding platform and has a cycle life of more than 15,000 cycles and a design life of 25 years. The company says its large-format winding platform for 588 Ah and 650 Ah cells can reduce overall energy storage system (ESS) costs by approximately 15%.
CALB ranked among the top 5 energy storage cell shipments in H1 2026 according to InfoLink Consulting (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) has connected the first 25 MW solar-thermal unit at its solar PV, energy storage, and concentrated solar power (CSP) demonstration project in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet. The company describes it as the world’s highest grid-connected solar-thermal power station and the first in Tibet. Located at an elevation of about 4,300 m, the RMB 2.4 billion project comprises 100 MW of solar PV and 50 MW of solar-thermal capacity. The PV portion is already fully grid-connected.
The solar-thermal system includes 14 hours of molten-salt storage and combines off-grid PV, electric molten-salt heating, and asynchronous lithium-battery interconnection to support overnight power generation and heating. CGN plans to connect the second 25 MW unit within the year. Once fully operational, the project is expected to generate about 270 GWh annually.
Recently, another Chinese company, CGDG, put its 100 MW molten-salt tower CSP project into trial operation (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
Hebei Maritime Safety Administration, the provincial development and reform and transport authorities, and seven other departments have jointly issued an action plan for 2026-2030. It sets out 20 tasks across five areas, including low-carbon shipping, green ports and upgrades to port-adjacent industries. The plan calls for offshore wind, PV, and port clean-energy projects along the coasts of Qinhuangdao, Tangshan, and Cangzhou.
Hebei plans to advance 1.8 GW of offshore PV projects in Qinhuangdao and 2 GW of offshore PV co-located with wind power, taking the combined planned capacity to 3.8 GW. The province will also explore combining offshore wind and solar with marine ranching, computing infrastructure, seawater desalination, hydrogen production, and offshore oil fields. The Shanhaiguan Phase I, Hebei Construction Investment Tangshan, and Tangshan Shunhuan offshore wind projects will be developed in phases. Direct green electricity supply from offshore wind projects to coastal steel and chemical plants is also under consideration.
A consortium led by Wuhan Tianyuan Group Co., Ltd. has signed an integrated equipment supply and installation contract worth RMB 3.64 billion for the 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh Lingwu Huaxin centralized shared energy storage project in Ningxia. The consortium also includes Ningxia Communication Construction Co., Ltd. and Inner Mongolia Yinhe Electric Power Installation Engineering Co., Ltd.
Located in Baitugang Township, Lingwu City, the project will include a 330 kV step-up substation, 4 km of transmission lines, and 13 towers, connecting it to the Lingzhou 750 kV substation. Construction is scheduled to run from November 2026 to April 2027.
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Heliene, Caelux launch US-made perovskite glass tandem module  PV Tech
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Solar Power World
By Billy Ludt | November 10, 2026
Heliene, a solar modules manufacturer, and Caelux Corporation, a perovskite solar technology company, are starting commercial production of their Hybrid-Tandem solar module.
This module combines perovskite glass from Caelux and silicon N-type cells from Heliene, placing two energy generating sources in a single solar panel. Heliene is producing the modules in its plant in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, with first deliveries slated for 2027.
“One of the advantages of Caelux’s technology is that we can integrate its Energy Producing Glass into our existing manufacturing lines without having to build an entirely new production setup,” said Martin Pochtaruk, CEO and founder of Heliene. “With both companies manufacturing in the U.S., we’re bringing together two fully domestic supply chains to advance what’s possible with American-made solar, besides the fact that partnering with true friends also makes it fun.”
The companies are reporting a 27% efficiency from the Hybrid-Tandem module. Heliene and Caelux desiged this module to have a higher power density in a smaller project footprint.
“Heliene is a true leader in U.S. manufacturing, and we share a belief that when we lead the market, our customers win. Together, we’re commercializing ultra-high-efficiency solar modules that will set a new bar for American-made solar,” said Caelux CEO Scott Graybeal.
Heliene will showcase the Hybrid-Tandem module at RE+ in Las Vegas from Nov. 17 to 19, at booth #W16546.
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Billy Ludt is managing editor of Solar Power World and currently covers topics on mounting, inverters, installation and operations.

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Sydney startups SunDrive and SMC team to build solar panels for space  InnovationAus.com
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GreenYellow buys two rooftop photovoltaic plants totaling 4.1 MWp from Nordic Solar  energynews.pro
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The global energy transition took centre stage on the second day of COP31, as countries explored how to move away from fossil fuels, accelerate clean energy and overcome financial and infrastructure barriers standing in the way.
Energy and Transport Day at COP31 got off to a somewhat ironic start on Tuesday. With world leaders descending on Antalya and security tightened, roads were clogged, buses packed and journeys to the venue stretched for hours. 
The chaos outside, however, did little to overshadow the bigger challenge being tackled inside: transforming how the world produces and uses energy, and ending its dependence on fossil fuels. 
Three years after countries agreed in Dubai (COP28) to transition away from coal, oil and gas, Brazil, COP30 lead, presented a roadmap aimed at turning that promise into reality.
“It’s long past time to stop treating the transition away from fossil fuels as taboo or intractable,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the launch of Brazil’s COP30 initiative setting out how countries can transition away from fossil fuels.
But he also had a warning: fossil fuel dependence is not just bad for the climate. It is becoming an increasingly expensive liability.
Since the current escalation in the Middle East began, the European Union alone has paid more than €100 billion in additional fossil fuel import costs, he said, while petrol and diesel prices have surged across 130 countries.
“Changing suppliers will not eliminate this exposure. Disruption anywhere drives up prices everywhere.”
First released on 3 November and formally presented today at COP31, Brazil’s roadmap seeks to turn the global commitment to move away from fossil fuels into national plans.
The challenge looks different from one country to another. Oil and gas producers must prepare for declining revenues and changes to jobs and industries, while countries dependent on imported fuels need to develop alternatives that can reduce their exposure to volatile energy markets.
Both face the difficult task of securing the investment, infrastructure and international support needed to make the transition possible.
Ana Toni, CEO of Brazil’s COP30 Presidency, said the roadmap examines three interconnected challenges: fossil fuel demand, production and supply, and the economic consequences of moving away from them.
It also offers countries indicators to assess their readiness, identify obstacles and plan next steps, alongside proposals for greater international cooperation.
“Start now from wherever you are. Start now. Don’t wait,” she urged.
The roadmap is voluntary and not new binding climate agreement. 
Secretary-General Guterres nevertheless called on countries to produce national plans with clear timelines and financing needs, and to demonstrate measurable progress by 2028.
The roadmap was one of several energy initiatives showcased during the day.
COP31 host Türkiye has its own ambition: to increase electricity’s share of global energy consumption from just over 20 per cent today to 35 per cent by 2035.
The 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge sounds technical, but the idea is familiar: more electric buses instead of diesel, more homes heated without gas and more factories running on electricity.
To deliver its full climate benefits, the power must increasingly come from clean sources.
Another major topic at COP31 is the electricity grid, the vast network of power lines, cables and substations that carry electricity from where it is produced to homes, businesses and industries.
For example, imagine building a solar farm capable of powering thousands of homes, only to discover there is no way to deliver the electricity.
That is already happening, according to Dario Liguti, from the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UN-ECE).
Mr. Liguti explained to UN News that around 2,500 gigawatts of power generation and other energy projects are awaiting grid connections worldwide.
Some facilities cannot connect at all. Others must cut production because electricity networks cannot accommodate the power.
“Two things: increase the quantity of the grid and increase its quality,” he explained, calling for millions of kilometres of new transmission lines and upgrades to existing infrastructure.
And while the global energy crisis has exposed the risks of fossil fuel dependence, as the UN chief warned, Mr. Liguti sees an upside.
“What is driving this crisis [is] driving a larger penetration of a huge investment in renewable energy…Why? Because renewable energy helps energy security because it’s domestic. You don’t need to import oil; you don’t need to import gas.”
Solar and wind projects can also be built relatively quickly, he added. But their success ultimately depends on whether the electricity can reach the people who need it.
Solar and wind power have become dramatically cheaper over the past decade, but for many developing countries, the upfront investment remains a major obstacle.
Olli-Pekka Kuusela, a researcher at the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), told UN News that poorer countries often face much higher borrowing costs, making clean energy projects difficult to finance even when the technology is competitive.
“With the cleaner technologies, like solar and wind, the upfront investment costs can be a bit significant,” he told UN News. “That’s why having access to capital and having the cost of capital being reasonable is very important.”
Development banks could help by offering lower-interest loans. But for Mr. Kuusela, the opportunity goes beyond replacing fossil fuels.
In sub-Saharan Africa, more than half a billion people still lack electricity. Bringing reliable power to communities could support new industries, manufacturing, better services and electric public transport.
And there is another challenge: making electricity systems resilient to climate change itself.
In Zambia, where Mr. Kuusela has conducted research, severe drought reduced hydropower production, leading to blackouts and electricity rationing. Expanding solar power and strengthening connections with neighbouring countries could help avoid similar disruptions in the future.
The issue is also on the UN’s radar, with its Global Grids Accelerator seeking to unlock investment in electricity networks and speed up their expansion and modernization.
Follow the latest developments from COP31 through our new podcast, Talk & Action, and our special daily coverage of the conference.
Nearly 200 countries have arrived on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast for a climate summit with a different ambition: fewer grand declarations and more concrete decisions. With a powerful El Niño threatening to worsen extreme weather, negotiators face difficult questions over climate finance, clean energy and how to protect communities already living with the consequences of climate change.
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize the overshoot and return to the internationally agreed threshold by the end of this century.
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Sales of residential battery storage systems in the Netherlands have more than doubled over the past nine months ahead of the phaseout of the country’s net-metering scheme for residential PV at the end of this year, according to Sunergy Research, a Dutch energy supplier specializing in services for residential solar owners.
“Net metering will end on Jan. 1, and the market will change drastically for consumers,” Sunergy Research CEO Rolf Heynen told ESS news. “For many years, solar panels were easy to sell thanks to net metering and a very clear business case, with electricity prices stable at €0.21/kWh. Now, electricity prices have skyrocketed, and dynamic tariffs have made the business case more complex, alongside public discussions about the balancing market, variable grid tariffs starting in 2029, and home batteries.”
“With compensation for electricity exports expected to fall sharply, maximizing self-consumption is becoming increasingly important,” Heynen said. “Today, the average Dutch household consumes just 30% of the solar electricity it generates, exporting the remaining 70% to the grid. A home battery can dramatically reverse that balance, potentially increasing self-consumption to around 70%.”
Sunergy Research also reported that installations of small home batteries with capacities of up to 5 kWh were more than four times higher in September than in January, while installations of larger systems, ranging from 5 kWh to 15 kWh, nearly tripled over the same period.
The company’s data also show that installations of plug-in batteries, a relatively new segment of the Dutch energy storage market, have more than doubled in nine months, making them the largest category in the residential battery market.
Heynen said the rapid growth of plug-in batteries indicates that the market is expanding beyond early adopters.
“What makes this development particularly significant is the breadth of demand,” he said. “Smaller, accessible batteries are opening the market to ordinary households, while larger, permanently installed systems appeal to consumers who have already invested heavily in electrification. The barriers to battery ownership are falling rapidly.”
Sunergy has also launched its Home Batteries Selection Guide, a free, 33-page publication aimed at helping residential solar owners assess battery storage options.
The guide identifies two main market segments: plug-and-play batteries for smaller PV installations and permanently installed systems for households with higher electricity demand.
Plug-and-play batteries are particularly suitable for homes with around six solar panels and no heat pump or electric vehicle charger, according to the guide. These systems typically offer around 5 kWh of storage capacity, with prices starting at approximately €1,000 ($1,118.9).
Larger households may benefit from permanently installed batteries with capacities ranging from 5 kWh to 20 kWh, starting at approximately €4,000. The guide recommends capacities of 5 kWh to 10 kWh for typical single-phase installations and 10 kWh to 20 kWh for three-phase systems, depending on household requirements.
Battery sizing should take into account household electricity consumption, solar generation patterns, inverter capacity, backup power requirements and potential electricity trading, the report says. Sunergy also warns that oversized batteries are often recommended to consumers, potentially undermining investment returns.
Research estimates cited in the guide suggest payback periods of two to 15 years, with annual savings of approximately €200 to €1,000 for permanently installed systems. The guide also highlights the role of energy management systems (EMS) in coordinating solar generation, battery charging and household consumption.
The publication identifies additional revenue opportunities from electricity trading, grid balancing and congestion management. Sunergy also recommends professional installation, adequate ventilation and careful consideration of battery compatibility, expandability and insurance requirements.
The guide concludes that appropriately sized batteries combined with intelligent energy management could improve the economics of residential solar as the Netherlands phases out net metering.
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Transformer Model Predicts Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell Performance
The study, published in Discover Applied Sciences, introduces a Physics-Informed Feature Tokenizer Transformer, or FT-Transformer, to address the complexity of optimizing multi-dimensional parameters in these photovoltaic devices. Tin-based perovskites, specifically methylammonium tin triiodide (MASnI3) and formamidinium tin triiodide (FASnI3), are considered promising pathways for solar cells with improved efficiency, yet their optimization remains difficult due to the interplay of various physical factors.
The core innovation of this work lies in integrating physical constraints directly into the transformer architecture to maintain scientific integrity. Unlike standard machine learning models that may produce predictions inconsistent with fundamental physics, the FT-Transformer incorporates custom monostaticity constraints. These constraints enforce known semiconductor properties, such as the principle that higher defect densities lead to lower device efficiency. By embedding these physical laws into the model, the researchers aim to ensure that the predictions remain physically plausible, even when extrapolating to new parameter combinations.
To validate the model’s reliability, the team employed a comprehensive 5-fold cross-validation procedure using various random seeds. This approach was specifically designed to avoid partitioning bias, a common issue in machine learning where data splitting can artificially inflate performance metrics. The results demonstrated that the FT-Transformer possessed good architectural stability, producing consistent cross-validated R-squared values across different validation folds. For the MASnI3 material, the model achieved an R-squared value of 0.8024 with a standard deviation of 0.0135, while for FASnI3, it achieved a higher R-squared of 0.9574 with a standard deviation of 0.0024.
The study also compared the FT-Transformer against classical ensemble models, such as Random Forest. While the Random Forest model exhibited better empirical R-squared values in some instances, it failed to maintain physical consistency in its predictions. The FT-Transformer, by contrast, prioritized physical consistency, ensuring that its outputs adhered to the expected behavior of semiconductor materials.
Further analysis using gradient-based inverse design and SHAP explainability methods revealed distinct sensitivities between the two perovskite materials. The findings indicated that FASnI3 exhibits stronger sensitivity to defect densities at the interfaces compared to MASnI3.
The authors conclude that their cross-validated benchmarking framework offers a comprehensive and physics-based suite of tools to accelerate the development of perovskite technology. By combining the predictive power of transformer architectures with the rigor of physical constraints, the study provides a robust method for navigating the complex parameter space of lead-free perovskite solar cells.
Subject of Research: Machine learning modeling of lead-free perovskite solar cells
Article Title: Physics informed transformer modeling of lead free perovskite solar cells
Article References: Abdullah, S., Jamee, A. N., & Ifty, M. S. M. (2026). Physics informed transformer modeling of lead free perovskite solar cells. Discover Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-026-09855-9
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DOI: 10.1007/s42452-026-09855-9
Keywords: perovskite solar cells, machine learning, transformer model, lead-free materials, physics-informed, photovoltaics, cross-validation, defect density, SHAP analysis, inverse design, Physics, informed
News Source: Denise Maddox. (November 10, 2026). Transformer Model Predicts Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell Performance. Scienmag.
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SEG Solar, a US-based vertically integrated PV manufacturer, has signed a land agreement for a planned 4 GW heterojunction (HJT) solar cell plant at its Tomball Industrial Campus in Texas. The plant is expected to cost $950 million and to create more than 700 local jobs. It is to come online in two phases of 2 GW each, which have been targeted for 2028 and 2029. The cell plant will stand beside the existing 4 GW Tomball #1 module factory of the company and the 4.6 GW Tomball #2 module factory, which is under construction. Once it is completed, the campus will hold cell, module and key component manufacturing, together with warehousing, an R&D center and a certified testing laboratory. Production lines for EVA and junction boxes are also planned there.
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CNE has approved six strategic photovoltaic permits representing US$750 million in private investment, injecting 649MW of net capacity into the national grid. This Privados II milestone addresses surging industrial electricity demand driven by nearshoring, incorporating mandatory battery storage to reinforce grid reliability ahead of commercial operations in 2028 and 2029.
 
