At Sunlink (Xiamen), we track European energy policy closely because it shapes global solar demand and innovation. A new report from SolarPower Europe, modelled by Rystad Energy, delivers a striking conclusion: accelerating solar PV and battery storage deployment could cut EU power system operating costs by 49% compared with 2025 levels – while saving €223 billion in gas imports
A research team from China has investigated whether rooftop PV systems can help mitigate heat stress in dairy barns. “This research provides quantified evidence to support advisory and decision-making processes for farm managers, agricultural policymakers, and PV integrators,” the researchers said in a statement. “By demonstrating that rooftop photovoltaic systems serve a dual purpose—generating clean
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The solar industry’s pursuit of higher efficiency has reached another milestone. JinkoSolar, in collaboration with researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) and multiple Chinese universities, has achieved a 26.66% power conversion efficiency for an industrial-scale TOPCon solar cell based on an M10-size wafer . This is not just another laboratory
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A research group from Canada’s Western University has investigated the performance of organic romaine lettuce, a heat-sensitive crop, under a broad range of agrivoltaic conditions. The test was conducted in London, Ontario, in the summer of 2025, during which 18 days had temperatures over 30 C. “Our study explores how agrivoltaic systems can be tailored to optimize
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A group of researchers from University of New South Wales (UNSW) studied the “long tail” phenomenon in large-scale photovoltaic plants and found that about 20% of the solar modules used on the field degrade much faster than expected. The “long tail” occurs when a significant number of modules in the same facility underperform relative to expectations, creating
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Chinese module maker Longi has released the results of a six-month test of its back-contact solar modules deployed in an offshore deep-sea experimental installation. The company stated that the results, covering the January–June 2025 period, were validated by the China National Photovoltaic Product Quality Inspection Center (CPVT). The experimental site, located off the coast of Yantai, a major Chinese
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South Korea’s National Institute of Technology and Standards (KATS) has introduced new national standards for photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) solar panels. The government-run agency said the new standards apply to modules that combine photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies in a single device, noting that separate standards for each technology already exist. “This regulatory improvement system accelerates the
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Residential solar panels are often sold with long-term loans or leases, with homeowners entering contracts of 20 years or more. But how long do panels last, and how resilient are they? Panel life depends on several factors, including climate, module type, and the racking system used, among others. While there isn’t a specific “end date” for a panel
German vertical PV specialist Next2Sun built a 1.9 MW agrivoltaic facility in 2022 on 5.1 hectares in the Austrian municipality of Neudorf an der Mur. pv magazine visited the site, which is owned by a local farming company and currently supports the cultivation of pumpkins and soy. Plant owners Peter Gsell and Josef Gründl said vertical configurations generally
Chinese PV module maker Longi has debuted its new EcoLife series of solar panels. The EcoLife series features the company’s back contact technology and is billed as a premium lifestyle brand for customers on the residential market “who value quality, independence and lasting impact”. The panels are available in a compact 54-cell format. The series
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