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China module prices bearish, U.S. prices rise on tariff policies
2025-05-02China module prices bearish, U.S. prices rise on tariff policies In a new weekly for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that TOPCon modules from China held steady at between $0.085-0.090/W. It also reveals that Europe prices for TOPCon -

UK entering ‘peak period’ of solar PV theft by ‘fully industrialised’ criminal network
2025-05-02The analysts noted that one site in particular fell victim to three separate break-ins within a month. Image: Ryan Searle via Unsplash. March and April saw a “significant rise” in thefts and crime at UK solar projects, with 11 reported incidents -

Drax will not bid for LDES cap and floor scheme
2025-05-02Cruachan II would be an extension of the existing 440MW Cruachan pumped storage plant (pictured). Image: Drax. Generator Drax has announced that it will not bid its Cruachan II pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project into the long duration en -

IPS unvelis 8.1 MWh utility-scale BESS
2025-05-01IPS unvelis 8.1 MWh utility-scale BESS The Bulgarian manufacturer says that its new battery energy storage system is packed in a 20-foot container and includes an integrated 4 MW inverter. May 1, 2025 Lior Kahana Energy Storage Grids & Integration Te -
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Winaico launches glass-glass solar module series on European market
2025-05-01Winaico launches glass-glass solar module series on European market The Taiwan-based manufacturer’s latest module range features a 460 W solar module and full black 450 W version consisting of monocrystalline n-type cells. May 1, 2025 Patrick Jowett -
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Polar Night Energy to build second power-to-heat-to-power sand battery in Finland
2025-05-01Polar Night Energy to build second power-to-heat-to-power sand battery in Finland The sand battery pilot plant, to be constructed in southern Finland, will build on the startup’s existing technology and test the energy storage system’s ability to con -

Local Government Association calls for mandated rooftop solar
2025-05-01The LGA notes that 60% of new homes do not have solar installed. Image: Giorgio Trovato via Unsplash. A new report from the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for all new build homes in the UK to be fitted with solar panels. The repo -

Energy Consents Unit approves grid-scale battery storage in Scotland
2025-05-01Documents published on the ECU website yesterday show that an application for a BESS with an installed output of up to 200MW from Zenobē Energy, has been approved. Image: Zenobe’s operational Blackhillock BESS. Two grid-scale battery energy stor -
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Colombia approaches 2 GW solar capacity milestone
2025-04-30Colombia approaches 2 GW solar capacity milestone Colombia is approaching 2 GW of cumulative installed PV capacity, with 1.34 GW currently operational and an additional 700 MW in testing, according to the ry’s grid operator. April 30, 2025 Luis Ini C -
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AI-driven robotic piling tech supports 250 MW solar project in Australia
2025-04-30AI-driven robotic piling tech supports 250 MW solar project in Australia Bouygues Construction Australia (BCA) is trialing an autonomous piling system (APS) to build Engie’s 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm (GESF) in Victoria, Australia. April 30, 20

