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The new Zhuri system will beam power over a span of more than 36,000 kilometres, from geostationary orbit down to Earth.
For years, scientists and engineers have highlighted the potential of space-based solar power for addressing terrestrial energy shortages.
Now, researchers at Xidian University, China, are developing new technologies to harvest solar energy in space and transmit it wirelessly to Earth.
The project, known as Zhuri or “chasing the sun,” focuses on building systems capable of beaming power from geostationary orbit, more than 36,000 kilometres away.
On the university campus in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, associate professor Fan Guanheng and his team have demonstrated key components for their new approach to space-based solar power.
Using a 4.8-metre dome-shaped mirror suspended from a 75-metre tower, they concentrate sunlight onto solar panels.
The generated electricity is then converted into microwaves and transmitted over 100 metres to a rectenna, which converts the waves back into usable power.
Recent tests achieved kilowatt-level transmission and showed the system could direct energy to multiple moving targets simultaneously, according to an expert review panel last month.
The Xidian University team is also experimenting with 2-7 meter-wide Fresnel lenses, which focus light efficiently with less material while using cooling fluids to manage heat.
In an interview with the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Fan explained the process in three stages: light concentration, microwave conversion and transmission, and rectification. The researchers conducted their tests during peak sunlight hours between 10 am and 3 pm.
Space-based solar power offers significant advantages over ground installations. Solar energy density in orbit can reach six times that on Earth’s surface, unaffected by night cycles, weather, or atmospheric interference.
“That is why space-based solar power is a potential way out of the energy crisis on Earth,” Fan said.
The new project is led by Xidian’s Duan Baoyan, a pioneering electromechanical engineer and former president of the university.
Duan, who was inspired to start this work in 2012 by NASA’s SPS-ALPHA concept of modular satellite arrays, envisions large-scale systems. A one-gigawatt station –sufficient for a mid-sized city–would require mirrors spanning hundreds of metres.
However, challenges remain, such as addressing the deployability of foldable or self-assembling structures, achieving precise microwave targeting, and ensuring beam safety for aircraft and the environment.
The new Xidian design uses modular units flying in formation rather than a single massive structure, improving resilience and maintenance.
China’s efforts place it among leaders in the field, alongside the United States and Japan.
While orbital deployment remains the long-term goal, nearer-term applications include wireless charging of satellites in orbit or powering lunar bases from orbit or the Moon’s surface.
For the team, the next priority is securing funding for orbital experiments. If successful, the technology could provide continuous, high-efficiency clean energy, transforming the global power supply.
Chris Young is a journalist, copywriter, blogger and tech geek at heart who’s reported on the likes of the Mobile World Congress, written for Lifehack, The Culture Trip, Flydoscope and some of the world’s biggest tech companies, including NEC and Thales, about robots, satellites and other world-changing innovations.
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Anker has launched its official SOLIX Early Prime Day Sale (and a separate page for the E10 whole-home backup deals) with continued permanent price cuts, a large collection of FREE gifts, and our ongoing exclusive bonus 5% savings code 9TO5DEALS5. One of my top picks from this brand is the SOLIX F3000 3,072Wh Portable Power Station down at $1,234.05 shipped, after using the above code, which beats its Amazon pricing by $66. It’s down from its new $1,399 MSRP (originally $2,599), while at Amazon it still occasionally climbs as high as $1,600. The $165 markdown here ($1,365 off the original MSRP) exclusively lands things down at the second-lowest price we have tracked in its history, only beaten out by the $1,199 low we last saw during the New Year Sale. Head below to learn about all the extra ways to save during this event, as well as browse the massive lineup of deals.
The bonus savings, of course, start with our near-sitewide exclusive code 9TO5DEALS5 that you can use to discount an additional 5% from units in your cart. From there, we’re seeing a bunch of FREE gifts at certain price thresholds or with specific units. Orders over $2,500 receive a FREE 30W solar panel ($80 value), while orders over $3,500 get a FREE 200W solar panel ($500 value) and orders over $5,000 get a FREE 400W solar panel ($700 value). Purchases of the F3000 station and bundles, select F3800/F3800 Plus offers, EverFrost 2 coolers, and C200/C300 series also give you up to $399 in FREE accessories, too.
While I highly recommend the larger 3,840Wh standard F3800 and F3800 Plus power stations or the most expandable E10 whole-home backup system for the best long-term home/mobile living support, the Anker SOLIX F3000 power station is an equally capable option with expandable capabilities. The base setup starts at a 3,072Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that you can scale as high as 24kWh.
It bears 11 output ports (one of them being a handy TT-30R port that covers RV needs) that can deliver up to 3,600W of a steady power supply, with surging pushing things up to a 7,200W maximum. Recharging the station can be done via a standard AC outlet, with passthrough charging from a gas generator, by connecting up to 2,400W of solar input, or by using a car auxiliary port or one of the brand’s alternator chargers.
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As I mentioned, Anker has a separate Early Prime Day Sale page for its latest E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System + bundles here, just remember to use our bonus savings code whenever possible for better prices. Likewise, we have a number of alternate Early Prime Day Sales from other brands over in our dedicated power stations hub here.

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 Report | 06.17.2026 SACE’s June 2026 white paper, “Disproportionate Regulation of Residential Plug-in Solar,” examines the differential regulation of residential plug-in solar photovoltaic (PIPV) units and portable gas/diesel generators with respect to lineworker safety.
Also known as balcony or “plug-and-play” solar, plug-in solar is a small photovoltaic (PV) system typically under 2 kilowatts (kW) that can be plugged directly into a wall outlet to offset a portion of a household’s energy consumption.
Highlights from the white paper include:
This analysis draws on documented fatality records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), peer-reviewed electrical injury science, utility industry safety publications, applicable federal inverter safety standards, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funded national laboratory barrier analysis, and the emerging bipartisan legislative consensus in multiple states. The conclusion is that plug-in solar faces heavier regulation than portable gas/diesel generators, a regulatory inversion that demands correction.
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Spanish renewable energy developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has announced that it has secured 2.3GW of grid connection capacity in Germany for the development of battery energy storage (BESS), solar, and hybrid energy projects, with the relevant projects expected to progressively reach "Ready to Build" (RTB) status between 2026 and 2029.
The projects are mainly distributed across the states of Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia, covering standalone storage, solar, and hybrid solar-storage projects. Among them, a 750MW storage project in Brandenburg is nearing construction permit approval; the Lower Saxony portfolio totals nearly 700MW, including a 600MW battery storage facility, a 13.8MW solar plant, and three hybrid projects; while North Rhine-Westphalia is planning a portfolio exceeding 900MW in total scale, including a 900MW/3,600MWh battery storage facility.
FRV stated that, against the backdrop of widespread grid connection constraints facing large-scale renewable energy projects in Germany, securing transmission grid access capacity in advance will provide critical assurance for project development. The company plans to deploy 2-hour and 4-hour duration storage systems, storing surplus renewable energy and releasing it during peak demand periods to enhance grid flexibility and renewable energy absorption capacity, supporting Germany's energy transition.
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The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has launched an interactive map showing that solar development occupies only 0.07% of US farmland. 
The map was released during ongoing negotiations in Congress surrounding the Farm Bill, a US$6 billion piece of legislation that covers matters such as conservation and land management for US farmland. The SEIA map compares the land footprint of solar PV with other major land uses, such as suburban development and golf courses.
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According to SEIA, solar currently covers 0.04% of total US land area and 0.07% of US farmland. The trade group said there are no US states where solar occupies more than 0.5% of prime farmland. 
SEIA’s analysis also found that nearly every state has more abandoned prime farmland than solar-developed prime farmland. Nationally, there are 43 acres of abandoned prime farmland for every acre of solar built on prime farmland. 
The data shows that golf courses use 2.6 times more prime farmland than solar, while suburban development since 2014 has consumed roughly six times more prime farmland than solar projects. 
SEIA said many solar projects support dual-use agricultural practices, including livestock grazing and pollinator habitats, allowing farming activity to continue alongside electricity generation. 
The association added that solar provides farmers and landowners with a stable long-term source of income, helping some family farms remain financially viable while supplying electricity to local communities. 
“America depends on our land to grow our food, build our communities, and power our lives,” said SEIA president and CEO Tim Pawlenty. “Responsible land use means balancing all those needs. This map helps provide important context by showing that solar and agriculture can thrive together. Solar development uses a very small amount of farmland compared to many other common land uses, while also delivering affordable energy, local tax revenue and reliable income for farmers and landowners.” 
Unlike permanent suburban expansion, solar projects can also be decommissioned and the land restored at the end of their operating life, SEIA said. 
The organisation said it has developed land-use guidance and best-practice resources to help communities, landowners, local officials and developers make informed decisions on solar and storage deployment. 
The launch comes as the US solar industry faces an evolving policy landscape. Earlier this week, Anne Loomis, partner at US law firm Troutman Pepper Locke, spoke to PV Tech Premium about the challenges faced by developers as they seek to prove the “start of construction” on their projects before 4 July in order to secure tax credit support.
SEIA cited trade and domestic policy challenges as contributing factors to a year-on-year decline in solar deployment figures. In their March 2026 Solar Market Insight report, SEIA and Wood Mackenzie said the US installed 43.2GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, a 14% decline from the previous year.
In a separate report published in June, the organisations said solar and energy storage accounted for 91% of all new power generation capacity added in the US during the first quarter of 2026, underlining the technologies’ continued dominance of new capacity additions despite policy headwinds.

