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Blenheim Estate faces key decision over plan for Britain’s largest solar farm  Financial Times
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Australia leads the world in rooftop solar per capita with more than 28 GW installed but an industry expert says inadequate inspection and maintenance programs mean many of these assets could fail to deliver the performance and longevity they were designed for.
Rooftop solar systems have been deployed across about 4 million Australian homes and small businesses – about 36% of households have a system – and the country’s enthusiasm for PV panels is only building with 2026 on track to be a record year of installations. About 181,000 rooftop solar systems were installed during the first half of the year, a 35% increase on the same period in 2025, and the strongest six-month total since 2021.
Andrew Barrington, founder and managing director of New South Wales-headquartered solar maintenance company Solar Shine Australia, said rather than just focusing on installing new solar, the industry needs to make sure the solar already installed continues to perform, delivers its intended returns and lasts as long as it should.
“We’re putting solar panels on just about every roof we can, but who’s checking whether they’re still working properly five years later?” he said.
“We don’t need to keep replacing things that could have been maintained. We need to start treating solar like the valuable infrastructure it is.”
Barrington has called for a greater focus on proactive inspection and maintenance practices, saying they are critical to extending the lifespan of Australia’s rooftop solar fleet, reducing avoidable losses and minimising premature solar waste.
While solar panels are generally designed to operate for 25 years or more, damage, neglected maintenance and undetected faults can affect their performance and potentially shorten their useful life.
“Like anything we want to last for decades, it needs to be maintained,” Barrington said. “Identifying and rectifying minor faults early saves production levels, expensive repairs when the faults stack up or cause a major issue and prevents risk of fire/electrocution.”
“On a bigger picture level, if we are decommissioning solar before its expected lifecycle due to poor maintenance, we are creating more avoidable solar waste than the recycling sector can handle. That means more solar in landfill. As a sustainable industry, that really matters and needs to be addressed.”
Solar Shine Australia, which works across residential, commercial and industrial solar installations, said issues like dirt buildup, loose wiring, cracked panels, and monitoring equipment that isn’t being actively checked can lead to reduced energy output. Physical module damage can increase the risk of moisture ingress and progressive deterioration, while also affecting the long-term reliability and performance of the system.
Barrington said he is increasingly seeing the consequences of inadequate maintenance planning but pointed to education as the key to reversing the trend.
“In most cases, the education around maintenance is not there for consumers and even installers, manufacturers, and solar sales teams,” he said. “For 25 years this rumour has been circulating that solar is no maintenance, self-cleaning or the rain cleans solar panels … that is simply not true.”
“And that misinformation, unfortunately, is partly spread by manufacturers of solar and sales teams.”
“The positive thing is that public opinion is changing and people are realising that it is an essential part of running solar efficiently, and sustainably.”
“Solar is low maintenance, not no maintenance.”
Solar maintenance will be discussed at All Energy Australia 2026 in Melbourne next week, where Barrington will chair a panel of specialists examining what needs to change.
The session, Maximising Solar Asset Performance Through Maintenance, Monitoring & Stewardship, will bring together different areas of the maintenance industry to share practical experiences and discuss how solar asset owners can get more from their systems.
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UK solar owner says October nearly matched a full month’s output in just 2 weeks  Yahoo
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Grauer & Weil (India) Limited (Growel) and RENA Technologies GmbH (RENA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 20, 2026 to form a joint venture (JV) in India for the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. The JV will develop, manufacture, assemble, sell and service wet chemical process equipment, additives and related technologies, and the partners aim to begin operations in early 2027.
According to Growel, the MoU records the terms of agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties. Detailed terms will be agreed mutually and set out in definitive agreements, to be disclosed on execution in line with applicable laws. 
Both parties will have equal rights in the JV’s management and governance. RENA will license its intellectual property to the JV for a mutually agreed fee or royalty, the manner of which will be fixed in the definitive agreements.
Roles and rationale
RENA will contribute its proprietary technology and international experience, while Growel will bring its manufacturing capabilities, expertise in additives and established presence in India. 
The JV aims to build local manufacturing capabilities to reduce import dependence and strengthen supply chain resilience. It also seeks to help solar manufacturers improve productivity and competitiveness through stable processes, reliable equipment operation and efficient chemical use. 
Further details will be announced in the coming weeks, and until the JV is formalised, RENA will continue to support its solar customers through its existing operations.
RENA is globally recognised for patented wet chemical process technologies and equipment for the solar industry, designed for high process efficiency, optimised chemical and water consumption and reliable operation. These features are intended to help manufacturers in a fast-developing market meet India’s environmental regulations. Growel brings extensive knowledge of surface finishing technology, process development and equipment engineering, along with manufacturing infrastructure and a track record of more than 800 installations worldwide.
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Sebastian Kress, COO of RENA Technologies GmbH, said: “We see a great opportunity in this joint venture with such a strong and complementary partner in India. Our customers in the Indian solar industry will benefit from both RENA’s and Growel’s long-term commitment and the joint venture’s ambition to provide excellent local service, leading process know-how, and a local presence in the booming Indian solar market.”
Umeshkumar More, Chairman of Grauer & Weil (India) Limited, said: “The rapid development of India’s solar industry presents a significant opportunity to build specialised capabilities locally. RENA’s advanced technology and extensive experience in photovoltaics make it an ideal partner as the industry evolves. We look forward to combining our complementary strengths to bring global solutions closer to Indian solar manufacturers and contribute to the development of a resilient PV manufacturing ecosystem in India.”
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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a draft order proposing a one-time mechanism to address inter-state transmission system connectivity granted to renewable energy projects that have not signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) within the stipulated period. The proposal aims to release blocked transmission capacity and reallocate it to projects ready for execution. The…
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The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has awarded contracts worth a combined Rs 825.73 crore, including GST, for the supply and installation of 35,000 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) under the PM Kusum-B ‘Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana’ in Maharashtra. The contracts have been awarded to GK Energy Limited, formerly…
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Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has been awarded the contract to build, own, and operate a 300-MW wind-solar hybrid power project for NTPC, as part of NTPC’s 1.2-GW renewable energy bid.  The project will connect to India’s inter-state transmission system and is scheduled to commence commercial operations within 24 months. This project will boost Sembcorp’s renewable capacity…
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Across the global energy sector, a quiet but significant shift is underway. The debate around energy usage is intensifying because the pressures on it are becoming more real: grid queues, water resource pressures, increased industrial electrification and the need for reliable power at every hour of the day to match changing demand patterns. Recent strategy resets among global energy majors BP, Shell and ExxonMobil illustrate a greater focus on delivering reliable supply and ensuring that infrastructure can meet fast-growing power demand. 
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global electricity demand to grow at an average annual rate of 3.6% between 2026 and 2030. That represents an acceleration of around 50% from the average pace of growth over the past decade. Global data center electricity consumption is already spiking, driven in particular by the rapid expansion of AI-focused facilities. That trend shows no signs of slowing down.  
The IEA estimates that data center electricity demand rose 17% in 2025, with AI-focused facilities seeing demand skyrocket by around 50%. AI may be digital in use, but it is deeply physical in its requirements. It needs land, energy grids, clean power, water, cooling and flexible supply. 
That is why the question facing governments and the energy industry is changing. As AI and other sources of electricity demand grow rapidly, the question is no longer which source of energy will grow fastest or which project will attract the most attention. The more practical question is how do we build the right energy mix in order to provide reliable, affordable and progressively lower-carbon power under increasing pressure? A solar farm or desalination plant does not, in itself, create a national advantage. It becomes an advantage when it is integrated into a diversified and synchronized ecosystem. 
Here in Abu Dhabi, we have been building that ecosystem for more than five decades. We have developed an energy and water architecture in which the right energy mix delivers secure, sustainable and affordable energy, working in harmony with grid planning, water desalination and reuse, and underpinned by progressive regulation and long-horizon capital. Our approach is not to choose between energy security and sustainability, but to remove that false trade-off through system design, built on four elements.  
The first of these is responsible hydrocarbon production. Oil and gas will remain important to global energy security for years to come, especially in sectors where alternatives need time to scale. The question for producers is therefore becoming more focused: how can these resources be produced and used more efficiently?  
The performance of hydrocarbons must be considered as part of a wider system that is simultaneously scaling clean electricity input and improving efficiency across the value chain. 
Murban crude, produced by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has a carbon intensity less than half the global industry average. Meanwhile, the use of clean grid power through ADNOC’s partnership with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) is helping to further reduce its emissions profile. 
The second element is delivering clean, reliable power at scale, especially for fast-growing economies. Solar can scale quickly where the resource is strong. Nuclear can provide continuous low-carbon electricity. Gas can support flexibility as demand grows.  
The challenge is integrating these resources into a power system that can consistently meet the needs of households, industry and critical infrastructure every hour of the day. Abu Dhabi’s experience shows how long-term planning can deliver a diverse, resilient energy mix. EWEC has met more than 80% of the emirate’s total power demand using renewable and clean energy from solar and nuclear sources. The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant provides a large-scale clean baseload, while Masdar’s global renewable energy portfolio has reached 65GW and is set to increase to 100GW by 2030. Together, these assets show how clean power can become a core part of a balanced and secure energy mix. 
The third element is water. A data center needs electricity, but it also needs water for cooling. A desalination plant provides water, while also creating energy demand. Treating these as separate challenges increases cost and complexity over time.  In arid regions, it is also one of the clearest tests of whether resilience has been designed into the system from the outset.  
For Abu Dhabi, water security is part of the same economic platform as energy security. We have built resilience through diversified desalination, energy demand management and long-term infrastructure planning. This is increasingly important as water scarcity places pressure on communities and infrastructure, even in traditionally water-secure regions, leading to restrictions and, in some cases, constraints on power generation. Our experience shows the value of planning for these pressures before they constrain growth. 
As the United Nations convenes its Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December this year, co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal, it will be a timely opportunity to reinforce the connection between water security and energy infrastructure, technology and long-term investment. 
The fourth element is capital with a long-term horizon. Energy systems require investment cycles measured in decades. Generation and storage, grids, and digital infrastructure all depend on capital that can look beyond short-term market conditions. They also require forward-looking regulation, agile planning and commercial foresight to move together successfully. 
This is becoming especially important as the AI economy expands. AI infrastructure will compete on the speed and reliability of the power and water systems behind it. The UAE-US AI Campus, with a planned 1 GW cluster in Abu Dhabi, shows how energy, water, and digital infrastructure are becoming part of the same competitiveness equation. 
Abu Dhabi’s Energy and Water Resilience Framework strengthens how we anticipate risk across infrastructure, governance, technology and operations, so that essential systems can continue to perform as conditions change. Such resilience is not separate from competitiveness. It is part of what gives economies the confidence and capacity to keep growing through disruption. 
Today, governments and investors are increasingly looking at how infrastructure can keep pace with demand in the decades to come.  
In that sense, Abu Dhabi’s model is relevant beyond the UAE. The opportunity now is to build on these lessons through closer cooperation across governments, industry, technology and capital in order to create energy systems that can perform reliably as demand and complexity continue to grow.  

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A quiet energy revolution is unfolding whether it is on the urban rooftops or on top of the houses in the neighbourhood. Many homes across India are turning in to mini powerhouses with the blue silicon panels shimmering in the direct harsh sunlight.  In fact, it’s a magnificent vision and the Union government is heavily subsidising these small projects which are now been undertaken by many households to save on the ever-rising electricity bills which is obtained from the grid. 
