The Queensland government's Energy Roadmap outines new delivery plans for the CopperString transmission project in an effort to put a lid on its $12 billion cost blowout.| pv magazine Australia
Sydney technology startup Coolsheet has begun a commercial-scale pilot of its PV-thermal system, a patented aluminium heat exchange panel that converts a standard solar module into a PVT hybrid for new installations as well as retrofits.| pv magazine Australia
Solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking solutions company GameChange Solar, has launched a rivet connection option for module mounting improving large-scale solar farm installation speeds and long-term maintenance.| pv magazine Australia
A California Public Utilities Commission Judge called for a “premature” order of additional electric capacity in the state to take advantage of lucrative renewable energy federal tax credits while they still exist.| pv magazine USA
A democratically organized nonprofit is giving a seat at the clean energy table to 36 communities in Western Fresno County.| pv magazine USA
After the New Mexico's investor-owned utilities fought against New Mexico's community solar program, bringing it all the way to the state' supreme court, New Mexico is celebrating the completion of its first community solar project.| pv magazine USA
Developed by D3Energy, the project is the first floating solar facility at a university in the United States. Despite increased capital investment to start a project, floating solar has advantages in land use and land lease costs as well as improved solar array efficiency.| pv magazine USA
Investment confidence in solar and battery storage development is clear-cut given over 50% of 20 successful Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 4 bids are for large scale hybrid projects.| pv magazine Australia
The International Energy Agency has cut its 2025–30 renewables forecast by 5%, citing lower solar additions, though PV still represents nearly 80% of 4.6 TW expected growth.| pv magazine Australia
Frontier Energy has revealed a multi-stage expansion strategy for its Waroona solar and battery project being developed in Western Australia’s southwest, targeting up to 1 GW of PV generation capacity and 660 MW of battery energy storage by 2031.| pv magazine Australia
Australia’s rooftop solar market has climbed by more than 16% in the past month with the latest data revealing that 237 MW of small-scale rooftop PV capacity was installed last month as consumers increasingly turned to solar-plus-storage solutions.| pv magazine Australia
A 141 MWdc solar farm and big battery with up to four hours of storage proposed for central western New South Wales has been given the green light by the federal government less than three weeks after plans were submitted for assessment.| pv magazine Australia
The Victorian government will wipe up to $25,000 off upfront installation costs for a 100 kW rooftop solar system, and up to $34,300 off a 200 kW system to reduce cost burden from transmission network upgrades, and lower consumer energy bills.| pv magazine Australia
Australia has more solar panels per person than anywhere else in the world. One in three houses now has rooftop solar. Our grid operators are working hard to adjust to a new reality where the collective output of rooftop solar is one of our largest sources of power.| pv magazine Australia
Thirty remote schools in the Fiji islands are receiving off-grid solar installations with support from the Australian government REnew Pacific program to boost digital learning tools access and reduce reliance on diesel generators.| pv magazine Australia
The 300 MW Walla Walla Solar Farm in southern New South Wales has commenced commercial operations according to developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures.| pv magazine Australia
Wood Mackenzie reported a 36% decline year over year for the first half of 2025 and forecasts 12% annual contraction through 2030.| pv magazine USA
Denver-based Peak Energy claims its sodium-ion battery system offers the lowest operating cost of any energy storage technology on the market today.| pv magazine USA
The Big Rock battery energy storage site is comprised of 137 containerized batteries and will help the California grid meet resource adequacy requirements.| pv magazine USA
La Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE) a lancé ce jeudi 7 août un appel d’offres « simplifié » destiné à encourager l’installation de panneaux photovoltaïques de puissance moyenne.| Le Monde de l'Energie
As California batteries increasingly depend on bid cost recovery to smooth out market deviations, the make-whole mechanism is being reshaped to balance flexibility and fairness.| pv magazine USA
Objectif Drone, fabricant français de drones, a développé un système de nettoyage par aspersion de panneaux solaires par drone destiné aux équipes de maintenance des centrales solaires. Ce système peut être utilisé aussi bien sur les systèmes photovoltaïques sur toiture que sur les systèmes au sol.| pv magazine France
En partenariat avec la commune de Cabrières-d’Avignon (84), le développeur et producteur français d’énergies renouvelables, Tenergie, a démarré la construction d’une centrale photovoltaïque au sol de plus de 5 MWc sur le site de l’ancienne carrière du Grand Geas.| pv magazine France
Développée par l’opérateur suisse MET Group, la centrale photovoltaïque au sol de Kentzlin alimente désormais le réseau allemand en électricité renouvelable.| pv magazine France
Le nouveau module photovoltaïque de toiture certifié IEC 61215 du fabricant chinois repose sur un cadre en aluminium de 30 mm et une construction à double vitrage, qui lui permettent de résister à des charges de neige et à des pressions de vent extrêmes.| pv magazine France
L’opérateur solaire français Valorem lance une nouvelle campagne de financement participatif – à hauteur de 100 000 euros via la plateforme Lendosphère – dédiée à son projet photovoltaïque d'Alzonne (Aude), mis en service en 2019. Les souscriptions sont ouvertes depuis le 1er août et seront closes à la fin du mois.| pv magazine France
Australia’s uptake of rooftop solar is showing signs of slowing with new data revealing that little more than 205 MW of new rooftop PV capacity was added in July, just a month after installation rates dropped to their lowest point of the year.| pv magazine Australia
The 82 MW Moura Solar Farm was Australia’s best performing large-scale PV power plant in the month of July, with an average capacity factor of 26%, as Queensland facilities dominated the charts for the best performing big solar assets.| pv magazine Australia
