Longi unveils 700 W back-contact PV panel with world record silicon solar cell
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi unveiled a new PV module with 25.9% efficiency at the 2025 SNEC trade show this week in Shanghai, produced using both low- and high-temperature passivation techniques.
Global shipments of solar trackers rise 20%, U.S slips in market share
The United States continues to dominate the solar tracker mount market, with Nextracker securing the top spot globally in 2024.
Understanding P50, P90, and P99 in solar energy
In the solar energy sector, P50, P90, and P99 represent the probability that a project will generate at least a certain amount of electricity in a given year. This article explains what these probabilities mean, why they are important, how they are calculated, and how to use them.
World’s largest 1 MW/100 MWh sand battery commissioned in Finland
Finnish startup Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, southern Finland. The industrial-scale system delivers 1 MW of thermal power with 100 MWh storage capacity, covering up to a month’s summer heat demand and nearly a week’s winter demand for the local district heating network.
Solar risks: Hail, AI error, wildfire, and more
Hail damage remains a top risk to large-scale solar assets in USA, according to an annual report from kWh Analytics.
2025: A landmark year for solar energy
The IEA-PVPS 2025 Snapshot of Global PV Markets reveals a pivotal moment for solar power: global PV capacity surpassed 2.2 TW, with more than 600 GW installed in 2024 alone. As module prices fell due to oversupply, installation volumes continued to grow, highlighting both the strength and volatility of the global PV industry.
Financing India’s clean energy transition
To effectively meet its clean energy and net zero targets, India must address the current limitations in its green financing models. Additionally, the lenders must take into account sector specific risks.
New cooling gel could raise PV module efficiency by 12%
Researchers in Saudi Arabia have developed a hydrogel composite that absorbs moisture in solar modules overnight and facilitates evaporative cooling throughout daylight hours. The system has undergone lab tests and outdoor experiments on two continents.
Adani Solar ranks on WoodMac’s list of Top 10 PV module manufacturers globally in 2024
Adani Solar ranked on WoodMac’s list of Top 10 PV module manufacturers in 2024 with a score of 72.8.
RenewSys named ‘Top Performer’ in Kiwa PVEL’s 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard
RenewSys India has been named a “Top Performer” in the 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard by Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (PVEL).