However, behind this brighter side there is a friction as many households which are producing “extra” energy through their solar panels want to connect it to the grid so that they can sell it but the process ends up in bureaucratic delays, technical inspections and the changing regulating rules and hurdles. 
To understand this phenomenon, we must look into the unseen economics of the electricity distribution system of India. The power distributing companies, also called discoms are the main players in this tug-of-war game. For several years, in fact more than a decade discoms have been operating on cross-subsidization model which means that high-paying commercial units, factories and affluent households are being charged on premium electricity tariff and the profit generated from these units is used to subsidize cheaper or even free electricity for the lower income group houses and even for the farmers on the field.
In fact, when the affluent household owner or the mid-sized factory installs solar panels, they automatically escape from the high-tariff zone or the bracket and every unit of electricity produced can no longer be sold by the discoms at a higher tariff. Also, through the net metering system, discoms are mandated to buy back the extra or surplus energy produced from the solar panels by the consumers at a fixed price. The discoms lose their most “valuable” customers in the process while simultaneously being forced to manage complex, multi-directional power flows across the degrading grid infrastructure.  
The result is a subtle, systemic resistance spread across the nation. In Gujarat, a pioneer in rooftop solar adoption, aggressive rooftop uptake has pushed local discoms to renegotiate tariff structures and strictly enforce capacity caps to safeguard revenues. In Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, industrial and commercial consumers face complex approval cycles and stringent grid-stability checks that slow down larger solar projects. Meanwhile, states like Rajasthan and Karnataka have seen regulatory commissions repeatedly adjust grid-feed policies, lowering buy-back rates or introducing additional fixed charges to curb revenue leakage. The very entities tasked with powering Indian homes often view decentralised green power not as a partner in sustainable growth, but as a direct threat to their bottom line.
However, a few regions are proving that this conflict is not inevitable. Instead of viewing decentralized solar energy as a disruptive liability, forward-thinking states are treating it as a cornerstone of future energy security. Goa offers a compelling example of how government willpower can bridge the gap between traditional power administration and green transition. Rather than letting utility inertia stall progress, the state leadership has aligned policy with grassroots action to accelerate rooftop adoption.
In a recent push to transform the state’s energy landscape, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on September 8, 2026 at the meet on “Goa’s Clean Energy Transition: Pathways for a Sustainable Future”, held at Gaspar Dias Hall in Miramar, Panjim, highlighted this commitment directly. Addressing the public on clean energy initiatives, he emphasized that “clean energy transition must benefit all sections of society, including farmers, women, youth, self-help groups, entrepreneurs and local communities”. 
By framing solar energy around community benefit rather than corporate loss, Goa is actively encouraging residential rooftop adoption, targeting tens of thousands of households while collaborating with international technical partners to modernize grid handling. The coastal state demonstrates that when political leadership proactively aligns utility incentives with public green goals, discoms can transition from stubborn gatekeepers into active facilitators.
The solution requires a nationwide reform of distribution economics. Federal and state policymakers must restructure tariff models, ensuring discoms receive proper compensation for grid maintenance through fair fixed charges while guaranteeing that consumers are not penalized for generating green power.
Additionally, state utilities must receive financial assistance to upgrade legacy transformers and grid software, enabling them to integrate distributed rooftop power smoothly without stability risks. When distribution utilities are given the financial and technical tools to manage decentralized power, solar panels cease to be a threat to revenue and become a valuable asset to grid resilience.
The sun shines on every roof in India without distinction or price tag. The technology to capture that energy is ready, affordable, and eager to expand. What remains is the urgent need to align financial structures with our environmental ambitions. If power discoms are given a clear pathway to survive and thrive alongside home generation, the rooftop standoff will finally dissolve, clearing the way for a truly sustainable energy future.
 Ravi Kshirsagar, Founder, Indian Agri Network Association 
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SMA Solar develops technology and solutions for photovoltaic applications and supports decentralized, digital and renewable energy supply, according to its investor-relations page. SMA Solar stock trades pre-market at EUR 52.13 at 8:44 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026, 0.83 percent above the Xetra close of October 20, 2026 (EUR 51.70).
The difference is plus EUR 0.43, placing the indication above the Xetra close. The further course from the Xetra open at 9:00 a.m. CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of SMA Solar stock.
The group earns revenue by supplying photovoltaic system technology and solutions for decentralized energy applications, as described by SMA’s investor-relations page. The company is listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and in the TecDAX and SDAX indices. Germany’s benchmark market is the DAX on October 21, 2026.
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ZAPP reduces percentage errors in near-zero solar power forecasts
A zero-aware machine-learning framework called ZAPP substantially reduced percentage errors in photovoltaic power forecasting when measured across two datasets, according to a study evaluating the method against several base models. For the tested hybrid Ridge–XGBoost configuration, symmetric mean absolute percentage error, or sMAPE, fell from 60.57% to 11.07% on Dataset 1 and from 63.30% to 11.92% on Dataset 2. The authors report that the correction primarily reduced percentage errors without significantly weakening overall regression performance.
Solar power output can be difficult to predict accurately when a photovoltaic system is producing little or no electricity because even a small absolute error can translate into a large percentage error. ZAPP addresses this evaluation problem by placing two refinement stages after a base regression model. The first, called ZeroGate, predicts whether the output should be zero. The second is a low-power MAPE reducer that adjusts non-zero predictions close to the zero level. This structure allows the framework to focus additional modeling on the region of the output range where percentage-based error measures are especially sensitive.
The researchers evaluated ZAPP with six base-model configurations: Persistence, Ridge, XGBoost, long short-term memory, a Transformer and a hybrid Ridge–XGBoost model. The two photovoltaic datasets were divided into training, validation and test sets in chronological order. Under that protocol, test data were excluded from model development, threshold tuning, ensemble weighting and calibration. The reported metrics for the hybrid configuration showed that the framework did not merely improve its headline percentage-error measure. On Dataset 1, its final mean absolute error was 22.37, root mean square error was 60.72 and R² was 0.9637.
Results on Dataset 2 were 52.24 for MAE, 144.60 for RMSE and 0.9559 for R². These values indicate strong overall fit for the evaluated forecasts, while the sMAPE reductions document the principal reported effect of the zero-aware correction. The findings are limited to the two datasets, the selected base models and the study’s chronological evaluation protocol; they do not establish that ZAPP will deliver identical gains at other locations, under different weather regimes or with every forecasting system. Nevertheless, the experiments provide a quantitative demonstration that explicitly handling zero and near-zero photovoltaic outputs can improve percentage-error measures while retaining high scale-dependent accuracy.
Subject of Research: Evaluation of ZAPP for photovoltaic power forecasting near zero output
Article Title: ZAPP: a zero-aware photovoltaic power prediction framework
Article References: Gürhanlı, A., & Esen, V. (2026). ZAPP: a zero-aware photovoltaic power prediction framework. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-75046-6
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-75046-6
Keywords: photovoltaic power, solar forecasting, zero-aware modeling, percentage error, sMAPE, Ridge regression, XGBoost, LSTM, Transformer, machine learning, ZAPP, zero-aware
News Source: Faith Mcneil. (October 21, 2026). ZAPP reduces percentage errors in near-zero solar power forecasts. Scienmag.
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The global energy transition may be entering a new phase, one in which emerging economies are no longer simply importing solar panels but investing in the wider electricity infrastructure needed to transform their energy systems.
Since the beginning of 2024, countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and parts of the Middle East have spent more than $235 billion on imported Chinese clean-energy and electrification technologies, according to data from energy think tank Ember published on October 19, 2026. The investment extends well beyond solar modules to transformers, switchgear, transmission cables, cooling equipment and electric vehicles. 
The implications are significant. The Global South is not just adding renewable generation; it is building the infrastructure to electrify transport, meet rising cooling demand and expand access to reliable power. Yet the next phase could prove more complicated than the solar boom that helped set it in motion.
One of the most striking findings is the scale of investment in electricity networks. Emerging economies including India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Brazil, South Africa and Vietnam have spent $25.3 billion on imported Chinese grid equipment since 2024, exceeding the $23.8 billion spent on comparable equipment by the rest of the world. 
Solar investment has followed a similar trajectory. The Global South has spent nearly $47 billion on Chinese photovoltaic systems since 2024, accounting for 55.4% of global spending on these products. Cheaper modules have enabled households and businesses to generate their own electricity, while grid upgrades can help utilities accommodate rising renewable generation and connect new demand.
The transition is also feeding into other sectors. Demand for air conditioning is increasing rapidly in urbanising economies, while electric vehicles are opening up a new source of electricity consumption. Emerging economies spent $73.2 billion on imported Chinese electric vehicles during January–August 2026, compared with $6 billion in 2023, according to the same analysis. Taken together, these developments suggest that the next phase of electrification will be about much more than generating cheap electricity. It will require networks capable of delivering it reliably, at the right time and in the right places.
One critical component, however, remains relatively underdeveloped: energy storage.
Developed economies accounted for 71% of spending on Chinese battery energy storage systems since 2024, leaving emerging economies with 29%. The gap is narrowing. Spending by emerging economies on these batteries rose from approximately $9 billion in January–August 2024 to $21 billion during the same months in 2026. The disparity matters because a solar-heavy electricity system cannot rely on generation alone. Without sufficient storage and flexible grids, surplus daytime electricity risks being curtailed, while evening demand can require expensive peaking generation or continued reliance on fossil fuels.
Battery costs are falling, improving the economics of combining storage with solar and wind. But the investment required for batteries, transmission and distribution infrastructure remains substantial, particularly for countries facing high borrowing costs and competing development priorities.
The challenge is therefore not simply to install more renewable capacity. It is to ensure that electricity generated cheaply during one part of the day can be delivered affordably when consumers need it.
Solar and storage are not the only technologies evolving in this market. Advances in next-generation geothermal energy could introduce another competitor for firm, low-carbon electricity.
Unlike solar power, geothermal can generate electricity around the clock, provided suitable underground heat resources are available. The International Energy Agency estimates that, with supportive policies and technological progress, next-generation geothermal costs could fall by 80% by 2035, reaching around $50/MWh. At that level, it could become highly competitive with solar and wind paired with battery storage. 
This is a future cost projection, not evidence that geothermal is already cheaper than solar-plus-storage in every market. Development remains constrained by exploration risks, geology, permitting and long project lead times. Nevertheless, advances in drilling and techniques adapted from the oil and gas industry could expand the number of locations where geothermal becomes commercially viable.
For solar developers, manufacturers and storage providers, the significance is clear: the competition for future electricity investment will increasingly involve technologies that offer different combinations of cost, flexibility and reliability. Solar’s expansion remains compelling, but it cannot assume that every additional unit of demand will be met by solar and batteries alone.
Nuclear power is another part of this changing landscape. While established nuclear economies are considering reactor extensions and new builds, countries entering the sector are adding a further option for meeting large-scale electricity demand with low operational carbon emissions.
Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear power plant offers a timely example. Its first 1,200 MW unit achieved first criticality on October 11, 2026, following regulatory approval three days earlier. The Russian-assisted project comprises two units with a combined planned capacity of 2,400 MW. Bangladesh is targeting an initial contribution to the national grid in November, subject to the successful completion of testing, safety checks etc.
For Bangladesh, Rooppur represents an attempt to diversify electricity supply and add a substantial source of firm generation. For the wider region, it illustrates how the energy choices available to emerging economies are expanding beyond imported fossil fuels and rapidly deployed renewables.
