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Photovoltaics
East African Community seeks bids for 150 kWp solar system in Kisumu, Kenya
The East African Community has invited bids for a 150 kWp solar PV system with battery storage at the Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu, Kenya.…
Nura Barrow•15 October 2026
Photovoltaics
Underwater solar cells now work at…
New perovskite underwater solar cells can generate electricity at a depth of…
Stefania Del Bianco•16 September 2026
Photovoltaics
Solar energy is transforming healthcare in…
Solar energy is transforming healthcare in Africa by providing more reliable electricity…
Erminia Voccia•24 August 2026
Photovoltaics
China-Africa photovoltaic exports rise 179% as solar trade accelerates
China-Africa photovoltaic exports increased by 179% in the first half of 2026, driven by rising demand…
Erminia Voccia•3 August 2026
Photovoltaics
Perovskite-organic tandem solar cells reach 28.04% efficiency with new flexible design
A new perovskite-organic tandem solar cell developed by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences sets…
Stefania Del Bianco•20 July 2026
Photovoltaics
Perovskite tandem solar cells surpass 30% efficiency without silicon
Researchers have achieved more than 30% efficiency in all-perovskite tandem solar cells, opening a new pathway…
Stefania Del Bianco•7 May 2026
Photovoltaics
THBC solar technology, Trina Solar’s new breakthrough could reshape the PV market
Trina Solar has unveiled a new THBC solar technology that has already surpassed 28% efficiency on…
Stefania Del Bianco•1 May 2026
Photovoltaics
Customized photovoltaics: ShadeCut brings logos and tailored designs to solar panels
Fraunhofer ISE’s ShadeCut technology adds logos, roof-tile effects and decorative patterns to solar modules while keeping…
Stefania Del Bianco•30 April 2026
Photovoltaics
TOPCon solar technology dominates the solar market as efficiency breaks new records
TOPCon solar technology has become the dominant photovoltaic standard worldwide, overtaking PERC cells thanks to higher…
Stefania Del Bianco•27 April 2026
Photovoltaics
2D perovskites tandem solar: a breakthrough in band gap and stability
Engineered 2D perovskites tandem solar cells reach an almost ideal band gap while improving stability, marking…
Stefania Del Bianco•13 April 2026
Photovoltaics
Africa adds record 4.5 GW as solar market surges 54%
Solar photovoltaic in Africa reached a new milestone in 2025, driven by rapid expansion across multiple…
Alessandro Petrone•20 February 2026
Photovoltaics
China’s solar exports to Africa hit record 15 GW in one year
Africa has imported a record 15 GW of solar panels from China in just 12 months.…
Alessandro Petrone•26 August 2025
Photovoltaics
Solar-powered irrigation shields farmers from grid instability
Solar-powered irrigation is emerging as a crucial tool for agriculture in Africa, helping small farmers cope…
Editorial Team•19 December 2024
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