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Glass frit optimization in silver paste leads to measurable gains in solar cell efficiency

Glass frit optimization in silver paste leads to measurable gains in solar cell efficiency

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Researchers in China found that fine tuning the lead(II) oxide (PbO) and silicon dioxide (SiO₂) molar ratio in silver paste glass frits affects silver-silicon contact resistance in crystalline silicon solar cells. They found that an intermediate ratio optimizes interfacial structure, lowering contact resistance and improving efficiency by 1 percentage point… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/02/glass-frit-optimization-in-silver-paste-leads-to-measurable-gains-in-solar-cell-efficiency/

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Wall Street Is Pivoting From Solar To Solar Plus Storage

Wall Street Is Pivoting From Solar To Solar Plus Storage

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By Alex Kimani – Jul 01, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT Global solar capacity continues to surge, but the next growth phase is shifting toward solar-plus-storage. Falling battery costs make hybrid projects more valuable than standalone solar by improving grid reliability and reducing exposure to negative power prices. Corporate buyers are increasingly demanding renewable projects paired

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Scientists propose launching a giant ‘airbag’ into space to protect us from solar superstorms ‪— and experts say it’s ‘quite feasible’

Scientists propose launching a giant ‘airbag’ into space to protect us from solar superstorms ‪— and experts say it’s ‘quite feasible’

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Researchers have proposed creating a novel satellite constellation, dubbed StormWall, that could shield Earth from the worst effects of solar “superstorms” that we are otherwise unable to mitigate. The innovative idea, which would essentially create a giant airbag in front of our planet, could prevent trillions of dollars in potential damage and is “quite feasible,”

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Vena Energy raises US$970 million to support Australian solar-plus-storage portfolio

Vena Energy raises US$970 million to support Australian solar-plus-storage portfolio

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Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Interviews , Long Reads Vena Group CIO Simone Grasso said that Australia is a ‘key market’ within the company’s portfolio. Image: Vena Energy. Singapore-headquartered clean energy developer Vena Energy has raised A$1.4 billion (US$970 million) in green finance to support 614MW of solar PV capacity and 1,141MWh of battery

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Solar can outcompete grid power in rural India

Solar can outcompete grid power in rural India

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A new study finds that solar-based distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems can supply electricity in rural India at lower cost than conventional grid power when projects are tailored to local demand, storage, and grid conditions. It recommends Village Energy Plans (VEPs) as the foundation for scaling reliable, cost-effective DRE deployment through integrated planning and stronger

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Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese solar inverters

Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese solar inverters

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The ban, which sources say is being drafted by the Federal Communications Commission, may take effect as early as this year, and follows actions in Europe to restrict funding for projects that use inverters from “high-risk” suppliers. Officials in the Trump administration are reportedly drafting a ban on solar inverters from Chinese companies, according to

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South Korea’s solar crossroads

South Korea’s solar crossroads

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South Korean solar is entering a new stage, where structural quality and sustainability are judged more important than speed of growth. The country’s annual solar installations in 2026 are projected to reach approximately 4 GW, similar to 2025 figures. Companies and public bodies see electricity as a long-term risk to be managed… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/01/south-koreas-solar-crossroads/

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Bago Defends Dikko Land Acquisition For Solar Project, Says Development Cannot Be Stopped

Bago Defends Dikko Land Acquisition For Solar Project, Says Development Cannot Be Stopped

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Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State (Facebook/Umaru Mohammed Bago) Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has defended the acquisition of 1,000 hectares of land in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area, for the proposed solar factory and power station, insisting that the project is in the overall public interest and will proceed despite opposition from some members

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Iberdrola commissions Italy’s largest solar PV project

Iberdrola commissions Italy’s largest solar PV project

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Latest Construction of the Fénix solar project, pictured above, started in March 2024. Image: Iberdrola. Spanish utility Iberdrola has commissioned a 243MW solar PV plant in Italy, the country’s largest in operation. Located in the southern region of Sicily, the Fénix PV plant has secured long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with undisclosed Italian companies for

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