 
Mexico’s CNE has officially approved six strategic photovoltaic power generation permits representing a combined private investment of US$750 million. These vital infrastructure projects will inject 649MW of net capacity, alongside an installed alternating current capacity of 751MWac and an estimated annual generation of 1,881GWh, into the National Power System (SEN), with commercial operations slated for 2028 and 2029. This regulatory milestone marks a significant step forward under the Second Call for Proposals (Privados II), validating structured private-sector participation in meeting surging industrial electricity demand driven by nearshoring across Mexico.
The recent CNE authorizations underscore an evolving framework for private capital deployment in Mexico’s power sector, where private developers are directly scaling utility-scale renewable generation. Green Park Energy, a subsidiary of Cox, secured three permits covering sites in Aguascalientes, Jalisco, and Guanajuato. Meanwhile, Invex Controladora’s Ammper Generación captured two permits, highlighted by the Antares project in Tlaxcala as the single largest authorized facility, and Viva El Sol obtained one permit in Coahuila. These awards follow a rigorous selection process where only six out of 31 qualified applications met all compliance and technical criteria from an initial pool of 57 submissions. As detailed in coverage by Generation Secures Coverage, federal planning emphasizes expanding state and private generation capacity to secure industrial access, with generation initiatives representing over two-thirds of total energy-related investment allocations through 2030. The Privados II framework effectively demonstrates that capital availability is robust, shifting the primary industry focus toward rigorous operational execution and timely project delivery.
Beyond raw generation capacity, the newly authorized solar assets incorporate mandatory battery energy storage systems (BESS) totaling 204MW and approximately 628MWh, designed to mitigate intermittency and reinforce grid reliability. The projects span strategic industrial regions, with the Western Region absorbing 350MW, the Eastern Region adding 289MW, and the Northeastern Region incorporating 10MW. Industry analysts emphasize that incorporating advanced storage is vital for managing peak demand and avoiding costly industrial voltage spikes. As noted in assessments highlighted by CFE Infrastructure Expansion Assessment, expanding structural infrastructure and balancing intermittent solar technologies with intelligent storage solutions are essential prerequisites to prevent generation shortfalls and maintain uninterrupted power to high-density manufacturing clusters.
While the approval of US$750 million in solar permits provides much-needed capacity, structural challenges persist across Mexico’s transmission and distribution networks. Industrial hubs, particularly in regions experiencing massive nearshoring inflows, continue to test substation capacities and transmission lines. Market data indicates that over 60% of the national transmission network operates near maximum capacity, requiring close alignment with CFE’s ongoing infrastructure investments and modernization roadmaps. Insights explored in Energy Investment Insights point out that expanding grid infrastructure is the critical gating item for industrial parks and corporate end-users, noting that national manufacturing losses during major outage events underscore why reliability has become the ultimate binding constraint for enterprises evaluating Mexican operational sites. 

