The use of polyolefin elastomers (POE) as an encapsulant in solar module construction could limit the effects of degradation on the module’s electricity generation, according to research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. The key conclusion from a paper published this week said that POE encapsulants can limit the impact of degradation, particularly when compared...
India’s solar power system faced growing integration challenges in 2025 as solar curtailment emerged as an early signal of insufficient grid flexibility, according to a new report from energy think-tank Ember. According to the report, India reached a milestone last year with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for around 50% of installed power generation capacity. However, Ember said g...
Global Transformer Shortage Crisis Currently, the world is facing an increasingly severe transformer shortage crisis. From delays in European power grid expansion to delivery cycles extended to 127 weeks in the US, and the stagnation of Indian renewable energy projects due to equipment shortages, the tight transformer supply is hindering the progress of energy and technology strategies in m...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) states that vertically mounted fixed-tilt brackets and bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules may be the most efficient way to deploy solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the Arctic region. The IEA's Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) Task Group 13 released a report exploring the feasibility and challenges of installing PV systems in its defined "Greater Arcti...
A strait that has never truly been closed is becoming a "trigger point" for the global energy market. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. That evening, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a ban on any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Almost simultaneously with the news, oil and gas prices surged. R...
Recently, lithium carbonate prices have surged. According to data from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) and research reports, the price of industrial-grade lithium carbonate rose nearly 20% weekly, reaching 170,000 yuan/ton; battery-grade lithium carbonate prices also fluctuated between 155,000 and 180,000 yuan/ton, a significant rebound from the lows at the end of 2025. This price level has directly ...