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LONGi launches 25% efficiency HBC module for residential solar at Intersolar 2025

LONGi launches 25% efficiency HBC module for residential solar at Intersolar 2025

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Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Interviews , Long Reads The new heterojunction back contact (HBC) module is expected to be available in August 2025 in Europe. Image: LONGi. Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi has launched a new back contact (BC) module for its EcoLife series at the Intersolar […]

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The brownfield ‘coal-to-solar’ project reviving a Kentucky community

The brownfield ‘coal-to-solar’ project reviving a Kentucky community

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Unlike many large-scale solar developments that engage local communities only after land acquisition, BrightNight’s practice is to engage communities well before securing the land, says Ron Kiecana, BrightNight’s chief development officer. This early engagement allows the firm to understand the local priorities, address potential concerns and build trust before the project even begins. The Starfire

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Intersolar Europe 2025: smarter E Award winners unveiled, Canadian Solar, Aiko Solar launch new modules

Intersolar Europe 2025: smarter E Award winners unveiled, Canadian Solar, Aiko Solar launch new modules

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7Secondsolar, Longi Solar, and Weidmüller win The smarter E AWARD for PV innovation  A key highlight of the event was The smarter E AWARD, presented by The smarter E Europe – an alliance of energy industry exhibitions across the continent. The award was given across five categories: PV, Energy Storage, E-Mobility, Smart Integrated Energy, and

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Cybersecurity: European solar power plants under pressure

Cybersecurity: European solar power plants under pressure

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A report by the European solar association SolarPower Europe highlights the cybersecurity challenges of PV installations in the European Union. A main concern are the vulnerabilities of connected inverters and data management via cloud services outside of Europe. May 9, 2025 Marie Beyer From pv magazine France As solar energy becomes a strategic pillar of

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Continued ‘weak demand’ in residential, C&I markets impacts SMA Solar’s inverter sales

Continued ‘weak demand’ in residential, C&I markets impacts SMA Solar’s inverter sales

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Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Interviews , Long Reads During the first quarter of 2025, SMA sold 4.1GW of PV inverters. Image: SMA Solar Continued “weak demand” from the commercial and industrial (C&I) and residential segments has negatively impacted SMA Solar’s sales and income in the first

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AEMO: Q1 2025 grid-scale solar PV output increases 10% year-on-year in Australia’s NEM

AEMO: Q1 2025 grid-scale solar PV output increases 10% year-on-year in Australia’s NEM

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The growth in grid-scale solar PV output was attributed to an increase in new and commissioned facilities, partially offset by economic offloading and network curtailment. New South Wales secured the most significant increase in grid-scale solar PV generation YoY compared to other states in the NEM, recording an average growth of 141MW, a 14% increase.

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LG Electronics’ Solar borehole excites Illah community

LG Electronics’ Solar borehole excites Illah community

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COMFORT EKELEME In a stirring display of corporate humanity, environmental consciousness, and grassroots engagement, LG Electronics Nigeria has brought a much-needed solar-powered borehole to Illah community in Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State. The initiative which has ushered in a new era of clean, safe water access for hundreds of grateful residents is part

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JinkoSolar, LONGi, JA Solar, and Trina Solar ship 65GW modules in Q1 2025, all report losses

JinkoSolar, LONGi, JA Solar, and Trina Solar ship 65GW modules in Q1 2025, all report losses

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Regarding shipments, in Q1 of 2025, the four PV giants cumulatively shipped over 65GW of modules. Each company’s shipments reached or exceeded 15GW, significantly outperforming other module companies and firmly establishing their positions as the top four global PV module suppliers. Comparison of Q1 2025 module shipments and performance among top four PV giants Company

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