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EcoFlow has officially begun its Prime Day Sale event with early deals of up to 62% off power stations with a bunch of extra savings opportunities, including 2x + 3x EcoCredit rewards (more on these below). One notable return during this sale gives you the tried-and-true DELTA Pro 3,600Wh Portable Power Station with 2x 220W solar panels at $2,041.55 shipped, after using the bonus savings code 26EFPDAFF at checkout. This package goes for $5,199 at full price, which we saw discounted furthest to $2,279 in 2025, and $2,149 in 2026, which was seen in last month’s EcoCredits Madness Sale for only a handful of days. Now, you’re getting a brand new all-time low price for this bundle with $3,057 savings. You can also find the station on its own for $1,614 shipped, using the above code, beating Amazon by $85, too. Head below to get the full rundown on extra savings during this sale, as well as to browse the full lineup of deals.
Before we get into all the deals during this Early Prime Day Sale, let’s first go over the large list of extra savings being offered. To start, using the code 26EFPDAFF gives you an extra 5% savings off your cart’s total, and orders over $600 get a FREE 45W solar panel, while orders going over $3,000 get two 160W solar panels. From there, EcoFlow members are getting 2x EcoCredit rewards from purchases, while EcoFlow Plus members are getting 3x EcoCredits – plus, not only do you get 500 EcoCredits for signing up, but you can redeem your collected credits to score more extra savings codes for your orders. You can also get an automatically applied $900 subsidy towards Smart Home Panel 3 installations, as well as a total extended 6-year warranty when buying a DELTA Pro Ultra X power station or its bundles. Lastly, each customer can also subscribe to enter to win a FREE 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Classic station + other exclusive gifts/savings.
The DELTA Pro power station is a legacy solution that still stands as one of the most popular (and well known) units from under the EcoFlow flag. It brings along a solid 3,600Wh starting LiFePO4 capacity that can be scaled up to a max 25kWh capacity using smart extra batteries. There are 14 connection ports (5x ACs, 4x USB-As, 2x USB-Cs, 2x DCs, 1x Anderson, and 1x car port) for devices/appliances to receive up to 3,600W to 7,200W (surging) output.
The bundle is particularly nice for putting you 440W of solar panel input towards its maximum 1,600W limit, with additional recharging options from a gas generator, a standard AC outlet, from an EV charging station using the right adapter, or from either 12V or 24V car auxiliary ports.
***Note: All the prices you see below are the starting sale pricing, without any factoring in for the extra savings, especially those gained from redeeming EcoCredits, so be sure to use them if you have them, as well as using the code 26EFPDAFF at checkout for even better prices.
You can also browse the full lineup of these Early Prime Day Sale deals on the landing page here, and we’ve got more power station deals from multiple brands that you can browse by heading over to our dedicated hub here.

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Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the largest IKEA retailer Ingka Group, has acquired its first two operational solar parks in Spain, expanding its renewable energy footprint across the Iberian market. The acquisition includes the La Oliva Solar Farm in Toledo and a second project in Murcia, which are expected to generate 51 GWh and 55 GWh annually, respectively. Combined, the two facilities will pump 106 GWh of clean electricity into the grid each year.
This move builds on Ingka Group's broader strategy to green its value chain, following a 440 MW solar capacity purchase in Germany and Spain in 2022. It also complements Ingka Investments' recent project in Portugal, where the company hybridized an existing wind farm with solar panels. Together, these new Spanish assets and the upgraded Portuguese site are projected to drive the group's total Iberian renewable energy output to 323 GWh per year. To date, Ingka Group has invested or committed a staggering €4.3 billion globally into renewable energy initiatives.
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Enery officially inaugurated the Titu Solar Park, a 54 MW photovoltaic power plant located in Dambovita County, marking a significant milestone for both the company and Romania’s renewable energy sector.
The project is Enery’s first fully developed, built and operated solar power plant in Romania and represents an important step in the company’s long-term growth strategy in the country. With an expected annual production of approximately 80 GWh of renewable electricity, Titu Solar Park will contribute to strengthening Romania’s clean energy capacity, supporting energy security and accelerating the country’s transition towards a more sustainable energy system.
“Titu Solar Park represents an important milestone for Enery and the beginning of a much broader journey in Romania. This project demonstrates what can be achieved when long-term vision is combined with strong local partnerships and technical excellence. We are proud to see Titu now generating clean electricity, but even more excited about what lies ahead. Romania is one of the most promising renewable energy markets in the region, and we are committed to continuing our investments, expanding our portfolio and supporting the country’s transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy system,” said Richard König, CEO and Lukas Nemec, COO at Enery.
The project also highlights the growing role of renewable energy in supporting industrial decarbonization. Through Enery’s long-term partnership with Nokian Tyres, part of the electricity generated by Enery’s Romanian renewable energy portfolio supports the world’s first full-scale zero CO₂ emission tyre factory in Oradea.
Beyond energy generation, Enery has also invested in initiatives supporting the local community around Titu and Potlogi, including photovoltaic installations for educational and social facilities, educational programs, and biodiversity monitoring activities.
Titu Solar Park has a DC capacity of 54.28 MWp and an AC capacity of 42.60 MWac. The facility comprises more than 88,000 solar modules equipped with single-axis tracking technology designed to maximize energy production and operational efficiency.
With the commissioning of Titu Solar Park, Enery further strengthens its position as one of the leading renewable energy investors and operators in Central and Eastern Europe while contributing to Romania’s clean energy future.
 
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The Village of Arlington Heights recently celebrated a major investment in sustainability with the installation of a new solar panel system on the roof of the Public Works facility at 222 N. Ridge Ave., advancing the Village Board’s long-term goals focused on environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and infrastructure improvement.
Village staff have been evaluating the use of solar energy on municipal properties since 2021. After extensive review, the Public Works Garage was identified as the ideal location due to the building’s size, construction type, age, and existing roof design. A phased roof replacement project that was completed in 2024 helped to prepare the facility for the solar installation by providing the structural support necessary for the new system.
Following discussion at the September 9, 2024 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting, the Village Board directed staff to move forward with a Village-owned solar array. The project was completed in partnership with Verde Solutions, a company with experience installing similar systems for organizations including the College of Lake County and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The new system includes 861 solar modules capable of producing approximately 613,785 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. The solar energy generated on-site will help power the adjacent water pumping station, significantly reducing future utility costs while supporting cleaner energy use throughout Village operations.
The project also represents a strong financial investment for the community. While the total installation cost is approximately $1.23 million, the Village is eligible for federal incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act expected to cover roughly 88 percent of the upfront project costs. Over the first 20 years of operation, the system is projected to save the Village nearly $1.5 million, with the project expected to pay for itself in just over five years.
In addition to lowering long-term operating expenses, the project supports domestic manufacturing and labor standards through compliance with prevailing wage requirements and federal “Made in America” provisions.
With an expected lifespan exceeding 30 years and minimal maintenance requirements, the solar panel system represents a forward-looking investment that will provide both environmental and financial benefits for decades to come.
The Village and Verde Solutions marked the completion of the project during a special Earth Day “Solarbration” and ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Public Works facility on April 22. Watch a video of the event below:
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Published 2:30 pm Friday, June 19, 2026
By Don Jenkins
A study sponsored by Northwest electric utilities predicts that meeting Washington and Oregon’s climate goals will require building 600 more utility-scale wind and solar installations.
The windmills and solar panels would span 9,200-square miles, roughly the size of Vermont, according to the study by Energy and Environmental Economics.
A high number of wind and solar projects are needed because they only produce power part time, E3 senior partner Arne Olson told Washington’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council on June 17.
The projects would be distributed in a six-state region that also includes Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming to ensure windmills were rotating somewhere when demand peaks.
“I can only imagine that local opposition and conflicts will become an even larger issue than they have been in the past,” Olson said.
Oregon and Washington are committed to reducing carbon emissions by 95% below 1990 levels by 2050. Meanwhile, the demand for electricity is expected to roughly double by then.
E3 projects that cutting emissions and supplying electricity will require building 63 gigawatts of wind power, 62 gigawatts of solar power, 31 gigawatts of batteries and still adding 24 gigawatts of natural gas.
Washington and Oregon plan to eliminate natural gas from the grid. But without more natural gas, the region would have to build another 30 gigawatts of wind and another 140 gigawatts of batteries, causing electric rates to shoot up, according to the study.
Projects will have to come online soon to keep pace with demand, Olson said. “We’ll need to be prepared to do a lot more work in this region than we’ve had to in the past,” he said.
“We’re building out a wind fleet that’s twice the size of our existing hydro fleet,” Olson said. “We’re building out a solar fleet that’s twice the size of our hydro fleet.”
Farmers could graze livestock or grow crops between windmills. But the study found that new renewable energy projects would still take up more than 8,300-square miles.
In Washington, most windmills and solar panels are built on flat farmland east of the Cascade Range. Several Eastern Washington counties have sought to place moratoriums on new energy developments.
“I think we’ve met our tolerance level,” said state Rep. Mary Dye, the top-ranking Republican on the House Environment and Energy Committee and a wheat farmer in Garfield County.
Farmers who lease land for projects benefit, but others see windmills and solar panels as intrusions and batteries as flammable hazards, she said.
“It’s creating conflicts within small towns where everyone is related to everyone else,” she said. “We’re literally being told we have to have this because it will solve the world’s problems.”
The Washington Legislature this year created an electric transmission authority with the power to acquire land for new power lines by eminent domain.
The region should look at increasing hydropower production before taking land for windmills, solar panels and batteries, Dye said.
If the transmission authority exercises eminent domain, “it’s going to be pretty hot,” she said. “I don’t think people are going to be happy.”
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Independent power producer (IPP) Origis Energy has secured a US$900 million corporate financing package, consisting of US$650 million in funded credit facilities and a US$250 million letter of credit facility.
According to the firm, the proceeds from the facility will support the advancement of more than 5GW of late-stage projects within its solar and storage development portfolio, while also funding the continued growth of its broader pipeline, which exceeds 20GW.
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“This capital positions us to go further, advancing more than 5GW of highly advanced pipeline while continuing to develop our broader portfolio. The confidence shown by all our financial partners is a strong endorsement of our strategy and our people, and we are grateful for their partnership,” said Alice Heathcote, chief financial officer, Origis Energy.
The facility provides additional liquidity to support Origis’ near-term project pipeline and the continued expansion of its solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio. The Miami-based company currently operates more than 2.3GW of solar and storage assets across the US and has a development pipeline exceeding 20GW.
In April 2026, Origis secured US$118 million in tax equity financing for the Chalan solar-plus-storage project in Kern County, California. The project was under construction at the time and combines a 65MW solar PV plant with a 25MW/100MWh BESS.
The IPP also secured US$545 million in financing for three utility-scale solar projects totalling 413MW in Ector County, Texas, in March 2026.

