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Not all POE encapsulants protect TOPCon solar cells from corrosion

Not all POE encapsulants protect TOPCon solar cells from corrosion

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UNSW researchers found that some POE encapsulants can trigger severe corrosion in TOPCon solar modules, causing up to 55% power loss under damp-heat conditions. Their study highlights that module reliability depends on the exact encapsulant formulation, not just the polymer type… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/16/not-all-poe-encapsulants-protect-topcon-solar-cells-from-corrosion/

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Australian government commits AU$24.7 million to national solar module recycling pilot

Australian government commits AU$24.7 million to national solar module recycling pilot

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According to the government announcement, only 17% of solar modules are currently recycled in Australia, despite the potential to unlock up to AU$7.3 billion in benefits through reduced waste and material reuse. The pilot programme aims to develop a sustainable national solution to manage the growing volume of retired solar modules as Australia’s solar fleet ages.

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Polar Racking secures first Australian contract with 240MW Maryvale solar-plus-storage site

Polar Racking secures first Australian contract with 240MW Maryvale solar-plus-storage site

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The project is also set to become one of Australias first large-scale DC-coupled solar and storage projects. This configuration offers several advantages over traditional AC-coupled systems, including improved efficiency, reduced equipment costs and enhanced flexibility in energy dispatch. Polar Racking supplied foundation solutions for the utility-scale development. PCL Construction has been appointed as the engineering,

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EU’s delayed cybersecurity review could have big implications for solar

EU’s delayed cybersecurity review could have big implications for solar

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The biggest flashpoints for the solar industry will likely come over the rumoured restrictions on digital technology supply chains. Europe’s solar inverter market is dominated by Chinese firms, led by Huawei, Sungrow, GoodWe and Deye, and harsher restrictions on component supply could bar some of these companies from critical infrastructure projects. Huawei is already heavily

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Synergy awarded greenlight for 2GW wind, solar and battery storage site in Western Australia

Synergy awarded greenlight for 2GW wind, solar and battery storage site in Western Australia

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The decision sees the proposal clear a major regulatory hurdle for the development located 15km east of Eneabba in the Mid-West region. Western Australia-based electric and gas utility Synergy submitted the development application for the 2GW solar-wind-BESS project in September 2025. The Tathra project features up to 140 wind turbines generating up to 1GW of capacity,

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New South Wales breaks 1TWh solar generation barrier as Australia’s renewables output surges in December 2025

New South Wales breaks 1TWh solar generation barrier as Australia’s renewables output surges in December 2025

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The best-performing utility-scale solar PV asset for December 2025, by AC capacity factor, was SUN Energy’s Merredin Solar Farm in Western Australia, which achieved an AC capacity factor of 45.2%. Located in the Wheatbelt region, the 132MW facility has consistently ranked among the top solar performers in the country, benefiting from high solar irradiance and

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Scientists develop nanophotonic material that changes color, texture, and shape on demand

Scientists develop nanophotonic material that changes color, texture, and shape on demand

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The Stanford team created a metasurface from a polymer previously used in solar panels and printable electronics. They found that the material swells when it comes into contact with water, but it can also revert to its original state when exposed to other liquids, such as solvents.Read Entire Article… https://www.techspot.com/news/110898-scientists-develop-nanophotonic-material-changes-color-texture-shape.html

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UNSW: Solar module encapsulant materials and quality of construction affect damp heat performance

UNSW: Solar module encapsulant materials and quality of construction affect damp heat performance

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‘The dark side of certain POE encapsulant: Chemical pathways to metallisation corrosion in TOPCon modules’ asses how the use of different encapsulant materials could affect the performance of a number of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules, and builds on similar work completed by the university in 2024 that investigated the long-term performance of TOPCon

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Vertical Solar Panels—Wind-Resistant Trackers for High Latitudes

Vertical Solar Panels—Wind-Resistant Trackers for High Latitudes

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When the 47th solar panel exploded, Henrik Eskilsson began to fear he’d signed on with a madman. In his SUV, he and Anders Olsson were accelerating across Sweden’s Lunda Airfield, towing a trailer fitted with a steel mast that suspended the panel. As they gained speed, the panel did something unusual: it floated, catching the

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