Nuclear projects, however, bring their own challenges, including large upfront investment, long development timelines, complex regulatory requirements and the need for specialised operating capabilities. They are not a direct substitute for distributed solar in every setting. Rather, they occupy a different place in the mix, potentially providing large volumes of dependable electricity alongside variable renewables.
The Global South’s energy transition is becoming a system-wide transformation. Solar panels may have helped initiate the shift, but batteries, stronger grids and a wider range of generation technologies will determine how far it progresses.
For countries where unreliable electricity and expensive diesel generation have encouraged distributed solar adoption, the opportunity remains considerable. Better grids and storage could allow individual installations to become part of more integrated electricity systems. At the same time, geothermal and nuclear may offer alternatives for meeting demand that requires dependable, around-the-clock supply.
The risks are equally real. Import spending should not be confused with installed capacity, and equipment purchases alone cannot guarantee reliable electricity. Financing costs, project execution, regulatory frameworks, grid constraints and technology choices will all shape the outcome.
As the Global South invests in electrification at scale, the winners may be those that can integrate solar with storage, stronger networks and complementary sources of firm generation. The solar boom created the opening. The broader electricity system will determine what comes next.

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The construction of gigawatt-sized solar farms could be transformed by adopting four technical innovations, according to research by Lightsource bp.
The UK-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) has shared findings from the investigation phase of its NextGen Solar Programme, which is reviewing how gigwatt-scale solar farms are built.
The programme is exploring how four areas of innovation – automated foundation piling, a frameless panel design that uses steel rather than aluminium, press-fit bolt-free module installations, and on-site pre-assembly – can reduce the costs and time required to construct gigawatt-sized solar farms.
Results from the initial investigation found combining these four construction innovations could cut direct installation costs by around 22% and reduce installation time by up to 30%, when compared with current standard practice.
Chris Buckland, Global Technical Director of Lightsource bp, told pv magazine the analysis is based on assessment of “newly-developed solar industry offerings from China, Europe and Northern America, with a focus on automation and novel installation method.”
Buckland added that a construction approach combining the four innovations is intended for large-scale PV development from 2028 onwards.
“It remains at the development stage but is expected to become relevant to major projects over the next three years,” he explained. “We plan to run trials in Australia and the United States to validate supplier data points and support technical assessment and bankability, with initial results targeted within the next 18 months.”
Lightsource bp’s analysis says automated piling rigs that use GPS precision can reduce installation time by up to 12.5%. Automated piling replaces manual pile driving, it adds, in turn lowering costs and improving consistency while also potentially reducing the risk of injury to site workers.
Additional analysis by the IPP says a press-fit, bolt-free solar module installation that enables solar panels to click into position has the potential to reduce installation time by up to 30% when combined with automated piling and a new module design.
“The solution aims to simplify module installation by replacing conventional clamps and bolts, delivering potential savings through reduced installation time and balance-of-system costs,” Buckland told pv magazine.
“We are also exploring replacing aluminium frames with steel options. Due to confidentiality requirements, we cannot provide the cost assessments.”
An additional statement from Lightsource bp explains its NextGen Solar Programme now moves from modelling and analysis into real-world validation, with trials on active projects including automated piling systems, robotic module placement and advanced cable harnessing solutions to verify cost, time and safety assumptions.
“We know that demand for solar energy is rising, and building for gigawatt scale is constrained by existing construction methods, impacting some projects commercial viability,” Buckland explained.
“The NextGen Solar Programme has delivered a practical, evidenced-based roadmap for scaling solar farm construction efficiently, and we are now moving to validate these solutions under real operating conditions.”
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Two years after the Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education approved a “Green New Deal for ETHS,” the district plans to install solar panels.
ETHS approved a contract with technology company Honeywell in September, months after Honeywell representative John Rocco told district officials that installing solar panels could save the school about $600,000 per year.
In February, Rocco suggested ETHS take out a loan from Honeywell to finance the changes, which will cost the district about $10.6 million. District 202 will use its energy savings over the course of 20 years to repay the loan, resulting in a cost-neutral retrofit.
ETHS parent Aswin Van Den Berg said there’s “no excuse” for not switching to solar panels, calling on the rest of the country to prioritize sustainable energy. 
“The U.S. should invest more in them, or at least promote their development,” Van Den Berg said.
Schools in the U.S. have rapidly transitioned to solar energy, according to an August report by Generation180, a clean energy nonprofit. 
In the last decade, the number of K-12 schools using solar power doubled from 5,450 to 10,800, with school districts owning only 26% of these solar energy systems, according to Generation180’s report. Most are owned by third parties — including Honeywell — that make power purchase agreements with school districts.
Aswin’s daughter, ETHS senior Grace Van Den Berg, said she worked to have solar panels installed on the school’s latest Geometry in Construction house. She helped raise more than $4,000 for the panels through an April “Running on Sunshine” fundraiser at ETHS. 
“If this effort is going to help the school produce less emissions and be better for the environment, then I would support it,” she said. 
The “Green New Deal for ETHS” aims to promote sustainability by conserving water and reducing waste and energy consumption. The policy calls for eliminating 100% of the school’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 
The school has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 13.9% since the deal was finalized in 2024, according to a September report by District 202 Board Student Representative Olin Wilson-Thomas published in the Evanston RoundTable. The school is ahead of its interim goal of reducing emissions by 45% by 2030, Wilson-Thomas wrote. 
The solar panels, along with other Honeywell-sponsored updates, are projected to cut ETHS’ annual electricity use by 46.9% and save about $360,000 per year, according to a Sept. 14 memo from District 202 Chief Financial Officer Kendra Williams. 
ETHS parent Julie Windsor Mitchell said she supports the budget-neutral clean energy plan.
Still, she said she was unaware of the school’s plan to install the panels despite being “pretty tapped in.” Windsor Mitchell said she believes many parents remain unaware of the plan. 
“I can’t say for sure, but nobody I know has been talking about it,” Windsor Mitchell said. 
ETHS is not the only Illinois school partnering with Honeywell to install solar panels. Rocco also worked with school officials at Downers Grove, Community High School District 99 and Hinsdale Township High School District 86.
ETHS parent Mike Slater also supports the panels, adding that he hopes no “snafus” prevent the school from transitioning to solar power. 
“It’s what we need to do to stay energy secure for the future,” Slater said.  
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In a statement, China’s Ministry of Commerce said that greater oversight is needed for technologies with the potential to impact sensitive sectors.
According to Reuters, China’s Ministry of Commerce has proposed applying export controls to 12 different technologies used to manufacture solar equipment, and also suggested conducting a broader review of both biotechnology and AI tech. 
The ministry raised concerns about photovoltaic technology – tech that can create power from light – due to it being used in highly sensitive areas, such as the aerospace industry and for national defence. 
According to the ministry, export restrictions would guard against out-of-control or improper use of technology, while also protecting standard international exchanges and cooperation methods. 
Tech impacted under the new proposal could include that used to ⁠make perovskite and tandem solar cells, as well as large-scale fluidised-bed polysilicon production technologies, according to Reuters. 
Perovskite is a newer technology that offers increased conversion efficiency, and tandem cells combining perovskite and silicon layers can reportedly capture more sunlight. 
China would also seek to restrict the exportation of advanced solar cell manufacturing technologies, ​including TOPCon, HJT and XBC.
This is occurring in a landscape where many countries are aiming to build upon their energy and tech sovereignty. There is a block on the export of solar-manufacturing technology from China to India, as a means of maintaining dominance at a time when India is looking to diminish its own manufacturing reliance on China.   
In March of this year, German battery and raw materials recycling start-up Tozero opened a new industrial plant for the production of domestic lithium and graphite, as a means of reducing Europe’s dependence on China for materials. 
The facility in Munich is capable of processing 1,500 tonnes of waste per year by turning end-of-life lithium ion batteries into domestic supplies of lithium, graphite and nickel-cobalt blends for use in electric vehicles, grid-scale storage and industrial electrification.
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GCL SI displayed its SiRo series NR10R/54BGDF full-black module with a rated power output of 500 W and an efficiency of 24.5% at the show, targeting residential applications 
The company showcased its SiRo series NR12R/66GDF module for C&I use cases 
For utility, it offered a 650 W and 24.08% efficiency TOPCon module 
Vertically integrated PV manufacturer GCL System Integration Technology (GCL SI) promoted its SiRo series PV modules at Solar & Storage Live UK 2026 for the country’s rooftop, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility market. 
 The company says this module lineup is built for specific applications. 
It showcased its NR10R/54BGDF Full-Black module for rooftop applications. Measuring 1,800 × 1,134 × 30 mm, it comprises 108 half-cut back contact (BC) cells without a cell-to-cell gap and a conventional creepage distance (around 10.4 mm) between the black frames and the cell edges. This design gives the product a ‘Full-Black’ look rather than a traditional module with intermittent white or transparent color mismatches between cell-to-cell and cell-to-frame edge gaps. Beyond aesthetics, this design maximizes active cell area within a 2 m² module, delivering up to 500 W of power and a maximum efficiency of 24.5%. It features 2 mm front and rear glass in a monofacial design and weighs 24.6 kg. 
For C&I applications, the company displayed its NR12R/66GDF BC module to maximize installed capacity and energy generation within a defined installation area. It features 132 half-cut cells in a module area of 2,382 × 1,134 × 30 mm – both higher than the residential model. This results in a nominal power output of 670 W and a rated maximum efficiency of 24.8%. This module exhibits a bifacial design with 2 mm front and rear glass, with a rated maximum bifaciality of 80%. It is up to 7.9 kg heavier than its rooftop counterpart. 
Unlike its residential and C&I modules, which use BC cells, GCL employs TOPCon cells in its utility-scale NT12R/66GDF module. This module, featuring 132 half-cut cells, is rated at a maximum power output of 650 W and an efficiency of 24.06%. It features 2 mm front and rear glass, measures 2,382 × 1,134 × 30 mm, and weighs 32.5 kg. The module weighs the same as the C&I module mentioned above, but has a slightly higher maximum bifaciality of 85%. 
These modules offer performance warranties of up to 30 years, while the product warranty periods vary. The rooftop module offers the longest product warranty at 30 years, compared with 15 years for the C&I module and 12 years for the utility module. 
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The European Commission has selected 77 net-zero technology projects for €3.4 billion in Innovation Fund support 
This includes HoloSolis’ planned 5 GW TOPCon solar cell and module factory in France  
Belgium’s ReGAIN project for germanium foils for solar cells is among one of the selected projects 
HoloSolis, which is developing a 5 GW solar PV manufacturing factory in France, is among the 77 net-zero technology projects across 23 countries in the European Economic Area selected by the European Commission for €3.4 billion in funding under its Innovation Fund. 
Selected as the SOLAR4EU project, HoloSolis plans to establish a 5 GW solar cells and modules integrated factory in Hambach, France. It will manufacture n-type TOPCon modules on highly automated production lines, creating over 2,000 jobs. 
According to the commission, the solar factory will reinforce the European solar value chain and reduce the country’s reliance on solar PV outside the EU. 
Backed by French real estate group IDEC Group, solar energy producer TSE, and EIT InnoEnergy, HoloSolis was initially announced in May 2023 to build a 5 GW solar module factory in the Sarreguemines region of France. The factory is designed to produce 10 million TOPCon solar panels annually. The original plan was to begin operations in 2025 and ramp up production in 2027 (see Another French Solar Gigafactory). 
The French company has secured a TOPCon patent license from Trinasolar (see HoloSolis Secures Trinasolar’s TOPCon Patent License For French Factory).  
