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A new IEA PVPS Task 13 report identifies distinct reliability risks across BIPV, floating PV and agrivoltaics, from heat and partial shading to wave loads, ammonia exposure and soiling.#Cells&modules #Commercial&industrial #Opinion #Residential Reliability risks emerge across BIPV, floating PV and agrivoltaics - pv magazine Global

Researchers in Qatar developed a 450-cell, 0.70 m-diameter spherical PV prototype with a hemispherical aluminium reflector that substantially improves energy capture.#Cells&modules Scientists demonstrate outdoor operability of reflector-assisted spherical photovoltaic modules - pv magazine Global

Researchers in China found that copper electrodes in perovskite solar cells can suffer from edge corrosion during operation, reducing device performance.#Cells&modules Researchers warn of unexpected copper corrosion in perovskite solar cells - pv magazine Global

Researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a perovskite–organic tandem solar cell with enhanced reverse-bias stability, addressing a key reliability challenge in thin-film PV technologies.#Asia-Pacific #Cells Scientists develop perovskite-organic tandem solar cell with enhanced reverse-bias stability - pv magazine Global

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.#Cells #Modules #Opinion #Silicon Chinese TOPCon module prices fall as high-efficiency supply adds pressure - pv magazine Global

Researchers in Egypt developed a solar-powered thermoelectric cooling unit for fish preservation, combining PV energy, Peltier modules, and automated temperature control to replace traditional ice-based methods.#Cells&modules Photovoltaics for onboard fish preservation - pv magazine Global

The two solar projects form part of a wider joint venture between Masdar and Montenegro's national power utility that is aiming to develop 2 GW of large-scale renewables in the country.#Cells&modules #EnergyStorage #Utility-scale Masdar, Montenegrin utility to build 150 MW of solar - pv magazine Global

The device was fabricated using a p–i–n architecture with a solution-processed tin oxide buffer layer that shields the perovskite from damage during room-temperature indium tin oxide sputtering.#Cells&modules Polish scientists build 21.87% semi-transparent perovskite PV cell for tandem applications - pv magazine Global

Canadian Solar subsidiary CS PowerTech officially opened phase one of its solar cell manufacturing plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana, targeting over 6 GW of annual capacity at full buildout.#Cells #Manufacturing Canadian Solar subsidiary opens 6 GW solar cell factory in Indiana - pv magazine Global

A student team at the Eindhoven University of Technology has developed what it says is the world's first solar-powered ambulance, designed to deliver healthcare services to remote communities.#Cells&modules #Offgrid Dutch student team develops solar-powered ambulance - pv magazine Global

The manufacturing line, supplied and installed by Italy’s Ecoprogetti, has an annual capacity around 200 MW and will produce modules for use in the Iraqi market.#Asia-Pacific #Cells #Highlights #Manufacturing Inside PV manufacturing: Iraq’s first solar module production line - pv magazine Global

Researchers in Indonesia developed a nano-enhanced phase-change material cooling approach for PV-powered electric bicycle charging stations, combining meta-analysis, experimental testing, and artificial neural network forecasting.#Cells&modules #Commercial&industrial #Modules Phase-change material cooling for PV-powered e-bike charging - pv magazine Global

The Kentucky-based startup says the funding will support efforts to commercialize its Tinfab metal-oxide electron transport layer (ETL) material, which it claims is up to ten times more effective than materials currently in widespread use.#Cells #Finance Sofab Inks announces $6 million funding to advance novel perovskite ETL materials - pv magazine Global

Singapore’s Sunvera Solar has met with government representatives in Kyrgyzstan to discuss the development of a solar cell production facility with a capacity of up to 2 GW.#Asia-Pacific #Cells Kyrgyzstan plans 2 GW solar cell manufacturing plant - pv magazine Global

A research team in China has developed a periodic groove glass structure to improve light capture in facade-mounted PV modules.#Cells&modules #Residential Periodic groove glass boosts high-angle light capture for facade PV - pv magazine Global

A new glass coating technology developed by Exxosqel and Fraunhofer CSP could enable thinner, lighter PV modules by improving glass strength and reducing material use.#Cells&modules Fraunhofer CSP develops ultrathin glass-glass PV modules strengthened by special coating - pv magazine Global

Johnny Wang, International Sales Deputy General Manager for Autowell (ATW), highlighted multi-cut and multi-busbar (0BB) stringing technology, as well as advanced analytical system in smart manufacturing.#Cells&modules #EnergyStorage #Sponsored Autowell showcases latest PV and energy storage solutions at The smarter E 2026 - pv magazine Global

Combined with stricter energy efficiency standards, the new measure signal Beijing’s push to reduce overcapacity, promote advanced technologies, and favor more competitive, higher-efficiency producers across the solar value chain.#Cells #China #Highlights China imposes new consumption tax on PV cells, batteries amid industry consolidation push - pv magazine Global

The result, which represents a world record for the bifacial technology, was verified by German certification body TÜV Rheinland.#Cells&modules #Utility-scale Tongwei claims record-breaking 93.07% bifaciality factor for 770 W solar module - pv magazine Global

Oman is investing in a 6 GW solar cell and module factory as part of a $1.74 billion investment package across 105 strategic projects.#Asia-Pacific #Cells #Modules Oman plans 6 GW solar cell, module factory - pv magazine Global