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<p>Abstract: As solar tower systems continue to develop towards larger scales, it is necessary to configure dual-tower and triple-tower fields with higher heat collection capacities. This paper designs and optimizes the performance of dual-tower and triple-tower heliostat fields. Two field arrangement strategies are employed to alter the distance between towers and results show that the [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-renewable-energy-design-and-performance-optimization-of-dual-tower-and-triple-tower-heliostat-fields/">Published at Renewable Energy &#8211; Design and performance optimization of dual-tower and triple-tower heliostat fields</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>ESS Tech Inc. has announced the launch of its latest sodium-ion battery technology, focusing on grid-scale, commercial, and AI data center-related applications. Officially named the &#8216;ESS Bridge,&#8217; the fully modular... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/batteries/ess-tech-debuts-new-sodium-ion-battery-system-for-large-load-applications/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Iberdrola Group company Avangrid announced it has begun panel installation at Oregon Trail Solar, a 57-MW energy project located in Gilliam County, Oregon. The milestone marks an important step forward in the project’s construction, which is supporting 200 local union jobs. “Beginning panel installation at Oregon Trail Solar marks meaningful progress in delivering new energy&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/avangrid-starts-laying-panels-on-another-large-solar-project-in-oregon/">Avangrid starts laying panels on another large solar project in Oregon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Federal policy upheaval hasn&#8217;t slowed the distributed generation (DG) solar market — it&#8217;s accelerating it. In the cover story for the Q2 2026 issue of Solar Builder, I spoke with... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/featured/are-you-a-dgenerate-how-distributed-generation-is-shaping-the-solar-industry/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

U.S. petroleum exports reached a record in April as disruptions to international crude oil and refined product flows through the Strait of Hormuz increased global demand for U.S. exports. Exports increased to 13.6 million barrels per day (b/d) in April, 15% more than the previous record set in March.

<p>Enphase Energy will soon release IQ Air, a smart thermostat with an in-home power display that in addition to temperature controls will show solar production, battery performance and home power use for homeowners. IQ Air is designed to optimize HVAC operation with awareness of solar production, battery state of charge, time-of-use rates, weather forecasts and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/enphase-debuts-smart-thermostat-displaying-home-solar-production/">Enphase debuts smart thermostat displaying home solar production</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Aggreko has completed an 82-kW solar array at its Los Angeles service center, shifting the site to an entirely renewable, off-grid energy supply. This marks a significant achievement of Aggreko’s sustainability campaign to bring more sustainable energy to its facilities. Los Angeles will be the first service center to have 100% of its annual energy&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/aggreko-shifts-los-angeles-service-center-to-100-on-site-solar/">Aggreko shifts Los Angeles service center to 100% on-site solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>UNIGRID announced it is delivering its first-generation sodium-ion residential batteries to U.S. customers. The lithium-free battery, Na+Casa, is the first residential design by the company. Engineered for compatibility with most existing hybrid inverters, Na+Casa is designed to reduce the cost and complexity of residential solar retrofits. Built on UNIGRID’s proprietary NCO sodium-ion chemistry, the battery&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/unigrid-unveils-9-25-kwh-sodium-ion-battery-for-residential-applications/">UNIGRID unveils 9.25-kWh sodium-ion battery for residential applications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>California&#8217;s Porterville Unified School District (PUSD) is majorly overhauling its energy infrastructure, thanks to some help from ForeFront Power. Aiming to meet the district&#8217;s needs for energy, grid resilience, and... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/forefront-power-developing-solar-and-storage-project-for-california-school-district/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Kamal Shah has seen residential and commercial construction industries shift from analog procedures to more advanced, software-driven practices to improve job site operations. He&#8217;s also played an integral role in introducing these new efficiencies to the solar industry through his company SiteCapture. The software platform, available to the residential and commercial solar markets, helps manage&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/ai-powered-future-of-solar-field-operations/">Solar Spotlight: The AI-powered future of solar field operations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

This edition of news in brief features portfolio acquisitions, project completions, a supply deal and investments across Europe.

<p>The four solar projects, with a contracted capacity of 890 MW and total installed capacity over 1 GW, represent the third addition to the seventh bid window of South Africa's procurement program for renewables.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/08/south-africa-awards-licenses-to-1-gw-of-solar/">South Africa awards licenses to 1 GW of solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Germany is planning to reduce funding limits under its BEG efficient buildings subsidy scheme, while introducing stronger income-based support and new eligibility rules for heat pumps. The proposed changes include lower eligible costs and a planned “Made in Europe” incentive for heat pump production.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/08/germany-plans-to-reduce-subsidies-for-heat-pumps/">Germany plans to reduce subsidies for heat pumps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

La alizanza busca mejorar el suministro energético en el Indopacífico y garantizar los "niveles más altos" de seguridad y no proliferació.

Un estudio de TÜV NORD reveló que los módulos BC superan en rendimiento a los TopCon en condiciones de sombreado parcial leve: cuando el sombreado afecta a más de cuatro células, la ventaja en cuanto al rendimiento desaparece, y ambas tecnologías experimentan pérdidas de potencia similares, de alrededor del 50 %.

Bohr Energie cuenta con más de 170 activos en cartera y prevé alcanzar cerca de un gigawatio (GW) bajo gestión a finales del año.

La instalación de Moeve incorpora soluciones técnicas para optimizar la gestión energética, el tratamiento del agua y el flujo de vehículos, con el objetivo de atender simultáneamente un volumen elevado.

El Ayuntamiento de Llanes ha puesto en marcha una instalación fotovoltaica en el Campo de Golf Municipal. La actuación, adjudicada por 55.140 euros, consta de 63 optimizadores de potencia, 63 módulos de 610 Wp, una potencia de inversores de 26 kW, y una batería de litio de 23 kWh.

Según Tempos Energía las horas nocturnas el precio se mueve entre los 122 y 140 euros el megavatio hora (MWh).

Velto Renewables refuerza así la solidez financiera de un portafolio de activos adquirido en 2020.

<p>A US master electrician deployed a solar-plus-storage project at a Pennsylvania trade school that students can take apart and rebuild every year for continued hands-on training.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/08/a-rebuildable-pv-array-to-train-students-and-access-beginners-mind/">A rebuildable solar array to train students and access &#8216;beginner’s mind&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Nuevas herramientas de análisis avanzado permiten identificar capacidad de transporte infrautilizada en la red existente, reduciendo los tiempos de conexión para proyectos solares y de almacenamiento y aliviando los cuellos de botella en las colas de interconexión.

Dutch long-duration energy storage (LDES) developer Elestor has partnered with Windpark Zeewolde to deploy a 20MW/200-800MWh hydrogen-iron flow battery storage system at what is described as Europe's largest onshore wind farm.

<p>New report from the European Climate Neutrality Observatory says the grid expansion, electricity storage and flexibility needed to use renewable power at scale in Europe is not moving fast enough.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/08/grid-expansion-storage-flexibility-lag-behind-europes-renewables-growth/">Grid expansion, storage, flexibility lag behind Europe’s renewables growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Southern California’s landmark rule to slash emissions from industrial heating sources just notched a major victory in court. The region has some of the worst air quality in the U.S., and the gas-fueled boilers and water heaters that serve its factories and large buildings are a key culprit. In 2024, air quality…