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CENER says IGUZKITZA is the first overhead single-axis tracking system installed over olive trees anywhere in the world.
The vaso rig’s posts follow the trees’ 23-by-26-foot grid, carrying 112 panels and about 60 kilowatts over roughly 9,700 square feet.
None of CENER’s shade-tracking algorithms is running yet, and every measurement so far was taken with the panels parked flat.
An olive trunk about 8 inches thick can lose a fifth of an inch by mid-afternoon on a 100-degree day, Eusebio Gainza told Navarre lawmakers.
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Anyone who’s driven past a big solar farm in Texas or Arizona early in the morning has probably seen the panels all tipped toward the east, like a field of satellite dishes waiting on the same broadcast. Come back late in the afternoon and they’ve swung west. That’s a single-axis tracker doing the only job it’s ever had, which is wringing as much electricity as it can out of every hour of daylight.
A research center in northern Spain wants a tracker to take orders from an olive tree instead.
CENER, Spain’s national renewable energy research center, finished building two of these rigs over an organic olive grove in Navarre in April. It announced the project, called IGUZKITZA, on November 5. As far as the people behind it know, it’s the first overhead single-axis tracking system of its kind installed over olive trees anywhere in the world.
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It’s a fair hedge, and a useful one. You might remember the Spanish olive oil bottler we covered last month that’s raising solar panels 13 feet over its trees in the south of the country. Those panels are fixed. These ones are built to move, and the idea is for them to move when the trees need it, rather than chasing every last watt.
Two steel frames on a farm called Biosasun, near the village of Dicastillo. CENER built them with ALLOTARRA, an association of organic olive growers. The farmers bring the trees and CENER brings the engineering and the software.
Between them, the two rigs carry 280 panels and about 160 kilowatts of peak capacity. Plenty of utility solar farms in the US run to hundreds of thousands of panels, so what you’re looking at here is a field experiment in solar trackers over olive trees.
The panels are bifacial, which means they make electricity from both faces. The top side catches the sun directly, and the underside picks up whatever light bounces back off the ground. Each row sits on a long shaft that a motor rotates through the day, and that’s all a single-axis tracker really is.
Then there’s the height. CENER’s press release puts the modules about 16 feet up. Its conference poster gets more specific, listing about 16 feet for one rig and about 15 for the other. As far as I can tell, that’s the height of the structure, not the gap between the panels and the treetops.
Traditional Spanish groves plant olives as individual, open-centered trees spaced out on a grid. Growers call the shape “vaso,” or vase. If you’ve never seen one at work, a machine grabs each trunk at harvest and shakes it while an upside-down umbrella underneath catches the olives as they rain down.
Newer groves grow olives as hedgerows instead. The trees are packed into long, narrow rows, and a tall harvester drives right over the top of each one, straddling it like a tractor on stilts.
CENER built one roof for each. The vaso rig covers trees spaced about 23 by 26 feet apart, and its posts follow the same grid as the trees, so it’s safe to assume the shaker can still get to every trunk. It carries 112 panels, about 60 kilowatts, over roughly 9,700 square feet.
The hedgerow rig sits over rows about 16 feet apart. Its frames span about 33 feet, with two rows of panels on each span. That one has 168 panels, about 100 kilowatts and close to 10,800 square feet of coverage.
CENER labels the first rig as east-west tracking and the second as north-south tracking, and it doesn’t spell out which way the rotating shaft runs in each case. That’s a slightly annoying thing to leave vague, because it decides whether the panels follow the sun from east to west or tilt north and south instead. I’d rather not guess.
Frankly, building around the harvester is the right call. Olive growers aren’t going to rip out trees that took years to mature just to suit a solar rack, so a roof that only works with one kind of grove would be a pretty hard sell.
The clever part CENER is promising is software. It’s built a model that works out, tree by tree, how much shade the panels and the steel throw on each part of the canopy. On top of that sit tracking algorithms meant to angle the panels to protect the olives from too much sun and other extreme weather, and to squeeze extra power out of the bifacial panels when the trees don’t need the help.
None of that’s running. The poster says the electrical hookup was only done recently, so the algorithms couldn’t be put to work, and every measurement so far was taken with the panels lying flat over the trees.
So did flat, motionless panels do anything for the olives?
Apparently, yes, at least on one day. CENER’s poster lists the readings as averages of 10 measurements taken between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on July 21, with the air somewhere between 77 and 90 degrees. Compared with control trees growing without panels, the soil under the rigs was more biologically active. The trees under the panels lost less water through their leaves. Their leaves were greener, with more chlorophyll. They took up nutrients better. And they showed lower levels of anthocyanins, which are pigments plants tend to build up when they’re stressed.
There are no percentages in any of it. CENER hasn’t published how big those differences were, and I’d treat one summer morning as an encouraging first look rather than a verdict.
The grove is wired up for a lot more than one morning, though. The poster lists eight dendrometers alone, plus light meters on both faces of the panels, soil probes, and wind, rain and snow gauges. A dendrometer measures how thick a trunk is. Olive trunks actually shrink a little on a hot afternoon as the tree runs short of water, so a dendrometer is basically a stress gauge you strap to a tree. Eusebio Gainza, who spoke for the farmers’ group, gave Navarre’s regional parliament a sense of scale in May. He told lawmakers a trunk about 8 inches thick can lose about a fifth of an inch by mid-afternoon on a 100-degree day, and nearly stop breathing.
Gainza’s pitch for the whole thing was refreshingly down to earth, according to the session transcript. Fruit growers in his part of Navarre already throw plastic over their trees in summer when there’s too much sun, he said, and plastic won’t stand up to a hailstorm. Solar panels are built to take hail. He also told lawmakers the plan is for the trees to effectively drive the panels, through a digital model of an olive tree that learns over the next few years when to ask for sun and when to ask for shade.
Tilting solar over fruit trees isn’t brand new, to be fair. We’ve covered a French apple orchard with a tilting solar canopy aimed at sunburned fruit. Olives are a tougher customer, arguably, because these trees live for decades and the grower can’t just swap the orchard out.
CENER hasn’t named the company that built the trackers. The panel model isn’t listed either.
If you were hoping for a price tag, you’re out of luck. Gainza told lawmakers the costs are another story but that this is experimentation, which is about as close to a price as anyone’s gotten. The amount of electricity the rigs have produced so far isn’t public, and neither is where that power goes.
We don’t know when the protective software switches on, either. The poster lists it as ongoing work, with the effect on the olive crop to be measured after harvest. That’s the number growers will care about most, and I’d want to see it before anyone calls this a win.
The project was paid for by the government of Navarre and the European Regional Development Fund. CENER showed its first results on a poster at the EU PVSEC solar conference in Rotterdam, held September 14 to 18, and Gainza told Navarre’s lawmakers on May 29 that IGUZKITZA is due to wrap up at the end of this year.
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A survey for the industry body Solar Energy Scotland found 70% in favour, with only 6% opposed
Seven out of ten Scots want to see solar panels installed on public buildings, new research has revealed.
A survey for the industry body Solar Energy Scotland found 70% in favour of this, with only 6% opposed.
Almost three out of five people also want to see solar panels to be required to be fitted on new build homes – with 59% backing a policy that would bring Scotland in line with new policies coming in in March next year in England and Wales.
The research, carried out by pollsters at More in Common, also found almost twice as many people would support a solar farm being built near their home as would be against such a development.
While 22% would not back a solar farm being built near them, 43% said they would support such a project.
Solar Energy Scotland acting chair George Baxter said the research – which was released ahead of the organisation’s conference in Edinburgh on Tuesday – showed that “Scotland is not short of people who want solar power, whether on the ground or on their roof”.
He added: “Whilst some progress has been made in recent years, it is clear that there is strong public support for ramp up deployment significantly so that the many benefits of low cost solar can be realised by people everywhere.”
Almost two fifths (38%) of Scots say they would like to have solar panels fitted on their home, but do not think they would be able to do this.
However Mr Baxter said: “Fortunately, the Westminster Government has just launched the Warm Homes Loan Scheme, which provides low or zero-interest loans for solar, battery, heat pump and other household energy upgrades across the UK.”
Meanwhile half of Scots (51%) want an official target to be set for solar energy power generation in Scotland – something Solar Energy Scotland has long pushed for.
The organisation is also pushing for building standards to be updated, so new homes and non-residential buildings include solar as standard.
Lang Banks, director at WWF Scotland, said: “These findings make clear that people across Scotland want to see more of our rooftops put to work generating clean electricity. Installing solar panels on suitable schools, leisure centres and other public buildings is a practical way to help cut energy bills and climate emissions, benefiting both communities and the environment.
“Alongside improving energy efficiency, we should be making much better use of Scotland’s solar potential.
“With public backing so clear, the Scottish Government and local authorities should turn that support into action, helping more households and communities benefit from clean energy.”
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published a revised solar photovoltaic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa. 
According to its Renewables 2026 report, published on Friday, November 6, the IEA, lowered its forecast for new utility-scale solar capacity additions by nearly 7 gigawatts (GW) over the 2026–2031 period.
The downward revision comes despite an improved outlook for renewable energy across the region.
The agency however expects sub-Saharan Africa to add more than 120 GW of renewable energy capacity between 2026 and 2031, nearly doubling its currently installed capacity.
Solar photovoltaic installations are expected to account for more than 80% of these additions under the agency’s main scenario.
The weaker outlook for large solar plants is more than offset by stronger growth expectations for distributed solar systems.
The IEA raised its forecast for residential, commercial and off-grid installations by 42 GW. As a result, its overall solar capacity forecast for the region increased by nearly 36 GW on a net basis.
Distributed systems are expected to account for almost two-thirds of new solar photovoltaic capacity.
Demand for these systems is growing as households and businesses seek more reliable and affordable electricity amid fragile power grids, high tariffs and costly reliance on diesel generators.
Declining solar panel and battery costs are reinforcing this trend.
Utility-scale solar plants remain an important component of Africa’s renewable energy development.
However, their deployment depends on developers’ ability to secure financing, find creditworthy electricity buyers and obtain access to transmission networks.
South Africa accounts for 48 per cent of the region’s projected new utility-scale solar capacity.
Investments benefit from the country’s public procurement program for independent power producers, corporate power purchase agreements and electricity wheeling arrangements through state utility Eskom.
Kenya, Namibia and Senegal are also expanding their utility-scale solar sectors.
In Nigeria, Ghana and Angola, large solar projects rely more heavily on government initiatives and development financing.
However, inadequate power infrastructure, transmission congestion and difficulties ensuring project profitability continue to limit progress.
According to the IEA, these constraints are particularly significant in South Africa and Nigeria.
The report also highlights risks associated with state-owned electricity buyers, weak bill collection rates and uncertainty surrounding project procurement procedures.
These factors make it more difficult for developers to secure financing.
Distributed solar projects face a different set of financial challenges, including limited access to local-currency financing, exchange-rate volatility and uncertainty over equipment imports.
Challenges facing large solar developments do not necessarily indicate a broader slowdown in Africa’s solar market.
In a study published in August 2026, energy think tank Ember estimated that Africa installed 12 GW of solar capacity in 2025, nearly twice the 6.2 GW recorded by the IEA.
Ember also projected that new installations would reach 17 GW in 2026, representing a 45% year-on-year increase.
Its estimates rely partly on Chinese solar panel export data and a methodology developed by the organization.
The Global Solar Council has also reported strong market growth.
According to its Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV 2026–2029, solar installations across the continent increased by 54 per cent in 2025.
Utility-scale projects accounted for 56 per cent of recorded capacity additions, while distributed installations represented the remaining 44 per cent.
However, the IEA notes that distributed solar equipment is often difficult to capture in official statistics because it generally operates without a connection to the electricity grid.
As the agency explains, these systems “are difficult for governments to track.”
Accounting for distributed installations therefore significantly changes assessments of Africa’s solar market, where part of the sector’s expansion remains largely invisible in official statistics
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Resolven, the EQT-backed Indian renewable energy platform created as a carve-out of Zelestra’s India business, has mobilised approximately $900 million (INR 8,550 crore) in financing since launching as an independent renewable energy company earlier this year. This includes about $700 million (INR 6,650 crore) in fund-based debt and $200 million (INR 1,900 crore) group-level non-fund facilities.
Resolven said these financings have been mobilized from a diversified set of 15 lenders spanning across public sector bank, private banks, MNC banks and infrastructure financing institutions.
The company’s financing journey began in March 2026 with the closing of INR 450 crore refinancing for its 136 MW operating assets with an Infrastructure Debt Fund. The refinancing reduced the company’s interest costs and locked-in fixed rates in a volatile environment.
Over the past quarters, Resolven has secured financing for 1 GW of multi-technology FDRE and hybrid renewable projects. These financings include a mix of INR loans and External Commercial Borrowings (ECB). Further, the company is in advanced stages of closing $219.5 million (INR 2,100 crore) financing for 400 MW of wind-solar hybrid projects from leading financing institutions.
“When we set out on our ambitious journey of building a 10 GW renewable energy company, we wanted to broaden our lender base and diversify our financing mix while optimizing on overall cost of capital. During the course of this year, we have been able to onboard several domestic and international lenders to back us on our growth journey,” said Abhinav Agarwal, Chief Financial Officer, Resolven.
Resolven has a development pipeline of approximately 5.5 GW across solar, wind, hybrid and storage. The company is targeting more than 1.5 GW of new renewable capacity annually across solar, wind, hybrid and battery storage, and aims to reach 10 GW by 2030.
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A homeowner hoping to install solar panels in stages faced an important purchasing decision. With battery backup cheaper than the panels, they wanted to make sure the equipment they bought could support a larger system.
Posting in Reddit’s r/SolarEnergy community, the homeowner revealed that solar panels came with less financial help than discounted battery backup in their energy provider’s offer.
A 10-kilowatt system was the homeowner’s goal, but their question for other users was whether they could get there in stages. They wanted to begin with batteries and roughly 5 kilowatts of solar.
Commenters recommended choosing an inverter that could accommodate the planned expansion. 
“Batteries, 48v LFP ones, can easily be expanded later,” one wrote. “Many inverters can be paralleled, so that is also an expansion option.”
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In discussing backup sizing, commenters also clarified the difference between kilowatts and kilowatt-hours.
“First, for backup you need both kW (power), which determines how many things you can run at the same time, and the kWh (energy), which determines for how long things will run,” the same commenter wrote. “Inverter and battery, respectively.”
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Additional panels would have to wait until the homeowner had more money. That budget constraint shaped the timeline for their desired solar-and-battery setup, but it didn’t hamper them from creating room for a bigger system.
“It can be done, but be aware that there is a time limit on how long you can stretch it,” one user, who had doubled their system, wrote. “If you wait too long, you might not find the same inverter or battery.”
For this homeowner, the first step was to determine whether the equipment chosen for the installation could support the planned 10-kilowatt system. Posters wanted them to take a more holistic view.
“If it were me, doing it again…I would get quotes for the full system at once,” one said. “Take what incentives you can and call it good.”
Commenters pushed them to think as big as possible while bearing in mind that modifying a system could cost more in the future.
“Don’t start too small,” one person advised. “For batteries, I wouldn’t go below a single 15 kWh pack. And for an inverter not below a roughly 6 kW one, though I would argue to just get a big enough one for a whole-home backup.”
One other option was a DIY route involving 48V batteries, a commenter proposed.
EasyHome also offers options for exploring battery storage alongside solar. For someone weighing a battery discount against a phased panel purchase, exploring both together can help assess how the combination could support electricity-cost management and backup power during outages.
Adding solar panels over time raises questions about how new equipment will work with what’s already installed. 
• A U.K. solar buyer adding a third battery questioned whether a large inverter justified the upgrade.
• A solar owner planning four additional panels learned mismatched volts or amps could reduce output.
• A U.K. homeowner’s 8-kilowatt inverter upgrade kept tripping, prompting commenters to flag a 32-amp breaker.
• A homeowner planning two Tesla Powerwalls faced questions about a relatively small 4.2-kilowatt solar array.
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MNL, interviewed by Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions at the MnSEIA event in Minneapolis, explains how sheep grazing and native plantings replace mowing on utility-scale solar sites. Minnesota's Habitat Friendly Solar standard requires 70% native seed, Enel North America reports over 200% improvement in soil organic matter at a Minnesota site, and ASGA counts 130,000 grazed acres across 30 states.
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Minnesota law lets a solar owner claim pollinator benefits only if at least 70% of the site is planted to native seed under BWSR's standard.
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NREL-authored data from 54 sites puts total vegetation costs for native cover slightly above turfgrass in the first three to five years, while California solar farms pay graziers $50 to $150 an acre.
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MNL names one misconception above all the others it meets in its work: that land under solar panels is wasted. At the MnSEIA event in Minneapolis, the company laid out its answer, a flock of sheep and a prairie seed mix. Speaking with a Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions interviewer in a MarketScale Studio segment, MNL's speaker said the company brings sheep onto utility-scale sites in place of mowers and plants native wildflowers and grasses that feed pollinators and rebuild soil.
The practice is no longer an experiment in Minnesota. In February 2026 the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) updated its list of solar projects that meet the state's Habitat Friendly Solar standard, and in 2026 it released a revised planning form for new projects. Enel North America said in a July 2025 announcement that a grazing pilot begun at a Minnesota site in 2017 had grown into what it called the largest solar grazing agreement in the United States.
Agrivoltaics is the use of one parcel for both solar generation and farming. MNL's speaker described the American version as grazing animals, growing crops or raising forage grasses among the rows of panels, with the aim of getting more from the land than electricity. NREL, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, listed four forms it studies in a November 2024 feature: grazing, crop production, pollinator and native habitat, and greenhouses built with solar.
Intensive grazing means confining a flock to a small area for a short time so the animals eat the forage down evenly before moving on. An April 2026 post on the UC Davis Rural Migration Blog describes the mechanics on utility-scale sites: a six-foot perimeter fence keeps the flock in and predators out, and temporary electric fencing divides the array into paddocks of up to 100 acres. By the UC Davis blog's account, a flock of 1,000 to 1,500 sheep clears a paddock in two to four days.
The sheep do not take everything. The same post says they consume 50 to 60 percent of the vegetation, so many solar farms mow after grazing and leave several inches of cover to hold topsoil and keep dust off the panels. Most California farms graze once a season, while in the eastern United States flocks can stay for months and regraze as forage regrows.
For the operator, the target MNL names is height: vegetation kept low enough that it does not shade or cover modules. Enel North America said in its July 2025 announcement that sheep are selective grazers that keep vegetation down while letting native plants come through, and that each of its arrays has one or two guard dogs living with the flock to keep coyotes off.
Minnesota law lets a solar owner claim pollinator benefits only if the site follows BWSR's guidance. That rule is Minnesota Statute 216B.1642, which BWSR cites on its program page: an owner implementing solar site management practices may say the site benefits gamebirds, songbirds and pollinators only if it adheres to the pollinator plan guidance from BWSR. Monarch Joint Venture, in a March 2022 post, dates the statute to 2016 and calls Minnesota the first state to incentivize pollinator-friendly ground cover on solar sites.
The standard itself is a planting rule. As a general principle, BWSR says, at least 70% of a site's land area must be planted with native seed mixes, following the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Prairie Establishment and Maintenance Technical Guidance for Solar Projects. A developer fills out a project planning assessment form and submits it with a site map, the planting plan, the seed mix showing seeds per square foot for each species, a long-term management plan and a plan to protect the site from pesticide drift.
Local government staff with approval authority receive that package and coordinate with BWSR, and the agency says some municipalities now require ground-mounted projects to meet the standard. Meeting it has a market value. BWSR's partnership with CleanCounts, the tracking nonprofit formerly known as M-RETS, lets qualifying projects sell habitat-friendly renewable energy certificates, the tradable records of a megawatt-hour of clean generation, as a separate revenue line.
The statute and the standard govern what is planted; the number of sheep on a site is not addressed. A February 2025 review in Small Ruminant Research by W.C. Stewart and co-authors examines animal and land performance against stocking rates, the number of animals per acre over time, and forage utilization, and lists long-term ecological impacts and sheep production practices among what it calls significant knowledge gaps.
MNL's reasoning is that the flock returns what it eats to the ground as nutrients, which mowing does not, and that native plants rather than turf are what make a soil healthy. One Minnesota site has put a figure on that. Enel North America said its Minnesota site showed over 200% improvement in soil organic matter.
Soil organic matter is the decomposed plant and animal material in soil that holds water and nutrients, so a rise in it is a direct measure of the soil-building MNL describes. The figure comes from Enel's own data at its Aurora solar farm, as stated in the July 2025 announcement. The company said that experience gave it confidence to commit 13,000 sheep across eight Texas sites and 12,600 acres without a further pilot.
The pollinator side has a state monitoring program behind it. BWSR says that during the summer of 2023 it monitored many Habitat Friendly Solar sites with Lauren Agnew, a PhD student at the University of Minnesota, and documented more than 40 native insect species, including bees from five of Minnesota's six bee families and six bumble bee species. The agency also reports treefrogs, bull snakes, sandhill cranes and white-tailed deer on the sites, and estimates the enrolled sites sequester about 4,800 metric tons of carbon a year and capture about 8,300 acre-feet of water, an acre-foot being enough to cover one acre a foot deep.
Earlier work set the baseline. In the summer of 2021, Monarch Joint Venture and the nonprofit Fresh Energy surveyed four Minnesota solar sites in Anoka, Chisago and Wright counties, each 18 to 68 acres and seeded with a native pollinator mix in 2017 or 2018, counting milkweed, flowering plants, monarchs and other pollinators from June through August under protocols designed with Argonne National Laboratory. Monarch Joint Venture frames the stakes with a 1994 estimate it cites from Samson and Knopf that up to 99% of native northern tallgrass prairie has disappeared since European settlement.
The cost case is less tidy than the habitat case. A March 2023 study in Sustainability by James McCall, Jordan Macknick and colleagues at NREL gathered vegetation operations and maintenance data, O&M in industry shorthand, from 54 utility-scale sites. At those 54 sites, NREL's authors found total vegetation O&M for native cover slightly higher than for turfgrass.
The detail matters for a budget. The authors report that per-activity costs for mowing, trimming and herbicide ran lower at native and pollinator sites, and they attribute the higher total to the first three to five years of establishment, when a prairie planting needs more separate interventions than a lawn before it holds its own. Michael Noble, executive director at Fresh Energy, said in Monarch Joint Venture's March 2022 post that habitat plantings add a small amount to a project's cost, which he called an investment worth making for pollinators.
Enel's announcement adds two constraints of its own. The company said Minnesota's winters meant sheep could not stay on site year-round, which created seasonal logistics, and that there are not enough sheep nationally to meet solar companies' interest, with the flock growing roughly 25% a year and still not keeping pace. The Small Ruminant Research review puts the long-term ecological effects of solar grazing, and its effect on sheep production itself, among the questions still open.
Against those caveats, two sources put grazing on the right side of the ledger. The American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA) said in an October 2025 press release that data from operating sites shows grazing is cost-competitive with mowing and can reduce maintenance costs over time. The UC Davis blog says California solar farms pay graziers $50 to $150 an acre, which usually makes sheep cheaper than contractors running mowers and hand crews.
That inversion, income instead of feed cost, is how ASGA describes the contract too. In its press release the association said solar project owners pay livestock producers to manage vegetation, giving graziers access to land that had been unavailable or too expensive to rent, and that the arrangement has let family farms stay viable and in some cases expand. ASGA's 2024 census counts more than 130,000 acres of solar grazed by sheep across 30 states.
The census also describes who is doing it. ASGA said more than a third of solar graziers are women and that participants are younger on average than the national farmer population, and it noted the United States imports more than 70% of the lamb it eats, which it presents as room to grow. ASGA describes itself as a farmer-founded nonprofit started in 2018 with more than 1,300 members.
Enel's path shows the developer side of the contract. Rather than build agricultural expertise in-house, the company said it contracted Texas Solar Sheep, a vendor already working Texas sites, and credited its procurement team with moving the program from concept to signed agreements. The UC Davis post adds that landowners leasing to solar developers often retain agrivoltaic rights, so a farmer can keep grazing or pollinator access on land under a 25- to 40-year lease.
Neither BWSR's standard nor ASGA's census material sets out liability or insurance terms for a grazier working inside an energized array. What the public record does describe is the physical handoff: Enel said it has partnered with ASGA to educate other solar companies on how site teams should interact with livestock, what to monitor and how to coordinate maintenance with agricultural partners.
NREL says U.S. agrivoltaic sites grew from 27,000 acres and 4.5 GW in 2020 to roughly 60,000 acres and 10 GW by November 2024. The lab counted nearly 600 operating sites across grazing, crops, habitat and greenhouses, and its InSPIRE project, Innovative Solar Practices Integrated with Rural Economies and Ecosystems, has studied the practice for more than nine years across more than 20 sites. Jordan Macknick, who leads InSPIRE, said in the feature that companies and farmers are seeing the benefits and testing agrivoltaics for themselves.
Minnesota's count is a list rather than an acreage. BWSR publishes the roster of projects meeting the Habitat Friendly standard as of February 1, 2026, and says the program has shifted toward technical guidance for projects from small community solar to utility scale, and toward recognizing developers, municipalities and schools that build in habitat, water and soil benefits.
For a developer, MNL's entry point is its website, mandlcorp.com, where a project intake form opens the conversation, and the company says it has worked in solar long enough to count itself a pioneer. For a Minnesota project that wants to claim pollinator benefits, BWSR's sequence starts earlier: the seed mix at 70% native, the 2026 planning form, and local approval before the first sheep arrive.
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Israel-based inverter and battery manufacturer SolarEdge has advised that it is closing its local sales and operations in Australia and New Zealand. The company also announced it will terminate product certification renewals, active marketing promotions and incentive programs in the region.
In a notice to installers, SolarEdge says final purchase orders must be submitted by 20 November 2026, with final delivery no later than 18 December 2026.
The company, which now manufactures inverters, optimisers, solar panels, batteries and EV chargers in the United States, said warranty and technical support will continue via its international call centre and online self-service portal.
The announcement follows SolarEdge CEO Shuki Nir telling investors last week that the company was taking steps to “reduce costs, simplify operations, and support profitability.”
“We are making deliberate decisions to exit select underperforming geographic markets and redirect resources towards our core markets and higher growth opportunities,” he said during the company’s third-quarter results call.
“These are difficult but necessary decisions to build a more focused and competitive SolarEdge.” 
Nir said the company will redirect resources toward “core regions” and higher-growth opportunities like its Nexis platform and solid-state transformers for data centres.
SolarEdge is the second big inverter manufacturer to rethink its position in the Australian market this year after SMA exited the residential and commercial sectors earlier in 2026. 
The German-headquartered inverter and battery company announced it would withdraw from Australia’s residential and commercial markets, focusing instead on large-scale infrastructure, grid-forming technology, and hybrid integration.
SMA Chief Executive Officer Jürgen Reinert said at the time that the decision reflected “a considered view of where the energy transition is heading and where SMA can make the most meaningful contribution.”
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A homeowner is exploring whether a solar-powered shed could help keep essential appliances running during blackouts, since their leased rooftop system has no battery backup.
Grid power currently runs the lights, outlets, and rarely used window air conditioner in the homeowner’s finished, 12-by-14-foot shed. The homeowner outlined plans to expand the outbuilding’s solar equipment in a post on Reddit’s r/SolarDIY community.
“My primary goal is to eliminate all loads in the shed pulling from the grid,” the original poster wrote.
Backup power for selected household circuits — not sending electricity to the grid — is the goal the homeowner clarified in an edit. Changes to the leased rooftop system would have to wait until a buyout.
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A 15-amp breaker connects the shed to the house for its remaining electricity needs. Only the pond pump draws power from the shed’s existing solar equipment: four 100-watt panels, a 12-volt, 280-amp-hour battery, and a Victron MPPT charge controller.
About 7 feet by 16 feet of roof space faces south. The homeowner’s expansion proposal calls for four additional 450-watt panels and a 5.12-kilowatt-hour battery. Expansion options for the proposed inverter/controller include adding units and supporting 240-volt operation. Its 120-volt output would be rated at 5-7 kilowatts.
Commenters recommended an off-grid inverter, along with a subpanel and manual transfer switch. Selected household circuits could receive backup electricity from the shed through a manual transfer switch, an option the homeowner had already been considering.
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One question was where to install additional battery storage: in the main house or the shed. The homeowner also wanted a way to connect a gasoline generator.
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Extreme summer heat and drought have exposed weaknesses in Serbia’s conventional energy system, just as soaring temperatures have driven up demand for air conditioning. Against that backdrop, businesses are increasingly investing in solar power, with Chinese equipment playing a central role in new installations.
Near Mokrin in northeastern Serbia, a newly completed solar farm stretches across 20,000 square meters of flat agricultural land. The facility, which is undergoing final preparations before opening, has more than 21,000 Chinese-made solar panels, Huawei inverters and transformer stations.
Its installed capacity is 14 megawatts, with almost 10 megawatts available for connection to the electricity distribution network. A Chinese-technology tracking system rotates the panels from east to west, allowing them to follow the sun and generate electricity more effectively throughout the day.
 
