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pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Finding the right solar installer

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.

Italy installs 1.24 GW of solar in Q1

Italy installed 1.24 GW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, a 19% decline from the same period in 2024, according to renewables association Anie Rinnovabili. The slowdown highlights mounting headwinds in the country’s PV market.

India installed 7 GW solar in Q1 2025, says Mercom

India installed 5.5 GW of large-scale solar and 1.2 GW of rooftop solar in the January–March quarter of 2025. Large-scale solar installations were down over 36% year-on-year.

New method to optimize bifacial PV system performance in residential applications

Scientists in Qatar have outlined a new approach to optimize residential bifacial PV systems by combining south-facing and vertically mounted east-facing configurations. The novel methodology reportedly results in a 21.6% increase in a system’s net present value.

POM Systems launches hybrid inverters for residential solar applications

Bengaluru-based POM Systems & Services has introduced hybrid inverters with power ratings of 3 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW for residential solar applications.

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pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Top tips and red flags to home solar

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world. The first part of the series aims to help homeowners looking to embrace PV identify the best installers on the market.

Tata Power Q4 profit up 25% YoY to INR 1,306 crore

Tata Power has reported a net profit (profit after tax) of INR 1,306 crore and revenue of INR 17,328 crore for the fourth quarter of FY 2025.

Danish startup launches solar tile for pitched roofs

Solartag has developed a 71 W solar tile with a weight 14.2 kg/m² and a power conversion efficiency of 16%. The new product relies on black PERC cells and is standardized for mass production, according to the manufacturer.

How AI is optimizing solar plant efficiency

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of solar energy as it allows plants to monitor, learn and adapt in real time. Given enormous data collected from several sensors, smart meters, drones, and even weather stations, AI systems utilize machine machine learning algorithms to optimize performance, predict problems and even detect patterns.

Husk launches residential rooftop solar service ‘BEEM’

Husk Power Systems has launched a dedicated residential rooftop solar service called BEEM, aimed at making the transition to solar energy simple, fast, and affordable for homeowners across India. The service offers a one-stop solution for residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

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