HoloSolis is one among the 12 clean tech manufacturing projects selected under the latest EU Innovation Fund round. Together, these projects have sought a combined €895 million in EU support for the manufacturing of solar panels, heat pumps, electrolyzers, and electric-vehicle batteries. 
Among other solar manufacturing projects selected in this round is UMICORE SA’s ReGAIN project in Belgium. It plans to establish a first-of-a-kind pilot production line for foils used in the manufacturing of high-performance solar cells. It is intended to replace single-use germanium wafer production with an advanced circular process wherein each wafer can be used multiple times. 
The TALOS project of Greece-based ANONIMI ETAIRIA DIAXEIRISIS ANANEOSIMON PIGON ENERGEIAS is also among the selected projects in this round. It will construct a large-scale renewable microgrid on the island of Crete, coupling solar and wind farms with a 400 MWh solid-flow battery. The battery energy storage system (BESS) will provide 400 MWh of storage capacity, which it claims can deliver electricity continuously for around 10 hours at a full 40 MW rating. This will displace diesel generation and provide multi-hour energy shifting and grid stability for the island’s power network. 
EDF Renouvelables’ BESS-4-C project in Perquie, France, will provide location-specific congestion management for the grid, absorbing excess solar electricity and easing local grid bottlenecks. 
These projects will now enter grant agreement preparations with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Results will be announced in Q1 2027. 
Among the large-scale battery storage manufacturing projects is PowerCo Battery’s Spanish project to produce up to 27 GWh/year of high-density prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for electric vehicles, powered by renewable electricity. LG Energy Solution’s ArisEU project will build and commission a 9 GWh/year LFP battery cell manufacturing plant in Poland for EVs. 
A list of all the projects selected in this EU Innovation Fund round launched in December 2025 is available on the Commission’s website.  
According to the Commission, this round takes the Innovation Fund’s portfolio to around 320 projects with almost €17 billion in grants committed. In the previous round, it picked 61 projects, including floating solar and agrivoltaics, for €2.9 billion in funding (see 61 Net-Zero Technology Projects Win EU’s Innovation Fund). 
The next round of Innovation Fund calls is scheduled for early December 2026, and will comprise €1 billion for clean tech manufacturing ‘to support the derisking of supply chains in line with the RESourceEU Action Plan’. 
Under the RESourceEU Action Plan, the EU aims to reduce its reliance on third countries for critical raw materials, targeting a reduction of up to 50% by 2029 across battery, rare earths, and defense-related supply chains. For instance, the bloc plans to lower its dependence on a single third country for battery raw materials such as lithium from 89% in 2025 to 64% by 2030. 
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A 960 MW wind-solar-storage project in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, has been fully grid-connected. Developed by a subsidiary of China Huaneng, the project is designed to help retrofit a coal-fired power plant for more flexible operation. It combines wind, solar, battery storage, and static synchronous compensation. The company claims it to be the first project of its kind in China.
The facility comprises 810 MW of wind power, 150 MW of solar, a 60 MW/240 MWh grid-forming battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 20 Mvar static synchronous condenser (SSC), all supported by a 220 kV step-up substation. China Huaneng expects the project to generate approximately 2.3 billion kWh of electricity annually once fully operational.
Inner Mongolia’s energy regulator recently published an implementation list covering five PV desertification-control projects in Alxa League, with a combined capacity of 5.5 GW (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
Huawei Digital Power announced its FusionSolar Agent for solar-plus-storage has passed a security assessment by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and received certification under the Claw-type agent risk-management evaluation. According to Huawei, it is the first AI agent in China’s solar-plus-storage sector to achieve this. The assessment followed the AIIA/T 0293-2026 standard and looked at deployment compliance, permission boundaries, operational monitoring, vulnerability response, security auditing, and resource release.
FusionSolar Agent uses an end-edge-cloud architecture to help plan, build, maintain, and run wind, solar, and energy storage plants, as well as coordinate dispatch. Huawei said the agent features a security guardrail gateway, multilayer isolation, least-privilege controls, prompt-injection detection, and emergency blocking to make core plant operations and maintenance safer.
Last month, Huawei Digital Power’s SUN2000-506KTL-H1 smart string inverter obtained certification under Germany’s VDE-AR-N 4110, 4120 and 4130 grid-connection standards (see China solar PV News Snippets).
Stellar Energy (Shanghai Xinghan Juneng Technology Co., Ltd.), a space solar technology company incubated by the Yangtze Institute for Solar Technology (YIST), provided p-PERC crystalline-silicon solar arrays for 6 of the 10 satellites launched on the improved Zhuque-2 Y4 rocket on October 14. Each satellite has over 3.2 m² of solar-wing area, for a total of more than 19.2 m² across the six satellites. YIST said this is China’s first batch delivery into orbit of product-level, fully flexible crystalline-silicon solar-wing arrays.
The arrays will supply power to the satellites in low Earth orbit, where they will face high vacuum, large temperature swings, vacuum ultraviolet radiation, and electron irradiation. Unlike earlier crystalline-silicon demonstrations involving small-area payload tests or device-level validation, these products completed ground testing and customer acceptance before launching as complete solar-wing arrays on the constellation’s first batch of satellites. The delivery covers the full product chain, from solar cells and interconnection packaging to complete solar-wing arrays.
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has announced the results of its 2026-2028 centralized framework procurement for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) energy storage systems. The chosen suppliers are Sungrow, CATL, ZTT Energy Storage, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, and Kehua Digital Energy. Local media CNESA reported that bid prices ranged from RMB 0.4995/Wh to RMB 0.5329/Wh.
The framework procurement covers an estimated total capacity of 2.98 GWh, including 2-hour (0.5C) and 4-hour (0.25C) systems for co-located and shared energy storage projects. It does not specify air- or liquid-cooling technologies. Suppliers will be responsible for delivering and commissioning complete systems comprising batteries, power conversion systems (PCS), battery management systems (BMS), energy management systems (EMS), and transformers. The systems are based on a 1,500 V DC architecture and 35 kV grid connection, with capabilities including primary frequency regulation, automatic generation control (AGC), and reactive power support.
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I’ve found that the majority of concerns surrounding utility-scale solar farms are misguided.
by Lucinda Lough
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October 20, 2026
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Six years ago, I began restoring the property around my home in Northeast Wisconsin back to native prairie land. As a lifelong rural resident, it came naturally to dive deeper into my environmentalism after retiring from a career as an electrical engineer. Each year I have added more acres to the prairie. For the last few of these years, I’ve also watched rooftop solar technology accelerate and come down in cost, planning for my own installation. So I was confused when, a few months ago, a fellow environmentalist from a neighboring community shared a warning on social media about a solar farm development proposed in his township.
The development “threatens” previous work to clean up local waterways, he said in his post, and the community was at risk of being “sold out” if it went through. He included a Change.org link to a petition for the Wisconsin Public Service Commission to deny the project’s approval.
Wait, I thought. Effective implementation of clean energy technologies is a good thing. The climate, the viability of our planet, and our very existence hang in the balance of our ability to steer away from fossil fuel. So I did what a scientist does and started gathering information—including attending town meetings across my corner of Wisconsin.
From standing-room-only township board meetings to community informational gatherings, objections and fears are brought up, some legitimate and others based on misinformation. Tempers flare, voices are raised, and one problematic comparison is repeatedly trotted out. Over and over, large-scale solar is spoken in the same breath as hyperscale data centers with trepidation and disgust.
“Who here is against data [centers]?” one resident polled a packed room at a zoning committee meeting in Shawano County on a weekday in June. Almost every hand shot up. Officials were voting that day on a proposed moratorium on data center construction. The resident followed up with a second question: “Who here is against solar?” There was some confusion, but still a lot of hands in the air.
More and more, the debates about solar energy developments at the utility scale mirror those surrounding the nationwide data center boom supporting the artificial intelligence tech bubble. This is a dangerous false equivalency.
At meetings about solar developments, like those about data centers, residents demand to know which local farmers lease property to developers. The loss of productive farmland is discussed. Queries are made about their impact on water quality and sound levels. Disagreement over land use has driven families apart. Neighboring landowners are appalled at what will be next door or filled with a fatalistic sense that they are witnessing the demise of their environment.
Lucinda Lough
Solar panels at Alliant Energy’s Springfield Solar, a 100-megawatt solar development in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
But I’ve found that the majority of concerns surrounding utility-scale solar farms are misguided. In addition to attending local meetings, I’ve deepened my technical research and have toured the facilities at Geronimo Power’s Portage Solar in Portage County, Wisconsin, and Alliant Energy’s Springfield Solar in Dodge County. What I’ve found has been surprising.
One of the most often-repeated concerns about solar farms is based on anecdotal incidents involving older technology. The “lake effect” problem cited in numerous studies—in which aquatic birds mistake the dark reflective surface of a solar farm for water and either crash land or land and cannot take off again—is based on a single dataset from one solar site installed prior to the adoption of anti-reflective coating on panels.
Other concerns have been addressed by lessons learned within the industry. Complaints about the hum of transformer units are now addressed by properly locating them at the center of solar development sites, and sound readings have been incorporated into the Wisconsin Public Service Commission requirements. In order to meet other such requirements, utility-scale developers now enlist environmental, archaeological, and vegetation management specialists for the project aspects outside of their expertise.
Despite much improvement in standards, there are reports that the fossil fuel industry is exploiting the public’s lack of knowledge on the issue. NPR reported in 2023 that one nonprofit with ties to conservative political figures and fossil fuel interests, Citizens for Responsible Solar, helped to beat back solar projects in at least ten states.
This isn’t to argue that solar and other renewable energy developments are totally free from problems. Some players in the space actively pursue “underutilized” clean energy generation and partner with hyperscale data centers to quickly move in. Renewables can be used to give a green veneer to the otherwise environmentally disastrous endeavor of building data centers. Houston-based Cloverleaf Infrastructure is one such up-and-coming company.
In these cases, rural communities with approved utility-scale solar farms (and often insufficient zoning in place) are perfect targets. But there are better ways to use renewable energy than to power data centers that—unlike large-scale solar developments—are largely unregulated.
I feel a sharp pain from the unnecessary conflict in my communities. Township meetings are about how to keep the roads patched and whether there is enough in the budget for snow plowing. With buy-in from rural landowners, utility-scale solar implementations could bring in financial benefits to keep the snow plowed and redo the whole road, not just patch it.
Communities that host solar energy projects by leasing farmland to developers can generate what in Wisconsin is called “utility aid.” According to environmental advocacy group Clean Wisconsin, “It is calculated using a formula based on the size of the energy project, with $5,000 per megawatt (MW) split between the hosting town, village, or city and the hosting county. For example, a 150 MW solar project would generate $750,000 in annual payments split between the town and county. Over the anticipated thirty-year life of a project, that would be $22.5 million in revenue.”
And the landowners themselves also benefit. According to an estimate by American Clean Power, Wisconsin farmers, ranchers, and landowners receive $15.3 million in annual land lease payments from solar projects. These leases can keep the farms intact for future generations, as upon completion of a utility-scale solar project, the land is allowed to rest as an intact acreage of grassland habitat for twenty to thirty years.
So, how can we engage rural communities and bring all of the stakeholders to the same page? Solar advocates, which in my state include organizations like RENEW Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin–Madison RESET program, always need support. But at the local level, it makes a difference to attend township and county board meetings—all the time, not just when a major conflict surfaces. Listen more than you speak—sometimes the chatter before and after the meeting is more important than the meeting itself.