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With demand estimated at 60-65 GW, the shift is being supported by mandates requiring domestically manufactured solar cells for a wide range of projects from June 2026.
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said projects commissioned after June 1, 2026 will have to comply with ALMM List-II provisions.
India's domestic solar cell manufacturers are expected to meet about half of the country's demand this fiscal year, up from roughly a quarter a year ago, according to a report by Crisil Ratings released on Thursday.
The increase follows the government's push to localise the solar photovoltaic supply chain through the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM), which mandates the use of domestically manufactured solar cells for a wide range of projects from June 2026.
India's solar cell demand is estimated at 60-65 gigawatts (GW) this fiscal year, with domestic producers expected to supply around half of that requirement, Crisil said. Imports will largely cater to older utility-scale projects that were bid before an August 31, 2025 cut-off date.
"The ALCM will sharply reset India's solar cell supply mix," said Manish Gupta, deputy chief ratings officer at Crisil Ratings.
"The shift will be led by demand for indigenous cells from newer utility-scale bids, net-metering and open-access projects, and government-backed schemes such as KUSUM," Gupta said.
The ALCM framework is aimed at ensuring the use of locally manufactured components and reducing dependence on imported solar cells.
The government last month ruled out any blanket extension of the June 1, 2026 deadline for implementation of the provisions for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said projects commissioned after June 1, 2026 will have to comply with ALMM List-II provisions mandating the use of approved domestic solar PV cells.
However, to protect investments already made, certain renewable energy projects may be granted appropriate time extension on a case-to-case basis.
The rating agency said domestic solar cell manufacturing capacity is expected to nearly double to about 60 GW by the end of the current fiscal year as companies accelerate investments in new facilities and expansion projects.
However, the rapid build-out could pressure utilisation rates and profitability.
"The surge in solar cell capacity will redraw project economics," said Ankit Hakhu, director at Crisil Ratings.
Capacities commissioned by the end of this fiscal year could see payback periods lengthen by one to two years compared with the four to five years achieved by early entrants into solar cell manufacturing, he said.
Early movers benefited from higher pricing premiums and utilisation levels of 50%-60% after stabilisation, advantages that are likely to diminish as more capacity comes online, the report said.
The agency said that companies pursuing deeper backward integration into ingot and wafer manufacturing could earn better returns, particularly if the government's proposed third phase of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM III) takes effect from June 2028.
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Swiss electrification company ABB has introduced a new power conversion portfolio for the solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system industries. The portfolio, named Proteus, shares its name with a line of PV and battery inverters previously owned by Gamesa Electric, which ABB acquired last year. According to ABB, the Proteus portfolio will include products for both the solar PV and BESS sectors.
For the solar PV industry, the portfolio includes 4.7MVA central inverters that ABB claims can achieve a conversion efficiency of 99.45%, matching the benchmarks set by the Gamesa Electric line of PV inverters. For the BESS sector, the portfolio includes bi-directional converter stations and advanced control systems that can support services such as grid-forming and black-start operation.
Daniel Gerber, business line manager of renewable power at ABB, stated that the global energy transition requires proven, scalable, and reliable power conversion solutions. He noted that the company has installed more than 120GW of power conversion capacity to date. ABB has not provided further technical details on its new products but said it would present its new Proteus solar inverter at next week’s Intersolar Europe event, scheduled from 23-25 June in Munich, Germany.
The acquisition of Gamesa Electric and the launch of the Proteus portfolio are significant because they mark ABB’s re-entry into the power electronics sector. ABB had divested its remaining assets in that sector in March 2020. Following the Gamesa Electric acquisition, Gerber indicated that ABB would seek to capture growing demand for products like inverters, which are necessary to deploy solar PV at the scale required for the energy transition. This week, ABB described solar PV as the most scalable and cost-competitive clean energy source.
The news follows a milestone for the European renewable energy sector: according to PV Tech Market Research, Europe now has more than 100GW of operational inverter manufacturing capacity. Earlier this week, PV Tech Market Research’s Mollie McCorkindale commented that Europe is a world leader in the technology, at a time when ABB is looking to re-enter the sector.
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Strabag Romania has signed the contract for the design and construction of the new photovoltaic park with an integrated energy storage system for Iași Airport, in northeastern Romania.
The design and construction work will be carried out by the Building Construction team at Strabag Romania.
The contract, valued at approximately RON 19.5 million (excluding VAT), includes a design period of three months and an execution period of seven months.
The project will include the installation of approximately 7,552 high-efficiency monocrystalline photovoltaic modules with a total installed capacity of 4.42 MWp (DC), supported by 21 string inverters with a combined AC capacity of 3.15 MW, the company said.
The integrated battery energy storage system will provide a total storage capacity of 4.73 MWh. The system will store surplus energy generated during periods of peak solar irradiation and make it available during periods of increased demand or reduced solar production, contributing to a more efficient and resilient energy supply.
The photovoltaic park will be installed on a surface of approximately 58,500 sqm and will be fully integrated into the airport’s existing electrical infrastructure. In addition to power generation and storage facilities, the project will include electrical networks, transformers, monitoring and control systems (SCADA), a local weather station, security systems, and all associated infrastructure required for safe and efficient operation.
“This project is particularly meaningful for us, as it brings Strabag back to Iași Airport, where we successfully delivered the new T4 terminal two years ago. By combining renewable energy generation, storage technology, and digital monitoring systems, we are helping our clients improve energy efficiency, increase resilience, and reduce their environmental footprint. We are proud to continue contributing to the development of infrastructure that supports both connectivity and sustainability,” Bogdan Mărginean, Technical Managing Director with the Building Construction Team, Strabag Romania, said.
Strabag has been operating in Romania since 1991 and established its headquarters in Bucharest in 1994. Currently, the group has subsidiaries in all major regions of Romania and operates in all construction sectors, particularly in the segments of transportation infrastructure, building construction, and civil engineering, as well as in environmental construction projects. 
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Strabag Romania has signed the contract for the design and construction of the new photovoltaic park with an integrated energy storage system for Iași Airport, in northeastern Romania.
The design and construction work will be carried out by the Building Construction team at Strabag Romania.
The contract, valued at approximately RON 19.5 million (excluding VAT), includes a design period of three months and an execution period of seven months.
The project will include the installation of approximately 7,552 high-efficiency monocrystalline photovoltaic modules with a total installed capacity of 4.42 MWp (DC), supported by 21 string inverters with a combined AC capacity of 3.15 MW, the company said.
The integrated battery energy storage system will provide a total storage capacity of 4.73 MWh. The system will store surplus energy generated during periods of peak solar irradiation and make it available during periods of increased demand or reduced solar production, contributing to a more efficient and resilient energy supply.
The photovoltaic park will be installed on a surface of approximately 58,500 sqm and will be fully integrated into the airport’s existing electrical infrastructure. In addition to power generation and storage facilities, the project will include electrical networks, transformers, monitoring and control systems (SCADA), a local weather station, security systems, and all associated infrastructure required for safe and efficient operation.
“This project is particularly meaningful for us, as it brings Strabag back to Iași Airport, where we successfully delivered the new T4 terminal two years ago. By combining renewable energy generation, storage technology, and digital monitoring systems, we are helping our clients improve energy efficiency, increase resilience, and reduce their environmental footprint. We are proud to continue contributing to the development of infrastructure that supports both connectivity and sustainability,” Bogdan Mărginean, Technical Managing Director with the Building Construction Team, Strabag Romania, said.
Strabag has been operating in Romania since 1991 and established its headquarters in Bucharest in 1994. Currently, the group has subsidiaries in all major regions of Romania and operates in all construction sectors, particularly in the segments of transportation infrastructure, building construction, and civil engineering, as well as in environmental construction projects. 
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Strabag Romania has signed the contract for the design and construction of the new photovoltaic park with an integrated energy storage system for Iași Airport, in northeastern Romania.
The design and construction work will be carried out by the Building Construction team at Strabag Romania.
The contract, valued at approximately RON 19.5 million (excluding VAT), includes a design period of three months and an execution period of seven months.
The project will include the installation of approximately 7,552 high-efficiency monocrystalline photovoltaic modules with a total installed capacity of 4.42 MWp (DC), supported by 21 string inverters with a combined AC capacity of 3.15 MW, the company said.
The integrated battery energy storage system will provide a total storage capacity of 4.73 MWh. The system will store surplus energy generated during periods of peak solar irradiation and make it available during periods of increased demand or reduced solar production, contributing to a more efficient and resilient energy supply.
The photovoltaic park will be installed on a surface of approximately 58,500 sqm and will be fully integrated into the airport’s existing electrical infrastructure. In addition to power generation and storage facilities, the project will include electrical networks, transformers, monitoring and control systems (SCADA), a local weather station, security systems, and all associated infrastructure required for safe and efficient operation.
“This project is particularly meaningful for us, as it brings Strabag back to Iași Airport, where we successfully delivered the new T4 terminal two years ago. By combining renewable energy generation, storage technology, and digital monitoring systems, we are helping our clients improve energy efficiency, increase resilience, and reduce their environmental footprint. We are proud to continue contributing to the development of infrastructure that supports both connectivity and sustainability,” Bogdan Mărginean, Technical Managing Director with the Building Construction Team, Strabag Romania, said.
Strabag has been operating in Romania since 1991 and established its headquarters in Bucharest in 1994. Currently, the group has subsidiaries in all major regions of Romania and operates in all construction sectors, particularly in the segments of transportation infrastructure, building construction, and civil engineering, as well as in environmental construction projects. 
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From Pompeii to Évora: Invisible solar panels for heritage sites  AOL.com
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1.3 GW manufacturing base and technology upgrades support company’s contribution to India’s renewable energy goals
New Delhi, 19 th June 2026: India’s renewable energy sector is moving towards building a stronger domestic manufacturing ecosystem. In line with this shift, Joint Solar has emphasised the importance of quality-focused manufacturing and reliable solar solutions. The company said these factors will play an important role in supporting the country’s clean energy goals.
The company said the next phase of growth in the solar industry will depend not only on capacity addition but also on strengthening manufacturing capabilities, improving product standards and building greater confidence among customers.
Joint Solar, which has been operating in the solar sector for more than two decades, manufactures solar panels across multiple technologies and operates two manufacturing facilities, including its major plant at Pilakhua near Hapur. The company has established a 1.3 GW manufacturing base and has executed over five lakh installations pan-India.
According to Joint Solar, the focus on domestic manufacturing has increased as customers, developers and businesses look for dependable solar solutions with better performance and long-term reliability. The company believes Indian manufacturers will play an important role in meeting growing demand while reducing dependence on external supply chains.
Speaking on the development, Mr. Vinod Sharma, Director, Joint Solar said, “India’s solar sector has grown significantly, and domestic manufacturing will have an important role in the next phase. Customers today are looking for products that can deliver consistent performance over a longer period. As manufacturers, our responsibility is to maintain quality, adopt better technologies and build confidence around Indian-made solar products.”
He added that the company continues to focus on improving manufacturing processes and product development. “The industry is changing quickly and manufacturers need to keep pace with new requirements. At Joint Solar, we continue to work on technology upgrades and product reliability while staying aligned with the changing needs of customers,” he said.
Mr. Sharma said awareness around solar adoption has improved considerably in recent years, especially beyond metro cities. Smaller towns and emerging markets are also witnessing growing interest as consumers become more familiar with the long-term benefits of renewable energy solutions.
Joint Solar has an in-house research and development team that works on product improvement and technology changes required in the solar industry. The company has been upgrading its processes from time to time to match changing customer requirements and market conditions.
As India’s solar sector continues to grow, the focus is expected to remain on stronger manufacturing capabilities, technology adoption and products that can meet changing market requirements. The coming years are likely to see a greater emphasis on quality and reliability as solar becomes a larger part of the country’s energy transition.
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Flames reignited at a warehouse in Boyle Heights, prompting a new shelter-in-place order. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on June 19, 2026. 
A shelter-in-place order was lifted Friday for residents near a 500,000-square-foot cold food storage building that continued to smolder after its solar paneled-covered rooftop caught fire earlier this week in Boyle Heights.
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The shelter-in-place order, reissued Thursday for residents and businesses near the Lineage warehouse-style building, remained in effect into Friday morning as firefighters attempted to clear smoke from the building. The order was lifted at about 11:30 a.m., but a smoke advisory remains in effect, the LAFD said in an alert.
Flames still burned in areas that firefighters have not been able to access, largely due to structural concerns about the building. At a late morning news conference, the LAFD said there were flare-ups under solar panels that were difficult to access.

