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Verified solar news, insights, stories and innovations across the globe with a special focus on Africa. We keep track of people and policies shaping Solar Energy across the world.🌍

Antaisolar Pushes the Boundaries of Solar Tracking with New 80 metre Smart System More_tinyurl.com/yhpy4krd

📝Temperature test on SDG7 The Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy measure countries’ policy and regulatory support for each of the 4 pillars of sustainable energy. View article: eu1.hubs.ly/H0vRn5d0

📝 Rewiring reform: Is the great continental grid divide for everyone? While unbundling and private participation are held up as a the way to power Africa’s growth, not all countries are liking this idea. View article: eu1.hubs.ly/H0vRplL0

Ahead of Africa Energy Forum (aef) ESI Africa spoke to Iain Macaulay, Director for Project Finance Africa & Pakistan at British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0w3Z3L0 Africa Energy Forum (aef) runs from 16 - 19 June 2026 at the CTICC in Cape Town.

📝 How RTV silicone coatings reduce pollution flashovers One advantage of RTV silicone coatings is their ability to maintain hydrophobicity over extended periods. Want to find out more? View article: eu1.hubs.ly/H0vTHfr0

📝 Action plan for data-driven strategies What are the potential steps for South Africa to finance its energy security and Net Zero commitments by 2050, given the monumental investment scale estimated at R3.6-R4.2 trillion? Find out more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0vTHfD0

JA to showcase new utility-scale battery and latest-generation TOPCon modules at Intersolar 2026: JA, a global leader in photovoltaic products and integrated energy solutions, will introduce its latest… dlvr.it/TSyrPS #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Foam-based floating PV system for cold climates: Researchers at Canada's Western University demonstrated that a foam-backed floating solar PV system with an air-bubbler can operate effectively through… dlvr.it/TSz0LB #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Poland’s new energy strategy envisages sharp increase in renewables: Poland's new National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) sets out an accelerated energy transition through 2040, with a strong focus on… dlvr.it/TSz0Rs #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

What new redispatching rules and negative prices mean for German renewable asset management: Germany’s renewable power market is shifting from stable feed-in support to a more volatile system with frequent… dlvr.it/TSz33z #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

JA Solar changes name into JA: The move marks a shift toward a fully integrated cleantech ecosystem spanning solar, storage, smart energy, and financing in line with broader industry trends toward end-to-end… dlvr.it/TSz3BB #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Kehua debuts 465 kW string inverter for desert, offshore PV: Kehua unveiled a 465 kW, 1,600 V string inverter at SNEC 2026 aimed at utility-scale solar, enabling up to 5.6 MW sub-arrays and cutting system… dlvr.it/TSz3Hk #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

UNSW research solves critical electrolyzer bottleneck in green hydrogen production: UNSW researchers have used 3D imaging to see how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolysers in the production of… dlvr.it/TSzdFq #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Eskom launches renewables unit: The move comes as Eskom improves operational stability but remains financially under pressure from costly coal and diesel generation, alongside broader electricity market… dlvr.it/TSzg7L #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Solar module cooling tech based on perforated fins: Researchers in Algeria simulated perforated hexagonal-fin heat sinks to improve PV cooling performance using CFD analysis. The best design reduced cell… dlvr.it/TSzld9 #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

One-year outdoor testing reveals degradation paths in perovskite tandem solar cells: Researchers from TNO and Fraunhofer ISE ran a 1-year outdoor test of perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction solar… dlvr.it/TSznw3 #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Tongwei debuts BIFIMAX module for projects requiring high-bifaciality: With 90±5% bifaciality, TNC BIFIMAX 670 W can reduce CAPEX by 0.87 euro cents per Watt. The new solution, designed for high-latitude,… dlvr.it/TSzp2c #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Solar-powered floating shellfish farming tested in French lagoon: The SolarinThau project, which combines photovoltaic power generation with oyster farming, aims to test a new model that balances the energy… dlvr.it/TSzxhY #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Pylontech launches 8 MWh storage system with 426 Wh/L energy density: The series uses Pylontech’s in-house 588 Ah and 601 Ah cells for grid-side and large commercial and industrial (C&I) storage… dlvr.it/TSzxp9 #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Residential PV costs fell 7% year over year in Brazil: Residential solar PV costs in Brazil fell 7% year on year to BRL 2.45/W, driven by lower equipment prices amid global oversupply, with several states… dlvr.it/TT00NK #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy