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<p>In a new weekly update for <b>pv magazine</b>, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that smoke-driven aerosols reduced solar irradiance across the Great Lakes region and along the US East Coast, with both clear-sky irradiance and observed GHI anomalies showing notable declines during the peak of the event.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/24/71629/">Ontario wildfire smoke suppresses irradiance across the Great Lakes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The PosHYdon pilot has produced green hydrogen offshore in the North Sea, while new waste-to-hydrogen, electrolyzer and hydrogen corridor projects advance across Europe and South Korea. The developments highlight growing investment in renewable hydrogen production, infrastructure and localized supply chains.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/24/the-hydrogen-stream-green-hydrogen-production-begins-at-north-sea-gas-platform/">The Hydrogen Stream: green hydrogen production begins at North Sea gas platform </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>As 2026 passes its halfway point, the world is watching one of the most rapidly intensifying El Niño events in&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/state-of-the-climate-rapidly-developing-el-nino-raises-chance-of-record-warm-2026">State of the climate: Rapidly developing El Niño raises chance of record-warm 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

It's been a busy week for the large-scale energy storage market in Poland, with projects moved to construction and delivery by EDF Power Solutions &#038; Eurus Energy Europe, Eiffel Investment Group &#038; Ergy, R.Power Renewables, and EDP.

Heelstone Renewable Energy, la filial estadounidense de Qualitas Energy, y Lightsource bp suman 258 MW de nueva capacidad fotovoltaica respaldada por PPAs corporativos con Meta en Estados Unidos.

Las energías renovables van camino de convertirse en la mayor fuente de generación eléctrica del mundo en 2026, superando al carbón tras alcanzar casi la paridad en 2025. Se prevé que la generación renovable crezca más de un 8 % en 2026 y que aumente su cuota en la generación eléctrica mundial del 33 % en 2025 al 37 % en 2027.

Actualización: El incendio que se había declarado el martes por la tarde en la planta de almacenamiento de baterías ya ha sido extinguido, según ha informado el Ayuntamiento este jueves. Las medidas de precaución han sido levantadas.

<p>Solyndra’s cylindrical CIGS solar technology highlighted both the promise and challenges of unconventional PV designs, but a new study from Japan suggests that cylindrical modules may still offer advantages in building-integrated applications.<br /> Researchers in Japan found that their curved geometry improves cooling, reduces temperature-related losses, and enables more stable energy harvesting under optimized urban installation conditions.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/24/despite-historical-failure-cylindrical-solar-tubes-may-still-find-a-place-in-bipv-market-say-japanese-scientists/">Despite historical failure, cylindrical solar tubes may still find a place in BIPV market, say Japanese scientists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

ESS Tech Inc is deploying sodium-ion BESS in the US with Juniper Energy, while CATL deploys its sodium-ion technology in Eastern Europe with Solarpro.

Two weeks after announcing its acquisition of Harmony Energy, Swiss power firm Alpiq has unveiled its first large-scale battery project in its home country.

<p>In a new weekly update for <b>pv magazine</b>, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/24/china-topcon-cell-prices-extend-decline-on-weak-demand-and-oversupply/">China TOPCon cell prices extend decline on weak demand and oversupply</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Qingfeng Yuan, CTO of Ampace, explains how semi-solid state cell chemistry and high-frequency cycling validation are addressing the artificial intelligence infrastructure sector's zero-tolerance requirements for safety and reliability.

El 27 de julio se someterá a información pública la propuesta de Orden por la que se desarrolla el Sistema de Certificación de Combustibles Renovables y el mecanismo de créditos de electricidad renovable.

Por el momento, los bomberos indican que todavía no se conoce el origen de los incendios, y tanto en Coswig como en Radebeul continúan las investigaciones.

Porcelanosa pone en marcha su mayor infraestructura fotovoltaica en la sede central de Vila-real, con 3,6 MW de potencia, una superficie de 19.000 m2 y 5.808 módulos fotovoltaicos. El proyecto ha sido desarrollado por Iberdrola.

This article is part of our ​“Chart of the Week” series . Europe has had a sunny start to its summer. Across both May and June, solar was the European Union’s top source of electricity — and provided a record-high 25% of the region’s power last month, per new data from think tank Ember . Several countries,…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on western North Carolina’s largest city, many Asheville residents are still rebuilding — and determined to be better prepared for the next weather disaster. In Emma, a diverse, mostly immigrant neighborhood just northwest of downtown, solar…

Vidrala pone en marcha una instalación de autoconsumo fotovoltaico de 7 MW en Llodio, que eleva la potencia total de generación propia de la compañía hasta los 25 MW. El nuevo sistema se integra en las cubiertas de la planta y cuenta con una inversión de 3,2 millones de euros y una subvención del 25%.

In this news roundup, Grenergy, MaxSolar and Saft, and Amarenco have made significant advancements on BESS projects in Spain, Germany, and France.

El Ayuntamiento de Badajoz ha licitado un proyecto fotovoltaico para el autoconsumo del edificio de la policía local con un presupuesto de 101.722 euros. Se plantea una instalación de autoconsumo con conexión a red, sin almacenamiento y acogida al sistema de compensación de excedentes.

<p>A massive 1.2-GW solar project has begun construction on an existing coal mining site midway between Dallas and Houston in Texas. The $1.7 billion Big Rooter Power project is funded by Panamint Capital. SOLV Energy is serving as the EPC contractor and will install First Solar panels and Nextpower trackers. The first phase of the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/1-2-gw-solar-project-to-tie-into-existing-300-mw-coal-plant-in-texas/">1.2-GW solar project to tie into existing 300-MW coal plant in Texas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Lightsource bp and Meta have finalized a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to support Mowata Solar, a 172-MW solar project in development in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. This PPA will add new generation to the local grid, furthering Meta&#8217;s commitment to expanding energy capacity in the regions where it operates. This announcement marks another solar energy&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/meta-signs-ppa-for-172-mw-of-louisiana-solar/">Meta signs PPA for 172 MW of Louisiana solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>A recent ruling on zoning requirements in York County, South Carolina, has determined that solar manufacturing is only allowed in heavy industrial zones. Despite that decision, Silfab Solar&#8217;s silicon cell and panel manufacturing operation in Fort Mill can continue operating in a light industrial zone due to prior approval. A South Carolina circuit judge this&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/sc-judge-determines-solar-manufacturing-needs-heavy-industrial-zoning/">SC judge determines solar manufacturing needs &#8216;heavy industrial&#8217; zoning &lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&#039;color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;&#039;&gt;Silfab Solar can continue work in &#039;light industrial&#039; zone due to prior approval.&lt;/span&gt;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun and The Mobility House announced a joint effort to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in Massachusetts. Under this effort, qualifying residential customers of Eversource and National Grid in Massachusetts will be able to enroll their V2G-capable electric vehicles (EVs) in ConnectedSolutions. The existing ConnectedSolutions program uses flexible capacity from thermostats, batteries,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/massachusetts-open-to-bidirectional-ev-and-v2g-setups/">Massachusetts open to bidirectional EV and V2G setups</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Brookfield has agreed to acquire battery storage developer-operator Aypa Power at an enterprise value of ~US$7 billion.