“We’re going to keep this fire as small as possible, and if we can extinguish it as soon as possible that would be great,” said LAFD Capt. Branden Silverman. “Even though the fire is not huge, it is continuing to burn.”
Air quality monitors have been at the site east of downtown Los Angeles. Readings did not detect anything hazardous beyond the what’s normally found in fire smoke, Silverman said.
“Nothing has been found at this point, other than normal products of combustion,” he said. “If you can smell the smoke and not necessarily see it, we’d definitely advised you to stay indoors.”
As for the flare-ups, firefighters are concerned about placing firefighters in certain areas of the building due to possible structural damage from the fire and water drops on the rooftop. They’re attempting to determine whether the weight of the water on the roof compromised its structural integrity.
Three water-dropping helicopters made several runs Wednesday on the fire, a rarely used tactic during structure fires. Each drop contained about 480 gallons of water, a gallon of which weighs about 8 pounds, LAFD Chief Jaime Moore said Thursday.
“We’re looking at options to see how we can better get water on the fire,” Silverman said. “There’s definitely structural compromise on the roof. It was burning for hours and hours. That’s why we’re not putting people inside the building at this point.”
Silverman mentioned that equipment powered by lithium ion batteries, which are highly combustible when damaged and can burn for long periods of time, was moved to a portion of the building not affected by fire. There was no evidence indicating the equipment or batteries were damaged.
A shelter-in-place order that was originally issued Wednesday had been lifted, but was reissued Thursday during the LAFD smoke ventilation operation. The order issued early Thursday afternoon was for an area east of Lorena Street, where residents were advised to stay inside and close doors and windows.
In an update Thursday evening, the LAFD said crews found a pocket of fire in a freezer container inside the building. Video from NewsChopper4 late Thursday showed gray and white smoke still billowing out of the building as more water drops were being made.
South Coast AQMD dispatched and inspector and mobile monitoring equipment. A survey Wednesday night included measurements of particulate matter and airborne metals. Preliminary test results showed the particulate matter was generally near background levels.
A special Particle Pollution Advisory issued Wednesday night due to potential smoke impacts was extended until 12:30 p.m. Friday.
“Increased levels of bromine and chlorine were also observed,” the agency said. “Bromine and chlorine are typically found at trace levels during structural fires and the levels seen were below short-term health-based exposure thresholds. Concentrations below this level are not expected to cause adverse health effects. No significant levels of air toxic metals were seen.”
The agency will continue to monitor conditions for potential air quality impacts.
When the fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, a pressurized ammonia line in the building was damaged, causing the release of pressurized ammonia. The chemical was contained.
The fire’s origin was on the rooftop, but authorities have not determined a cause. Most of the fire was contained to the solar array on the rooftop, but parts of the interior were damaged. Although the power was shut down, fire officials said the situation remained challenging for crews since solar panels still conduct electricity.
A 2024 fire on the roof of the building was caused by an electrical problem, the LAFD said. That fire was knocked down using ladder trucks and hand lines.
A spokesperson from Lineage, the food storage company, sent NBCLA the following statement on Thursday:
Lineage’s top priority is the health and safety of our employees, partners, and the communities in which we live and operate. We are deeply grateful to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) for their rapid response, professionalism, and continued support in protecting the community. LAFD hazmat specialists continue to monitor air quality in the structure and immediate area. Importantly, there are no known ammonia readings from air monitoring reported at this time. We are also encouraged that our employees were safely evacuated and there are no reported injuries. We are working closely with local officials and first responder teams to assess the situation and provide support. This is an evolving matter, and we will provide updates as appropriate.

