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<p>Abstract: In conventional solar power tower (SPT) systems, heliostats typically aim at a single point on the receiver, such as the cavity aperture center or external receiver equator. While these traditional strategies minimize spillage losses, they often cause excessive thermal stresses due to non-uniform solar flux distribution, reducing receiver efficiency and lifespan. To mitigate this, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-renewable-and-sustainable-energy-reviews-heliostat-aiming-strategies-in-concentrated-solar-power-towers-a-review/">Published at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews &#8211; Heliostat aiming strategies in concentrated solar power towers: A review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>After months of searching for a president, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has named Tim Pawlenty, the former Republican governor of Minnesota, to its leading role. “I am honored to join SEIA at such a pivotal moment for our nation’s energy future,” Pawlenty said in a press release. “The sun is the safest, most&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/seia-appoints-former-republican-governor-as-new-group-president/">SEIA appoints former Republican governor as new group president</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Late last year, Ford Motor Company announced it would transition some of its American EV manufacturing efforts to producing stationary battery energy storage systems. Today, Ford Energy was formally introduced to the world. In a blog post, Ford Energy president Lisa Drake said the new Ford subsidiary will &#8220;deploy&#8221; at least 20 GWh of BESS&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/ford-formally-launches-grid-scale-battery-business-ford-energy/">Ford formally launches grid-scale battery business Ford Energy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>This week on Projects Weekly, Canada&#8217;s most populous province has a battery storage project for the first time ever, courtesy of PowerBank. In Arkansas, EDP Renewables and Mark Zuckerberg-led tech... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/ontarios-first-bess-project-comes-online-projects-weekly/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

The US clean energy manufacturing industry is starting to undergo a wholesale restructuring and recapitalisation as companies look to reduce their exposure to numerous risks, including FEOC.

<p>For most of the past decade, the solar industry has been focused on deployment. Pipeline and installed capacity were the primary benchmark for success, and the industry delivered. Costs declined, projects scaled, and megawatts grew at a pace few could have predicted. That phase is now maturing, and what is becoming increasingly clear in the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/the-next-solar-boom-wont-come-from-new-capacity-but-from-better-performance/">The next solar boom won’t come from new capacity but from better performance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Total energy production in the United States increased to a new record of 107 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, a 3.4% increase from the previous record set in 2024, according to new data in our Monthly Energy Review. Total production was driven by record-high production in natural gas, crude oil, natural gas plant liquids (NGPLs), and renewables. This was the fourth consecutive year in which the United States set a record for total energy production.

<p>Amicus O&#38;M Cooperative has launched an online course to advance solar and battery storage O&#38;M technicians from supervised helpers to well-rounded professionals. The Solar PV and BESS O&#38;M Tech 2 Training Program is a 30-hour online course now available through Amicus O&#38;M Cooperative and on HeatSpring.com. “Many people end up in O&#38;M roles without formal training.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/amicus-launches-online-om-training-for-solar-and-storage-professionals/">Amicus launches online O&#038;M training for solar and storage professionals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Fluence’s share price rose sharply after its Q2 2026 financial results came out, with the company reaffirming full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance.

Gracias a esta transacción, la empresa cumple los requisitos para acceder a créditos fiscales y le permite beneficiarse del incentivo por contenido doméstico, que exige un porcentaje creciente de componentes fabricados en Estados Unidos hasta 2027.

A survey conducted among member companies of the Chilean Solar Energy Association found a high incidence of nighttime thefts at photovoltaic installations, with the highest concentration in the O’Higgins, Coquimbo, Maule, and Metropolitan regions. Cables and conductors were identified as the most frequently stolen items, while companies have strengthened security measures, including on-site personnel, surveillance cameras, and perimeter fencing.

Moroccan researchers say floating PV (FPV) installations on the country's dams could simultaneously cut evaporation losses and generate electricity, but the country lacks a regulatory framework to enable large-scale deployment.

Latest analysis from GlobalData expects Egypt’s annual solar additions to reach above 2 GW over the next three years, increasing to above 3.5 GW from 2029 onwards. Cumulative capacity is expected to grow from around 2.9 GW at the end of 2025 to 34.3 GW by the end of 2035.

Estamos participando en la reflexiones europeas sobre cómo de forma colectiva garantizamos el suministro, pero lógicamente bajo la premisa primera de garantizar el suministro propio" ha afirmado Groizard.

Además, Modi pidió a lo agricultores cortar el uso de fertilizantes para que campo no dependa de las importaciones, y para preservar las reservas en moneda extranjera.

Según indicó Nova Energia Osona a <b>pv magazine</b>, el proyecto avanza como modelo público‑comunitario de transición energética en las comarcas de Osona y Lluçanès, donde 30 comunidades energéticas cooperan con 50 ayuntamientos para gestionar 216 instalaciones fotovoltaicas municipales.

Los futuros del petróleo intermedio de Texas (WTI) subían respecto al cierre del viernes un 3,24%, hasta 98,51 dólares el barril, y los de Brent, de referencia europea, otro 3,24%, hasta 104,57 dólares.

El CEO de EDP en Sudamérica ha indicado que este "hito" materializa el compromiso de la firma con Brasil, "que comenzó hace 30 años y que ahora se renueva por otros 30".

La operación se suma a las financiaciones sin recurso firmadas por Grenergy para el desarrollo de las plantas híbridas de Gran Teno, Tamango y Planchón.

A research team in Italy developed a PVT-driven heat pump system for domestic hot water production that combines packed-bed latent heat storage with sensible thermal storage to better balance supply and demand. Their simulations showed that hybrid storage coupled with temperature-based routing significantly improves system efficiency, raising heat pump coefficient of performance and increasing renewable energy utilization.

El Boletín Oficial del Estado ha publicado en la primera semana de mayo cuatro proyectos renovables, entre los que destaca un proyecto híbrido de 110 MW en Castellón.

La organización señala que el despliegue acelerado de centros de datos asociados a la inteligencia artificial, la computación en la nube y los servicios digitales podría obligar a los operadores de red a limitar la penetración de renovables si no se gestionan correctamente las nuevas cargas eléctricas.

El contrato cuenta con un presupuesto total de 2,89 millones de euros, un plazo de ejecución de 168 días y un periodo de recepción de ofertas abierto hasta el 4 de junio.

Confusing ballot language could be the reason an Ohio county upheld a ban on renewable energy last week. An early analysis of exit poll responses suggests a majority of voters likely meant to vote against Richland County’s ban on most large solar and wind projects for 11 of its 18 townships. But the ballot’s wording…

The proposed inverted perovskite solar cell design reduces band misalignment and electron accumulation, suppressing recombination losses and enabling high efficiency in both small-area devices and scalable modules.