Chinese equipment is the ‘best’
Nikola Grubor, deputy director of project developer MT-Komex, said the company compared equipment from manufacturers around the world before selecting its suppliers.
“We deep dived into all of the products that we were talking about, and in the end, what we concluded is that the Chinese companies that produce the equipment installed here, were the best,” he said.
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The project illustrates how solar generation is expanding beyond small rooftop installations into larger commercial facilities. But companies do not need vast areas of land to reduce their dependence on electricity purchased from the grid.
At the JUB paint factory in Simanovci, a 1.26-megawatt rooftop installation already supplies a substantial share of the company’s electricity. Technical director Zagorka Mikic said the investment brings environmental and financial benefits.
“We have managed to provide 50% of our electricity needs from our solar power plant and we are very proud of that,” she said. “At the same time, we have a significant economic benefit.”
Serbia added around 61 megawatts of solar capacity in the first half of 2026, supported by continued investment from businesses and households that both produce and consume electricity.
Solar power cannot immediately compensate for reduced output from conventional generation, particularly when demand rises during prolonged heatwaves. Its contribution also varies with sunlight, leaving a continuing need for other energy sources and a reliable grid.
For energy-intensive industries, producing electricity on site can reduce exposure to price fluctuations.
Nevertheless, projects such as Mokrin and JUB show how businesses are diversifying their electricity supply, reducing operating costs and contributing to Serbia’s transition towards cleaner generation.