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The new Zhuri system will beam power over a span of more than 36,000 kilometres, from geostationary orbit down to Earth.
For years, scientists and engineers have highlighted the potential of space-based solar power for addressing terrestrial energy shortages.
Now, researchers at Xidian University, China, are developing new technologies to harvest solar energy in space and transmit it wirelessly to Earth.
The project, known as Zhuri or “chasing the sun,” focuses on building systems capable of beaming power from geostationary orbit, more than 36,000 kilometres away.
On the university campus in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, associate professor Fan Guanheng and his team have demonstrated key components for their new approach to space-based solar power.
Using a 4.8-metre dome-shaped mirror suspended from a 75-metre tower, they concentrate sunlight onto solar panels.
The generated electricity is then converted into microwaves and transmitted over 100 metres to a rectenna, which converts the waves back into usable power.
Recent tests achieved kilowatt-level transmission and showed the system could direct energy to multiple moving targets simultaneously, according to an expert review panel last month.
The Xidian University team is also experimenting with 2-7 meter-wide Fresnel lenses, which focus light efficiently with less material while using cooling fluids to manage heat.
In an interview with the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Fan explained the process in three stages: light concentration, microwave conversion and transmission, and rectification. The researchers conducted their tests during peak sunlight hours between 10 am and 3 pm.
Space-based solar power offers significant advantages over ground installations. Solar energy density in orbit can reach six times that on Earth’s surface, unaffected by night cycles, weather, or atmospheric interference.
“That is why space-based solar power is a potential way out of the energy crisis on Earth,” Fan said.
The new project is led by Xidian’s Duan Baoyan, a pioneering electromechanical engineer and former president of the university.
Duan, who was inspired to start this work in 2012 by NASA’s SPS-ALPHA concept of modular satellite arrays, envisions large-scale systems. A one-gigawatt station –sufficient for a mid-sized city–would require mirrors spanning hundreds of metres.
However, challenges remain, such as addressing the deployability of foldable or self-assembling structures, achieving precise microwave targeting, and ensuring beam safety for aircraft and the environment.
The new Xidian design uses modular units flying in formation rather than a single massive structure, improving resilience and maintenance.
China’s efforts place it among leaders in the field, alongside the United States and Japan.
While orbital deployment remains the long-term goal, nearer-term applications include wireless charging of satellites in orbit or powering lunar bases from orbit or the Moon’s surface.
For the team, the next priority is securing funding for orbital experiments. If successful, the technology could provide continuous, high-efficiency clean energy, transforming the global power supply.
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Studies of American opinions on clean energy development show that, in general, people have a slightly negative view of large-scale solar installations that replace farmland (although adding agrivoltaics uses to sites turns negative impressions neutral in even the strongest opponents). 
Despite those concerns, new research by the Solar Energy Industries of America (SEIA) indicates that Americans don’t have much to worry about. The group says that utility-scale solar uses just 0.07% of U.S. prime farmland — far less than is currently used for golf courses and suburban development.
An interactive map tool produced by SEIA shows that in even the states with the highest solar penetration, the amount of prime farmland used for solar never exceeds 0.5%. 
States with the highest penetrations are California, in which 77.8 of the available 18,077.8 square miles of prime farmland is used for solar (0.43%), and Rhode Island, in which 0.9 of 213 square miles are used (0.42%). In both these states, prime farmland used for golf courses and suburban development is more than triple that of the area used for solar.
“America depends on our land to grow our food, build our communities, and power our lives,” said SEIA president and CEO Tim Pawlenty in a statement. “Responsible land use means balancing all of those needs. This map helps provide important context by showing that solar and agriculture can thrive together. Solar development uses a very small amount of farmland compared to many other common land uses, while also delivering affordable energy, local tax revenue, and reliable income for farmers and landowners.”
The move by SEIA to publish this farmland data at this time appears to be driven by the farm bill now under consideration in the U.S. Senate. Provisions in the House version of the bill would block U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding — most notably from the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) — for ground-mounted solar arrays that cover 50 acres or more of farmland.
In the past, SEIA has argued that bans on solar development can actually harm small farms, as many farmers choose to lease part of their land to solar developers to earn a steady, predictable stream of income that augments their revenue from farming crops.
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Community solar provider Nexamp and solar and storage developer TurningPoint Energy have cut the ribbon on two community solar projects in Minonk, Illinois.
Located in central Illinois’s Woodford County, the project currently sit on top of former coal mining land, officials say. With a combined capacity of 9.8 MWdc and nearly 17,000 solar panels across 40 acres, the projects aim to “transform legacy fossil fuel land into a long-term source of clean, reliable energy for area residents, businesses, and institutions.”
“Standing on this former coal site today and seeing it continue its role in powering our communities is a powerful symbol of Illinois’ energy future,” says Illinois State Sen. Chris Balkema. “This Minonk community solar project demonstrates how we can build on our energy heritage while embracing new opportunities.
“I support an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes coal, natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind, and emerging technologies—because affordable, reliable energy is essential for lowering costs for families, attracting investment, and supporting quality jobs right here in Woodford County.”
Minonk Mayor Russell Ruestman says the projects represent a shift in energy policy for the Land of Lincoln. For generations, the site represented fossil fuels; now with the mine closed, it leans toward the future.
“Additionally, I am proud that these projects can deliver savings to local residents and institutions, make productive use of a former coal site, and demonstrate what’s possible when public and private partners work together,” Ruestman adds.
Once fully online and operational, the energy from the new community solar projects will go into Commonwealth Edison’s (ComEd) grid system, officials say. The projects will be among ComEd’s first to incorporate Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) smart-grid technology, monitoring and managing distributed generation resources in real time.
The community solar initiative is “exactly the kind of project” that Nexamp aims to put onto the American energy grid, says CEO Zaid Ashai.
“By turning a former coal mine into a pair of community solar farms, we are helping hundreds of subscribers reduce their energy costs today while strengthening their energy security for the long term,” he says. “By pairing that affordability with U.S.-manufactured equipment and advanced grid tools like DERMS, these Minonk projects not only put clean power within reach for households and institutions, they also show how community solar can make the grid smarter, more resilient, and better prepared for Illinois’ clean energy future.”
The two projects are already fully subscribed across ComEd’s eligible communities, the companies say. One project will serve about 450 residential customers, with the other including about 200 low-income households in its reach. Additionally, the projects boast two “institutional anchor subscribers” in the form of the Rush University Medical Center and the College of DuPage.
Salar Naini, president of TurningPoint Energy, says the projects’ completion reflects both the strength and utility of the firm’s partnership with Nexamp, as well as the role community project play in the future of the U.S. energy industry.
“By transforming a former coal site into a long-term clean energy resource, we are demonstrating how smart policy, private investment,” he says, “and experienced development partners can work together to repurpose legacy energy assets into solutions that advance affordability, reliability, and decarbonization.”

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Solar photovoltaic manufacturers reduced silver consumption by 19% in 2026, to roughly 151 million ounces. Despite that reduction, the global silver market is heading for its sixth consecutive annual supply deficit of 46.3 million ounces — wider than the year before. The deficit is expanding because mine supply is contracting faster than industrial demand is falling.
Solar panel manufacturers are systematically reducing how much silver goes into each cell. In 2026, they cut their collective silver consumption by an estimated 19%. That brought demand down from 186.6 million ounces in 2025 to roughly 151 million ounces this year, according to the World Silver Survey 2026, published by the Silver Institute and London-based consultancy Metals Focus on April 15, 2026.
Consequently, a version of the same question is circulating in the sound money community. If solar — silver’s biggest industrial customer — is aggressively cutting back, is the structural case for silver damaged?
The answer is no. To understand why, you need to separate two things that often get confused: thrifting and substitution. They are not the same mechanism, and 2026 is a thrifting year, not a substitution year.
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Silver industrial demand encompasses all consumption of silver in manufacturing applications — solar cells, electric vehicles, data centres, electronics, and grid infrastructure. It currently accounts for roughly 59% of total global silver demand, according to the Silver Institute.
Furthermore, it is the demand category most sensitive to price. When silver prices rise, industrial buyers adapt by using less per unit. However, that adaptation does not make silver irreplaceable. It simply reflects the economics of a raw material that has become more expensive.
In 2026, total global silver demand is expected to fall roughly 2% to approximately 1.11 billion ounces. At the same time, total supply is also contracting by 2%. When both sides of the ledger shrink at the same pace, the balance between them does not improve. That is why the deficit is widening.
The sixth consecutive supply deficit is projected at 46.3 million ounces in 2026, up from 40.3 million ounces in 2025. This widening gap persists even as demand softens, because the supply-side response is structurally limited.
Roughly three-quarters of all silver is extracted as a byproduct of copper, lead, and zinc mining. Therefore, silver mine output is governed by base metal economics, not silver prices. Primary silver mines are rare and take years to develop. This means supply cannot surge in response to demand signals the way oil or grain production can.
Moreover, the supply tailwinds of 2025 are reversing. In 2025, total silver supply rose 7%, driven by mine production gains and a 13-year high in recycling as elevated prices pulled scrap back into the market. In 2026, both of those tailwinds are fading. Supply is contracting. The deficit widens regardless.
Since 2021, the market has drawn down a cumulative 762.1 million ounces from above-ground stocks to cover the annual gaps — a figure confirmed on page 17 of the World Silver Survey 2026. That cumulative drawdown is approaching a full year of global mine output. It has no modern precedent.
Thrifting means using less silver per unit of production. Manufacturers achieve this through thinner paste layers, tighter printing tolerances, and more efficient cell designs. Substitution, by contrast, means replacing silver with a different material entirely.
The 2026 solar reduction is thrifting. It is a rational response to higher input costs. Silver paste currently accounts for roughly 10–20% of total solar cell manufacturing costs, according to the World Silver Survey 2026. As silver prices rose sharply — averaging $40.03 per ounce in 2025, up 42% year-on-year — manufacturers had a strong economic incentive to economize.
However, a demand cut and a broken thesis are not synonymous. Solar silver demand is falling because the price did its job: it climbed high enough to compel the largest buyer to economize. That is normal price behaviour. It does not signal that silver is being designed out of the panel.
Copper substitution is the genuine bear case for solar silver demand. Some manufacturers are making real progress. Longi Green Energy plans mass production of copper-paste cells as early as mid-2026, and Aiko Solar is already selling silver-free cells into certain markets.
Nevertheless, full substitution faces a structural barrier. The dominant solar cell architecture in mass production — TOPCon — runs at high temperatures and voltages where copper pastes degrade in reliability over time. Pure copper oxidises more readily than silver and forms insulating oxide layers that reduce cell efficiency. These unresolved reliability issues have delayed mass adoption beyond early trials.
Analysts tracking the sector place meaningful copper substitution in TOPCon at 2028–2030, not 2026. In the meantime, the deficit persists.
The roughly 36 million ounces leaving solar this year are not disappearing from the economy. Three structurally growing demand pools are partially replacing them.
Electric vehicles. Battery electric vehicles use approximately 25–50 grams of silver per vehicle — 67–79% more than an internal combustion engine vehicle, according to the Silver Institute and Oxford Economics “Silver, The Next Generation Metal” report, published December 2025. Silver is used in battery management systems, power electronics, charging infrastructure, and electrical contacts. At 15 million EV units projected globally in 2026, automotive silver demand from this segment is structural, not cyclical. Furthermore, the Silver Institute forecasts EVs will overtake internal combustion vehicles as the primary source of automotive silver demand by 2027, accounting for 59% of the automotive market by 2031.
AI infrastructure and data centres. Data centre construction is a growing source of silver consumption. Silver is the best electrical conductor of any known element and the best thermal conductor of any metal. Consequently, it is the default material for switchgear, power distribution units, and relay contacts in reliability-critical infrastructure. The scale of the demand signal is visible in the infrastructure itself. According to the Silver Institute and Oxford Economics “Silver, The Next Generation Metal” report, published December 2025, total global IT power capacity grew approximately 53 times — from under 1 gigawatt in 2000 to nearly 50 gigawatts in 2025. The report notes that even without precise silver-loading data at the component level, a 5,252% increase in IT power demand directly translates into more computing hardware and, consequently, more silver in the systems that power, cool, and connect it.
Grid infrastructure. Power grid upgrades required to connect renewable energy sources, charge EV fleets, and supply data centres are silver-intensive. Transformers, switchgear, and high-speed transmission hardware all rely on silver in contact points where conductivity cannot be compromised. Grid investment in the United States and Europe is running at multi-decade highs.
Silver’s current spot price of approximately [$64.84][silver-price-chart] sits roughly 46% below its January 2026 all-time high of $121. That correction was real. It reflected the FOMC’s hawkish dot plot, dollar strength, and — critically — the perception that solar thrifting breaks the demand thesis.
The data does not support that perception. A market in its [sixth consecutive structural deficit][six-deficits], drawing down 762 million ounces of irreplaceable above-ground stock, with three growing industrial demand pools partially replacing the one that is economising — that is not the profile of a metal whose structural case has weakened.
Moreover, the physical liquidity situation remains tight. Available silver in London vaults fell to a historic low of 17% unencumbered in September 2025, triggering a liquidity squeeze that sent lease rates to unprecedented levels. That tightness has moderated but not resolved.
None of this is investment advice. It is mechanism. Understanding the difference between thrifting and substitution, between annual deficit and cumulative drawdown, between price and thesis — that is what turns market noise into informed perspective.
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Total silver industrial fabrication is forecast to decline by roughly 3% in 2026, to a four-year low of approximately 650 million ounces, according to the World Silver Survey 2026 published by the Silver Institute and Metals Focus. The decline is led by the solar photovoltaic sector, where manufacturers are using less silver per cell in response to higher prices. However, some applications — including electric vehicles, data centres, and grid infrastructure — are continuing to grow, partially offsetting the PV decline.
Silver thrifting refers to the process by which manufacturers reduce the amount of silver used per unit of production as silver prices rise. In the solar industry, this means applying thinner silver paste layers per cell and using more efficient printing techniques. Thrifting is distinct from substitution: thrifting uses less silver; substitution replaces it with another material entirely. The 2026 solar reduction is primarily thrifting, not substitution. Silver remains a core material in solar cell manufacturing; it is simply being used more sparingly at current price levels.
The 2026 silver supply deficit is widening because total supply is also contracting — by roughly 2% — at the same time as demand falls. The supply tailwinds of 2025, which included a 7% increase in mine production and record recycling volumes, are fading in 2026. Meanwhile, roughly three-quarters of global silver comes as a byproduct of copper, lead, and zinc mining, meaning output cannot respond quickly to silver-specific price signals. When both supply and demand contract at similar rates, the annual gap does not close.
According to the Silver Institute and Oxford Economics “Silver, The Next Generation Metal” report, published December 2025, a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle uses approximately 15–28 grams of silver. A battery electric vehicle uses roughly 25–50 grams — between 67% and 79% more. Silver is used in battery management systems, power electronics, charging infrastructure, and electrical contacts. The Silver Institute forecasts that electric vehicles will overtake internal combustion vehicles as the primary source of automotive silver demand by 2027.
Copper substitution in solar cells is technically feasible in some cell architectures but faces significant challenges in the dominant TOPCon cell design, which uses high-temperature manufacturing processes where copper paste reliability degrades over time. Pure copper also oxidises and forms insulating layers that affect cell efficiency. Manufacturers including Longi and Aiko Solar are advancing copper-paste technologies, but industry analysts estimate meaningful mass adoption in TOPCon at 2028–2030 rather than 2026. In the interim, silver remains essential to most commercially produced solar cells.
According to the World Silver Survey 2026, published by the Silver Institute and Metals Focus on April 15, 2026, the global silver market has drawn down a cumulative 762.1 million ounces from above-ground stocks since 2021 to cover consecutive annual supply deficits. That figure is stated on page 17 of the survey report. It represents approaching a full year of global mine output and is a key reason physical silver liquidity remains tighter than headline inventory figures suggest.
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1. Silver Institute — World Silver Survey 2026 (with Metals Focus, April 15, 2026) · Silver, The Next Generation Metal (with Oxford Economics, December 9, 2025) · Global Silver Investment to Remain Strong in 2026 (February 10, 2026)
2. pv magazine — Silver Demand from PV Industry Expected to Drop 19% This Year (April 15, 2026)
3. The Northern Miner — Solar Thrifting Not Enough to Curb Demand (June 2026)
4. NewsCase — Silver’s Structural Squeeze Deepens as Solar Thrifting and AI Demand Pull in Opposite Directions (June 2026)
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For much of the past two years, Europe’s solar industry has been shaped by a very specific market condition: abundant module oversupply. Global manufacturing expansion, combined with softer-than-expected demand in certain regions, led to a sustained period in which supply consistently exceeded demand. The result was predictable and, for buyers, highly advantageous. Warehouses filled up, spot prices declined almost continuously, and procurement strategies across Europe began to converge on a single assumption—waiting would almost always lead to better prices.
That logic became embedded not only in trading behaviour, but also in project planning. Developers delayed procurement decisions, EPCs renegotiated supply contracts closer to installation dates, and distributors competed aggressively to move excess stock. In many cases, holding off buying became a rational strategy, as each month of delay often translated into incremental cost savings.
But that environment is now starting to shift, according to Bart Wansink, CEO of Search4Solar, a Rotterdam-based platform for solar panels, inverters, and batteries. “The market is clearly moving away from the extreme oversupply situation we saw in 2023 and 2024,” he told pv magazine. “Inventories are becoming leaner, and manufacturers are planning production in a much more disciplined way. The era of unlimited cheap inventory is ending”
The change is subtle rather than dramatic. Module availability in Europe remains healthy, and there is no indication of imminent shortages. But the days of continuously expanding stockpiles and aggressive spot price competition appear to be fading. After a prolonged period in which distributors often carried 6 to 12 months of inventory, stock levels are now noticeably tighter.
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This shift matters because it changes the psychology of procurement. In recent years, many buyers became comfortable delaying decisions, confident that prices would continue to fall. Today, however, several large procurement organisations have already started securing volumes earlier again, especially for utility-scale projects scheduled for delivery in late 2026 and 2027. The logic is straightforward: in a more balanced market, waiting too long can mean losing access to the most attractive pricing or product allocations. “For project developers who became accustomed to waiting until the last possible moment, this could become an important change.
At the same time, the technology landscape has also settled into a new structure. TOPCon modules have now become the dominant choice in most European tenders, effectively replacing PERC as the default technology for commercial and utility-scale projects. Their combination of higher efficiency, competitive cost, and broad manufacturer support has driven this rapid consolidation. “TOPCon is clearly the mainstream technology today,” he said, “but we are still seeing innovation at the premium end of the market.”
Heterojunction (HJT) modules continue to gain attention in applications where higher yields can justify additional cost, while back-contact (BC) technologies are increasingly appearing in high-end residential and commercial projects where aesthetics and maximum efficiency are important. As a result, procurement decisions are becoming more nuanced. “It is no longer simply a question of the lowest price per watt,” Wansink emphasized.
That shift is also visible in how projects are financed and approved. Where procurement used to be dominated almost entirely by price considerations, developers and investors are now placing greater emphasis on long-term performance, degradation rates, warranty structures, manufacturer bankability, ESG compliance, and supply chain transparency. In larger projects, these factors are often reinforced by lenders, who want greater certainty over how assets will perform over decades, not just at commissioning.
The combined effect is a more mature and more selective market, according to Wansink. The extreme volatility of recent years forced both buyers and suppliers to rethink their assumptions. Excessive inventory exposure on one side and delayed procurement on the other both proved risky. As a result, many participants are now trying to balance price optimization with supply security.
He also explained that, if for distributors and manufacturers this is contributing to a more stable environment, for developers it introduces a more difficult question: when is the right moment to commit?
Looking ahead, Wansink expects the next six months to bring relative stability in pricing, with the possibility of modest upward pressure rather than further sharp declines. “Global manufacturing capacity remains substantial, which should prevent any structural shortages,” he stated. “But at the same time, more disciplined inventory management across the supply chain is likely to reduce the frequency of deeply discounted spot deals that defined the last two years.”
Whether this marks the beginning of a longer-term recovery is still uncertain. What is becoming clearer, however, is that Europe’s solar procurement landscape is no longer defined by endless oversupply and falling prices. “Instead, it is defined by timing,” Wansink concluded. “And for an industry that has grown accustomed to waiting for the next price drop, that may be the most important change of all.”
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The solar energy plant has a capacity of 750.2 kWp and generates 1,100 MWh of green electricity per annum.
“The installation of this new photovoltaic system once again underlines our commitment to sustainable growth and environmental protection. It shows that KHS in India is taking on a pioneering role,” says Biresh Banerjee, responsible for Facility Management, Safety, Health, Environment & Energy (SHEE) and Sustainability at KHS Machinery Pvt. Ltd. in Ahmedabad. Following a three-month installation phase, the solar energy plant went into operation at the beginning of March and now supplies the production shop and offices with green electricity.
Thanks to this investment, KHS’ Indian factory is drawing closer to its goal of meeting its own energy requirement, now only having to draw about 20% from the national grid. “With up to 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, the Ahmedabad region is predestined for greater use of solar energy. By 2028, our photovoltaic system is to be expanded to produce 1,051 MWp. With the infrastructure already prepared, we’ll then be fully autonomous in our energy supply,” Banerjee continues.
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The solar panels have been installed on the rooftops of two production shops. Here, KHS opted for what are known as bifacial solar cells (BSCs) for its PV system that can generate electricity via both their front and rear sides. The double-sided transparent glass construction uses direct sunlight on one side and reflected light from the substructure on the other, thus considerably increasing the electricity yield. “India is an important growth market for the KHS Group with an increasing demand for carbonated beverages and hygienically packaged products. These investments demonstrate that technological market leadership and sustainable action go hand in hand at KHS,” states Dr. Julia Niehaus, Sustainability Management and Strategic Projects at KHS. KHS has been active in India for more than three decades and is clear market leader with a share of 35%. From its over 115,000 square meters of space in Ahmedabad, the systems provider supplies beverage bottlers throughout India and Southeast Asia with cutting-edge filling equipment and packaging technology.
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This climate strategy is a key element of KHS’ sustainability policy. The Salzgitter AG subsidiary aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. In the short term, its scope 1 and 2 emissions are therefore to be reduced by 36% by 2028, among other goals. “Because of our global structure, a large percentage of our location-based scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions is generated at KHS’ international production sites. This is why our decarbonization path includes measures at all of our facilities. By investing in our own PV systems, we want to continuously increase the percentage of renewable energy in our total energy supply,” Niehaus explains.
At the end of 2025, KHS commissioned a solar power plant with a capacity of 1,000 MWh per year at its Chinese factory in Kunshan. In the few years before this, the use of renewable energy had been driven also at KHS in Germany. Working with the MaGeno-Solar employees’ cooperative, PV systems were set up at the plants in Dortmund, Bad Kreuznach and Worms.
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KHS is constantly improving its sustainability record at its international production sites with targeted climate and environmental protection measures. In its religiously exercised system of holistic environmental management supported by ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 50001 (energy) certification, KHS in India has acted as a general role model in this field for many years. On this basis, the factory has been able to significantly increase the energy and resource efficiency of its various processes.
“In India, resource efficiency is essential, especially as regards water,” Banerjee claims. “We more or less fully circulate our process water so that we can retreat it and reuse it for cooling or landscape management.” The water used by KHS is extracted from the company’s own well, with its consumption digitally monitored and controlled on a daily basis by several measurement systems. What’s more, all rainwater is systematically collected on site.
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With immediate effect, the KHS Group is giving beverage producers more help with the servicing of their machines. Thanks to the addition of various new functions, KHS ConnectApp Guide now makes maintenance management even more efficient: by integrating bills of materials and introducing dynamic, usage-dependent maintenance intervals, the application is better attuned to the actual level of system wear. This saves time, conserves resources and optimizes spare parts stockkeeping.
Even less downtime, even greater performance: The KHS Group has consistently further developed the sequential overhaul of filling valves, also known as rolling maintenance. This means that customers can significantly reduce the downtime of their fillers, work more flexibly, and permanently increase the availability of their systems.
Tethered caps have been mandatory for all non-returnable PET bottles in the EU since 2024. Consequently, the number of closure variants and thus the demands made of inspection technology have increased. KHS GmbH is meeting these new challenges with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The systems provider has now equipped its proven Innocheck TSI closure inspection unit with an AI-based fault detector.
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WYNNE — RWE Clean Energy will be transporting about 3,500 solar panels damaged at its Quartz Solar facility south of Wynne starting next week.
The solar panels are being sent to SolarCycle in Georgia to be recycled.
John Lamontagne, communications director for Austin, Texas-based RWE, said the solar panels were damaged by a tornado that went through the Fitzgerald Crossing area more than a year ago in April 2025. He said the panels have since been replaced, with the damaged panels being sent away for recycling.
The company’s Quartz Solar project is a 135-megawatt facility, and its first in the state of Arkansas. It was completed in May of last year and is expected to provide about $12.5 million in property tax revenue during its operating lifetime.

