Uncategorized

Italy limits solar tax break to EU-made HJT and tandem modules

Italy limits solar tax break to EU-made HJT and tandem modules

Italy’s 2026 budget law limits its “Iperammortamento2026” fiscal incentive to European-made heterojunction (HJT) and tandem perovskite solar panels. Experts say the move gives Italian manufacturer 3Sun a strategic advantage and warn that the exclusion of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) and back-contact (BC) technologies could distort competition and create market inefficiencies. November 7, 2025 Sergio

Italy limits solar tax break to EU-made HJT and tandem modules Read More »

New Python-based tool optimizes PV plant deployment on hilly terrain

New Python-based tool optimizes PV plant deployment on hilly terrain

Researchers in India have developed a novel layout design tool to identify the optimal locations for solar panel installation on undulating terrain. The tool consists of two components: a filtering module that excludes unsuitable land patches, and an algorithm that determines the optimal distribution of panels across the remaining usable area… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/07/new-python-based-tool-optimizes-pv-plant-deployment-on-hilly-terrain/

New Python-based tool optimizes PV plant deployment on hilly terrain Read More »

Alantra Solar bags €355 million for Italy PV portfolio

Alantra Solar bags €355 million for Italy PV portfolio

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads N-Sun Energy also secured a separate €50 million corporate financing facility with Bankinter. Image: Alantra. Renewable energy asset fund Alantra Solar has secured €355 million to support the development and construction of five solar PV projects in Italy. The financing from Italian banking group Intesa Sanpaolo was agreed

Alantra Solar bags €355 million for Italy PV portfolio Read More »

Wattlab to equip world’s largest battery-powered bulker with solar energy system

Wattlab to equip world’s largest battery-powered bulker with solar energy system

Home Green Marine Wattlab to equip world’s largest battery-powered bulker with solar energy system November 7, 2025, by Ajsa Habibic Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab has secured a contract with Norwegian shipping company Berge Rederi to install its onboard solar energy system on what is expected to be the world’s largest battery-powered bulk carrier. Courtesy

Wattlab to equip world’s largest battery-powered bulker with solar energy system Read More »

Apple’s inaugural Australian solar deal covers 108MW Victorian project

Apple’s inaugural Australian solar deal covers 108MW Victorian project

The Lancaster project, currently under construction in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region, is expected to begin operations in 2026 and will feed power into Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). European Energy confirmed the agreement will support the project’s commercialization as part of the developer’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. The solar farm represents the cornerstone of

Apple’s inaugural Australian solar deal covers 108MW Victorian project Read More »

Energy retailer Flow Power signs offtake deal with 400MW Stubbo Solar project in Australia

Energy retailer Flow Power signs offtake deal with 400MW Stubbo Solar project in Australia

Flow Power chief executive Matthew van der Linden said the Stubbo Solar offtake enables the company to offer New South Wales households access to renewable energy at competitive rates. “This partnership with Stubbo Solar allows us to bring our innovative energy solutions to New South Wales families while supporting the growth of renewable energy generation

Energy retailer Flow Power signs offtake deal with 400MW Stubbo Solar project in Australia Read More »

Harvey Norman officially launches first ever solar powered store at The Beat @ Kiara Bay

Harvey Norman officially launches first ever solar powered store at The Beat @ Kiara Bay

If you visit The Beat @ Kiara Bay in KL, you would notice a new two-storey building next to the usual dining spot that now houses the 39th store of Harvey Norman Malaysia, spanning over 43000 square feet, this is the very first Harvey Norman store that’s powered by solar where customers can shop for

Harvey Norman officially launches first ever solar powered store at The Beat @ Kiara Bay Read More »

Ukraine amends loan scheme for home, hybrid solar installations

Ukraine amends loan scheme for home, hybrid solar installations

Ukraine is changing its state support mechanism for households installing hybrid renewable energy systems to a one-time, 30% reimbursement of the principal debt. The Ministry of Energy says the change will help increase access to hybrid power supply systems… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/06/ukraine-amends-loan-scheme-for-home-hybrid-solar-installations/

Ukraine amends loan scheme for home, hybrid solar installations Read More »

UK solar company shut down after defrauding elderly consumers

UK solar company shut down after defrauding elderly consumers

Elderly consumers targeted by sales staff who promised government grant refunds to cover the cost of solar equipment and maintenance but failed to deliver. More than GBP 3.1 million ($4.0 million) was paid into bank accounts of two now defunct companies between May 2023 and January 2025… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/06/uk-solar-company-shut-down-after-defrauding-elderly-consumers/

UK solar company shut down after defrauding elderly consumers Read More »