So how is solar generation affecting the duck curve? The head and tail of the duck show us the morning and evening peaks, when typically more traditional sources of electricity are powering our lives. The belly of the duck is best described as the midday drop, which historically was a peak time of day for […]
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In opening remarks, David Moser, managing partner at the Becquerel Institute, said his main message to the industry was: “Are you ready for AI?” Moser leads the Becquerel Institute’s AI programme from its Italian offices. There was broad support for AI models and integration in solar among the speakers and the audience at the conference,
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Latest The site for the 255MW Thakadu PV project. Power from the plant will be sold to three commercial and industrial offtakers. Image: Lyra Energy via LinkedIn. Renewable energy platform Lyra Energy has signed power purchase agreements with three commercial and industrial offtakers covering a significant share of its 255MW solar PV project in Thakadu, South Africa.
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The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNMIA) says wafer, cell and module prices remain stable, while industry operating rates are edging lower across leading and integrated manufacturers. February 13, 2026 Vincent Shaw Image: pv magazine The CNMIA said wafer prices remained stable, with n-type G10L at CNY 1.20 ($0.17), G12R at CNY 1.26 , and
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Pakistans solar market is undergoing a decisive shift following NEPRAs Net Metering Regulations 2026. The move from unit-for-unit net metering to net billing has fundamentally changed how rooftop solar systems deliver value. With grid electricity now costing around PKR 6570 per unit and exported solar energy being purchased at just PKR 1113 per unit, exporting
The Dutch spatial atomic layer deposition equipment manufacturer has launched a new sheet-to-sheet tool for pilot production of large area perovskite solar devices on glass substrates… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/12/sald-launches-large-area-sheet-to-sheet-tool-for-perovskite-solar-pilot-lines/
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The solar energy revolution in Albania arrived without warning last September in the village of Bocova, in the Fier region of western Albania, a few kilometres from the Adriatic Sea, when heavy machinery began digging alongside cultivated fields. At first, the villagers had no idea what was happening. Local resident Nikoll Ndoi became concerned when
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Governments and manufacturers are shifting rapidly towards a vertically integrated model that mirrors China’s approach, incorporating upstream materials to reduce import dependence. According to Hryshko, the region is on pace to achieve module self-sufficiency by 2026, marking a decisive shift in global solar supply dynamics. Government policies driving growth Interestingly, according to Hryshko, there are no
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Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Wang Bohua, honorary chairman of the CPIA, said 2026 will bring an era of ‘value competition’ for China. Image: CPIA. China expects to add 180-240GW of new solar PV capacity in 2026, around one-third of the 500-667GW of capacity that is
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Bengaluru headquartered Evervolt, a subsidiary of Evervolt Green Energy, has been included in the updated list with 1,074MW of cell manufacturing capacity. The company operates a facility in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, producing bifacial monocrystalline passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) cells in a 182.2mm × 182.2mm format with a 10-busbar configuration. The approved model, EVT-M10-BR-PERC, delivers an average conversion efficiency of 23.10%
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