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Solar energy continues to dominate additions to the US power grid, outpacing natural gas by a wide margin as renewables and fossil fuels compete for fast-growing electricity demand.

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JinkoSolar has announced that its self-developed N type TOPCon perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 34.82%, according to certification by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The achievement exceeds the company’s previous record of 34.76% for a similar tandem cell architecture and marks the 33rd time that JinkoSolar has set a new world record for solar cell efficiency and module power output.
According to the company, the latest efficiency milestone was driven by innovations across several key technologies. These include a dual layer composite passivation contact structure for N type TOPCon cells, multidimensional interface passivation technology, gradient crystallisation kinetics control strategies, and enhanced optical coupling and light management technologies.
The result represents a significant step towards the large scale commercial deployment of perovskite tandem solar cells, a technology widely viewed as one of the most promising pathways for improving photovoltaic performance beyond the limits of conventional silicon based solar cells.
JinkoSolar, which was the first photovoltaic manufacturer to achieve large scale mass production of N type TOPCon technology, continues to invest in both TOPCon technology development and next generation perovskite tandem cell research.
The company said the new efficiency record further demonstrates the technical viability and industrialisation potential of combining TOPCon and perovskite technologies, supporting efforts to deliver higher efficiency solar modules for utility scale and commercial applications.
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6,900 solar panels land in Constantí, an energy leap that will not go unnoticed. This project could forever change the image of the municipality.
The processing of a new photovoltaic plant is underway in Constantí, according to official data. With a volume of almost 7,000 panels, the initiative arrives at a time when renewable energy is gaining momentum in the Tarragonès region.
The solar plant will occupy a strategic space within the Constantí municipality, integrating into rural areas that until now had been used for agricultural or forestry purposes. With 6,900 panels, the affected area will be notable, and residents are already beginning to ask how this will affect their daily lives.
The panels, which will shine under the sun of the Costa Daurada, will change the appearance of part of the municipality. But not everyone sees the project negatively: for many, it is the gateway to cleaner energy and an opportunity to generate local employment.
The 6,900 photovoltaic panels will enable the generation of significant energy capacity, enough to supply a good part of the region’s needs. This represents an important step toward energy independence and the reduction of pollutant emissions.
This installation is expected to be part of a broader set of renewable energy projects in Tarragona and surrounding areas. The goal: for the territory to become a benchmark hub for green energy.
The project is in the administrative processing phase, involving specialized companies and approval from the competent authorities. The path is not free of obstacles, but the will to move forward is clear.
The residents of Constantí express diverse opinions: while some advocate for modernization and environmental respect, others fear the visual impact and loss of natural spaces. The debate is underway.
The reality is that Constantí is about to experience a solar revolution. Who knows if next time you pass through the area, you will not only see fields but a sea of panels illuminating the region.
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Swiss electrification company ABB has launched a new power conversion portfolio for the solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) industries.
The new portfolio, dubbed ‘Proteus’, shares a name with a line of PV and battery inverters belonging to Gamesa Electric; ABB acquired Gamesa Electric last year. ABB noted that the new Proteus portfolio will include products for both the solar PV and BESS sectors.
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Products for the former industry include 4.7MVA central inverters that ABB claims can deliver conversion efficiency of 99.45%, which are the same benchmarks set by the Gamesa Electric line of PV inverters.
BESS products include bi-directional converter stations and “advanced control systems” that can facilitate services like grid-forming and black-start operation.
“The global energy transition requires proven, scalable and reliable power conversion solutions,” said Daniel Gerber, business line manager of renewable power at ABB, who noted that the company has installed more than 120GW of power conversion capacity to date.
While the company has not provided further technical details on its new products, it said that it would present its new Proteus solar inverter at next week’s Intersolar Europe event, to be held from 23-25 June in Munich, Germany.
The acquisition of Gamesa Electric and launch of the Proteus portfolio is also significant as this marks ABB’s re-entry into the power electronics sector, from which it divested its remaining assets in March 2020.
Following the Gamesa Electric acquisition, Gerber said that ABB would look to “capture growing demand” for products like inverters that are necessary to deploy solar PV on the scale necessary to facilitate the energy transition. This week, ABB described solar PV as “the most scalable and cost-competitive clean energy source”.
The news also follows the passage of an important milestone for the European renewable energy sector: according to PV Tech Market Research, Europe now has more than 100GW of operational inverter manufacturing capacity. Earlier this week, PV Tech Market Research’s Mollie McCorkindale told PV Tech that Europe is “a world leader” in the technology, at a time where ABB is looking to re-enter the sector.

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SolarEnergies.ca has published a new 2026 guide for Abbotsford homeowners, farm operators, and small businesses weighing solar panel installation under changing BC Hydro rebate and self-generation rules. The guide, titled “Solar Panels Abbotsford 2026: Cost, Rebates, Fraser Valley Roofs And Farm Loads,” focuses on the local mix that makes Abbotsford different from a standard urban solar market: suburban roofs, rural acreages, barns, shops, EV charging, heat pumps, and business-rate loads often exist side by side.

The new resource comes at a practical moment for B.C. solar buyers. BC Hydro says solar PV projects in the province typically cost about $2,000 to $3,000 per kW DC installed, with a 10 kW residential system often falling around $20,000 to $30,000 before rebates. BC Hydro also lists residential solar rebates worth up to $5,000 for eligible systems, while business accounts use a separate program with solar rebates up to $10,000 and battery storage rebates up to $10,000 for qualifying projects. SolarEnergies.ca says those distinctions matter in Abbotsford because a barn roof, shop roof, farm meter, or mixed-use account can change the rebate conversation.
“Abbotsford is a good example of why solar advice cannot stop at roof size,” Vitaliy Lano, owner of SolarEnergies.ca, stated. “A large sunny roof can still be a poor quote if the proposal ignores the meter, the load, the rebate category, trenching, or the way BC Hydro treats exported power. The goal of the guide is to help people ask better questions before money is on the table.”
The Abbotsford guide explains that solar can make sense for higher-use homes with EV charging, heat pumps, electric hot water, shops, barns, or farm loads, but warns that the strongest designs are tied to real electricity use rather than the maximum number of panels that can fit on a roof. For rural and agricultural properties, the guide points readers toward structural review, service capacity, meter configuration, wire runs, and permit responsibility as early quote questions, not afterthoughts.
The post also addresses new timing pressure in the B.C. solar market. Since June 1, 2026, BC Hydro says installations must be completed by a Home Performance Contractor Network member for solar and battery rebate eligibility. Starting July 1, 2026, new BC Hydro self-generation customers export excess generation at 10 cents per kWh under Rate Schedule 2289, with transition rules for existing net metering and rebate customers. SolarEnergies.ca says this makes self-consumption, system sizing, and quote assumptions more important for buyers comparing proposals.
“The export rate does not mean solar is suddenly bad,” Lano commented. “It means the math has to be honest. Power used on site and power exported to the grid are not the same financial story. For Abbotsford homes and rural properties, that difference can shape the right system size.”
The guide includes cost planning tables for 5 kW, 8 kW, 10 kW, and 12 kW-plus systems, plus a production section based on BC Hydro’s guidance that a typical 10 kW residential system in B.C. can generate about 10,000 to 12,000 kWh per year. It cautions that production and bill value are not the same thing. Actual savings depend on roof orientation, shading, seasonal production, rate structure, taxes, basic charges, direct on-site use, and how much electricity is exported.
SolarEnergies.ca also highlights an often-missed local issue: permits. The City of Abbotsford says building permits help make sure construction meets structural, safety, land-use, and code requirements. The new guide advises readers to ask who handles the City of Abbotsford building permit, electrical permit, inspections, utility paperwork, and final documents before choosing an installer.
“A clean solar quote should make the boring details visible,” Lano added. “If the proposal is vague about permits, service upgrades, roof structure, meter type, or battery backup circuits, that is not a small gap. Those are the details that protect the buyer.”

The new Abbotsford solar guide also includes a SolarEnergies.ca calculator callout, installer comparison advice, and a reminder that available financing options may include 0% financing with $0 down payment depending on approval and program terms. SolarEnergies.ca can connect homeowners with certified installers who have completed more than 14,000 successful installs across Canada, giving readers a way to compare equipment, system size, warranties, financing, installation approach, and final numbers side by side.
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Chinese PV module manufacturer JinkoSolar announced it achieved a power conversion efficiency of 34.82% for a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell.
The company said the results have been certified by China’s Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In its previous attempts, JinkoSolar achieved a cell efficiency of 34.76% for the same device configuration.
“This efficiency breakthrough is attributed to JinkoSolar’s innovations in multiple core technologies, including the dual-layer composite passivation contact structure for N-type TOPCon cells, multidimensional interface passivation technology, gradient crystallization kinetics control strategies, and enhanced optical coupling and light management technologies,” the company said in a statement. “This milestone marks a critical step forward in the industrialization of next-generation perovskite tandem technology.”
No more technical details on the cell improvement were disclosed.
Chinese manufacturer Longi holds the world record for perovskite-tandem solar cell efficiency, achieving 34.85% efficiency in April 2025. This cell device was developed in partnership with China’s Soochow University and was described in the paper “Efficient perovskite/silicon tandem with asymmetric self-assembly molecule,” which was recently published in nature.

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U.S. chemical company SABIC has introduced NORYL V0150TW and V0150IR2, two thermoplastics designed to replace metal and traditional polymers in photovoltaic components like microinverters, solar tracker boxes, and junction boxes. 
The NORYL V0150TW (absorptive) and V0150IR2 (transmissive) resins are formulated to allow manufacturers to shift from ultrasonic welding or adhesive bonding to laser welding. This shift eliminates curing-dependent bonding materials to reduce production cycle times and lower overall assembly costs.
Compared to metal, these materials reduce component part size by up to 40%, cut weight by up to 35%, and lower overall material usage by up to 30%. The resins feature a thin-wall flame retardancy rating of UL94 V0 5VA at 1.5 mm, maintain mechanical integrity in operating temperatures up to 150°C, and provide up to 15 years of outdoor service life. 
The new NORYL grades are backed by the company’s global supply network, which relies on key polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin manufacturing and compounding hubs in Selkirk, New York, and Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. 
Now globally available, these materials recently earned a Silver 2026 Edison Award for innovation. 

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Havana, Cuba – In an electronics store in central Havana, Camilo Merejon carefully examines several photovoltaic systems displayed on the floor. Around him, customers move between solar panels, lithium batteries and solar-powered fans, comparing prices and asking sales staff for information.
The 61-year-old taxi driver studies the price tags closely. A three-kilowatt solar system costs $3,678, while a 10-kilowatt installation exceeds $10,000.
"To cover my basic needs, maybe three kilowatts would be enough" he says. "My Italian friends want to help me buy one, but it's extremely expensive."
Like millions of Cubans, Camilo has grown accustomed to living without electricity for long periods. On the day he visits the store, his neighbourhood of Regla has been without power for 26 hours.

Since the beginning of 2026, Cuba has been facing one of the worst energy crises in recent history. Long dependent on Venezuelan oil, the island now struggles with fuel shortages and an ageing electrical grid weakened by decades of underinvestment. Across much of the country, blackouts last more than 12 hours a day.
Faced with this reality, Cubans are adapting however they can. But the crisis is not affecting everyone equally. Those with savings, successful private businesses or financial support from relatives abroad are investing in solar panels and lithium batteries. Others are turning to charcoal and homemade stoves. The energy crisis is creating a new fault line within Cuban society.

On the side of a dusty road in Cotorro, on the outskirts of Havana, bags of charcoal are stacked beside homemade stoves built from metal sheets. Cars occasionally slow down and pull over to buy charcoal.
Amora Rodriguez sells charcoal seven days a week and says she has never seen so much demand.
"More and more people are buying it because of the power outages " she says. "Things are becoming increasingly difficult."
A bag of charcoal costs around 2,500 Cuban pesos – roughly $4 at the informal exchange rate, or nearly half an average monthly salary.
"People have to find alternatives," she adds.
The trend is particularly visible in Havana's working-class neighbourhoods and across the rest of the country. While some residents of central Havana still benefit from a piped gas network, most Cubans rely on gas cylinders and with current shortages, they have become increasingly difficult to obtain. Instead, many families have turned to charcoal for cooking.
Inside their home in Cotorro, Cari and Idalberto Espinoza prepare lunch. In the kitchen, a pressure cooker sits atop a charcoal stove while thick smoke slowly rises towards the ceiling.
"We have very little gas, so we're forced to cook with charcoal," says Cari.
The couple only began using this method a few months ago.
"It takes longer and produces a lot of smoke. But we don't have a choice," she said.
"Most people cook with charcoal here now."

Several kilometres away, along Havana's iconic Malecón waterfront, a different reality is taking shape. Under the midday heat, workers move large photovoltaic panels across the roof of the Fuego Lento restaurant overlooking the sea. Several floors below, customers eat lunch while technicians drill, bolt and connect the new installation.
Josecal Duarte, one of the technicians overseeing the project, has witnessed demand surge.
"More and more people are importing solar panels and batteries. They're buying them for their businesses, for their homes, to survive."
A 615-watt solar panel costs about $160 before transport and installation. Most homes and businesses require several panels, along with lithium battery systems capable of storing electricity generated during the day.
Inside the restaurant, owner Aris Lopez Torres says she spent years searching for ways to keep her business afloat. First came a generator, then lithium batteries, but rising fuel prices and increasingly frequent blackouts quickly exposed the limits of both options.
"It was either this or close the restaurant," she says. "Without electricity, we can't do anything."
The photovoltaic installation will not cover all of the restaurant's needs, but it allows essential equipment to keep operating.
"The refrigerators are the priority," she explains. "We're only using one air conditioner out of three now. It's survival economics because the situation is very serious."
Across the capital, solar installation companies and battery retailers are struggling to keep up with demand.
"Demand keeps growing," says Mario Perdomo, who works for MIDICAS, a company that installs solar systems throughout Cuba.
"People want to be prepared when the power goes out," adds Elizabeth Diego, a saleswoman in central Havana.
For a large part of the Cuban population, however, these technologies remain out of reach.

Some institutions are also trying to adapt. In Havana's El Cerro district, a retirement convent has begun a modest transition towards solar energy. Thanks to donations from churches in Florida, it has installed a few photovoltaic roof panels and acquired several rechargeable solar lamps. In the convent courtyard, Sister Concepción Sánchez places one of the lamps in the sun so it can recharge before nightfall.
But the system remains far from sufficient.
"We are only beginning a small solar project, within our means," she said. "We need more panels but they are very expensive."
On the day of the interview, the convent had already been without electricity for 20 hours.
"We do what we can. This is a very large place, and the energy generated by the panels is not enough."

After crossing Havana Bay by ferry, Camilo returns home to Regla.
The electricity supply has still not come back on. Daylight enters through the open windows, but the fans are silent and the appliances remain off.
His taxi has been parked for weeks. A litre of petrol costs about $10 on the black market – unaffordable for many Cubans.
"I had to stop working," he says. "At my age, nobody is going to hire me."
At home, he relies on a small rechargeable battery to charge his phone and, occasionally, those of his neighbours, but he knows that a complete solar installation remains beyond reach without outside assistance.
"You can save money for years and lose everything because of this crisis," he said.
Just a few hours earlier, he had been studying the solar panels on display in central Havana. For some Cubans, they represent an escape from the blackouts, but for others, they remain unattainable.
Sitting in his apartment after more than 20 hours without electricity, Camilo sees no immediate solution.
"I don't see the end of this problem " he says.
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The Norwegian company Ocean Sun will lead a project in La Palma, where it will install a floating photovoltaic solar platform that combines renewable energy generation with a water desalination system.
The initiative is part of the European project Isla Bonita, which aims to promote sustainable solutions to address climate change in the island territories of Europe.
Ocean Sun will be responsible for carrying out the pilot project at the port of Tazacorte in La Palma. The installation will have a capacity of 310 kWp and will allow for the study of energy generation under real marine conditions.
In addition to the solar installation, Ocean Sun will also develop a rainwater collection and cleaning system for the operation of the plant. The idea is to apply this technology in coastal areas with high energy costs and water supply issues.
However, this will not be the first time the Norwegian company develops a project in the Canary Islands. It is worth noting that in 2023, it launched the BOOST project, which was the largest floating solar system over a European ocean.
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