# research & development (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover research & development. 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… ## [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 . ## [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… ## [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 . ## [California’s Drought Irreversibly Damaged Sacramento Valley Aquifers](https://eos.org/articles/californias-drought-irreversibly-damaged-sacramento-valley-aquifers) _2026-08-21 · Grace van Deelen · Eos_ Satellite data have revealed an abrupt drop in aquifers’ ability to recharge after the 2020–2022 drought. More real-time monitoring could spot the issue before it arises again. ## [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… ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2sVw7p1Y4Xpl) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [‘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… ## [PV life cycle assessment gets its most comprehensive data overhaul in more than a decade](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/21/pv-life-cycle-assessment-gets-its-most-comprehensive-data-overhaul-in-more-than-a-decade/) _2026-08-21 · pv magazine · pv magazine Australia_ 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… ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/e9V5xCa0RUsa) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [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… ## [Swift Observatory Rescue Mission Fails](https://eos.org/research-and-developments/swift-observatory-rescue-mission-fails) _2026-08-20 · Kimberly M. S. Cartier · Eos_ NASA’s attempt to rescue the falling Swift Observatory has failed. Look back at some of Swift’s most exciting discoveries. ## [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 . ## [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 . ## [It Takes Three to Model Methane Right](https://eos.org/research-spotlights/it-takes-three-to-model-methane-right) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca Dzombak · Eos_ By combining conventional process-based and atmospheric inversion modeling with machine learning, scientists home in on a more realistic methane model. ## [Tectonics and Deglaciation Govern Eastern-Southern Alps at Slow Rates](https://eos.org/editor-highlights/tectonics-and-deglaciation-govern-eastern-southern-alps-at-slow-rates) _2026-08-20 · Lothar Ratschbacher and Djordje Grujic · Eos_ Transnational, multiproxy, and interdisciplinary datasets locate seismic hazard and show that slow-rate tectonic and deglaciation deformation overrate mantle processes in the Southern-Eastern Alps. ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7lkVfDhb8ndm) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [APA to develop solar, battery storage projects in Queensland](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/20/apa-to-develop-solar-battery-storage-projects-in-queensland/) _2026-08-20 · Patrick Jowett · pv magazine Australia_ The Australian company has reached a final investment decision covering a 72 MW solar project and 52 MW/104 MWh battery energy storage system in Mount Isa. An energy supply agreement with a local mining company is already in place. ## [Why India’s DISCOM reforms need data driven decisions, not just infrastructure](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/why-indias-discom-reforms-need-data-driven-decisions-not-just-infrastructure/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Many developed economies built their grid intelligence over decades, layering digital systems onto infrastructure that was already old. India does not have that luxury, and does not need it. It is building generation, transmission, storage, and digital metering simultaneously, at a scale no large economy has attempted. ## [Australian grid operator announces curtailment drill for rooftop PV](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/australian-grid-operator-announces-curtailment-drill-for-rooftop-pv/) _2026-08-20 · Patrick Jowett · pv magazine Global_ South Australia’s grid operator will complete its annual test of its ability to temporarily curtail rooftop solar generation on August 25. Solar systems in the state will be curtailed for up to one hour, expected to cause the loss of around 1.5 kWh of generation per installation. The post Australian grid operator announces curtailment drill for rooftop PV appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Energy storage cell shipment data for H1 2026 reveal three structural shifts](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/energy-storage-cell-shipment-data-for-h1-2026-reveal-three-structural-shifts/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ In the first half of 2026, global energy storage cell shipments reached 467.84 GWh, up 94.8% year on year, just one data point from InfoLink Consulting, which examines each of these shifts in turn. ## [The summer solar carried the water](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/the-summer-solar-carried-the-water/) _2026-08-20 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Europe’s hydro fleet produced less power in the summer of 2026 than it did in the drought summer of 2022, and reservoir stocks finished the period 7.7% below their eleven-year median with France under its historical floor. Over those same four years solar generation across the affected systems rose by 39 TWh. That surplus is now visibly reorganizing the rest of the fleet: reservoir hydro has… ## [AMPIN Energy Transition secures $195 million green financing from SMBC and Rabobank for 100 MW hybrid renewable energy project](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/ampin-energy-transition-secures-195-million-green-financing-from-smbc-and-rabobank-for-100-mw-hybrid-renewable-energy-project/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ AMPIN Energy Transition has achieved financial close on a $195 million long-term project finance facility for a hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, backed by a 100 MW power purchase agreement (PPA). ## [Even at 100 meters, PV makes neighbours more likely to go green](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/even-at-100-meters-pv-makes-neighbours-more-likely-to-go-green/) _2026-08-20 · Patrick Jowett · pv