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<p>At The smarter E 2026, the company highlighted its new balcony energy storage solutions that enable homeowners to optimize self-consumption of solar. Henrik Zhai, Bluetti’s Head of Sales for the DACH region, demonstrated the plug-and-play aspects of the company’s smart meter accessories.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/17/bluetti-features-new-balco-series-line-of-products-at-the-smarter-e-2026/">Bluetti features new Balco Series line of products at The smarter E 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

A lo largo de la semana, varias compañías internacionales han anunciado adquisiciones, alianzas, inversiones y acuerdos comerciales vinculados a sistemas de almacenamiento con baterías (BESS) y bombeo hidroeléctrico en Europa y Australia.

<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/2026/07/17/china-wafer-prices-edge-lower-on-abundant-supply-and-weak-downstream-demand/">China wafer prices edge lower on abundant supply and weak downstream demand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

La eurodiputada del PP Elena Nevado ha pedido al Gobierno que autorice la prórroga de la central tras el informe favorable emitido por el Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear (CSN).

Esta operación refuerza la oferta de Repsol, "que combina combustibles marinos convencionales, combustibles renovables y soluciones emergentes de bajas emisiones de carbono".

La decisión sobre el cierre de esta instalación está ahora en manos del Gobierno, al que la organización ecologista ha recordado su compromiso con el cierre nuclear.

Una vez concluida la operación, la compañía de Carlos Slim compartirá bloque con dos socios: Harbour Energy conservará el 70% y será el operador, mientras Mx Delta NRG 1 tendrá el 30%.

La obra incluye la interconexión en alta tensión (400 kilovoltios) con más de 24 kilómetros de líneas de transmisión entre subestaciones, también de nueva construcción.

Vista obtuvo entre abril y junio pasado un beneficio operativo de 531,1 millones de dólares, con un alza interanual del 47,3%.

En el segundo trimestre de 2026 se han publicado en el BOE 34 proyectos de almacenamiento que suman 1,76 GW, frente a los 16 proyectos y 733,39 MW anunciados en el mismo periodo de 2025. El número de expedientes crece un 112 % interanual y la potencia acumulada aumenta un 140 %. Entre ellos destacan 240 MW BESS promovidos por Bruc Energy en Sevilla.

This article is part of our ​“Chart of the Week” series . The global nuclear energy industry has been muted since 2011, when the Fukushima Daiichi disaster unfolded in Japan. Some new reactors have been built — especially in China — but a lot of old nuclear power plants have been retired as well. That means…

With the conclusion of its latest capacity auction, PJM Interconnection has once again shown that its process for securing new energy is unable to keep up with the wave of electricity demand from data centers. But PJM, the grid operator for the country’s biggest energy market, is poised to adopt a new process that…

<p>Australia is turning excess midday solar into a consumer benefit through free “solar sharer” electricity tariffs, enabling households to shift loads, charge batteries and EVs, and cut energy bills dramatically. With rooftop solar, storage, electrification, and smarter tariffs, Australia is showing how market innovation can integrate large amounts of renewable energy at low cost.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/17/giving-away-excess-daytime-solar-for-free/">Giving away excess daytime solar for free</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Oman is investing in a 6 GW solar cell and module factory as part of a $1.74 billion investment package across 105 strategic projects.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/17/oman-plans-6-gw-solar-cell-module-factory/">Oman plans 6 GW solar cell, module factory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>In other news, John Cockerill Hydrogen unveiled France’s first 5 MW electrolyzer stack, while D3 Energy reported certified hydrogen and helium resources in Australia’s Arckaringa Basin with hydrogen concentrations of up to 11.5%. PowerCell, ECL, Air Liquide, and OMV announced new hydrogen projects spanning fuel cells for AI data centers, low-carbon hydrogen production, and a 140 MW electrolyzer facility, while researchers developed a low-temperature process to produce high-purity hydrogen from mixed plastic waste.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/17/the-hydrogen-stream-tanaka-energizes-500-kw-pure-hydrogen-fuel-cell-facility-in-japan/">The Hydrogen Stream: Tanaka energizes 500 kW fuel cell facility in Japan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

La Universidad de Almería ha publicado la licitación para la ejecución de un proyecto fotovoltaico cuyo presupuesto total es de 637.403 euros. El plazo de ejecución de las obras es de cuatro meses y el plazo de presentación de ofertas está abierto hasta el 31 de julio.

<p>China-based Relu Robotics has developed a 9-ton robot that reportedly delivers accurate module handling and installation. The company says its tracked chassis, extended-range power system, and all-terrain capability enable operation across deserts, sand, wastelands, hills, and slopes under extreme conditions.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/17/ai-powered-9-ton-tracked-robot-for-large-scale-pv-construction/">AI-powered 9-ton tracked robot for large-scale PV construction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

La guerra en Irán ha supuesto el mayor colapso energético en Asia, una región que recibe más del 80% de su petróleo y GNL proveniente del Golfo Pérsico.

Nos enfrentamos a un nuevo reto: la integración masiva de renovables en una red que no hemos hecho evolucionar al mismo ritmo.

<p>Argentina’s World Cup semifinal against England triggered electricity demand fluctuations of up to 1,700 MW, according to CAMMESA. The grid operator said the main challenge was managing rapid changes in consumption, including a 1,500 MW rebound after the final whistle.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/17/argentinas-electricity-demand-fell-by-1700-mw-during-world-cup-semifinal-against-england/">Argentina’s electricity demand fell by 1,700 MW during World Cup semifinal against England</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

El informe de actividad del segundo trimestre de la petrolera francesa tuvo una acogida poco entusiasta entre los inversores. Estos se sorprendieron con el deterioro anticipado del negocio gasista.

La rentabilidad de una batería no depende tanto del precio medio de la electricidad como de la diferencia entre las horas con precios más bajos y aquellas con precios más altos.

<p>New Zealand solar farm developer Lodestone has conducted a ceremonial groundbreaking and blessing to kick start the construction of the Central Hawke's Bay solar farm project.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/17/31-mw-agrovoltaic-project-kicks-off-construction-in-new-zealand/">Construction begins on 31 MW agrivoltaic project in New Zealand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Researchers have developed an indium-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell using a low-damage reactive plasma deposition process to produce tin oxide layers, achieving certified efficiencies of 33.6% for a small-area device and 31.0% for a mini-module.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/17/research-breakthrough-develops-indium-free-tandem-solar-cell-with-31-efficiency/">Scientists build 31%-efficient indium-free tandem perovskite silicon mini-module via reactive plasma deposition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

German solar and storage developer ib vogt has received state planning approval for the 120MW/480MWh Wagga North battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales, Australia.