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On 30 November and 1 December, ITALIA SOLARE's SolarForum returns to Rome for two days of discussions on the future of solar PV, electricity market reform and the growing role of energy storage. Italy's Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, will deliver the closing remarks on the first day.
What role will solar PV and energy storage systems play in the energy system of the coming years? How will the electricity market evolve, and what conditions are needed to accelerate investment, lower energy costs and strengthen the competitiveness of Italian businesses?
These are some of the key questions at the heart of the 11th ITALIA SOLARE SolarForum, taking place on 30 November and 1 December 2026 at the A.Roma Hotel in Rome, under the theme “The New Era of Solar PV: Energy Storage, Self-Consumption, Grids and Competitiveness.”
The event will bring together policymakers, regulatory authorities, businesses, industry associations and researchers to discuss the changes reshaping the solar sector and the measures needed to support its development.
On Monday, 30 November, discussions will focus on the contribution of solar PV and energy storage to energy security and national competitiveness. The programme will also address Europe's solar manufacturing supply chain, technological dependence, cybersecurity and electricity market reform, with particular attention to self-consumption, energy sharing and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The day will conclude with a high-level institutional roundtable, followed by remarks from Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Italy's Minister for the Environment and Energy Security.
On Tuesday, 1 December, the focus will shift to practical applications and market opportunities: from residential solar PV integrated with batteries, heat pumps and electric mobility to self-consumption and energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial users. Sessions will also explore investment opportunities in utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and agrivoltaics, alongside permitting challenges and the evolving needs of electricity grids, including grid connections and flexibility.
Speakers include Nicola Armaroli of the CNR, Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, Andrea Galliani of ARERA, Michele Benini of RSE, Davide Valenzano of GSE, and Maurizio Delfanti, Coordinator of ITALIA SOLARE's Technical and Scientific Committee.
For designers, installers, technology manufacturers, investors, project developers and businesses interested in generating their own electricity, SolarForum offers an opportunity to stay informed about regulatory and technological developments, explore market prospects and engage directly with leading industry stakeholders and policymakers.
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After the other major backup power brands began their season sale events at the top of the month, Anker followed its usual playbook and arrives with Early Black Friday deals last, complete with up to 54% initial discounts, our exclusive bonus savings code on orders over $1,000, and FREE gifts. While a top pick for me is the newest S5000 Power Station, another notable pick amongst the lineup is the 2026 S2000 2,010Wh Portable Power Station with a 400W solar panel at $1,140 shipped, after using our code 9TO5DEALS5 at checkout, beating Amazon by $60. Down from $1,700, since July began it’s regularly been available starting as high as $1,376 most days, while discounts have mostly kept things down at $1,200 or $1,160. While it did go as low as $1,100 before mid-July and $1,090 for two days during October’s Prime Day event, this is still a solid $236 markdown off the going rate (and $460 off the MSRP) for the third-lowest price we have tracked. You can also find the standalone station down at $699.99 shipped, or head below to browse the full lineup of deals.
Lets go over the extra savings promotions running during Anker’s SOLIX Early Black Friday Sale before getting into the actual lineup, with members scoring 2x reward points with purchases. First off, when your cart totals $1,000 or more, you can score an additional 5% savings using our code 9TO5DEALS5 at checkout. Buying S2000 bundles gives you a FREE ball cap ($30 value), while buying F3000 bundles gives you a FREE 120V generator input adapter cable ($50 value), and buying F3800 bundles gets you a FREE protective cover ($150 value). Lastly, when you make a purchase over $3,000, you’ll get a 200W portable solar panel, or once that total goes over $4,500, you’ll instead get a 400W solar panel.
If appliance backup – particularly refrigerators and similar essential appliances – is your main focus during power outages and similar situations, and you don’t want to invest in the S5000 5kWh power station that can handle a lot for 4+ days, a top alternate option is Anker’s SOLIX S2000 power station, which brings a long a more compact 2,010Wh LiFePO4 capacity. It has reduced idle time like its counterpart in the sub-6W range (as opposed to the usual 10W to 20W), boasting “up to 35 hours of refrigerator backup.”
It has eight connection port options (5x ACs, 2x USB-Cs, 1x USB-A), which supply up to a steady 1,500W of power and can surge higher up to 3,000W. There are four primary recharging methods, with the featured bundle giving you its maximum 400W of solar panel input. You can also plug it into a standard AC outlet, charge from a vehicle auxiliary port, or using both AC and solar charging at the same time.
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WHAKATĀNE, New Zealand, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — An agrivoltaic project in Galatea, New Zealand, is demonstrating how agricultural land can generate renewable energy while continuing to support productive farming, offering a new approach to land use for rural communities.
The Gordon Cattle and Solar Farm, located in the Whakatāne District, combines a 4.7 MW solar installation on 8 hectares of land with a dairy farm operation of around 700 cattle heads. Featuring TCL Solar 625W TOPCon modules and Clenergy ezTrackers D1P, the project brings together solar technology, agricultural expertise and tracking infrastructure to demonstrate the potential of dual-purpose land use.
The official opening of the project will take place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at the Gordon Dairy Farm in Galatea. The public event will bring together representatives from the agricultural and renewable energy industries, project partners and local communities, with a live panel discussion exploring the opportunities and practical considerations of integrating solar generation into working farmland.
Making More of Agricultural Land
Agrivoltaics refers to the integration of solar energy generation and agricultural activities on the same land. At the Gordon Solar Farm, solar trackers are elevated to 2.2 metres, allowing cattle to continue grazing beneath the installation. During daylight hours, the tracking system follows the sun to optimise electricity generation, while the farm retains its agricultural function.
This approach offers potential benefits beyond electricity production. By providing shade, the solar installation reduces direct sun exposure to the ground, lowering soil temperatures and moisture loss, and diminishing irrigation requirements. For livestock, shaded areas can offer relief from intense heat and contribute to improved animal comfort during warmer conditions.
The relationship can also benefit the solar installation itself. Vegetation and moisture beneath the panels may help moderate the module temperature and support energy generation.
Solar Technology Designed for Agricultural Environments
Operating solar modules in an agricultural setting presents specific technical challenges. One consideration is exposure to ammonia, a corrosive gas released through livestock waste, manure and agricultural processes. Over time, ammonia can affect susceptible materials and components within solar modules, potentially contributing to corrosion and reduced long-term performance.
This makes module durability an important consideration when selecting solar technology. The TCL Solar TOPCon modules supplied for the Gordon project have undergone ammonia corrosion resistance testing in accordance with IEC 62716, the international standard for assessing resistance to ammonia exposure.
The enhanced certification provides an additional layer of validation and reflects the importance of selecting technology suited to the specific environment of a project.
Bringing Farming and Solar Expertise Together
The Gordon Solar Farm has been delivered through collaboration between the Gordon family, TCL Solar, Clenergy, Micropico, insurance and financial partners. Each partner brings a different perspective to the project, from the practical realities of operating a working dairy farm to the engineering and technology required to integrate solar generation into an agricultural environment.
These perspectives will come together at the official opening during a live panel discussion that will explore the lessons emerging from the project and consider a broader question for the agricultural and energy sectors: how can landowners create additional value from their land while continuing to support the farming businesses and communities that depend on it?
A Model for the Future of Rural Renewable Energy
For TCL Solar, the project demonstrates the importance of reliable module technology in installations with specific operational and environmental demands.
As New Zealand continues to expand its renewable energy capacity, the Gordon Solar Farm offers a practical example of how solar energy can become part of the wider agricultural landscape, creating opportunities for farmers, energy providers and rural communities alike.
The official opening of the Gordon Cattle and Solar Farm will take place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at 228 Grant Road, Galatea, New Zealand.
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WHATELY — Belchertown-based Hyperion Systems LLC detailed its plans to install a 2.14-acre solar array at Chang Farm on Thursday night, when the Zoning Board of Appeals held its first public hearing for the project.
According to the special permit application, the array would be located at 299 River Road and include 960 solar panels standing 10 feet high. The panels would be separated into 10 rows spaced 27 feet apart to allow for farming. According to Doug Serrill, the landscape architect for the project with Berkshire Design Group, Sidney Chang of Chang Farm plans to plant strawberries under the solar panels for the first three years after the panels are installed before switching to asparagus.
“The ethos or mantra of Hyperion is food first, then energy,” explained Jake Marley, who manages the solar company. “The real intent there is fitting an energy system within an agricultural practice and not the other way around.”
Forest surrounds the site of the proposed array, creating a natural screen for the solar panels, Serrill said. The array would sit on slopes with a grade below 15%, meeting the town’s bylaw requirement, and construction would not entail any excavation, site grading or soil disturbance beyond the farm’s typical operations, he added.
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The array would also include four inverters within a chain-link fence, with an attached sign listing who to call in the event of an issue. If the solar project is installed, a system would remotely monitor the arrays 24/7 to catch any issues, and licensed professionals would perform “system checkups” virtually and in-person at the site.
ZBA Chair Debra Carney thanked Serrill for his presentation of the proposal, calling it “very thorough, very detailed [and] very helpful.”
The town’s bylaw reads that, “All facilities must be located at least 100 feet from any wetland or priority habitat area as delineated in accordance with the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act regulations at 321 CMR 10.00 or successor regulation.” According to Serrill, the closest solar panel post falls within 42.5 feet of vegetative wetlands.
However, given that the 20 posts within the wetland buffer cover 1.4 square feet of the wetland area, the Conservation Commission found the project’s impact on the wetlands to be minimal and approved the layout on the condition that the wetland area be marked with flags during construction, Serrill said.
Serrill, on behalf of the applicant, argued that the project satisfies the bylaw because the language only refers to the Endangered Species Act, not the Wetlands Protection Act that regulates wetland setbacks. He added that no habitats for species designated as rare under the Endangered Species Act lie within the site, therefore meeting the bylaw.
“It is reasonable to infer that the intent of this provision is to regulate wetlands that have rare species present,” Serrill said, “which is not the case at 299 River Road.”
“I just sometimes wonder why we have protected areas if you can violate protected areas,” ZBA member Robert Smith said.
While ZBA Vice Chair Roger Lipton said the Conservation Commission’s approval was sufficient enough for him to not “drill down on this issue anymore,” Carney and Smith decided to enlist town counsel’s legal insight.
“The issue for me is that there’s a plausible counterargument, and it all has to do with what that clause modifies and the fact that the coordinating conjunction is an ‘or’ not an ‘and,’” Carney said. “There’s a real linguistic puzzle here, but it is a puzzle, so it’s not clear. … It’s a very well-designed and presented project, but there is a dilemma that could result in creating a precedent.”
Smith also brought up the cadmium in the solar panels, a naturally occurring metal that can pose health risks if people inhale it or consume foods with “rarely seen” levels of it, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cadmium can be found in soil and rocks and, according to Marley, is often in electronics.
Based on feedback Marley said he has heard from soil scientists, he added, “You’d have to take a panel, put it through a chipper in really fine pieces, spread it across the field, plow it into the soil and wait some number of years for the [cadmium] to really bind into the soils and take a hold.” Marley then agreed to send the ZBA further information on cadmium, including testing that Hyperion Systems LLC completed for the members to review.
Smith said his questions during the hearing came from his concern about setting risky precedents.
“I thought your presentation was excellent,” Smith continued. “I think it’s a great idea.”
The ZBA continued the hearing to its next meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. In the meantime, the members will visit the site of the proposed array on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. The site visit is open to the public and will be for “visual purposes only,” Carney said, meaning the ZBA will not discuss the project or take comments from abutters.