Your own ability to change hearts and minds is also significant. Armed with evidence-based research, I have personally quelled the concerns of one to three people at every meeting I have attended. Engage as a community member, not a drop-in. As I have, you might offer assistance to board members who may work full time in addition to holding local public office. If you live in an urban or suburban area, locate a nearby township and adopt it and start attending meetings.
Despite what Big Tech is trying to sell us, data centers to power the artificial intelligence boom are not the wave of the future. But an economy powered by renewable energy is. In order to get there, we need to talk to one another, ask questions, and carefully learn the lay of the land before we build anything on it. 
Lucinda Lough is a retired electrical engineer and country girl residing in rural Northeast Wisconsin with a passion for her planet.
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Scientists at Longi, the Chinese solar manufacturer, have examined the physical processes underlying edge masking in high-efficiency photovoltaic cells, according to pv magazine. Their findings indicate that the approach curbs edge recombination by limiting the sideways movement of charge carriers.
Edge masking is a lab measurement practice whereby an opaque substance covers a cell’s perimeter so that its edges receive no light, which lowers recombination losses and can lift the conversion efficiency recorded during testing. Genshun Wang, a Longi researcher, told the publication that the work began from a practical question about efficiency measurement. In an earlier investigation of high-efficiency back contact cells, the team identified the wafer edge as a significant route of current loss, and covering the edge while testing raised the measured efficiency to 26.74% across the total area, compared with 27.09% across the designated illumination area.
Wang noted that while edge masking is common in record efficiency measurements, especially for small-area devices, the physical processes at work had remained incompletely understood. Prior studies had regarded the masked region either as geometric shielding or as a parallel dark sink within a lumped equivalent circuit, with scant attention to carrier transport, he said. Shedding light on the mechanism offers design guidance, since it enables the optimal masking width to be quantified, allowing a suitable grid design to yield a greater masking gain.
In a paper titled The influence of edge masking on the optoelectronic performance in back contact silicon solar cells, published in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, the researchers showed that masking produces a dark, electrically resistive zone that curtails carrier movement toward the cell perimeter. Wang said the study reveals that masking triggers a light-to-dark transition in the masked region, turning it into a resistive dark area that strengthens what the team terms a resistive barrier. This barrier impedes the lateral transport of carriers toward the physical edge, thereby suppressing edge recombination and yielding higher efficiency.
The researchers also explored whether altering the metallization layout could further enhance cell performance. Wang said their model predicts that stripping metallization from the masked area, known as selective metallization, severs the remaining path along the grid and isolates the dark edge load, improving both fill factor and open-circuit voltage.
Wang emphasized, however, that the method is meant for laboratory characterization rather than commercial production. He said selective metallization introduces process complexity, and since the masked area produces no power, the utilization of the total cell area falls. In practice, it is a laboratory test method that, by eliminating the edge contribution, enables other loss factors to be evaluated more reliably.
The analysis determined that masking the cell perimeter lowers edge recombination losses and boosts power conversion efficiency, mainly via a rise in fill factor. The impact was stronger in cells lacking edge passivation, which displayed an efficiency gain of roughly 0.2 percentage points.
The experiments pinpointed an optimal masking width of 5 mm, whereas broader masks of 10 mm and 15 mm lowered efficiency owing to the expanding inactive area and related electrical losses. The researchers also observed that short-circuit current density first rose with masking width, while open-circuit voltage fell.
With Quokka 3 simulations, the team showed that masking produces a transition from an illuminated, conductive region to a dark, resistive area near the cell perimeter. This reinforces a resistive barrier that curbs lateral carrier transport toward the physical edge, thus suppressing recombination losses.
Additional simulations revealed that carriers can still arrive at the masked region via metal grid lines, capping the efficiency gains. To counter this, the researchers suggested selectively removing metallization from the masked area to electrically isolate the edge. The research team included scientists from the Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University in China.
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As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India’s installed solar capacity reached 171.05 GW on 30 September 2026. As the country continues to scale its clean energy infrastructure, the next challenge will be to ensure that this capacity provides reliable power for decades to come. The industry’s success will gradually depend not just on how quickly solar projects are built, but on the quality of the assets being installed.
For developers and investors, durability has direct financial implications. Since solar PV installations are generally designed to operate for 25 years, long-term reliability and warranty coverage are essential. Ensuring that modules are manufactured at the facilities declared by producers is equally important for verifying product authenticity, protecting consumer interests and safeguarding India’s energy security. While lower purchase prices can improve initial project economics, consistent quality and dependable performance remain critical to protecting returns over a plant’s operating life
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A module’s purchase price represents only one part of its overall cost. Its long-term performance affects power generation, project income, and ROI. Over the lifetime of a solar power plant, cumulative generation can be impacted by slight variations in annual degradation, or a slow reduction in power output.
Indian installations face diverse conditions, from intense summer heat and dust to humidity, heavy rainfall and strong winds. These constantly apply pressure on the glass, encapsulants, frames and electrical connections of the modules. If manufacturing processes or materials are modified to cut costs, failures may not appear for years after installation when repairs and replacements can be more expensive.
Recent industry reporting has highlighted concerns about the mechanical durability of solar modules. In the second quarter of 2025, mechanical stress sequence testing detected glass breakage in around one-third of the modules that were tested. Even though these laboratory results did not represent failure rates across the wider market, they did stress upon structural reliability. Thinner glass, bigger module formats and minimized safety margins could increase durability risks, making material quality and component compatibility central considerations along with efficiency ratings.
Production quality
The life of a module is affected by many elements such as the quality of the manufacturing, how it is transported, installed and used. But production is where the basis for long-term reliability is built. Consistent raw material quality, controlled lamination, reliable sealing and meticulous assembly provide structural integrity. Thus, quality control must be applied during the making process and not just at final inspection.
High production standards can go hand-in-hand with competitive price. Manufacturers can control costs without sacrificing product quality by increasing production yields, minimizing waste of materials, automating key operations and tightening supplier audits. Traceability also helps to identify defects before products reach customers.
India’s regulatory system is a crucial basis for quality assurance. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) specifies approved models and manufacturers for certain project categories. Applicable quality control criteria also help in conformity to Indian Standards. Compliance, however, is simply the beginning. Independent testing, documented quality checks and unambiguous certification records help to establish product reliability. Developers should evaluate long-term project risks by considering test reports, supplier credentials, warranty conditions and traceability.
Efficiency and reliability
The adoption of advanced cell technologies such as n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon), is also adding another aspect to module selection. The higher conversion efficiency implies that more power can be generated from a given area, making the technology suited for large solar parks and installations where space is at a premium. It may also have benefits on temperature performance and degradation rates depending on the module design.
However, higher efficiency at the time of purchase does not automatically translate into effective long-term returns. The extended value of TOPCon technology depends on how well a module maintains its power output over time. Developers should thus measure the expected energy yield and degradation alongside initial power ratings when estimating a project’s economics.
For manufacturers, that means looking at technology not just for what the output will be when it’s new, but what value it can maintain over time. Improvements in cell architecture must translate into dependable generation under real operating conditions. Ultimately, efficiency creates lasting value when it helps a solar plant maintain higher energy output with consistent performance.
As India’s solar industry matures, manufacturing competitiveness will depend on consistent quality, sustained energy generation and competitive lifecycle costs, not just capacity additions and module prices.
India’s Panchamrit commitments which include 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070, point to the extent of its clean-energy ambitions. Simultaneously, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is supporting wider rooftop solar adoption.  Meeting these aspirations demand durable solar assets that keep performance losses down, manage maintenance costs and offer reliable power for decades. Long-term durability will be essential to making solar energy affordable and reliable.
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France’s proposed electricity reforms could create new opportunities for solar energy, battery storage, and the strategic raw materials supporting these technologies. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, the integration of renewable generation and storage infrastructure represents an increasingly relevant development in the evolution of European electricity systems.
Key takeaway: France is considering measures that would allow certain renewable energy projects to install up to 25 MW of capacity while limiting maximum electricity injection into the grid to 17 MW. This approach could encourage the combination of photovoltaic installations, battery storage, and advanced energy management systems.
How Could France’s New Energy Measures Improve Grid Flexibility?
France’s proposed measures aim to make better use of existing electricity connections by allowing eligible projects to install more capacity than they can inject into the grid at any given moment. The initiative reflects a broader effort to improve electricity system flexibility without relying exclusively on new transmission and distribution infrastructure.
The proposal establishes two important parameters:
25 MW: The maximum installed capacity covered by the proposed arrangement.
17 MW: The maximum power that qualifying installations could inject into the electricity grid.
End of 2026: The expected implementation period for the measure.
These limits could allow renewable energy developers to combine solar generation and storage technologies while managing their output according to the capacity available at the connection point.
The distinction between installed capacity and grid injection capacity is particularly relevant. A solar installation does not necessarily operate at its maximum output throughout the day. Its electricity production varies according to sunlight, weather conditions, and seasonal patterns.
By introducing storage and intelligent control systems, developers could manage these variations more effectively.
"The evolution of electricity networks increasingly depends on the ability to coordinate generation, storage, and consumption. France's approach illustrates how existing infrastructure could accommodate more renewable capacity through improved operational flexibility," says Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG.
Why Are Solar Panels and Battery Storage Becoming More Interconnected?
Solar panels and batteries perform complementary functions within renewable electricity systems. Photovoltaic modules generate electricity when sunlight is available, while batteries can store part of that electricity and release it when production decreases or demand increases.
This combination can reduce the mismatch between renewable generation and electricity consumption.
For example, a photovoltaic installation may produce substantial quantities of electricity during the middle of the day. If its output exceeds the permitted grid injection limit, the operator may need to curtail production.
A battery could absorb some of this excess electricity instead.
Later, when photovoltaic production declines, the stored electricity could be delivered to the network, provided the installation continues to respect its connection limits.
The Operational Advantages of Integrated Energy Infrastructure
Several potential benefits emerge from this arrangement:
Reduced curtailment: Batteries could store electricity that would otherwise remain unused.
Improved grid utilization: Existing connections could accommodate more installed renewable capacity.
Greater operational flexibility: Stored electricity could be released during periods of stronger demand.
Better production management: Control systems could coordinate photovoltaic generation, battery charging, and electricity injection.
The effectiveness of these solutions would depend on battery capacity, storage duration, local electricity prices, and the technical characteristics of each installation.
Storage systems also introduce additional costs and energy losses during charging and discharging. Their economic advantages therefore cannot be assumed for every project.
What Could France’s Strategy Mean for Critical Minerals?
The integration of photovoltaic installations and battery storage could influence demand for several industrial materials and critical minerals. Any expansion of these technologies would require additional components for electricity generation, storage, conversion, and distribution.
The potential implications extend beyond solar panels and batteries themselves.
Solar photovoltaic technologies rely on materials such as silicon, aluminum, copper, and silver. Silicon is widely used in solar cells, while aluminum supports module frames and mounting structures. Copper contributes to electrical connections, and silver remains relevant to many photovoltaic cell designs.
Battery energy storage systems involve a different group of materials. Lithium is widely used in commercial lithium-ion batteries, while graphite is commonly employed in their anodes. Other materials depend on battery chemistry.
Lithium iron phosphate batteries, for example, use lithium, iron, and phosphate-based cathode materials. Nickel and cobalt are associated with other lithium-ion battery chemistries, although they are not required in every stationary storage installation.
Electricity infrastructure creates additional material requirements. Copper and aluminum are widely used in cables, conductors, and electrical equipment. Power electronics, transformers, and control systems also require specialized industrial components.
