Emiliano Bellini

Servotech Renewable Power System has unveiled its Sparkle Pro IP54 single-phase hybrid solar inverters for residential applications. The range comprises 3 kW, 4.2 kW and 6 kW models.

Researchers in Japan have developed a modeling approach to optimize rice yields and electricity generation in agrivoltaic systems. Their findings show that adjusting solar panel tilt angles can improve crop productivity and help meet regulatory yield requirements, with limited economic losses.

Bank of the Philippine Islands, Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines have provided PHP 35.014 billion ($552 million) in financing for a portfolio of five solar projects totaling 900 MW and 120 MWh of battery storage in the Philippines.

Researchers in Japan have developed a modeling approach to optimize rice yields and electricity generation in agrivoltaic systems. Their findings show that adjusting solar panel tilt angles can improve crop productivity and help meet regulatory yield requirements, with limited economic losses.

Chinese researchers have developed low-silver copper–silver (Cu@Ag) conductive pastes by engineering particle surface protrusions to improve electrical conductivity and rheological performance. The approach could reduce silver consumption and material costs in photovoltaic metallization without compromising paste performance.

A new study finds that anticipatory solastalgia, or distress over expected changes to familiar landscapes, can undermine public acceptance of agrivoltaics. Perceived environmental and economic benefits, trust in experts, and fair decision-making processes are associated with more favorable attitudes.

KIER researchers have developed a nickel oxide-based catalytic process that removes lithium ions from the hole transport layer of perovskite solar cells to improve stability. The cells achieved an efficiency of 25.24% and retained over 90% of their initial performance after 500 hours of continuous operation.

Europe’s energy transition is accelerating as solar power, battery storage, and electric vehicles converge into an integrated system, with EV batteries increasingly providing grid flexibility through vehicle-to-grid technology. The profitability of solar and storage will increasingly depend on combining multiple revenue streams from energy trading and grid services, requiring supportive regulation and sustainable remuneration models.

US-based Jetson Home has introduced a residential heat pump water heater with a uniform energy factor (UEF) of up to 4.0 and storage capacities ranging from 189 to 303 liters. The system features electric backup heating, integrated smart controls, and a claimed 75% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional electric water heaters.

China installed 110.83 GW of new solar capacity in the first nine months of 2026, down 53.9% year on year, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA). Despite the sharp decline, third-quarter installations exceeded year-earlier levels, suggesting a recovery in deployment following changes to the country's renewable electricity pricing mechanism.