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ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — Five countries have backed a plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels worldwide by 2030, as U.N. climate talks in Turkey focus on expanding access to electricity and transitioning away from fossil fuels.
The new Global Rooftop Solar Declaration launched Tuesday on the second day of this year’s climate talks, known as COP31. The aim is to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels from about 150 million today to at least 300 million by 2030.
“This is the future of affordable energy,” said Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council. “This is the way we can help average working people insure themselves from future price rises to come.”
COP31 comes after a year of deadly climate-related disasters and as concern grows that governments are not doing enough to curb global warming. Recent energy shocks from the Russia-Ukraine war and Iran war have also increased interest in renewables.
The U.N. climate talks have been criticized in the past for making promises that later fall flat. For rooftop solar goals to actually make a dent in the emissions contributing to climate change, experts said policies to upgrade power grids and subsidize solar panels and batteries must quickly follow.
“The pledge is a pledge,” said Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance. “We now need to see national policies and frameworks in place.”
Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria and Vanuatu joined Australia by endorsing the rooftop solar declaration in the Turkish resort town of Antalya, where COP31 is being co-hosted by Turkey and Australia.
Lawmakers from 21 other countries — including the United Kingdom, South Africa and Sri Lanka — have also endorsed it. So has Indonesia’s state-owned electric power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara.
The declaration is voluntary and non-binding, like many of the agreements made at U.N. climate talks.
“We know the world is currently facing the greatest energy cost of living crisis the world has ever seen,” Dunlop said. “We know that families all over the world are struggling to pay their bills and what we are saying with the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration is that we have a solution that will bring down your bills.”
Electrification is a cornerstone of this year’s talks, with Turkey pushing for electricity — preferably from renewables like solar and wind — to make up 35% of global energy consumption by 2035.
“Electrification by itself is incredibly beneficial because of the efficiency gains. Renewables by themselves, again, very beneficial. Put the two together and it is really a killer combination,” Douglas said.
Turkey’s electrification pledge and Australia’s rooftop solar declaration put a spotlight on the energy mix of both nations, which still rely heavily on fossil fuels.
In Turkey, home to one of Europe’s largest solar farms, solar and wind make up nearly 23% of energy generation. But coal was still the country’s largest source of electricity last year, accounting for 33% of generation, according to Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.
In Australia, one in three homes has rooftop solar and more than 700,000 homes have batteries to store excess energy. But coal still makes up more than 40% of electricity generation in Australia, which is also one of the world’s largest coal exporters.
“Setting ambitious renewable targets without addressing grid capacity, storage and the continued role of coal risks undermining energy security, reliability and affordability,” said Michelle Manook of FutureCoal, an industry-backed group formerly known as the World Coal Association.
The tension between renewable rollouts and continued coal use is mirrored in the world’s most populous countries, China and India. They have both installed record-breaking amounts of renewables, but sometimes lose the energy because of insufficient transmission and storage capacity.
“Energy storage deployment must catch up with the speed of renewables deployment,” said Nikit Abhyankar, with the India Energy and Climate Center at the University of California, Berkeley.
“Otherwise, it creates massive operational challenges for the grid, resulting in significant curtailment,” he said, referring to the practice of limiting electricity output because the grid cannot handle it.
Rooftop solar panels are often decentralized from power grids, meaning that electricity is generated, stored and managed near where it is consumed, rather than coming from distant power plants.
This makes solar ideal for remote communities and hard-hit areas, like refugee camps and disaster zones.
Renewables, largely driven by solar from China and India, generated more than a third of the world’s electricity last year, overtaking coal for the first time.
The Iran war’s energy shock has also spurred solar interest in energy-hungry regions, like Southeast Asia, which was hit hard by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and sent into a state of energy triage.
Indonesia pledged to install 100 gigawatts of solar power by 2029. Thailand and Vietnam are offering subsidies for rooftop solar installations, and the Philippines became the second-largest destination for Chinese solar exports in the first quarter of 2026.
National policies must swiftly follow the COP31 promises to address issues like the funding of subsidies for consumers, clearer policies for solar companies and the availability of qualified installers, according to Sheryl Estella, with the nonprofit New Energy Nexus in the Philippines.
“This is an opportunity that we should not waste,” she said. “This is the biggest wave of interest in rooftop solar that we have seen so far.”
Delgado reported from Bangkok and Arasu from Bengaluru, India.
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Tesla has started to perform earthworks engineering on the roughly 3,000-acre site in Fort Bend County, Texas, advancing the massive $10 billion Project Crystal Sun plan to build a vertically integrated solar manufacturing complex.
Flyover drone footage from S.E. Robinson, Jr. released this morning shows the location under development. Tesla has crews on site performing large clearings, but you can also see equipment staging areas, the use of an existing homestead, and active leveling across a substantial portion of the property.

Tesla has started construction on Project Crystal Sun, its $10B vertically integrated solar factory near Houston, Texas.

The plant will make everything from silicon ingots and wafers to finished cells and panels, with operations targeted for Q1 2029.

@SERobinsonJr with a great flyover of the facility:

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Tesla has started construction on Project Crystal Sun, its $10B vertically integrated solar factory near Houston, Texas.
The plant will make everything from silicon ingots and wafers to finished cells and panels, with operations targeted for Q1 2029.
@SERobinsonJr with a great flyover of the facility:
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) November 9, 2026

Public filings first submitted in July under Texas’s Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act describe a plant that would manufacture the full solar chain: everything from silicon ingots, wafers, coated cells, and finished modules.
Tesla projects 9,712 permanent jobs by 2033, ramping from roughly 1,900 positions in the first year of operations, plus a peak of about 1,147 construction jobs. Construction is targeted for 2026–2028, with commercial production beginning in the first quarter of 2029. An accompanying economic analysis estimates the project could add roughly $107 billion to Texas GDP over several decades.
Local incentives have cleared major hurdles. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District unanimously approved school-tax limitations in September, and Fort Bend County commissioners approved a package of abatements and related agreements in late October that could extend equipment tax breaks for as long as 35 years.
Tesla had previously indicated it was evaluating a competing out-of-state location.
The effort fits broader statements by Musk that Tesla and SpaceX are each working toward 100 gigawatts of annual U.S. solar manufacturing capacity. If built as described, Project Crystal Sun would stand as one of the largest domestic attempts to create a fully integrated solar supply chain on American soil.
While Tesla has not issued a formal groundbreaking announcement, the visible site preparation and high-profile social media activity represent a concrete step forward for a project that has moved from confidential filings to active earthworks in a matter of months.

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Taiwan’s Apollo Power orders 260 Tesla Megapacks, betting AI data centers will need more electricity.
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A Taiwanese power company has ordered 260 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, roughly 1GWh of storage, betting that electricity rather than chips will decide how fast AI data centers come online. Apollo Power signed the contract with Tesla’s Taiwan energy arm on October 8, according to the company’s filing with the Taiwan stock exchange.
The filing says the units are meant for behind the meter storage and resilient grid projects, with delivery in batches from the end of 2027 and sites operating in 2028. Apollo and Tesla did not disclose a price, citing a confidentiality agreement. Apollo plans to pay for the equipment through a cash capital increase and bank financing, and it noted the purchase is not revenue and does not mean it holds firm orders from its partners.
Biggo reported that only about 33 units are under signed customer contracts, with roughly 150 more in negotiation. The same report put total project investment near NT$130 billion, but that figure includes installation work, with the equipment itself making up about 40 to 50 percent. In other words, a large share of this order is Apollo reserving supply ahead of demand. Apollo’s chairman told local media global large storage supply is tight, which is why the company locked in the units early, according to Yahoo Taiwan Finance.

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Apollo also launched an AI data center and grid resilience alliance with Phison, Gigabyte and Shihlin Electric. The pitch rests on a pilot at Phison’s Zhunan plant, where Apollo and Tesla Energy Taiwan installed grid forming Megapack 2XLs in June. Tesla Energy Taiwan general manager Sun Hsiao-Han said the project went from demo to 1GWh in four months, and that Tesla Energy has deployed more than 50GWh worldwide.
Taiwan’s cabinet has approved amendments that would require large energy users to install their own generation and storage, which gives enterprise storage a regulatory tailwind.

The deal fits a pattern Teslarati has tracked. Tesla’s Megablock targets 1GWh commissioned in 20 business days, a pitch aimed squarely at fast moving data center builds. Megapacks already back xAI’s Colossus in Memphis and a 400MW AI campus in Brazil. Sun Media adds that Megapack 2XL was named among the first products in Nvidia’s DSX Ready qualification for battery storage in AI factories.
Deliveries are more than a year away, so the real test is how much of that 260 unit order turns into signed customer contracts.
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y can power your home with Powerwall 3 during outages.
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Tesla has turned its two top sellers into backup batteries for the house.
Tesla Energy announced on Tuesday that Powershare Home Backup is now available for new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles paired with a Powerwall 3, saying the car can “extend your home backup by over 2 days.” Minutes later, Tesla’s main account quoted the post with a broader pitch: “With Powerwall 3, every Tesla can now serve as your home’s backup battery.”
Until this week, the Cybertruck was the only Tesla that could send power back into a home, and that capability only began working alongside Powerwall 3 last month, after years of ambitious targets.
Tesla’s updated Powershare page says every Model 3 and Model Y ordered in the U.S. or Puerto Rico on or after October 1, 2026 can use the feature. Some, but not all, earlier cars also qualify. Owners can check on the touchscreen under Software, then Additional Vehicle Information, where a capable car shows “Powershare Support: Enabled.” As Electrek reported, bidirectional power on the two cars runs through an inverter Tesla calls PCS2 Lite, and the company has not said when that part entered production on each trim.
The home side is simpler. A house that already has a Powerwall 3 and either a Wall Connector 3 or Universal Wall Connector needs no additional equipment, and Tesla says compatibility is enabled through a software update. When the grid drops, the Powerwall and the car work together, with up to 11.52 kW of continuous power available. Tesla’s “over two days” estimate assumes a home using 30 kWh per day and a car starting at a 90 percent charge. Standard trims are rated for up to two days, while the Cybertruck adds more than three.
There are limits. Powerwall 2 and Powerwall+ support is listed as “coming soon.” Model S and Model X are not included, and Grid Support, the program that lets Cybertruck owners in Texas send power back to the grid during demand spikes for bill credits, is not available for Model 3 or Model Y.

The rollout also lines up with something Elon Musk said more than three years ago. At Tesla’s March 2023 Investor Day, Musk said, “I don’t think very many people are going to want to use bidirectional charging, unless you have a Powerwall.” Tesla has now shipped the feature for its volume cars with exactly that requirement attached.
The Powerwall pairing was the hard part on Cybertruck. Tesla told owners in December 2025 that Powershare with Powerwall had been pushed to mid 2026, and lead engineer Wes Morrill explained that two devices capable of forming a home’s grid have to negotiate which one leads during an outage, across multiple generations of hardware. With that work done for the truck, Tesla was able to extend it to the Model 3 and Model Y within a month.
Ford and GM have offered home backup from their EVs for several years, but both require a separate inverter and backup hardware. Tesla’s version leans on equipment many Powerwall 3 owners already have on the wall. Powershare for the two cars also ships as part of software update 2026.38.3, the same release that began delivering Halloween Mode on Tuesday.
Google will launch its first Project Suncatcher AI satellite on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare next week.
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Google is about to put its own AI chips into orbit for the first time, and it is paying SpaceX to get them there.
The company said Thursday that the first in-orbit test of Project Suncatcher, its research effort to find out whether space can host large-scale AI computing, will fly next week on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission.
The satellite, called MVP, is about the size of a refrigerator and carries four of Google’s Tensor Processing Units, the same chips Google runs in its ground data centers. Google originally planned to launch two custom satellites in 2027, but chose to move faster by integrating its chips into a satellite.
MVP’s solar panels supply about one kilowatt of power, and Google will run Gemini models on the TPUs only in bursts of roughly 15 minutes before the chips shut down so the radiators can shed heat. In a blog post, Google said its Trillium TPUs survived vibration testing that mimicked sustained launch loads of up to 10g, with individual components seeing 50 to 100g, and handled a radiation dose greater than a five year mission would deliver.

