# module (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover module. Page: Feed: --- ## [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. ## [Cyberhygiene wird verpflichtend](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/21/cyberhygiene-wird-verpflichtend/) _2026-08-21 · Marian Willuhn · pv magazine Deutschland_ pv+: Der Angriff auf Solarparks in Polen markiert eine Zäsur für die europäische Energiewirtschaft. Erstmals wurde dezentrale Energieinfrastruktur Ziel eines mutmaßlich staatlich unterstützten Angriffs. Der Fall zeigt dabei, wie fahrlässig einige Betreiber bislang mit grundlegender Cyberhygiene umgehen. Gleichzeitig tritt mit der europäischen NIS2-Regulierung ein neues Haftungsregime in Kraft, das… ## [Un solaire au sol deux fois moins cher en Allemagne : pourquoi un tel écart avec la France ?](https://www.pv-magazine.fr/2026/08/21/un-solaire-au-sol-deux-fois-moins-cher-en-allemagne-pourquoi-un-tel-ecart-avec-la-france/) _2026-08-21 · Gwénaëlle Deboutte · pv magazine France_ 47,9 €/MWh en Allemagne, 79,5 €/MWh en France : l’écart entre les derniers appels d’offres solaires au sol des deux pays interpelle. Derrière ces chiffres se cachent cependant des réalités économiques différentes : raccordement, fiscalité, foncier, coût du capital, risque de développement et mécanismes de soutien pèsent sur le prix final des projets. Une comparaison riche d'enseignements. ## [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. ## [Your foundation supplier should be your partner, not your competitor](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/your-foundation-supplier-should-be-your-partner-not-your-competitor/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ 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. ## [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 . ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H1IhVB7gOPVd) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [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… ## [Heidelberg bekräftigt Partnerschaft mit Phenogy zur Produktion von Natrium-Ionen-Batteriespeichern](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/21/heidelberg-bekraeftigt-partnerschaft-mit-phenogy-zur-produktion-von-natrium-ionen-batteriespeichern/) _2026-08-21 · Jochen Siemer · pv magazine Deutschland_ Das Technologieunternehmen bestätigt zum Auftakt seines neuen Geschäftsjahrs das Ziel, gemeinsam mit seinem Schweizer Partner Batteriespeichersysteme zu fertigen und perspektivisch Natrium-Ionen-Batteriezellen auf Basis der Phenogy-Zellchemie aufzubauen. ## [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. ## [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… ## [Österreichs Wirtschaftsministerium kündigt Speicher-Offensive an und umreißt Pläne für neue Solarförderung](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/21/oesterreichs-wirtschaftsministerium-kuendigt-speicher-offensive-an-und-umreisst-plaene-fuer-neue-solarfoerderung/) _2026-08-21 · Sandra Enkhardt · pv magazine Deutschland_ Ein Entwurf zur Neugestaltung der Photovoltaik-Förderung soll in den nächsten Wochen vorgelegt werden. Batteriespeicher werden dann in den Fokus rücken. Zudem will die Regierung weitere Maßnahmen ergreifen, um den notwendigen Speicherausbau anzukurbeln. Beim Bundesverband PV&B Austria hofft man auf mehr als Worte, wenn es um einen schnellen Hochlauf von Speichern geht. ## [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 . ## [Les prix des cellules TOPCon chinoises bondissent, soutenus par un raffermissement en amont et une hausse de la demande à l’export](https://www.pv-magazine.fr/2026/08/21/les-prix-des-cellules-topcon-chinoises-bondissent-soutenus-par-un-raffermissement-en-amont-et-une-hausse-de-la-demande-a-lexport/) _2026-08-21 · Gwénaëlle Deboutte · pv magazine France_ Dans sa nouvelle mise à jour hebdomadaire pour pv magazine, OPIS, une société de Dow Jones, propose un aperçu rapide des principales tendances de prix sur le marché mondial du photovoltaïque. ## [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 . ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5ACEoahyDGWX) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [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. ## [Kostal startet Verkauf seines neuen Batterie-Wechselrichters](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/21/kostal-startet-verkauf-seines-neuen-batterie-wechselrichters/) _2026-08-21 · Sandra Enkhardt · pv magazine Deutschland_ Mit einer Leistung von 25 Kilowatt ist das Produkt für größere Batteriespeicher gedacht. Der AC-gekoppelte Wechselrichter eignet sich sowohl für Bestands- als auch Neuanlagen. ## [Un géant chinois du verre automobile annonce un toit solaire intégré au véhicule](https://www.pv-magazine.fr/2026/08/21/un-geant-chinois-du-verre-automobile-annonce-un-toit-solaire-integre-au-vehicule/) _2026-08-21 · Gwénaëlle Deboutte · pv magazine France_ Le géant chinois du verre automobile Fuyao Glass a confirmé disposer des capacités nécessaires à la production en série de vitrages de toit solaire, avec des cellules photovoltaïques intégrées dans le verre automobile feuilleté afin d’alimenter les équipements auxiliaires du véhicule. ## [Tesla dépose une demande d’avantages fiscaux pour une usine de cellules solaires aux États-Unis](https://www.pv-magazine.fr/2026/08/21/tesla-depose-une-demande-davantages-fiscaux-pour-une-usine-de-cellules-solaires-aux-etats-unis/) _2026-08-21 · Gwénaëlle Deboutte · pv magazine France_ Tesla a déposé un projet portant sur la construction, dans le comté de Fort Bend, au Texas, d’un complexe de fabrication de cellules solaires entièrement intégré, représentant un investissement de 10,1 milliards de dollars, soit environ 8,7 milliards d’euros. Baptisé en interne Project Crystal Sun, le projet vise à bénéficier d’un plafonnement de la taxe foncière dans le cadre du Texas Jobs,… ## [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. ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6UDP1zabZmRR) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Wasserstoff für die Industrie: Hamburger Energienetze errichten H2-Connector](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/21/wasserstoff-fuer-die-industrie-hamburger-energienetze-errichten-h2-connector/) _2026-08-21 · Ralph Diermann · pv magazine Deutschland_ Der H2-Connector verbindet das Hamburger Wasserstoff-Industrie-Netz mit einem Elektrolyseur und dem deutschen Wasserstoff-Kernnetz. Das Hamburger Netz soll im Herbst 2027 in Betrieb gehen. ## [Waldbrände wüten in Europa – Wie sich Photovoltaik-Freiflächenanlagen vor dem Feuer schützen lassen](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/21/waldbraende-wueten-in-europa-wie-sich-photovoltaik-freiflaechenanlagen-vor-dem-feuer-schuetzen-lassen/) _2026-08-21 · Sandra Enkhardt · pv magazine Deutschland_ Die Anzahl der Waldbrände in ganz Europa steigt. Zunehmend sind auch Länder in Mittel- und Nordeuropa betroffen. Dieser Artikel stellt eine Reihe an präventiven Maßnahmen zum Schutz von Photovoltaik-Anlagen vor Bränden vor und berichtet von den Erfahrungen in Frankreich. ## [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… ## [L’Ethiopie lance deux projets pilotes de mini-réseaux solaires agricoles](https://www.pv-magazine.fr/2026/08/21/lethiopie-lance-deux-projets-pilotes-de-mini-reseaux-solaires-agricoles/) _2026-08-21 · Marie Beyer · pv magazine France_ Le Fonds pour l’énergie durable en Afrique (SEFA) de la Banque africaine de développement livre 1,74 million d'euros à l'entreprise portugais RVE.SOL pour financer deux mini-réseaux solaires destinés à alimenter des systèmes d’irrigation tout en fournissant de l’électricité aux villages voisins. L'initiative vise à tester si le couplage entre solaire, stockage, irrigation et vente locale… ## [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. ## [DAL nimmt PPA-Solarpark Halenbeck II mit 114 Megawatt Leistung in Betrieb](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/20/dal-nimmt-ppa-solarpark-halenbeck-ii-mit-114-megawatt-leistung-in-betrieb/) _2026-08-20 · Ralph Diermann · pv magazine Deutschland_ Shell Energy Europe, Finanz Informatik und Finanz Informatik Technologie Service beziehen Strom aus dem Brandenburger Solarpark. DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing hat die Finanzierung organisiert, PVX Energy den Solarpark gebaut. ## [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. ## [Fraunhofer-ISE-Forscher entwickeln mit Partnern halbtransparente organische Photovoltaik-Module mit neun Prozent Wirkungsgrad](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/20/fraunhofer-ise-forscher-entwickeln-mit-partnern-halbtransparente-organische-photovoltaik-module-mit-neun-prozent-wirkungsgrad/) _2026-08-20 · Ralph Diermann · pv magazine Deutschland_ Das Forscherteam hat mit Schlitzdüsenbeschichtung halbtransparente organische, gut 210 Quadratzentimeter große Photovoltaik-Module hergestellt. Das beste Modul erreichte einen Wirkungsgrad von 9,3 Prozent, eine durchschnittliche Durchlässigkeit im sichtbaren Bereich von 43,2 Prozent und einen Lichtnutzungsgrad von 4,0 Prozent. ## [BNEF report details heavy falls in battery revenue on the NEM](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/20/bnef-report-details-heavy-falls-in-battery-revenue-on-the-nem/) _2026-08-20 · Tristan Rayner · pv magazine Australia_ Realized battery arbitrage spreads plunged 84% in the second quarter of 2026, with pointing to increased renewable output and growing battery capacity as the primary drivers of falling power prices and compressed project returns. ## [Council-led solar, battery program reopens in New South Wales](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/20/council-led-solar-battery-program-reopens-in-new-south-wales/) _2026-08-20 · Patrick Jowett · pv magazine Australia_ The Solar Neighbourhoods program, covering the councils of Newcastle, Maitland and Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, is open for a second round of applications until December 20. ## [Malaysia issues guidelines for residential solar under net metering](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/malaysia-issues-guidelines-for-residential-solar-under-net-metering/) _2026-08-20 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ 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. The post Malaysia issues guidelines for residential solar under net metering appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Alors que l’Europe suffoque sous la chaleur, les prix des modules solaires se rafraîchissent](https://www.pv-magazine.fr/2026/08/20/alors-que-leurope-suffoque-sous-la-chaleur-les-prix-des-modules-solaires-se-rafraichissent/) _2026-08-20 · Gwénaëlle Deboutte · pv magazine France_ Les températures record enregistrées en Europe font grimper la demande d’électricité, tandis que le développement des énergies renouvelables reste freiné par les incertitudes réglementaires. Les prix des modules solaires restent globalement stables, mais les excédents de production continuent de peser sur les marchés, alors même que les carnets de commandes des installateurs restent bien remplis. ## [Florida district deploys 375 solar streetlights via infrastructure-as-a-service model](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/20/florida-district-deploys-375-solar-streetlights-via-infrastructure-as-a-service-model/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ The Sun ’N Lake Improvement District partnered with Sustainability Partners to install off-grid LED streetlights, bypassing traditional utility trenching costs and grid-connection delays. ## [Sunfire baut Hochtemperatur-Elektrolyseur in der Lausitz](https://www.pv-magazine.de/2026/08/20/sunfire-baut-hochtemperatur-elektrolyseur-in-der-lausitz/) _2026-08-20 · Ralph Diermann · pv magazine Deutschland_ Die SOEC-Testanlage entsteht am BASF-Standort Schwarzheide. Mit der Hochtemperatur-Elektrolyse soll sich grüner Wasserstoff günstiger erzeugen lassen als mit den etablierten Verfahren.