"The development of integrated renewable energy projects could influence several commodity markets simultaneously. Solar modules, battery systems, and electrical connections have different material requirements, creating interconnected sources of industrial demand," explains Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG.
However, the French proposal would not automatically produce higher mineral consumption. Its actual impact would depend on the number of projects developed, the technologies selected, and whether additional installed capacity translates into new equipment orders.
Could Smarter Grid Connections Reduce Infrastructure Costs?
More flexible connection arrangements could help developers use existing electricity infrastructure more efficiently. Instead of requiring every installation to inject its full theoretical output, network operators could establish limits that reflect actual grid capacity.
This approach could reduce the need for certain network upgrades, although it would not eliminate the requirement for infrastructure investment.
Projects would still need suitable connections, protective equipment, monitoring technologies, and reliable operational controls.
In some locations, electricity networks may remain constrained even when renewable installations include batteries.
The French proposal therefore represents a potential improvement in connection efficiency rather than a universal solution to grid congestion.
How Could This Approach Influence Europe’s Energy Transition?
France’s initiative reflects a broader challenge facing European electricity systems: renewable generation capacity can expand faster than the infrastructure needed to accommodate it.
Greater coordination between electricity production, storage, and consumption could help address this imbalance.
Other European markets could potentially examine similar arrangements, particularly where grid connection delays limit renewable energy development.
The implications could extend to manufacturers of photovoltaic equipment, battery suppliers, engineering companies, and producers of electrical infrastructure components.
"One of the most interesting aspects of the energy transition is the growing importance of coordination between technologies. Future progress may depend not only on installing additional renewable capacity, but also on managing the interaction between different energy assets," concludes Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Main Objective of France’s Proposed Solar Energy Measures?
The proposal aims to improve the utilization of existing grid connections by allowing qualifying renewable energy projects to install more capacity than their maximum permitted grid injection. Battery storage and control technologies could help manage the difference.
Which Critical Minerals Are Involved in Solar and Battery Infrastructure?
Relevant materials include lithium, graphite, copper, aluminum, silicon, and silver. Nickel and cobalt may also be involved, depending on the battery chemistry. The precise material requirements vary according to the technologies selected.
Can Battery Storage Eliminate Renewable Energy Curtailment?
Battery storage can reduce curtailment by absorbing electricity that would otherwise exceed grid injection limits. However, it cannot eliminate all curtailment because storage capacity, charging rates, battery efficiency, and operational conditions impose technical restrictions.
A New Direction for Renewable Energy Infrastructure
France’s proposed measures illustrate how electricity infrastructure could evolve through closer integration of renewable generation, storage, and intelligent management technologies.
The possibility of installing up to 25 MW of capacity while limiting grid injection to 17 MW highlights the distinction between generating electricity and delivering it to the network.
If implemented successfully, the approach could support additional renewable projects while encouraging more efficient use of existing connections.
For the commodities sector, the development also deserves attention. Greater deployment of integrated energy systems could create opportunities across the supply chains for photovoltaic materials, battery components, and electrical equipment.
Ultimately, the effectiveness of France’s strategy will depend on its final regulatory framework, practical implementation, and the economic performance of the projects developed under the new rules.
 
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A Scottish homeowner said a solar installation finally went live after weeks of delays, repeat technician visits, and mounting buyer’s remorse.
What softened the blow: a month of free solar generation before the system was officially commissioned and paid for.
In a Reddit post, the original poster said they ordered the installation in mid-June and didn’t reach commissioning until early October, after scaffolding was scheduled for the final week of September.
They said they ultimately replaced the setup before it finally came online, after multiple return visits in which technicians reportedly “couldn’t get the WiFi to connect.” During that stretch, they said they also sought advice on Sunsynk Reddit pages.
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Being in Scotland made the project more dependent on whichever contractor covered that area, which the OP described as “one of the biggest problems.” They also said the installer’s phone lines closed at 5 p.m. and at 4 p.m. on Fridays, forcing them to handle any problems during the workday.
On the grid side, they said the DNO response came back “with no limit,” while a neighbor using a local installer was capped at 6 kilowatts. They also said callbacks were slow and that different departments did not seem aligned on the underlying problems.
They also highlighted a few financial positives: nothing was due until completion; they “did also benefit from a whole month’s solar generation and export until the system got commissioned and paid for too which softened the blow”; and they got an enhanced export rate for 12 months.
Practical lessons from the post include checking whether bird protection is included and confirming that payment is due only after completion. The OP also wrote, “If you don’t make noise they may prioritise getting the next deposit in.” Shoppers can use EnergySage to compare curated bids without sharing contact information unless they choose to move forward.
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China’s proposed export restrictions on 12 solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing technologies may accelerate India’s push to develop domestic capabilities in solar wafers, cells and ingots, according to a report by JM Financial. China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology proposed adding 12 solar PV manufacturing technologies to its Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export on October 16.
The proposal covers technologies used in manufacturing polysilicon, silicon wafers and solar cells, along with critical and core equipment incorporating these technologies. The proposal divides the technologies into prohibited and restricted categories, with stakeholders invited to submit feedback until November 15, 2026.
The JM Financial report said the development could strengthen the case for India to expand domestic solar manufacturing, particularly in areas further up the production chain. However, it cautioned against assuming that all TOPCon production lines, Chinese machinery or technology transfers would automatically be prohibited. It said, “We view it as structurally positive for Indian solar manufacturing (may accelerate backward integration) with short-term disruption”
India remains dependent on China for several inputs required by solar manufacturers, including specialised production equipment, industrial gases and chemicals, spare parts, process software and skilled engineers. This dependence could make the proposed restrictions a risk to near-term capacity expansion, even as they increase the importance of developing domestic manufacturing capabilities.
“The greatest opportunity lies in moving upstream, but that is where the technological and execution barriers are the highest,” JM Financial added in its report. The report also highlighted that potential beneficiaries may not necessarily be India’s largest solar cell and module manufacturers. Companies that can move quickly from module assembly into the production of solar cells, wafers and ingots could be better positioned to benefit from the changing trade environment.
The development could also affect the cost of setting up new solar manufacturing facilities. Delays in equipment supplies or the need to procure more expensive equipment from European vendors could push up manufacturing costs. This, in turn, could lead to higher domestic solar cell and module prices. If domestic prices rise significantly, India may further relax the ALMM-II mandate beyond December 2026, the report said. At the same time, Chinese exporters could become more aggressive in pricing finished solar products, including cells and modules, potentially making them more attractive to Indian developers. (ANI)
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Seoul, Seoul Energy Corp. and Hanwha Qcells Sign Agreement Tandem Technology Stacks Solar Cells to Raise Efficiency Performance to Be Verified at Parking Lots and Aging Installations Project Aims to Expand Urban Solar Power and Support Commercialization
Seoul is bringing next-generation solar technology into the city that can generate more electricity from the same area than conventional panels. The city will run a pilot program applying tandem solar technology, which stacks different types of solar cells to boost generation efficiency, at parking lots and aging solar installations to verify performance. The test is drawing attention as a possible way to increase solar output in dense urban areas where installation space is scarce.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Energy Corp. and Hanwha Solutions' Qcells division signed an agreement on the 21st to demonstrate and expand the use of new solar technology. Under the agreement, the three parties will verify the generation performance, durability and on-site applicability of perovskite-based tandem solar cells and draw up plans to expand their use.
Tandem solar technology stacks solar cells with different properties vertically, allowing light that conventional silicon cells cannot absorb to be converted into electricity. Its theoretical efficiency limit is about 44%, roughly 1.5 times the 29% of conventional silicon solar cells. That figure is theoretical, however, and actual generation performance must be confirmed through the demonstration.
The demonstration will center on parking lot canopies and solar installations that have been in operation for more than 15 years. At parking lots, tandem panels and commercially available conventional panels will be operated under identical conditions to compare output and performance. The project will also analyze generation efficiency and the degree of performance degradation under varying temperatures, solar radiation levels and seasonal changes.
Aging solar installations will be replaced with tandem panels to measure gains in output and operational stability. Based on the results, the city plans to examine whether existing facilities can be converted to high-efficiency equipment.
Seoul has installed a cumulative 504 megawatts of solar capacity to date. Annual generation stands at about 589 gigawatt-hours, enough to supply roughly 160,000 households of four. The city plans to use the demonstration results in shaping policies and regulations for deploying high-efficiency solar power on building rooftops, parking lots and public facilities.
Under the agreement, Seoul will oversee the project while Seoul Energy Corp. provides demonstration sites and operates the equipment. Hanwha Qcells will supply solar modules along with design and construction expertise.
"Because space for installing solar panels is limited in urban areas, high-efficiency technology that produces more electricity from the same space is important," said Yoon Jae-sam, head of Seoul's Climate and Environment Headquarters. "Through this demonstration, we will thoroughly verify the generation performance and on-site applicability of tandem solar cells and develop a deployment model suited to Seoul's conditions."
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New data from the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) confirms Australia’s handover from coal to renewables is gathering pace with the June quarter delivering new records for rooftop solar and small-scale battery energy storage installations, and large-scale solar investment.
The CER’s latest Quarterly Carbon Market Report shows rooftop solar installations exceeded 1 GW for the first time in the April to June quarter, breaking the previous quarterly record of 942 MW set in the final quarter of 2023.
It was also a record quarter for large-scale solar with 1.8 GW reaching final investment decision (FID), making it the strongest quarter since 2022 and the best for utility-scale solar investment since the CER began tracking final investment decisions.
Small-scale battery installations also reached a record high in the June quarter with more than 111,000 batteries approved and 3.6 GWh of capacity installed.
Large-scale batteries also continued to expand with a total of 4.2 GWh of storage capacity either reaching FID or commencing operations in the second quarter of 2026.
“The speed of the transition is accelerating,” CER Acting Chair Carl Binning said. “We are seeing ongoing growth and record outcomes across the CER’s administered schemes and markets, from rooftop solar and household batteries to large-scale solar investment.”
Renewable generation continued to grow in the quarter, accounting for about 42% of National Electricity Market (NEM) generation, up from 37% in the same period last year.
The regulator said major catalysts for the growth include rapidly falling battery storage costs and ongoing development of Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) backed projects.
Of the large-scale solar capacity that reached FID in the June quarter, 881 MW came from projects receiving support under the federal government’s revenue underwriting scheme. These include Edify Energy’s neighbouring 300 MW Guthrie’s Gap and Smoky Creek hybrid solar and battery projects in Queensland.
The CER also pointed to the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, saying it has “unleashed demand” for small-scale renewables.
At the end of its first year, storage capacity approved under the rebate scheme reached 12.4 GWh across more than 438,000 installations, with more than 500,000 applications received by mid-August.
The regulator said installation activity had surged ahead of reforms to the program that took effect on 1 May, with the scheme contributing to the “exceptionally strong” rooftop solar installations during the quarter.
“More than 80% of small-scale solar installations in April were installed alongside a battery, suggesting households accelerated combined solar and battery installations ahead of the 1 May changes,” the CER said. 
The regulator said demand for residential batteries has remained robust since the reforms took effect, although the average battery capacity decreased from 36 kWh in April to about 23 kWh in May and June, suggesting the revised incentive settings reduced demand for larger battery systems.
The average system size for a rooftop solar system in the June quarter was 10.5 kW and has now been greater than 10 kW for the past four quarters.
While small and large-scale solar installations and investments reached record highs in the June quarter, approvals for mid-scale commercial and industrial renewable energy projects were below historical averages.