SpaceX and Google mull massive partnership on Musk’s orbital data dream: report

SpaceX and Google mull massive partnership on Musk’s orbital data dream: report

Next week’s flight, slated for October 1, follows a relationship that became public in May, when Teslarati reported that Google was in talks with SpaceX for a launch deal tied to orbital data centers. Google also holds a stake of roughly 6% in SpaceX.

The two companies are chasing the same idea from very different starting points. SpaceX’s own orbital compute program is built around the AI1 satellite, a roughly 70 meter structure derived from Starlink V3 hardware that is designed for 150 kW of peak compute, about 150 times the power MVP will draw. Elon Musk has brushed off concerns about crowding orbit with those satellites, and SpaceX is building its Gigasat factory in Bastrop, Texas, to produce them, targeting an annualized rate of about 1 GW of space compute by the end of 2027.
Musk also posted on X on Thursday that “the amount of compute in space will obviously round up to 100% of all compute.”
Google has been more cautious in public. Its research estimates that launch prices need to fall below about $200 per kilogram before an orbital data center can compete with a ground facility on energy cost, a threshold the company believes could be reached around the mid 2030s. The Suncatcher team has said it expects the effort to remain a project rather than a product for years, which leaves the first real test of its hardware riding on a rocket from the company with the most aggressive timeline in the field.
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An illustration featuring Morocco’s flag, solar panels, wind turbines, and power infrastructure alongside COP31 signage, symbolizing Morocco’s renewable energy ambitions and climate commitments. (Designed by MWN team)
The most useful question raised by the opening of COP31 in Antalya is not how many declarations governments can produce. It is what happens when a new energy ambition reaches a household, a school, a workshop, or a remote community. Turkey, the conference host, is promoting a proposal to increase electricity’s share of global energy use to 35% by 2035. That is a proposal for discussion, rather than an agreement already reached. Its importance lies in the choices it forces governments to make about the energy systems on which everyday life depends.
For Morocco, the conversation is especially relevant. The North African country has long treated renewable energy as an economic opportunity as well as an environmental responsibility. Solar and wind power can support industry, reduce exposure to imported fuels and create technical employment. But the headline figure in an international electricity target tells us very little about whether an ordinary person can count on electricity when it matters. Reliability, affordability and access remain the true tests of progress.
Consider the difference between generating cleaner electricity and delivering an effective electricity service. A factory may have access to renewable energy and still lose production if voltage varies or a transformer fails. A hospital may have a backup generator and still discover that essential equipment was never included in its emergency power inventory. A village can appear on an electrification map without enjoying a supply dependable enough for education, refrigeration or local enterprise. None of these problems makes the energy transition less worthwhile. They show why its design matters.
I believe Morocco’s strongest contribution to the global debate would be to insist that electricity policy include the quality of service experienced by people. That requires investment in networks, storage, maintenance, skilled technicians, and clear responsibility when failures occur. It also requires transparent measures that distinguish installed capacity from usable power. Governments should be willing to report interruptions, restoration times, and service inequalities alongside new generating projects.
There is another opportunity in the way Morocco connects energy planning to its industrial ambitions. When energy investments are considered together with workforce training, local supply chains, and technical colleges, they can support a generation of engineers and operators capable of maintaining the systems that sustain growth. When investment is concentrated only on the visible project, countries risk acquiring excellent technology while remaining dependent on distant expertise for ordinary repairs.
The United Arab Emirates offers a relevant comparison. Its experience in building large energy and infrastructure projects shows the value of connecting ambition to institutions, technical capacity and long-term planning. The countries have different geographies and economic conditions, so no model can simply be copied. Yet both have reason to see dependable electricity as part of national resilience rather than an environmental statistic.
This is where operational risk management belongs in the climate discussion. Every major electricity expansion should be tested against difficult questions: How will supply continue during an extreme heat event? Which public services receive priority during a shortage? Can operators switch to another configuration if a major component fails? Who has authority to act when automated controls and human judgement disagree? The answers are less glamorous than an international pledge, but they determine whether a pledge has practical value.
COP31 provides Morocco with a chance to argue for a transition that can be felt beyond conference halls. The next chapter should be measured in reliable hours of power, safer public services, productive workplaces and technicians who can keep the lights on. That would turn an electricity ambition into something genuinely national and genuinely human.
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A stormwater garden tucked into Hollygrove is about to do double duty as a backup power source for the neighborhood. Two 450-watt solar panels, outdoor cooling fans and an ADA-accessible entrance ramp are being added to the Hollygrove Community Stormwater Garden, with the goal of turning the space into somewhere residents can gather and plug in when the lights go out elsewhere.
The nonprofit behind the upgrades, Groundwork New Orleans, is expanding the garden into a gathering place for residents, according to its own account of the project. The two solar panels carry a combined rated generating capacity of 900 watts, and the system will also have connection ports for additional panels down the line. Groundwork New Orleans intends for the setup to help power outdoor cooling fans and other small electrical needs, with the broader aim of letting the garden serve as a neighborhood resource during power outages.
New outdoor fans are going in beneath the garden’s shade structure, while workers separately build out the ADA-accessible entrance ramp, per the same account. The project was nearing completion as of the report, though the organization had not announced a specific completion date.
The work is being carried out by Ground CREW, Groundwork New Orleans’s paid workforce development program for young adults ages 19 to 25, in partnership with the Hollygrove Neighbors Association. Participants are gaining hands-on experience in solar infrastructure, electrical installation support, carpentry and sustainable construction as they build. Ground CREW emphasizes sustained employment and hands-on training rather than short-term certification programs, and Todd Reynolds, executive director of Groundwork New Orleans, said the program trains participants on real green infrastructure, solar and reforestation projects. Reynolds also said community partnerships benefit from neighbors’ own knowledge of their neighborhood.
Hollygrove isn’t the first Groundwork New Orleans project to pair stormwater management with solar backup power. The organization opened the Vision 2 Reality Stormwater Management Park on North Claiborne Avenue in September 2025, investing more than $400,000 to build a green space that includes a bioswale, solar-powered charging stations, cooling fans and other amenities. Ground CREW members completed 99 percent of that park’s construction work, the same report notes.
Groundwork New Orleans is also working on a Touro Street project featuring a solar-powered gazebo, native plantings and bioswales designed to capture stormwater and help reduce neighborhood flooding. In August 2026, the organization received a $10,000 grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Racial Equity Fund, which supports youth development, environmental improvement and neighborhood resilience programs.
The Hollygrove improvements land in a neighborhood that has spent years building out green infrastructure piece by piece. Since 2018, Water Wise Gulf South and the Hollygrove-Dixon Neighborhood Association have implemented 14 completed green-infrastructure sites across the area, providing a combined water-storage capacity of 49,543 gallons. The initiative has also held 13 outreach events, five Green Infrastructure 101 workshops and four tours, engaging more than 750 participants in hands-on education, according to the group.
Zoomed out further, Water Wise Gulf South and its community partners have installed more than 150 green stormwater infrastructure projects citywide that collectively hold more than 200,000 gallons of stormwater per rain event, per the Kresge Foundation. Separately, Together New Orleans has pushed to expand its Community Lighthouse solar-hub program to 86 hubs citywide and 500 statewide, backed by $2 million from the city and $3.8 million in community project funding secured by U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, as reported by NOLA.com.
Hollygrove has also drawn its own dedicated nonprofit attention outside of Groundwork’s work. The organization Peace by Piece has focused on the neighborhood since 2016, building five community gardens and a neighborhood pantry with a solar-powered fridge over the following decade, according to NOLA.com.
Groundwork New Orleans has tried combining solar power with community resilience before. In summer 2017, Public Interest Design Fellows worked with the organization to design and build a prototype solar-charging bus stop in the Lower Ninth Ward, intended to provide clean energy for transit users and serve as an emergency neighborhood power source, according to Tulane University’s School of Architecture.
More recently, Groundwork New Orleans partnered with Footprint Project to create the Gentilly Beehive Microgrid, a solar-and-storage backup power project listing a combined capacity of 38 kW and 74 kWh across its Queen Bee and mobile Bee units, according to the Clean Energy Group. That project hit a setback in February 2025 when the EPA issued a termination notice for its funding award, forcing the project team to scale back the design, the group reported.
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IEA projects 4,800 GW renewable capacity growth by 2031, with India second-largest market.
November 10, 2026. By EI News Network
Global renewable power capacity is projected to increase by nearly 4,800 GW between 2026 and 2031, around 60 percent higher than additions recorded in the previous six-year period, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Solar photovoltaic (PV) is expected to account for more than 75 percent of the projected additions, followed by onshore wind.
According to the IEA's Renewables 2026 report, growing concerns over energy security, volatile fossil fuel prices and disruptions to global energy markets are accelerating renewable energy deployment across several regions. The ongoing energy crisis following the outbreak of the Iran war in late February has further strengthened government efforts to reduce dependence on imported fuels and develop domestic energy sources.
For the first time, renewable power capacity additions in emerging and developing economies outside China are expected to match those in advanced economies during the 2026-2031 forecast period, indicating a broader geographical expansion of the renewable energy sector.
China is expected to remain the largest contributor to global renewable capacity additions. However, its share is projected to decline from more than 60 percent in 2025 to an average of 53 percent during the forecast period, partly reflecting changes in its renewable energy policies.
India is projected to become the world's second-largest renewable capacity growth market, with its total renewable power capacity expected to more than double by 2031. Renewable energy expansion is also gaining momentum across Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa.
The IEA forecasts that renewable capacity additions across these regions will almost triple during 2026-2031 compared with the previous six-year period, reflecting stronger policy support and growing interest in domestic power generation.
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said that energy security, rather than environmental considerations alone, had become the primary driver of renewable energy expansion as countries seek to reduce their exposure to imported fuels.
He said that renewables currently account for around one-third of global electricity generation and are expected to approach half of total generation over the next five years.
The report also identifies growing consumer adoption of distributed solar power as an important contributor to renewable energy expansion. Households and small businesses are increasingly installing rooftop solar PV systems to manage high fuel prices and address unreliable electricity supplies.
Small-scale solar installations have already helped improve electricity services for around 70 million households worldwide, according to the report. Their relatively quick installation and affordability are supporting wider adoption across markets.
Beyond electricity generation, renewable energy use in the transport sector is also expected to increase. The IEA projects that renewable energy consumption in transport will rise by more than 60 percent by 2031, meeting around 6 percent of the sector's global energy demand.
Renewable electricity consumed by electric vehicles is expected to account for approximately 45 percent of this growth, while biofuels will make the second-largest contribution.
The agency has revised its biofuel growth forecast upwards by 40 percent compared with its previous annual report. The revision reflects increased blending requirements in several countries, particularly in Southeast Asia and Latin America, as governments respond to higher fuel prices and supply constraints by raising the minimum share of biofuels in petrol and diesel.
The report also highlights the importance of diversifying renewable energy supply chains as global demand for solar and wind equipment increases.
India is expected to strengthen its position as an alternative manufacturing centre in the solar PV supply chain. Its share of global solar PV module manufacturing capacity is projected to almost double to 17 percent over the next five years, contributing to efforts to reduce dependence on a concentrated manufacturing base.
However, the IEA cautioned that expanding renewable generation capacity will require corresponding investments in electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure.
The volume of advanced-stage renewable energy and energy storage projects awaiting grid connections worldwide increased by 60 percent over the past year to 3,000 GW. This is four times the wind and solar PV capacity connected to electricity networks globally last year.
The report identifies grid expansion, faster connectivity approvals and improvements in power system flexibility as important requirements for integrating increasing volumes of variable renewable generation.
Battery energy storage systems are expected to play a significant role in addressing these challenges by improving the ability of electricity networks to manage fluctuations in renewable power generation.
The IEA also highlighted demand-side flexibility and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, as potential tools for improving electricity system efficiency. These technologies can help shift electricity consumption towards periods when solar and wind power generation is higher, allowing greater utilisation of renewable electricity.
The agency said that coordinated investments in grids, battery storage and flexible electricity demand would be necessary to ensure that renewable energy expansion delivers more secure, affordable and reliable power supplies.

