Articles written by Pilar Sánchez Molina

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Applications & Installations
Spanish parliament rejects grid reform law proposed after April blackout Spain’s parliament has rejected a legislative package aimed at reinforcing the grid and scaling up battery energy storage following the 28 April 2025 blackout.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 23, 2025
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Research & Development
Trina Solar reveals 841 W perovskite-silicon tandem PV module prototype China’s Trina Solar has unveiled a perovskite‑silicon tandem solar module prototype delivering 841 W and 27.1% efficiency, based on 210 mm tandem cells.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jun 18, 2025
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Applications & Installations
Smartbox presents 100% autonomous cleaning robot Spanish robotics manufacturer Smartbox has launched an autonomous solar panel-cleaning robot that comes with two plug-and-play batteries, each with 4.5 hours of battery life, and is capable of cleaning up to 4,000 panels in 10 hours.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
May 18, 2025
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Applications & Installations
PVH launches foundation system for solar installations on complex terrain PV Hardware (PVH) has released PVH Terra, a foundation system designed to improve solar plant installation on challenging terrain. The system aims to improve stability in expansive soils, frost-affected areas, and sites with poor geotechnical conditions while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Apr 01, 2025
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Markets & Policy
China exports 235.9 GW of solar panels in 2024 China exported 235.93 GW of PV panels in 2024, a 13% increase over the previous year. Of this, 68.11 GW of modules were shipped to the Aisa-Pacific region, up 26% from 2023.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Feb 12, 2025
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Markets & Policy
China exports 235.9 GW of solar panels in 2024 China exported 235.93 GW of PV panels in 2024, a 13% increase over the previous year. Of this, 94.4 GW were shipped to Europe, down 7% from 2023.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Feb 09, 2025
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Applications & Installations
Global installed PV capacity tops 2 TW The Global Solar Council says global installed photovoltaic capacity has surpassed 2 TW. The organisation says an additional 4 TW of solar capacity will likely be deployed by 2030.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Nov 14, 2024
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Applications & Installations
PVEL scorecard shows ‘relevant risks’ for TOPCon technology The results of this year’s Kiwa PVEL scorecard have shown that TOPCon technology is more vulnerable than PERC, and the failure rate at bill of materials has increased to 41%, the highest in history, according to the testing lab.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Oct 31, 2024
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Technology & Products
Fortescue to install Gamesa Electric’s inverters at 250 MWh Australian battery project Gamesa Electric has signed an agreement with Fortescue for the 50 MW/250 MWh North Star Junction battery energy storage system (BESS) in Western Australia.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Oct 22, 2024