- Science & Technology
GameChange Solar’s tracking system successfully tested for earthquake resistance
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The U.S.-based mounting system manufacturer GameChange Solar had its »Genius Tracker« system tested by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center at the University of California...
- Top News, New Products
The »Maximo« robot can install one solar panel per minute – first 100-MW system installed in the U.S.
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AES Corporation, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, has developed »Maximo«, an AI-controlled robot for installing solar modules. According to the company, Maximo has now installed a 100-megawatt (MW) solar...
- Science & Technology
Switzerland: Grid operator presents discussion paper on integrating 40 GW of PV capacity – with peak demand of 7 to 8 GW
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Switzerland’s energy strategy calls for expanding photovoltaic capacity from the current level of around 10 GW to 40 GW by 2050. By way of comparison, peak...
- Economy
IRENA: 700 GW of new renewable energy power plants were built in 2025, three-quarters of which were solar power plants
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In 2025, 692 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy power plants were built, representing a 15.5 percent increase over the previous year. Renewable energy thus...
- New Products
Longi unveils »Longi One« – an integrated solar-storage platform
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On April 1 in Beijing, Chinese solar manufacturer Longi announced a strategic shift dubbed »Longi One«. Instead of solar storage solutions using components from various manufacturers, Longi One will exclusively combine the company’s own solar and...
- Science & Technology
Dutch researchers unveil world’s first perovskite solar roof tile
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The Dutch Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) has unveiled a traditional composite roof tile with an integrated perovskite solar module. The modules achieved an efficiency of up to 13.8 percent. After installation on a curved roof tile, an efficiency of...
- In Practice
Ember: Grid bottlenecks threaten more than 120 GW of renewable energy power plants in Europe
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According to a new analysis by the think tank Ember, grid bottlenecks threaten more than 120 GW of planned renewable energy power plants in 20 EU countries. In the 17 countries that reported data on transmission...
- Top News, Politics
Germany: The Green Party is calling for »600 hours of free solar power for everyone!«
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At their federal delegates' conference in Hanover at the end of November, the Greens passed several resolutions on energy and climate policy. Firstly, they adopted a plan for »Energy Transition 2.0«...
- New Products
Solyco receives innovation award for TECC-Connect solar modules without silver, lead or bismuth
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The Berlin-based company Solyco Solar AG has won the Berlin-Brandenburg Innovation Prize for its »TECC-Connect« technology. From over 100 entries, the jury selected five pioneering innovations and gave...
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BAUER Solar is launching the new GEN G12 glass-glass modules with up to 470 W
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They offer a 30-year warranty, high efficiency of 23.5%, up to 30% more yield and exceptional durability.
