The world added 605 GW of new PV capacity in 2025, says IEA
Latest report from the International Energy Agency says last year’s 600 TWh increase in solar PV was the largest-yet electricity generation increase by any source in one year, outside of periods of post-crisis recovery.
JinkoSolar debuts rooftop PV module weighing 7 kg/m2
The Chinese manufacturer said its lightweight Light Diamond TOPCon module delivers 560 W at 24.94% efficiency.
Philippines announces 7th renewables auction with focus on solar
The country’s seventh green energy auction is set to procure rooftop, ground-mounted and floating solar projects across the Philippines, with increased allocation in Mindanao. The Department of Energy plans to release the auction’s terms of reference during the second quarter of this year.
Australia’s home energy success could be a global model in the midst of the energy crisis
With a volatile global fuel and energy crisis continuing relentlessly, Australia holds a quiet but powerful advantage that provides cost-of-living energy relief to millions by allowing our cars and homes to run on sunshine instead of fossil fuels.
EVs with vehicle-to-home technology reduce need for large home batteries
Researchers from South and Western Australia have found electric vehicles equipped with vehicle-to-home technology can reduce the need for large home battery systems.
Free midday electricity key to drive consumer demand to match excess PV generation
Free midday electricity schemes aim to shift household demand into periods of high solar PV generation, reducing midday surplus and evening fossil-fuel ramp-up. Research on Australia’s Solar Sharer program suggests such incentives could significantly improve renewable utilisation, but outcomes depend on consumer behaviour, load shifting, and rebound effects.
Victoria extends solar for apartments scheme to 30 June 2027
The Victorian Solar for Apartments program has been extended to 30 June 2027, giving applicants to the $16 million program an additional 14 months to secure grants.
Dyness secures CEC approval for modular battery system
Chinese battery energy storage system manufacturer Dyness has expanded its available product portfolio in the Australian market with its Stack100 Pro securing the official tick of approval from the Clean Energy Council.
Solar leads global additions in 2025 as wind growth accelerates
A new report from global energy think tank Ember shows 814 GWdc in new solar and wind capacity was installed in 2025, but the pace of wind deployment rose 47% year-over-year compared to just 11% for solar.
Photovoltaic research and innovation essential to ensure energy security
Researchers from 11 universities globally, including the University of New South Wales, have collaborated on a paper advocating for the need to guarantee energy security, research in photovoltaics is essential for continued innovation.
