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Page: Feed: --- ## [Solmech completes ‘seamless’ 1.2 MWh hybrid retrofit at SA solar farm](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/26/solmech-completes-seamless-1-2-mwh-hybrid-retrofit-at-sa-solar-farm/) _2026-08-26 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ Solmech has completed a hybrid retrofit at an existing solar farm in South Australia, adding DC-coupled battery energy storage in a move designed to overcome grid constraints and improve energy utilisation and operational flexibility. ## [Energy sector in spotlight as cyberattack threat grows](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/26/energy-sector-in-spotlight-as-cyberattack-threat-grows/) _2026-08-26 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ The age of convergence describes the rapid connectivity in recent years as information and operational technology have come together in unprecedented ways. These two environments were historically kept separate, but as energy companies have rapidly modernised their networks to improve service delivery, these two worlds have converged. The result is complex cyber-physical systems that are difficult… ## [WA seeks 1.8 GW of renewable energy generation in new CIS tender](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/26/wa-seeks-1-8-gw-of-renewable-energy-generation-in-new-cis-tender/) _2026-08-26 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ The federal government has launched the latest tender under its flagship Capacity Investment Scheme, seeking another 1.8 GW of new solar and wind capacity in Western Australia. ## [AZO-based HJT solar cells more vulnerable to damp-heat-induced degradation, study finds](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/26/azo-based-hjt-solar-cells-more-vulnerable-to-damp-heat-induced-degradation-study-finds/) _2026-08-25 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Australia_ Researchers have found that aluminum-doped zinc oxide-based silicon heterojunction cells are more vulnerable to damp-heat-induced degradation than their indium tin oxide-based counterparts. To address this issue, they introduced a magnesium fluoride capping layer that significantly improved damp-heat stability by slowing moisture penetration and corrosion. ## [Himadri Speciality Chemical invests additional AUD 1.69 million in Sicona Battery Technologies](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/himadri-speciality-chemical-invests-additional-aud-1-69-million-in-sicona-battery-technologies/) _2026-08-25 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Following the latest investment, Himadri Speciality Chemical cumulatively holds 18.447 million compulsorily convertible notes (CCNs) in Australian company Sicona. ## [Pace Digitek secures INR 92.9 crore order for BESS supply and commissioning](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/pace-digitek-bess-order-kalpa-power/) _2026-08-25 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Pace Digitek Ltd’s arm Lineage Power has received a Letter of Award from Kalpa Power for the supply and commissioning of a battery energy storage system (BESS). The order is valued at INR 92.9 crore and is scheduled for completion by Dec. 31, 2026. ## [Avaada Group, Haryana government sign MoU for INR 10,000 crore green industrial campus in Hisar](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/avaada-group-green-industrial-campus-hisar/) _2026-08-25 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Avaada Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre (HEPC), Government of Haryana, to develop a 300-acre green industrial campus in Hisar, with a proposed investment of around INR 10,000 crore. ## [New report proposes green budgeting framework for Jharkhand](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/new-report-proposes-green-budgeting-framework-for-jharkhand/) _2026-08-25 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), developed in collaboration with the Government of Jharkhand’s Task Force on Sustainable Just Transition, proposes a phased green budgeting framework tailored to the state’s institutional and development context. The framework is aligned with the draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy and aims to improve… ## [Malaysia issues guidelines for residential solar under net metering](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/malaysia-issues-guidelines-for-residential-solar-under-net-metering/) _2026-08-25 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine India_ Malaysia’s energy regulator has issued updated guidelines for rooftop solar installations under the NEM Rakyat and NEM GoMEn schemes, covering system capacities, eligibility, grid connection and technical requirements. ## [L&T’s renewables business wins 6 GWh battery storage project in Middle East](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/lt-6-gwh-bess-projects-middle-east/) _2026-08-25 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Larsen & Toubro’s Renewables business has won an order to develop three battery energy storage system (BESS) projects with a combined capacity of 6 GWh in the Middle East, positioning L&T as a key EPC player in the region’s growing energy storage market. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LEtkFQzbLUEC) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [ACME Solar wins 300 MW in SECI’s 1.5 GW/6 GWh tender for 4-hour assured peak power](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/acme-solar-wins-300-mw-in-secis-1-5-gw-6-gwh-tender-for-4-hour-assured-peak-power/) _2026-08-25 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ ACME Solar has secured 300 MW of contracted capacity at a discovered tariff of INR 6/kWh and will supply 1,200 MWh (300 MW X 4) during four-hour duration. ## [Your foundation supplier should be your partner, not your competitor](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/your-foundation-supplier-should-be-your-partner-not-your-competitor/) _2026-08-25 · pv magazine · pv magazine India_ In a solar market increasingly defined by vertical integration, the strategic priority for an OEM is securing a foundation partner whose primary mission is to support your continued success, not to compete with you. ## [BYD starts sales of 4.8 kW solar kits in Brazil](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/25/byd-starts-sales-of-4-8-kw-solar-kits-in-brazil/) _2026-08-25 · Alessandra Neris · pv magazine India_ BYD has started selling 4.8 kWp solar kits through its 233 dealerships in Brazil, with packages covering equipment, installation, utility approval, and one year of insurance. The kits use eight 600 W modules manufactured at BYD’s Campinas facility and are available to consumers regardless of vehicle ownership. ## [40 GW project pipeline has Australia’s energy transition on track](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/25/40-gw-project-pipeline-has-australias-energy-transition-on-track/) _2026-08-25 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ A pipeline of about 40 GW of grid-scale renewable generation and energy storage has Australia on track to maintain electricity reliability as ageing coal-fired power stations retire but the market operator warns the transition depends on these projects being delivered, not just announced. ## [Pacific to power remote mine site with hybrid solar and battery system](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/25/pacific-to-power-remote-mine-site-with-hybrid-solar-and-battery-system/) _2026-08-25 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ Pacific Energy has unveiled plans for an off-grid hybrid solar and battery project to power Australian miner Rox Resources’ Youanmi gold operation in Western Australia’s remote Mid West. ## [Australia’s EV fleet transition will be won or lost at the depot](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/25/australias-ev-fleet-transition-will-be-won-or-lost-at-the-depot/) _2026-08-25 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ Towing a 2.5-tonne mobile learning centre 25,000 kilometres around Australia with an electric vehicle has provided some interesting lessons for fleet electrification, including how businesses can avoid costly infrastructure upgrades, and plan charging around operational needs and the vehicles they expect to operate in five or 10 years. ## [Gentari reaches construction milestone on DC-coupled solar and storage project](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/25/gentari-reaches-construction-milestone-on-dc-coupled-solar-and-storage-project/) _2026-08-25 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ Gentari Australia is working towards commissioning of the Maryvale solar and battery project in New South Wales, a hybrid facility that integrates a 243 MWp PV installation with a 172 MW / 409 MWh battery energy storage system. ## [India, Finland should deepen cooperation on critical battery materials, green hydrogen: Dr Antti Herlevi](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/24/india-finland-should-deepen-cooperation-on-critical-battery-materials-green-hydrogen-dr-antti-herlevi/) _2026-08-24 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Finland and India could deepen cooperation on critical battery materials, environment friendly mining, green hydrogen and smart-grid technologies as both countries expand their clean energy sectors, according to Dr Antti Herlevi, counselor for trade and investments (Water, Forest and Circular Economy) at the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi. ## [Quinbrook advances plans for polysilicon production plant](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/24/quinbrook-advances-plans-for-polysilicon-production-plant/) _2026-08-24 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ plans to build a $10 billion polysilicon plant in Queensland to supply solar panel manufacturers have taken another step forward following the recent signing of an agreement with the local government authority. ## [Allegro strikes deal to commercialise flow battery tech](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/24/allegro-strikes-deal-to-commercialise-flow-battery-tech/) _2026-08-24 · David Carroll · pv magazine Australia_ Australian clean energy tech company Allegro Energy has partnered with Germany-based flow battery manufacturer Jena Batteries to accelerate the commercial deployment of the former’s microemulsion electrolyte technology. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ioug7HmVFLoo) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [AC-Coupled vs. DC-Coupled](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/22/ac-coupled-vs-dc-coupled/) _2026-08-22 · Mark Hutchins · pv magazine Global_ Growing applications for battery storage mean the optimal system design may not be the most obvious. Jakir Hossain and Mujtaba Abdelwahab of Storlytics Energy Storage present a simulation-based comparison of AC vs. DC coupling showing how realistic dispatch modeling rather than generic assumptions fundamentally changes BESS sizing, levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) outcomes and architecture… ## [Solrite brings its $0-down solar and storage offering to Illinois retail electric customers](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/solrite-brings-its-0-down-solar-and-storage-offering-to-illinois-retail-electric-customers/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ The virtual power plant developer is offering a solar-plus-storage power purchase agreement to Illinois homeowners, expanding a model already deployed in Texas, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. ## [Solar recycler flags certification gap, reuse market concerns](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/solar-recycler-flags-certification-gap-reuse-market-concerns/) _2026-08-21 · pv magazine Global · pv magazine USA_ Brett Henderson, CEO of Solar Panel Recycling (SPR), speaks with pv magazine about certification standards, recovery economics, and argues that some reuse channels are effectively exporting solar waste overseas. ## [Utility-Scale solar buyers are no longer buying on certification alone](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/utility-scale-solar-buyers-are-no-longer-buying-on-certification-alone/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ Global module oversupply, regulatory uncertainty and compressed project timelines have shifted expectations. Buyers increasingly expect recognized, independent durability data before procurement discussions begin. ## [FCC updates foreign inverter ban to include wired devices, adds 45X safe harbor](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/fcc-updates-foreign-inverter-ban-to-include-wired-devices-adds-45x-safe-harbor/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ The FCC expanded its national security Covered List rules to explicitly target Ethernet-connected inverters while creating a compliance pathway for 45X-eligible domestic manufacturing. ## [Austria announces energy storage offensive, shifting solar subsidy focus](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/austria-announces-energy-storage-offensive-shifting-solar-subsidy-focus/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Austria plans to overhaul its solar subsidy framework from 2027, shifting support from standard PV systems toward battery storage, energy management systems and specialized solar applications. The government aims to accelerate storage deployment, with up to 8 GW of market-oriented capacity by 2030, while industry groups are urging swift implementation and clearer funding rules. The post Austria… ## [Utility-scale projects drive New Zealand’s solar rollout](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/utility-scale-projects-drive-new-zealands-solar-rollout/) _2026-08-21 · Patrick Jowett · pv magazine Global_ New Zealand enjoyed a record year for solar additions in 2025, buoyed by the commissioning of seven utility-scale plants. An additional 930 MW of solar is due to come online over the next three years. The post Utility-scale projects drive New Zealand’s solar rollout appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Despite record U.S. heat in July, North American irradiance remains near average](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/despite-record-u-s-heat-in-july-north-american-irradiance-remains-near-average/) _2026-08-21 · pv magazine Global · pv magazine USA_ In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, despite record-breaking U.S. heat, North America’s net solar irradiance in July 2026 remained near the long-term average, with 75% of the continent within 5% of normal. Wildfire smoke in the Pacific Northwest and isolated heavy rainfall in Texas and the Northeast suppressed solar resources, offsetting otherwise… ## [PV life cycle assessment gets its most comprehensive data overhaul in more than a decade](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/pv-life-cycle-assessment-gets-its-most-comprehensive-data-overhaul-in-more-than-a-decade/) _2026-08-21 · pv magazine Global · pv magazine USA_ IEA PVPS Task 12 has released a major update to the life cycle inventory data underpinning photovoltaic life cycle assessments, covering modern TOPCon and PERC silicon supply chains, CdTe modules, inverters, mounting systems, and updated reference installations. Based on 83 factory-level datasets and new simulation-based inventories, the report establishes a more comprehensive and current baseline… ## [Ecoflow unveils 5 kWh residential battery line](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/21/ecoflow-unveils-5-kwh-residential-battery-line/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Australia_ EcoFlow starts the rollout of its new Stream series with the Stream 5000 launching in the UK. ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Pyj9sA5maIBM) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [China’s Jiangsu province crosses 100 GW solar milestone](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/chinas-jiangsu-province-crosses-100-gw-solar-milestone-as-distributed-pv-drives-growth/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Jiangsu Province in eastern China has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar PV capacity, becoming the country’s first provincial-level region to reach the milestone, with distributed solar accounting for nearly 70% of capacity. The province plans further rapid expansion through 2030 and 2035, while upgrading grids, storage and digital systems to manage rising solar penetration and improve… ## [Chinese PV Industry Brief: polysilicon market shows tentative recovery as wafer prices surge](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/chinese-pv-industry-brief-polysilicon-market-shows-tentative-recovery-as-wafer-prices-surge/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ China’s polysilicon market showed early signs of stabilization, while wafer prices jumped sharply on stronger downstream demand and increased overseas purchasing. The post Chinese PV Industry Brief: polysilicon market shows tentative recovery as wafer prices surge appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [The Hydrogen Stream: JCB Hydromax sets speed record for hydrogen-powered vehicles of any kind](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/the-hydrogen-stream-jcb-hydromax-sets-speed-record-for-hydrogen-powered-vehicles-of-any-kind/) _2026-08-21 · Sergio Matalucci · pv magazine Global_ In other news, Egyptian researchers developed new catalysts for hydrogen production from plastic waste. Asahi Kasei, Perdaman, and Sunfire also advanced electrolysis projects in Japan, Australia, and Germany. The post The Hydrogen Stream: JCB Hydromax sets speed record for hydrogen-powered vehicles of any kind appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Websol expands TOPCon module capacity, further reduces silver use](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/websol-eyes-further-silver-reduction-as-topcon-capacity-expands/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine Global_ Websol Energy System is upgrading a 600 MW PERC cell line to 750 MW TOPCon, raising its total cell capacity to around 1.35 GW by March 2027. The post Websol expands TOPCon module capacity, further reduces silver use appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Silicon dioxide coating boosts PV module light transmission, thermal performance](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/silicon-dioxide-coating-boosts-pv-module-light-transmission-thermal-performance/) _2026-08-21 · Lior Kahana · pv magazine Global_ An international research team developed a porous silicon dioxide coating for PV cover glass that combines anti-reflection with passive radiative cooling, increasing solar transmittance while enhancing mid-infrared emissivity. The coating achieved 91.0% solar transmittance and 90% emissivity, with the researchers now planning module-level outdoor testing and studies of large-area scalability and… ## [‘Inclusion means judging ideas on their merits’](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/inclusion-means-judging-ideas-on-their-merits/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Janine Wirth, Founder and Managing Director of Germany's Ilanco GmbH. As a woman in a male-dominated, engineering-driven industry, she has faced questions about how she could develop a technical solution without the “expected” background. She argues that inclusion means judging ideas by their potential and results—not gender, credentials, or who is… ## [Websol eyes further silver reduction as TOPCon capacity expands](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/websol-eyes-further-silver-reduction-as-topcon-capacity-expands/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ The solar cell and module manufacturer said it brought silver consumption down by 20% in the 2025-26 financial year and has set a further 10% reduction target for its cells. ## [China TOPCon cell prices jump on firmer upstream sentiment and rising export demand](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/china-topcon-cell-prices-jump-on-firmer-upstream-sentiment-and-rising-export-demand/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry. ## [Kostal launches 25 kW battery inverter](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/kostal-launches-25-kw-battery-inverter/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Kostal’s Plenticore BI 25 is a 25 kW AC-coupled battery inverter for commercial and high-end residential systems, with three-phase backup power up to 25 kVA and peak efficiency of 98.3%. It supports three independent high-voltage battery connections and storage capacities from 5 kWh to 230 kWh. The post Kostal launches 25 kW battery inverter appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [OX2 starts building 200 MWh Muswellbrook solar-plus-storage project](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/21/ox2-starts-building-200-mwh-muswellbrook-solar-plus-storage-project/) _2026-08-21 · Tristan Rayner · pv magazine Australia_ Muswellbrook’s $302m solar‑plus‑storage project begins construction, repurposing Idemitsu’s former coal mine. ## [Oriana Power secures 31.42 MWp solar EPC contract in Bihar](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/oriana-power-solar-epc-project-bihar/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Oriana Power Ltd has secured Letters of Award (LOAs) from Bellwether Energy for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for ground-mounted solar projects with a total capacity of 25.138 MW AC (31.423 MWp) in Bihar, India. ## [Chinese scientists achieve record-breaking 24.0% efficieny for large-area perovskite solar modules](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/chinese-scientists-achieve-record-breaking-24-0-efficieny-for-large-area-perovskite-solar-modules/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine India_ Researchers achieved a certified 24.0% efficiency on an 810 cm² perovskite module and 22.0% on a 0.72 m² module by combining high-saturated-vapor-pressure (SVP) processing with lead carboxylate passivation. The approach also delivered strong durability, with modules retaining 96% of their initial efficiency after 2,200 hours of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and meeting International… ## [Air bubbles boost cooling and hydrogen production in photovoltaic-thermal system](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/air-bubbles-boost-cooling-and-hydrogen-production-in-photovoltaic-thermal-system/) _2026-08-21 · Lior Kahana · pv magazine Global_ Researchers in India developed a PVT-hydrogen system using air-bubble injection to improve cooling, thermal and electrical efficiency, and hydrogen production. Tested outdoors in Tamil Nadu, the system achieved a peak thermal efficiency of 45.5% and hydrogen production of 15.5 ml/min. The post Air bubbles boost cooling and hydrogen production in photovoltaic-thermal system appeared first on pv… ## [Bangladesh mandates solar charging for millions of electric rickshaws](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/bangladesh-mandates-solar-charging-for-millions-of-electric-rickshaws/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Bangladesh plans to require millions of battery-powered auto-rickshaws to use solar-powered charging stations as a condition of registration, aiming to reduce pressure on the electricity grid. Industry representatives say the policy could spur investment in solar charging infrastructure, create jobs and expand renewable energy, while urging the government to include net metering. The post… ## [Report alleges U.S. solar recycling is mostly landfilling, offshoring in disguise](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/bombshell-report-alleges-u-s-solar-recycling-is-mostly-landfilling-offshoring-in-disguise/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine Global_ A new white paper from Sustainable Source Studios cites regulatory filings, industry disclosures and IEA lifecycle datasets in concluding that most U.S. solar module recycling yields degraded, landfilled, or offshored material. The post Report alleges U.S. solar recycling is mostly landfilling, offshoring in disguise appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [“The conversation has shifted from country of origin to long-term project outcomes”](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/the-conversation-has-shifted-from-country-of-origin-to-long-term-project-outcomes/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Today, solar developers are increasingly evaluating equipment based on lifecycle performance, serviceability, local support, and overall project economics rather than country of origin, says Rajesh Kaushal, Power & Energy Solutions Business Group Head, Strategic Business Platform, India & SAARC Region, Delta Electronics India, in an interview with pv magazine. He adds that, over the past three… ## [Solar powerhouse to storage leader](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/solar-powerhouse-to-storage-leader/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Hutchins · pv magazine Global_ Chile is transforming in a bid to avoid becoming a victim of its own solar success. Developers have flooded the Atacama Desert with solar projects, turning Chile into a PV powerhouse but also drastically reducing revenues and driving some operators into bankruptcy. S&P Global Energy’s Ángel Cancino sees the country increasingly focusing on energy storage to rescue some of its overbuilt PV… ## [Europe adds 36 GWh of battery storage in 2025, Ukraine enters top five markets](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/europe-adds-36-gwh-of-battery-storage-in-2025-ukraine-enters-top-five-markets/) _2026-08-20 · Tristan Rayner · pv magazine Global_ Europe installed 36 GWh of new battery storage capacity in 2025, up 48% year on year, according to SolarPower Europe. Germany remained the continent’s largest market, while Ukraine and Bulgaria entered the top five. The post Europe adds 36 GWh of battery storage in 2025, Ukraine enters top five markets appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Proposed 1 GW Louisiana solar farm faces local pushback](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/20/proposed-1-gw-louisiana-solar-farm-faces-local-pushback/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ A proposed 1 GW solar and storage facility in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, faces mounting opposition from a state lawmaker and local residents over land-use and community impact concerns. ## [RFP alert: Appalachian Power seeks 800 MW of battery storage in Virginia](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/20/rfp-alert-appalachian-power-seeks-800-mw-of-battery-storage-in-virginia/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ The utility has issued two solicitations to meet Virginia Clean Economy Act requirements by 2040.