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Aiko Solar introduces first double-glass module with copper instead of silver
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It is a long-standing dream of the solar industry to replace the expensive silver in the contact fingers of solar cells with copper to the greatest extent possible, or even entirely. Now, Chinese manufacturer...
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For tandem modules: Caelux signs first supply contract for perovskite-coated solar glass
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California-based manufacturer Caelux has completed its first order for its perovskite-coated glass. The »Active Glass« technology enables module manufacturers to replace the front glass with...
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Ember: Photovoltaics stabilize power grids during heat waves
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A heatwave with local temperatures exceeding 40°C in June and July placed a heavy strain on European power grids. Electricity demand, driven primarily by increased use of air conditioning, caused daily electricity prices to skyrocket.
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Germany: Economics Minister Reiche wants to worsen the business case for renewable energies
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Katherina Reiche (CDU), Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, believes that the expansion of renewable energies in Germany is too rapid. She already made this clear in her inaugural speech...
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Sunshine in Western Europe in spring 2025 up to 50 percent above average
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Western Europe experienced one of its sunniest springs since records began, with solar radiation significantly above historical long-term averages. This information was reported by Solargis s.r.o., a consulting firm based in Bratislava, Slovakia. From March to May, Western Europe—including the United Kingdom, Belgium..
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France: National Assembly rejects »nonsensical« plan to halt expansion of solar and wind energy
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On Tuesday, the French National Assembly rejected a proposal to stop expanding renewable energy sources. The corresponding bill was rejected by a vote of 377 to 142, with 47 members abstaining. Surprisingly, on Thursday, the National Assembly...
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France: Moratorium on new wind and solar parks meets with disbelief – final vote on 24 June
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On Thursday, the French National Assembly passed a moratorium on the construction of new solar and wind farms with the votes of the Republicans (Les Républicains, LR) and the right-wing populists of the Rassemblement National (RN). This moratorium is...
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Blackout in Spain: Report cites power surges and poor planning as causes
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The blackout that hit the Iberian Peninsula on 28 April 2025 was caused by excessive voltage in the transmission grid, which set off a chain reaction. A cyberattack has been ruled out as the cause. This information comes from an investigation report presented yesterday by Sara Aagesen, Spain's...
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In May, PV expansion in Germany remained far too low at 1,113 MW
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The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur, BNetzA) estimates that 1,113 megawatts of new solar capacity will be installed in May. This figure is based on the systems registered up to 16 June and a ten percent surcharge to account for late registrations. It also takes into account...
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Wood Mackenzie: Top 10 module manufacturers delivered 500 GW in 2024 and incurred losses of $4 billion
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In 2024, the world's ten leading manufacturers of photovoltaic modules delivered a record 500 gigawatts (GW) of modules, almost double the amount delivered the previous year. This information comes from the Wood Mackenzie report, »Global Solar Module...
