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What happens when type-C cracks strike photovoltaic modules

PV Magazine 17 Feb 2026
An international research team used high-resolution electroluminescence imaging to quantify type-C cracks in 100 PV modules after 11 years of operation, linking crack distribution to real-world power loss ... 600px) 100vw, 600px" />The EL imaging setup.
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The prospects for ultra-high-temperature heat pumps

PV Magazine 16 Feb 2026
An international research team has reviewed emerging solid-state and gas-cycle heat pumps capable of reaching temperatures of up to 1,600 K, assessing their challenges, applications, scalability, and technology readiness levels ... ....
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The impact of azimuth angles on PV power production in Saudi Arabia

PV Magazine 13 Feb 2026
Researchers in Saudi Arabia conducted a year-long simulation of fixed-tilt PV panels at different azimuth angles, finding that south-facing panels (180°) maximize energy production, while up to 45° eastward shifts cause minimal losses ... ....
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Hinen launches 15 kW three-phase hybrid inverter

PV Magazine 13 Feb 2026
The Chinese manufacturer said its 15 kW three-phase low-voltage hybrid inverter is paired with the stackable BP5000 5 kWh battery supporting up to 120 kWh ... The H15000T accepts up to 22.5 kW of PV input and delivers 15 kW on the AC side ... ....
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World’s fastest supercomputers probing future of sodium-ion batteries

PV Magazine 13 Feb 2026
Japanese researchers used supercomputer simulations to reveal how sodium ions form clusters and move within hard carbon anodes, identifying nanopore sizes and transition regions that control diffusion and rate performance in sodium-ion batteries ... ....
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Economists see three more SA rate cuts

Moneyweb 13 Feb 2026
Although they are split on when ... .
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Mibet launches universal metal roof mounting system

PV Magazine 12 Feb 2026
The Chinese supplier said the new product uses high-strength AL6005-T5 aluminum alloy and SUS304 stainless steel. It can be adjusted to a tilt angle of 0-15° ... It is crafted from high-strength AL6005-T5 aluminum alloy and SUS304 stainless steel.
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New reflective coating increases BIPV power output by 11%

PV Magazine 11 Feb 2026
Australian researchers developed a low-cost reflective coating for semi-transparent solar roof tiles that lowers surface temperatures by up to 20 C and boosts power output by up to 11.7% ... According to corresponding author Mohammad A ... 4 to Dec ... ....
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Chemitek offers solution for drone-based cleaning of agrivoltaics

PV Magazine 11 Feb 2026
The Portuguese company said its new Drone AgroPV Cleaning Agent is scheduled for release in June. It has a safe formulation for crops and soil ... Named Drone AgroPV Cleaning Agent, the new the product is expected to be available starting in June ... ....
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Hoymiles releases all-in-one residential inverter and modular battery

PV Magazine 10 Feb 2026
The Chinese company said its modular system supports up to 64 kWh of storage, multiple PV inputs, and 0 ms backup switching for uninterrupted operation ... Maximum efficiency reaches 98.5%, with an EU efficiency of 98% ... ....
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Trump mulls second aircraft carrier off Iran, as Netanyahu flies to D.C. for talks

The Washington Post 10 Feb 2026
The threat of an imminent new attack on Tehran follows an inconclusive meeting last week between Trump envoys and senior Iranian officials ... .
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Deye releases new off-grid inverter series

PV Magazine 09 Feb 2026
The Chinese manufacturer said its new OG02 series includes IP-65-rated inverters with an AC output power of 3 kW to 6 kW. The new products also feature a maximum efficiency of 97.6% and a European efficiency of 96.5% ... ....
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U.S. and Iran in Oman to discuss Iran’s nuclear program

The Washington Post 06 Feb 2026
The anticipated negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities come against a backdrop of deadly protests inside Iran and a buildup of U.S. military assets in the region ... .
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Guided-learning model for PV power forecasting without irradiance sensors

PV Magazine 04 Feb 2026
South Korean researchers have developed a guided-learning framework that accurately predicts PV power without requiring irradiance sensors during operation, using routine meteorological data instead ... The method consists of two main components ... ....
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Growatt launches 5 kWh AC-coupled balcony storage system

PV Magazine 03 Feb 2026
The IP66-rated Aura 5000 system features bidirectional inverter functionality and an AC output of up to 2.5 kW. Chinese inverter and battery maker Growatt has announced a new AC-coupled balcony energy storage system for households ... ....
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