magazine Global_ Research from Switzerland finds homeowners whose neighbors install a solar system become more likely to install a solar system themselves, adopt an electric vehicle and reduce their electricity consumption. The post Even at 100 meters, PV makes neighbours more likely to go green appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Ratul Puri led Hindustan Power achieves financial closure of INR 1,135 crore for its 435 MWp solar project in Uttar Pradesh](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/ratul-puri-led-hindustan-power-achieves-financial-closure-of-inr-1135-crore-for-its-435-mwp-solar-project-in-uttar-pradesh/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Hindustan Power has achieved financial closure for its 435 MWp solar power project in Lalitpur district, with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) sanctioning debt of INR 1,135 crore. ## [Mexican solar installers report risks of kidnapping and extortion](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/mexican-solar-installers-report-risks-of-kidnapping-and-extortion/) _2026-08-20 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Mexican solar installers and business owners are reporting kidnappings, extortion, equipment theft, and other security incidents in several states, according to the CPEF, an association representing PV integrators. The post Mexican solar installers report risks of kidnapping and extortion appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [UNSW defines design guidelines for back-contact TOPCon solar cells](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/20/where-and-how-to-cut-back-contact-topcon-solar-cells-to-minimize-recombination-losses/) _2026-08-20 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Australia_ UNSW and DAS Solar used Quokka3 simulations to identify cut-induced losses in back-contact TOPCon cells, finding that gap-region cutting reduces efficiency losses by around 50% compared with emitter-region cutting. They recommend an optimized 0.3 mm gap width, particularly important under low irradiance, to minimize edge recombination and resistive losses without additional edge passivation. ## [Oyster Renewable signs 25.2 MW RTC renewable power agreement with Kutch Chemical](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/oyster-renewable-signs-25-2-mw-rtc-renewable-power-agreement-with-kutch-chemical/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Oyster Renewable has signed a binding term sheet with Kutch Chemical Industries Ltd to supply 25.2 MW of wind-solar hybrid renewable power on a round-the-clock (RTC) basis under a captive structure. ## [The 18 August 2026 gold mine landslide at the Zamboye (Zamboï) mining site in the Central African Republic](https://eos.org/thelandslideblog/zamboye-1) _2026-08-20 · Dave Petley · Eos_ At least 107 people were killed in major failure at an artisinal mine on the border with Cameroon. In the afternoon of 18 August 2026, a large landsldie occurred at an artisinal gold mine at Zamboye (also spelt Zamboï) in the Central African Republic. The landslide was caught on videos that have been widely shared \[…\] ## [How India can build a skilled workforce to power its clean energy future](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/how-india-can-build-a-skilled-workforce-to-power-its-clean-energy-future/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Building India’s renewable energy workforce requires a combination of technical rigour, practical exposure, and purpose-driven engagement. By cultivating young, enthusiastic professionals ready to commit to the clean energy mission, India can accelerate RE deployment, close the skill gap, and chart a credible path toward a sustainable, net-zero energy future. ## [SJVN Green Energy tenders 1 GW solar EPC package in Punjab, Rajasthan](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/sjvn-green-energy-tenders-1-gw-solar-epc-package-in-punjab-rajasthan/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package with land for the development of up to 1 GW AC of grid-connected solar PV projects in Punjab and Rajasthan. ## [As Europe overheats, solar module prices cool down](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/as-europe-overheats-solar-module-prices-cool-down/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Europe’s record heat is driving up electricity demand while renewable energy deployment remains constrained by policy uncertainty. Solar module prices are broadly stable, with oversupply putting pressure on prices even as installers’ order books remain strong. ## [Decoding the Origins of Lightning’s Violent Currents](https://eos.org/editors-vox/decoding-the-origins-of-lightnings-violent-currents) _2026-08-19 · Caitano da Silva, Logan Baeza, Jacob Wemhoner and Saulo Orizaga · Eos_ A compact set of physical equations delivers a unified, first-principles explanation for how lightning's most destructive surge of current is born, races towards the clouds, and fades. ## [冻土图案的形成源于重力和奇特的物理现象](https://eos.org/research-spotlights/patterned-frozen-soils-get-their-shape-from-gravity-and-funky-physics-chinese) _2026-08-19 · Rebecca Dzombak · Eos_ 冻土的一个神秘特征，可以用非牛顿流体物理学来部分解释。这就是“奥布雷克”(Oobleck)。 ## [Why Channel Steepness Might Not Always Be What You Think it to Be](https://eos.org/editor-highlights/why-channel-steepness-might-not-always-be-what-you-think-it-to-be) _2026-08-19 · Oliver Korup · Eos_ Channel steepness is a popular metric in most studies of tectonic geomorphology, but the simple and convenient method of defining channels in the first place may have overlooked a serious pitfall. ## [Solar Panels Can Cool Crops—and Workers](https://eos.org/research-spotlights/solar-panels-can-cool-crops-and-workers) _2026-08-19 · Rebecca Owen · Eos_ A new model simulates the benefits of agrivoltaic farming, in which solar panels and crops share the same land. ## [Ausgrid begins construction on 400 MWh BESS, scores approval for another 400 MWh project](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/19/ausgrid-begins-construction-on-400-mwh-bess-scores-approval-for-another-400-mwh/) _2026-08-19 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Australia_ Construction begins on the Newcastle project, while in Sydney, planning approval has been secured for 400 MWh BESS.