Illegal Export Of Discarded Solar Panels Threatens Industry Reputation
The illegal export of decommissioned solar panels to Africa and Asia is a growing concern for the solar industry, according to Jan Clyncke, director of PV CYCLE…
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Sonntag Energy Builds Tracking Agri-Photovoltaic System Over Strawberry Crops
German developer Sonntag Energy has commenced construction on an agrivoltaic installation covering strawberry crops at a farm near Überlingen on Lake Constance…
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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Bidirectional Charging Services For Electric Vehicles In Germany
Mercedes-Benz has launched a bidirectional charging service for electric vehicle customers in Germany, joining other manufacturers like BMW, Ford, and Audi in utilizing…
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Qcells Plans Gigawatt Scale Factory For Next Generation Tandem Solar Panels
Solar manufacturer Qcells is preparing to launch a gigawatt-scale factory for tandem perovskite solar panels by 2029. By layering perovskite crystals over traditional…
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BYD Tests New Luxury Sedan Amid Solid-State Battery Speculation
Chinese automaker BYD is testing a new ultra-luxury executive sedan under its high-end Yangwang brand. Spotted in China, the vehicle measures approximately 5.5 meters…
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EU Solar Workforce Expected To Decline By 2030 As Market Matures
The European Union solar workforce is projected to decrease by 12% by 2030, falling from 874,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2025 to 766,000. According to the…
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German Startup Revolta Receives Grant For Grid Charging Sodium Ion Battery
Frankfurt-based company Revolta AG has been awarded funding from the German state of Hesse under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to develop a sodium-ion…
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World's Tallest Wind Turbine Reaches Final Height In Germany
A wind turbine in Schipkau, Germany, has reached its final height of 365 metres, making it the tallest in the world. Located in the former coal-mining region of…
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Germany Faces Growing Surplus Of Decommissioned Solar Module Waste
A new report from the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics indicates that Germany faces a significant influx of photovoltaic module waste, with projections…
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German Solar Farm Powers Grid While Sheltering Grazing Deer
Perigus Energy has successfully launched a unique wildlife park PV system at the Weiherhof estate in Sötern, Germany, where solar modules are elevated to accommodate a…
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Record Heat Waves Expose Urgent Need For Resilient Infrastructure
Germany experienced its highest number of heat-related fatalities on record this past summer, with an estimated 16,000 deaths occurring between May and August. Experts…
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German Courts Ban Unsafe Plug In Solar Battery Systems
German regional courts have upheld bans on the sale of specific plug-in solar battery systems that fail to include necessary electrical circuit overload protection…
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New Plug In Home Battery Targets German Apartment Renters
German digital utility provider Rabot Energy has introduced the Rabot Flow, a 2.12 kWh standalone home battery designed specifically for apartment renters. By allowing…
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Balcony Solar Gains Momentum Across Nine United States
Balcony solar has emerged as a breakout clean energy trend in the United States throughout 2026. While the technology, which allows residents to plug solar panels…
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European Battery Storage Capacity Set For Massive Growth
The European battery storage sector is poised for significant expansion, with EUPD Research projecting total installations to reach 57 GWh in 2026. This represents a…
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UK Legalizes Balcony Solar As Australia Faces Mounting Pressure
The United Kingdom has officially legalized "balcony solar," allowing residents to purchase and install plug-in solar modules and batteries to power their homes…
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Shell Sells Battery Provider Sonnen After Significant Financial Loss
Shell has finalized the sale of German residential energy storage provider sonnen to the investment firm Tiven, concluding a three-year search for a buyer. This…
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European Firms Partner To Manufacture Sodium Ion Battery Cells
Swiss firm Phenogy AG and Germany’s HD Advanced Technologies (HDAT), a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, have announced a strategic partnership to…
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Tesla Semi Set For Highly Anticipated European Market Debut
Tesla is preparing to introduce its electric Semi to the European market, with an official unveiling scheduled for the upcoming IAA Transportation show in Hanover…
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LONGi Partners With FC Bayern Munich To Promote Solar Energy
Global solar technology leader LONGi has officially entered into a partnership with the German football powerhouse FC Bayern Munich. Announced at a ceremony in Hong…