Marinus Link, the 750 MW capacity high voltage direct current electricity interconnector proposed to strengthen the Tasmania and Victoria connection on the National Electricity Market, has reached Stage 1 financial investment decision.| pv magazine Australia
Scientists simulated several liquid air energy storage systems, comparing round-trip efficiency across configurations that include liquefied natural gas (LNG), solar, and Stirling engines, and further optimized performance using particle swarm methods.| pv magazine International
Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance has approved an 823 kW solar plant to begin trading International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC), marking the country's fifth renewable energy project to join the scheme.| pv magazine International
Meralco, the only electric power distributor in Manila, has opened a tender for solar projects to be deployed across a number of its sites. The deadline for applications is Aug. 7.| pv magazine International
WHES has released a new commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system using a 509 kWh battery with power output options from 62.5 kW to 250 kW, and a maximum efficiency of 98.5%.| pv magazine International
South African utility Eskom is searching for a developer to design, procure, supply, test and commission a 72 MW solar project at the site of an existing power station. The deadline for applications is Sept. 30.| pv magazine International
NHPC Ltd, on behalf of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Ltd (BSUL), has launched a tender to select developers to build 1.2 GW of solar power plants (four × 300 MW) in northern India.| pv magazine International
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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved two solar projects totaling 475 MW of capacity, one of which is one of the largest single-site solar installations ever approved in the state.| pv magazine USA
The Port Newark Container Terminal added 7.2 MW of solar capacity on structures without disrupting port operations.| pv magazine USA
Over the past 12 months, solar power has become California’s largest source of electricity, a trend likely to continue.| pv magazine USA
A residential building's vibrant, art-drenched solar façade brought renewable energy to new heights, setting a Guinness Book of World Record for the largest solar panel mural.| pv magazine USA
Residential solar is on a downturn, and things may get worse. In a shock for the industry, the latest draft of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” excludes residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit.| pv magazine USA
The rapid expansion is partially due to falling manufacturing costs, a trend that is expected to continue over the next five to seven years, said Rystad Energy.| pv magazine USA
À Saint-Rémy-sur-Durolle, petite commune du Puy-de-Dôme, SeeYouSun a inauguré, le 22 mai, le premier centre de padel solaire de France. Sa production photovoltaïque sera autoconsommée en circuit court.| pv magazine France
A report by the European solar association SolarPower Europe highlights the cybersecurity challenges of PV installations in the European Union. A main concern are the vulnerabilities of connected inverters and data management via cloud services outside of Europe.| pv magazine International
The Australian arm of United Kingdom-based renewables giant Octopus Group has started building the Fulham solar farm and battery energy storage system in Victoria after reaching financial close on the estimated $300 million project.| pv magazine Australia
The location of large-scale solar farm developments can play a significant role in protecting biodiversity says a new report that charts a path for clean energy projects to avoid areas with conservation value and alternatively explore the benefits of agrivoltaics.| pv magazine Australia
Construction proper has officially begun on a 119 MW solar farm and 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage facility in Victoria's northwest with the state government saying the publicly owned project is on track for completion in 2027.| pv magazine Australia
A Roth Capital Partners survey of residential solar and storage installers revealed a market shift away from the leading home battery provider.| pv magazine USA
The Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia Association (RES Croatia) says Croatia’s solar market is growing year over year. But with residential and industrial rooftops accounting for most new installations, a key focus is enabling utility-scale growth.| pv magazine International
A European research team has installed solar panels on a light commercial electric vehicle and has tested their performance for four months. The vehicle was able to extend the range by 530 km, although not all panels contributed equally. System efficiency was measured at up to 66%.| pv magazine International
The European Commission says 41 cross-border energy projects will receive €1.25 billion ($1.3 billion) in funding, with one-fifth allocated to hydrogen, while Lhyfe has started building its fifth hydrogen production site in northern France, set to provide green hydrogen by 2026.| pv magazine International
The Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG) has introduced a fire safety test that simulates a fire starting on the roof membrane beneath a PV system. The researchers noted the importance of realistic construction methods, including factors such as anchors, adhesives, membrane welding, and ballast use.| pv magazine International
The Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) says Romania installed 1.7 GW of solar in 2024, as increased funding, higher renewable targets, and a streamlined permitting process drove market growth.| pv magazine International
In five key trends, pv magazine looks back over a year that saw PV module prices fall lower than many thought possible, while demand was restrained by grid congestion, among other challenges. Energy storage has had a strong year and geopolitics is seeing solar and battery manufacturing enter new regions as competition drives technical innovation.| pv magazine Australia
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PV data consultancy Wiki-Solar says the world’s top solar developers have added nearly 50 GW of new solar capacity since early 2023, raising their cumulative capacity to 146.7 GW – more than one-fifth of the global total.| pv magazine International
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