# system integration (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover system integration. 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 . ## [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… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dIjlNS5DcMrp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [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. ## [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… ## [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 . ## [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 . ## [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. ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VWH4RMoxdGGI) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [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 . ## [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. ## [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 . ## [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… ## [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 . ## [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. ## [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. ## [Origin begins commercial operations at 650 MWh Mortlake grid-forming BESS](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/19/origin-begins-commercial-operations-at-650-mwh-mortlake-grid-forming-bess/) _2026-08-19 · Tristan Rayner · pv magazine Australia_ Mortlake BESS goes live with 1,044 Fluence GridStack batteries, 62 transformers, and 116 grid-forming SMA inverters. ## [Australian researchers develop automated screening method for second-life PV modules](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/19/i-v-screening-for-decommissioned-pv-modules/) _2026-08-19 · Lior Kahana · pv magazine Australia_ An automated I-V screening method identified 58.1% of decommissioned PV modules as suitable for second-life use, with those passing the screening showing a median estimated residual useful life of around 12 years. However, about 14% of modules that passed combined I-V and EL screening failed wet-leakage tests, highlighting the need to assess insulation safety separately from performance. ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UcxYJxuRxoOv) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [UNSW researchers build 12.6%-efficient kesterite solar cell with lower open-circuit voltage losses](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/18/unsw-researchers-build-12-6-efficient-kesterite-solar-cell-with-lower-open-circuit-voltage-losses/) _2026-08-18 · pv magazine Global · pv magazine Australia_ UNSW researchers developed a defect-engineering strategy for wide-bandgap CZTS solar cells that suppresses copper out-diffusion and harmful defects, achieving a 12.6% efficiency and 852.8 mV open-circuit voltage. The certified device reached 12.36% efficiency, highlighting the potential of improved defect control for kesterite and tandem photovoltaics.