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India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has enlisted four solar cell units in two revisions of ALMM List-II. Revision 13 of 28 October 2026 has raised the enlisted capacity of the Avaada Electro unit at Butibori near Nagpur to 7.117 GW from 3.621 GW. The same revision has added a 2.407 GW TOPCon unit of Grew Energy at Narmadapuram as a new entry. A 1.16 GW PERC unit of Ampin Solar One at Bhubaneswar has also entered the list. Revision 14 of 6 November 2026 has raised the enlisted capacity of the HJT cell unit of Reliance Industries in Jamnagar to 3.369 GW from 1.238 GW. The makers have claimed an average efficiency of 25.57% for the Reliance HJT cell. The Ampin PERC cell has been listed at an average efficiency of 23.70%.
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A homeowner whose solar panels produced about twice the electricity their household used has still been trying to solve a common problem faced by solar users: keeping the lights on when the power goes out.
In a Reddit post, the homeowner described their system, which featured 9,400 watts of panels, a SolarEdge 7600 HD-Wave inverter, and net metering. Next, they wanted to add battery backup to power their home in the event of an outage. 
However, choosing the right equipment had become the homeowner’s key obstacle. The storage capacity would need to be large, and the battery would need to be rechargeable via solar panels during an outage.
“So I think I’m looking for a grid forming inverter, but I have no idea what I actually need,” the original poster wrote.
With relatively low household electricity use, the homeowner hoped to find a less expensive alternative to a SolarEdge-branded battery. Additionally, the backup power would not have to cover the whole house; supplying dedicated circuits would also meet the OP’s needs. 
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While the OP’s electricity use was relatively low, they acknowledged it could increase in the future. At the same time, they stated a desire to expand their solar capacity, too. The homeowner planned to install mini-split heating and cooling systems and expand the solar array alongside the battery storage project.
For their part, the OP said they had experience working on solar, but nothing of the scale they were currently considering, writing, “I work on solar systems part time (my neighbor owns a solar company) so I’m very comfortable working on them, but this is way outside my knowledge.” 
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For homeowners weighing storage alongside solar, EasyHome also offers options to explore battery systems. A home battery can do more than just power a home during outages. It can also save money by charging at night when electricity is cheaper and then powering the home during the day when rates are higher.
Other homeowners with solar panels have also struggled to keep the lights on during outages. 
• An Illinois solar owner seeking backup during blackouts was warned that sunlight alone falls short.
• A homeowner with 8 kW of solar still relied on gas cans and extension cords during blackouts.
• A U.S. homeowner discovered that their solar panels go dark when the electrical grid goes down.
• A California DIY solar owner weighed battery rules and upgrades after nearly recouping the system’s cost.
• In California’s Mojave Desert, a solar owner considered DIY battery storage as outages kept hitting.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is helping to finance a solar power plant with a battery energy storage system in Egypt.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping to finance a solar power plant with a battery energy storage system in Benban near Aswan, supporting Egypt as it seeks to increase its renewable electricity capacity and strengthen the reliability of its power system.
An EBRD-backed package of up to US$63.5 million (€54 million) will fund Nefer Benban for Renewable Energy, a special-purpose vehicle owned by Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities Energy. The package consists of two components: up to US$56 million (€47.6 million) from the EBRD’s own funds and up to US$7.5 million (€6.4 million) of concessional financing from CIF’s Clean Technology Fund (CTF) under its Accelerating Innovation in Renewable Energy 2.0 programme.
Separately, the EBRD agreed a US$65 million (€55.2 million) construction bridge loan with HAU Energy in April 2026 to finance the development and construction of the solar plant and the battery storage system. DEG, the German development finance institution, is contributing an equal amount to the financing as part of an aggregate debt package of up to US$127 million (€108 million).
The 258.5 MWp solar photovoltaic plant will be combined with a 120 MWh battery storage system, making it one of the first solar plants in Egypt to include bat-tery storage. The system will store excess electricity produced during the day and release it during periods of peak demand after sunset, helping to balance fluctuations in the generation of renewable energy and support the stability and reliability of the grid. Electricity from the plant will be sold to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company under a 25-year power purchase agreement, providing clean renewable power at a cost below that of conventional generation. The project is expected to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by more than 349 000 t and power approximately 310 000 homes.
In addition to the concessional financing, the CTF will also fund technical co-operation to introduce two nationally accredited technical training programmes focused on green skills for young labour market entrants in Aswan governorate, equipping them with future-ready skills and enhancing their employability in Egypt’s growing renewable energy sector. CTF funding will also support (HAU) in strengthening its human resources policies and practices, embedding gender equality in its workforce management strategy and enhancing women’s access to technical and leadership roles in the traditionally male-dominated energy sector.
This investment supports the EBRD-led energy pillar of Egypt’s Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) initiative, launched at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh. The initiative aims to support the closure of 5 GW of inefficient fossil-fuel capacity and the deployment of 10 GW of new renewable energy capacity developed by the private sector.
Aida Sitdikova, Director of Sustainable Infrastructure for the EBRD in the Middle East and Africa, said: “Battery storage will play an increasingly important role as Egypt expands renewable electricity generation. Benban is an important early example of how solar generation and storage can be brought together in Egypt, paving the way for further investment in this technology. This is precisely the kind of innovation that can help to accelerate the country’s energy transition.”
Nayer Fouad, Co-Founder and CEO of Infinity Power, added: “We are proud to return to Benban, Aswan, with the Nefer project, building on a legacy that began in 2017 when we became the first developer to establish renewable energy projects in the Benban Solar Park. Today, Nefer Benban marks a new chapter in that journey, combining renewable power generation with advanced battery storage to deliver cleaner, more reliable energy for Egypt. The support provided by the EBRD and our financing partners is a strong endorsement of the project’s strategic importance and the critical role energy storage will play in enabling Egypt’s energy transition.”
Dalia Wahba, CEO of Hassan Allam Investment Managers, commented: “The Nefer Benban project represents another significant milestone in our commitment to advancing Egypt’s renewable energy transition and strengthening the country’s energy infrastructure. By combining solar generation with battery storage, we are taking an important step towards providing more reliable, efficient and sustainable power while supporting Egypt’s long-term energy ambitions. This financing reflects our international financing partners’ continued confidence in Egypt’s renewable energy sector and the strength of our partnership with Infinity Power. At Hassan Allam Utilities, we remain focused on scaling investments in innovative energy solutions that enhance energy security, drive sustainable economic growth and create lasting value for the communities we serve.”
Infinity Power, a joint venture established in 2019 that brings together Infinity and Masdar, is the largest African pure-play renewable energy provider. The EBRD holds an equity stake in Infinity Power. HAU Energy was established in 2024 to invest in renewable energy projects in Egypt and is owned by Meridiam, Hassan Allam Utilities, and the EBRD.
 
 
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The pavilion includes a modular living space, a solar roof, and under-deck batteries connected to the electrical wall for power conversion and distribution.
Solar panels offer reliable and clean power. Popularity has grown over the years, and more homes have them on their roofs. However, installing them is a somewhat invasive process. Installation usually requires drilling into your roof, and backup batteries are typically mounted in your garage.
Instead of attaching gear to your house, the OS1 is a standalone outdoor pavilion. Solar panels are attached to the pavilion’s roof and an electrical wall holds the inverter. Additionally, clunky batteries are replaced by slim batteries that slide right under the deck floor.
As a result, the entire deck surface is open for patio furniture, grills, or an open lounge area.
The OS1 comes in two sizes. One is 12×12 feet with about 2.5 kW of solar. The other is 12×24 feet with about 5 kW. Storage is modular, using battery packs that hold 7.83 kWh each. Homeowners can start with one pack or stack up to eight, reaching up to 62.64 kWh of total capacity.
“Most home batteries are bolted to a garage wall or sitting on a concrete pad beside the house. We built a new option that can generate and store energy, while also expanding livable space and improving the atmosphere of a home,” said Jiake Liu, Co-Founder and CEO of Outer Spaces. “We designed OS1 around the battery from day one, so the cooling, waterproofing, and wiring live inside the frame. It’s modular and easy to assemble on-site.”
Liu added, “We have worked hard to get this right, and it’s the part we most want RE+ attendees to view for a closer look.”
The system delivers up to 11.4 kVA of rated power output, enough juice to handle heavy motor loads like central air conditioners and heat pumps during an outage. Through an app or browser, owners can switch between Self-Power, Time of Use, and Backup Standby modes. It also supports virtual power plant programs where local utilities run them.
Outer Spaces raised $8 million in pre-seed funding to bring the concept to life. The parts go together on-site, and a licensed electrician connects the unit to the home. The company plans to roll out the OS1 in Southern California and select U.S. markets in 2027, with pricing details coming early that year.
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Equans has been appointed by Wokingham Borough Council to design and build a 30MWp solar farm in Barkham, Berkshire generating clean, renewable electricity for approximately 10,000 homes.
The 41,000 panel solar farm will be connected to the National Grid at 33kV and will take approximately 18 months to construct; with full connectivity expected in 2029.
Barkham Solar Farm is a key part of Wokingham Borough Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan and its ambition to become a carbon-neutral borough. The council currently estimates that the project could save 5,914 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year.
The wider scheme includes 2.66 hectares of new woodland, alongside meadow grassland, hedgerows and additional tree planting. These measures are intended to enhance biodiversity and capture carbon. The project also includes a new greenway through the site, improving walking and cycling connections in the local area.
The solar farm is also expected to generate income for Wokingham Borough Council, helping to support council services at a time of financial pressure.
Gregory Allouis, Energy Solutions Director, Equans UK & Ireland, said, “This project represents an important step in delivering sustainable energy infrastructure that supports the UK’s transition to a low carbon future.
“We have extensive expertise in the design and delivery of solar farms and this project will generate more low-carbon electricity locally, enhance biodiversity and provide lasting value for the borough.”
Cllr Imogen Shepherd-DuBey, Executive member for Finance and Governance, Wokingham Borough Council, said, “We know residents expect us to tackle climate change while also protecting the services they rely on, and this project helps us do both.
“Once operational, the solar farm will generate enough renewable electricity to power around 9,400 homes and provide more than £1 million a year in income to help support essential council services at a time of significant financial pressure.
“Alongside the environmental and financial benefits, the project will bring new walking and cycling links, increased biodiversity and hundreds of new trees, creating a lasting legacy for local communities.  
“We’re pleased to be moving into the construction phase and look forward to seeing the project take shape over the coming months.”
Construction is expected to begin this month.
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New York-based investment firm Captona has announced a preferred equity investment in Sunrun to support the residential installer’s project financing needs. While specific financial terms and portfolio capacities were not immediately disclosed, the parties said the deal would support 74 MW of solar and 110 MWh of battery storage across 9,400 residential installations in more than 20 states.
In solar project finance, preferred equity allows a company like Sunrun to access flexible capital over a defined term while offering the investor a prioritized return compared to common shareholders.
For Captona, the investment in Sunrun follows an earlier preferred equity transaction with community solar developer Nexamp. First announced in Oct. 2026, the firm said its investment would support 55 MW of solar generation and 5 MWh of battery storage capacity across 10 Nexamp projects in four states. 
“Our partnership with Sunrun marks the next chapter in Captona’s evolution as a premier investment partner in the energy transition,” said Captona founder and CEO Izzet Bensusan, in a statement. “We’re proud to work alongside one of the largest companies in the sector as we continue to grow and scale our business, expand our investment portfolio and build on the relationships we’ve established with industry leaders.”
News of the investment comes shortly after Sunrun’s recent Q3 earnings report, in which the company revealed a 51.7% growth in revenue over the same quarter in 2025, largely on the strength of a separate financing transaction that sees the company selling many of the installations it initiates directly to a third party upon completion, allowing Sunrun to generate revenue from sales even as it maintains a long-term operating (and up-selling) relationship with the systems’ users.
Since its inception in 2007, Sunrun has raised capital from a number of sources, historically depending on a mix of traditional debt and tax equity to finance the installation of its residential systems. The addition of preferred equity from partners like Captona gives Sunrun another way to raise capital outside of its standard tax equity partnerships and senior debt facilities.
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