This is expected to change in coming months with the Australian government’s recent expansion of Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme eligibility to systems up to 1 MW from 1 October 2026 (subject to regulations being in place) tipped to provide a boost for the mid-scale solar sector.
“Expanding the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, expected from October, will help businesses, farmers and community organisations install mid-scale solar and reduce their energy costs,” Binning said.

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China exported approximately 23.92 GW of photovoltaic (PV) modules in September 2026, according to SMM data. Shipments rose 44.18%, or 7.33 GW, from August but fell 6.67%, or 1.71 GW, year on year. January–September exports totalled approximately 184.66 GW, down 19.60 GW, or 9.6%, from 204.26 GW a year earlier.
September recorded the second-highest monthly volume of the year, breaking out of the roughly 16–20 GW range seen from May to August. The year-on-year decline narrowed markedly from August, although both monthly and cumulative exports remained below last year's levels.
Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and the Philippines together added 3.63 GW month on month, accounting for 49.5% of China's total increase. Pakistan and Thailand, among other markets, declined. The rebound was concentrated in selected large-project markets and European distribution hubs, with destination markets continuing to diverge.

Across the identified destinations, exports to Europe totalled 7.19 GW in September, accounting for 30.1% of China's total. Asia Pacific accounted for 4.20 GW, or 17.6%; the Middle East for 3.97 GW, or 16.6%; Africa for 0.78 GW, or 3.3%; and the US for 0.22 GW, or 0.9%. Brazil, Colombia and Chile together accounted for 1.52 GW, or 6.4%. These destinations represented 74.7% of total exports, with Other accounting for the remaining 6.04 GW, or 25.3%. Türkiye is included in the Middle East, which is excluded from Asia Pacific.
Europe remained the leading export market, but its share fell approximately 6.5 percentage points from August as Middle Eastern shipments grew faster. The Middle East's share rose approximately 9.7 percentage points, the most significant shift in the month's export mix.

Exports to the European markets covered totalled 7.19 GW in September, up approximately 18.5%, or 1.12 GW, month on month but down 21.6% year on year. The Netherlands was the largest contributor to the monthly increase, rising 36.2%, or 0.88 GW, from 2.43 GW to 3.31 GW. Shipments to the UK, Spain and France reached 0.61 GW, 0.62 GW and 0.55 GW respectively, adding a combined 0.49 GW.
Some markets continued to decline. Italy fell from 0.63 GW to 0.56 GW, Belgium from 0.37 GW to 0.29 GW, and Portugal from 0.13 GW to 0.06 GW. Their combined reduction of 0.22 GW partly offset gains elsewhere.
SMM's market monitoring indicates that enquiries and some fourth-quarter delivery activity gradually resumed after Europe's summer holidays. However, trade remained dominated by existing orders, with limited improvement in new procurement. Low power purchase agreement prices, constraints on grid absorption of solar generation and rising module costs kept some developers cautious. SMM sees the September increase as potentially reflecting post-holiday deliveries and periodic restocking; stronger shipments through the Netherlands' distribution network do not indicate a broad-based recovery in European end demand.

Exports to the Asia-Pacific markets covered reached 4.20 GW in September, up approximately 24.3%, or 0.82 GW, month on month but down 13.8% year on year. The Philippines rose 131.1%, or 0.59 GW, from 0.45 GW to 1.04 GW. Vietnam increased from 0.27 GW to 0.55 GW, while Malaysia rose from 0.09 GW to 0.37 GW, each adding 0.28 GW. Together, these three markets contributed 1.15 GW of additional shipments.
Shipments to Pakistan fell from 1.15 GW to 0.51 GW, down 0.64 GW, or 55.7%, month on month and 50.0% year on year. Thailand declined from 0.35 GW to 0.17 GW, a reduction of 0.18 GW. Australia, Japan and India contributed additional growth, with shipments rising to 0.57 GW, 0.39 GW and 0.26 GW respectively.
Stronger demand in the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia supported an improvement in Southeast Asian module procurement. In Pakistan, however, August's purchasing recovery did not persist, with September shipments approximately 76.3% below June's 2.15 GW. Yet power cuts and load shedding intensified across multiple parts of the country in September. Fuel supply disruptions and unreliable grid supply made electricity security a greater priority for households and commercial and industrial users. SMM expects electricity supply reliability to be a key determinant of future distributed PV demand, with supply-security concerns increasing the appeal of solar-plus-storage and backup-power solutions.

Exports to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Türkiye totalled 3.97 GW in September, up approximately 245.2%, or 2.82 GW, month on month and 68.2% year on year. Saudi Arabia rose 291.9%, from 0.74 GW to 2.90 GW. Its 2.16 GW increase was the largest among the individual destination markets covered. The UAE increased from 0.27 GW to 0.78 GW, while Türkiye rose from 0.14 GW to 0.29 GW, adding 0.51 GW and 0.15 GW respectively.
Continued development of large-scale ground-mounted solar projects underpins Middle Eastern module procurement. An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract was signed in September for Saudi Arabia's 2 GW Haden solar project, highlighting the expanding project pipeline. SMM sees phased procurement, equipment delivery and shipping schedules for existing projects as likely drivers of the concentrated increase in shipments.
Combined exports to South Africa and Nigeria reached 0.78 GW, up approximately 122.9%, or 0.43 GW, month on month and 41.8% year on year. South Africa rose 166.7%, from 0.15 GW to 0.40 GW, while Nigeria increased 90.0%, from 0.20 GW to 0.38 GW.
Projects supplying commercial and industrial electricity buyers continued to come online in South Africa, while residential solar and mini-grid development progressed in Nigeria, supporting module demand. However, combined September shipments were only 0.03 GW above July's 0.75 GW. SMM therefore views the increase primarily as catch-up purchasing from August's low base, rather than evidence of sustained demand expansion.

China's direct module exports to the US reached approximately 0.22 GW in September, up 0.10 GW, or 83.3%, from August. Shipments rose 450% from the low base of 0.04 GW a year earlier but still accounted for only approximately 0.9% of China's total. The strong percentage increase therefore provided only a limited contribution to overall export growth.
The US temporary anti-stockpiling rule under Section 232 took effect on 22 September. It imposes volume limits on certain newly registered importers and increases scrutiny of unusually large purchases by existing importers, constraining stockbuilding before broader import adjustments take effect in December. SMM assesses that these restrictions have weakened the incentive to bring forward purchases, keeping the US contribution to China's module exports at a low level.
Exports to Brazil, Colombia and Chile together totalled 1.52 GW, up approximately 9.4%, or 0.13 GW, month on month but down 44.3% year on year. Brazil rose 10.6%, from 1.04 GW to 1.15 GW, adding 0.11 GW. Chile increased from 0.06 GW to 0.16 GW, adding 0.10 GW, while Colombia fell from 0.29 GW to 0.21 GW, offsetting part of those gains with a decline of 0.08 GW.
Brazil's Sol de Brotas solar projects commissioned 130 MW in September, indicating continued progress on existing developments. SMM sees project deliveries and periodic restocking as possible drivers of the increase in shipments to Brazil and Chile. However, exports to Brazil remained 48.7% below the same month last year, while Colombia failed to sustain August's elevated purchases. Growth across Latin America has yet to become sustained and broad-based.
China's module exports rebounded sharply in September, with gains concentrated in Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and selected Southeast Asian markets. Project deliveries and periodic restocking were prominent drivers. National exports remained below last year's level, but demand picking up in the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia supported an improvement in Southeast Asia. Fourth-quarter priorities are large-project deliveries in the Middle East, new European procurement and the durability of Southeast Asian demand. Pakistan's electricity supply problems are expected to support future solar and solar-plus-storage demand, while US Section 232 anti-stockpiling restrictions leave limited scope for accelerated purchasing.
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The transaction brings two operating solar farms and the Bullawah Wind Farm development into the growing Atmos portfolio.
Atmos Renewables has finalised the purchase of a portfolio of projects in Australia from BayWa r.e., taking its combined operating and in-construction capacity beyond 2GW.
The deal encompasses two generating solar farms, the late-stage Bullawah Wind Farm development in New South Wales (NSW) and a suite of earlier-stage projects spread across the National Electricity Market.
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Completion of the transaction lifts the Atmos asset count to 19 across wind, solar and battery energy storage, placing the company among Australia’s larger clean energy owner-operators.
Among the operational assets acquired is the 106MW-peak (MWp) Yatpool Solar Farm in north-west Victoria, which hosts roughly 350,000 panels and is contracted to Flow Power through an offtake agreement.
The facility lies 6km from the Karadoc Solar Farm, a neighbouring site that Atmos bought from BayWa r.e. in 2024, bringing both projects under a single ownership.
The portfolio also includes the Hughenden Solar Farm, a 20MWp facility comprising more than 60,000 panels that has been producing electricity in central Queensland since 2018.
Revenue from the plant is secured through a power purchase agreement with CS Energy.
Beyond the operating assets, the transaction strengthens Atmos’ development pipeline by adding the Bullawah Wind Farm, a proposed wind generation and battery storage scheme in the Riverina district, roughly 40km south-east of Hay.
At full buildout, the project would feature 141 turbines capable of generating approximately 800MW, alongside a 359MW battery system designed for two-hour duration.
Transmission access rights within the South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) have been obtained for the 262MW stage two.
Bullawah is advancing through the concluding phases of the NSW planning process.
If the necessary consents and final investment decision are secured, construction of the Bullawah Wind Farm is expected to create approximately 380 local jobs.
The project would also provide community benefits such as funding for councils, First Nations programmes and local supply chain development.
Atmos CEO Nigel Baker said: “This acquisition strengthens our portfolio in two important ways.
“Yatpool and Hughenden add further diversity to our operating portfolio, while the 262MW Bullawah project positions the company to deliver its first New South Wales wind farm in the near term, given the advanced state of that project and the REZ access rights it holds.”
Earlier this month, Atmos, together with its parent company Igneo Infrastructure Partners, achieved financial close on two energy projects backed by the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme.
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Sunik System, which surpassed 500 billion won in sales for the first time last year with OLED deposition equipment, is expanding its business area to smart glasses and next-generation solar cells. Until now, Japan has led the large OLED deposition equipment market, but its strategy is to target the energy sector beyond displays based on technology.
Kim Hye-dong, CEO of Sunik System, recently met with Mail Business and explained, “The display industry fluctuates depending on the customer’s facility investment,” adding, “We are trying to secure a stable sales base by expanding the technology accumulated in OLED to OLEDoS for smart glasses and next-generation solar cells.” He added, “Solar cells are similar to OLED’s manufacturing process, but the market’s investment cycle is different, which is advantageous for business diversification.”
Sunik System is a company specializing in OLED deposition equipment for smartphones and IT devices. Deposition is a technology that heats a light-emitting material to form a gas and then applies it thinly and delicately on a glass plate. The OLED material is easily damaged when it comes into contact with air or moisture, so it works in a vacuum state.
The main competitor is Japan’s Canon Toki. As Canon Toki led the 6th generation equipment market, which is mainly used to produce OLEDs for smartphones, Sunik System took the lead in developing large-scale equipment for the 8.6th generation, which is the next generation. The 8.6th generation equipment can produce more screens at once using larger glass plates than before. It is advantageous to lower the production cost of medium and large OLED used in laptops and tablet PCs.
The achievements led to orders. Of the six 8.6th generation OLED production lines of Chinese display company BOE, Sunik System will supply equipment for four lines, while Canon Toki will supply equipment for the remaining two lines. CEO Kim explained, “Securing technology to precisely match large glass substrates and metal masks in ultra-high vacuum environments is the factor that won the competition. BOE decided to invest right after using equipment in its first production line.”
The company’s performance has also skyrocketed. Last year’s sales reached 515.8 billion won, the highest ever. It increased more than eight times from 62.4 billion won in 2023. Operating profit amounted to 111.5 billion won, with operating profit ratio reaching 22%. Currently, large OLED equipment accounts for 60-70% of sales.
However, performance fluctuates greatly depending on the customer’s investment schedule. In the first half of this year, it recorded 36.3 billion won in sales and 8.7 billion won in operating losses. The balance of orders that will lead to sales is solid at 642 billion won as of the end of June. The high dependence on Chinese customers is also a task to be solved. CEO Kim said, “As large investment projects of Chinese customers are reflected in sales, the proportion has increased. We are creating a balanced business structure by expanding our application areas in addition to domestic and foreign customers and OLED equipment.”
Smart glass-related equipment is the area where orders are increasing right now. Sun-ik System supplies deposition equipment that makes ole-dose for smart glasses. Oledos is a technology that implements clear images by densely placing small pixels on silicon substrates, and is used in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices.
Sunik System estimates that it has a global share of more than 90% in the deposition equipment market for Oledos. Orders for production lines increased from one to two per year until last year to three in the first half of this year alone. The price of deposition equipment supplied to one production line exceeds 30 billion won.
Just as the OLED market has grown rapidly with the advent of smartphones, demand for new types of displays is increasing in the AI era, CEO Kim said. “Big tech companies are drawing a future where they check information in real time through glasses without taking out their mobile phones.”
Following smart glass, the field that is being prepared as a long-term growth engine is next-generation solar cells. The key is the material ‘perovskite’. It can be manufactured at a lower temperature than conventional silicon solar cells, reducing production costs. Sunik System has developed equipment that makes the layer thin and uniform that helps electrons move inside solar cells using OLED deposition technology. In July and August this year, we supplied equipment for quasi-quantification to overseas customers.
CEO Kim said, “If the first verification results come out at the end of this year, we can expect to win orders for equipment for mass production from next year,” adding, “We expect sales to occur in the perovskite sector to be at the end of 2027.” Sunik System predicted that the related deposition equipment market will expand from 1.5 trillion won in 2030 to 15 trillion won in 2040.
It will also promote the development of AI technology to increase the precision and productivity of deposition equipment. In August, Sunik System was selected as a target for AI-based OLED deposition equipment in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s “Super Eul” company development project. Super Eul refers to a material, parts, and equipment company that has core technologies that are difficult to replace even large companies. Based on government support, Sunik System plans to develop a technology that AI diagnoses equipment abnormalities and optimizes working conditions.
It is also increasing production facilities in line with the expansion of its business. When all of the new plants in the Brain City in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province are operated this month, the total production space will be expanded by 1.8 times.
“No matter how advanced AI is, display is as important an industry as semiconductors as people have to see the results with their eyes,” CEO Kim said. “We will expand the scope of growth from display to energy by deeply accumulating a single deposition technology.”
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Australia holds the world’s highest per-capita share of rooftop solar capacity, with more than 28 GW installed, according to pv magazine. An industry expert cited in the report warns that insufficient inspection and maintenance programs could prevent many of these systems from delivering the performance and lifespan for which they were designed.
Rooftop solar has been installed at roughly 4 million Australian homes and small businesses, with about 36% of households owning a system. The report notes that 2026 is on course to be a record year for installations, with about 181,000 rooftop systems fitted in the first half of the year, a 35% rise over the same period in 2025 and the strongest six-month figure since 2021.
Andrew Barrington, founder and managing director of New South Wales-based solar maintenance company Solar Shine Australia, said the industry should look beyond new installations and ensure existing systems keep performing, deliver their intended returns and last as long as expected. He questioned who verifies that panels remain functional years after installation and argued that equipment capable of being maintained should not be replaced. He called for a stronger emphasis on proactive inspection and maintenance, describing it as critical to extending the life of the national rooftop fleet, cutting avoidable losses and limiting premature solar waste.
According to the report, panels are generally designed to operate for 25 years or more, but damage, neglected upkeep and undetected faults can affect performance and potentially shorten useful life. Barrington said maintenance is needed for anything intended to last decades, and that catching and fixing minor faults early preserves output, avoids costly repairs once problems accumulate or escalate, and reduces fire and electrocution risk.
He also warned that decommissioning solar systems ahead of their expected lifecycle because of poor maintenance creates avoidable waste beyond what the recycling sector can handle, resulting in more panels going to landfill — an issue he said matters for a sustainable industry and needs addressing.
Solar Shine Australia, which serves residential, commercial and industrial installations, identified dirt buildup, loose wiring, cracked panels and monitoring equipment that is not actively checked as factors that can reduce energy output. Physical module damage can raise the risk of moisture ingress and progressive deterioration while affecting long-term reliability and performance, according to the company.
Barrington said he increasingly sees the consequences of inadequate maintenance planning and pointed to education as the key to reversing the trend. He said maintenance education is largely absent for consumers and even for installers, manufacturers and solar sales teams, and that a long-circulating belief that solar requires no maintenance, is self-cleaning or is cleaned by rain is untrue. He added that such misinformation is partly spread by manufacturers and sales teams, though public opinion is shifting as more people recognize maintenance as essential to efficient and sustainable operation. His position is that solar is low maintenance rather than no maintenance.
The report states that solar maintenance will be discussed at All Energy Australia 2026 in Melbourne next week, where Barrington will chair a panel of specialists examining needed changes. The session, titled Maximising Solar Asset Performance Through Maintenance, Monitoring & Stewardship, will bring together different parts of the maintenance industry to share practical experience and discuss how asset owners can get more from their systems.
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Plug-in solar panels could give tenants a straightforward way to lower their electricity bills, saving up to £110 a year. They have been available to buy since August, and tenants can install them without a professional and take them with them when they move. Our policy and public affairs officer, Mia Rotaru explains what you need to know about this new technology.
Plug-in solar panels are small solar power systems that connect directly to a standard household electrical socket. They generate electricity from sunlight to help power everyday appliances. 
The panels convert sunlight into direct current electricity, which a microinverter converts into alternating current for household use. The electricity then passes through a standard plug socket and directly into your home’s electrical system. 
Unlike conventional rooftop solar panels, plug-in systems are portable, don’t require the same kind of professional installation, and can be taken to a new home.  
Because they are smaller (around 2m × 1m depending on the exact model), they generally generate less electricity.
While it is important to check the guidance for your situation, plug-in solar panels can be installed almost anywhere they’ll fit, such as a balcony, garden fence, patio, garage roof, or exterior wall.
UK-compliant plug-in solar kits are now available to purchase, and as competition grows and more products are developed, the Government expects prices to settle between £400 and £600. 
Households can use only one plug-in solar device at a time, and under current regulations, cannot connect multiple devices. 
Before purchasing a system, you, or they, should that the product meets the relevant safety requirements and follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
You’re legally required to register any plug-in solar panel devices before using them in the UK on the UK Plug-in Solar Registration website.
Your tenants must ask you for permission before installing plug-in solar panels, and if you are a leaseholder, you might also need permission from the freeholder.  
You should also ask more questions about where the tenants expect to install them, how they will secure the panels, any potential damage to the property, and discuss relevant building safety and insurance requirements.
The introduction of plug-in solar panels also raises questions about how these systems could affect a property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, particularly as the Government prepares to introduce changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). 
Landlords should not assume that installing a plug-in solar device will improve a property’s EPC rating or count towards meeting future MEES requirements.
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Chery unveiled its solar vehicle + atmospheric water harvesting technology. The solar vehicle adopts an industry-leading flexible PV car cover technology, weighing only 1.5 kg/m², with a thickness of 1 mm and the ability to be rolled up to a diameter of 63 mm. It can be flexibly integrated onto the roof and hood, with an attachment area of ≥4 m², a vehicle power output of ≥640 W, and a maximum daily power generation of 6 kWh. Paired with an integrated PV controller, the generated electricity is directly fed into the power battery, with transmission losses kept within 10%, achieving an efficient closed energy loop.
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The Costa del Sol has expanded its clean energy footprint following a formal ceremony in Casares to mark the start of construction on three solar … farms: Casares I, II and III. The facilities represent a private investment exceeding 28 million euros and will boast a combined installed capacity of 96 megawatts (MW).
Once operational, the photovoltaic complex will generate approximately 169.9 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually – equivalent to the average annual electricity consumption of 52,300 households. Beyond feeding green energy into the regional grid, the construction and maintenance phases will boost the local economy through direct and indirect job creation, while preventing the emission of around 34,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
The project operates under a strict regulatory framework established by Casares town council to manage renewable development. To prevent an uncontrolled proliferation of solar panels, the local authority has capped the total area permitted for photovoltaic installations at 5 per cent of the municipal landmass – equivalent to 8.12 square kilometres of the town’s total 162.38 square kilometres.
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“It has been a titanic effort to prevent Casares from becoming a sea of solar panels. We are committed to renewables, but we have a responsibility to protect our territory and our residents,” said Mayor Juan Luis Villalón (Izquierda Unida).
Local planning guidelines require all solar proposals to undergo comprehensive visual and environmental impact assessments, including evaluations of potential effects on local wildlife and biodiversity. Town hall officials confirmed that several alternative solar proposals were previously rejected after their projected impacts were deemed incompatible with municipal interests.
The Casares I, II and III projects – which received permits from both the Regional Government of Andalucía and the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge – incorporate specific design requirements to reduce environmental impact. All power transmission lines will be installed underground, and the electrical substation will be built directly adjacent to the generating plants.
“We want to move forward in an environmentally friendly way and create opportunities, whilst preserving the integrity of the municipality. This project is the result of years of work and creates wealth that stays here,” Villalón added.
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JAKARTA – China plans to tighten export controls on solar panel manufacturing technology by proposing a ban on several strategic technologies.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has proposed adding 12 photovoltaic technologies to its export control list.
The government stated that these technologies are increasingly used in sensitive sectors, including aerospace and national defense, requiring stricter oversight.
As quoted by Reuters, the proposal is part of a revised export control policy that also includes artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology.
China stated that this policy aims to prevent misuse of technology while maintaining international cooperation in science and technology.
Technologies included in the proposed ban cover the production of thin wafers, perovskite and tandem solar cells, and large-scale polysilicon using the fluidized-bed method. These technologies are critical for improving production efficiency and reducing the cost of manufacturing solar panels.
China also proposed export restrictions on advanced solar cell manufacturing technologies, such as TOPCon, heterojunction (HJT), and back contact (XBC).
Unlike the technologies proposed for a complete ban, the export of these three technologies will not be entirely prohibited but will be subject to stricter oversight.
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The plan could affect foreign companies that rely on Chinese suppliers to build solar panel production facilities. Reuters reported in March 2026 that Tesla explored purchasing US$2.9 billion worth of solar power equipment from Chinese companies to support its business development in the US.
Export restrictions could complicate access to advanced manufacturing equipment and processes needed by companies to increase production capacity.
India faces similar challenges. The country is striving to boost domestic solar panel production and reduce reliance on China. However, limited access to manufacturing technology could hinder efforts to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of local producers.
The Chinese government has opened public consultation on the proposed export controls until November 15, 2026. Before the official list is updated, exporters must register certain technology transfers abroad according to transitional provisions.
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