The future leaves
signals in time.

CATL CEO and chairman Robin Zeng said in an industry speech last week that energy storage is becoming an indispensable infrastructure of the new-type power system, and that the technology must stand the test of time.

JinkoSolar has unveiled its first back-contact solar cell technology, a new architecture called TAC that combines TOPCon with amorphous silicon heterojunction passivation. The Chinese manufacturer reported a peak cell conversion efficiency of 28%.

LUT University professor Christian Breyer told pv magazine that oil- and gas-producing countries could strengthen their economies by accelerating domestic renewable deployment while maintaining fossil fuel exports. He cited Norway as an example of electrification maximizing fossil fuel value, and argued Russia's political choices prevent it from exploiting similar opportunities.

The South Australian government has selected four proposed renewable energy projects with a combined generation capacity of almost 13 GW. These projects are slated to progress near the industrial center of Whyalla in the state’s Upper Spencer Gulf region.

New Zealand energy storage company ArcActive has activated a pilot lead-acid Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Victoria, Australia. This pilot project is being conducted with support from Origin Energy.

Qcells has partnered with Aluko Group to supply U.S.-made aluminum frames from Tennessee for its residential solar panel lineup, aiming to streamline qualification for domestic content bonuses under increasing IRA thresholds.

Brazil's new curtailment rules offer greater regulatory certainty for solar developers, but uncertainty over future generation cuts and financial risks continues to weigh on investment. Industry experts expect new utility-scale solar projects to remain limited despite progress on compensation and curtailment allocation.

Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu), contributing to SolarPower Europe's EU Solar Jobs Report 2026, draws on a survey across its network in 22 European countries. It reports that purpose attracts women to the solar industry, while everyday experiences of leadership, opportunity and workplace culture shape whether they stay and build careers in it.

France plans to ease grid connection rules for solar-plus-storage projects with installed capacity up to 25 MW, provided grid injection does not exceed 17 MW. The measure is part of a broader government initiative to accelerate electrification and improve electricity demand flexibility.

A six-year study of a 12 MW solar plant in Algeria found an average performance ratio of 82.6% and annual electricity generation between 19.83 and 21.41 GWh. Performance declined significantly in 2020 due to COVID-19-related maintenance restrictions, underscoring the importance of regular cleaning and upkeep.

A Dutch regulator says EU cybersecurity rules should target companies by how much power they can control remotely rather than by size, and wants home energy devices certified independently under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

According to the report, U.S. generation from small-scale or rooftop solar photovoltaic systems (under 1 megawatt of capacity) is estimated to have risen from 18,812 GWh to 92,979 GWh over the last decade, which the headline describes as quadrupling. The four states with the highest small-scale solar generation were named as California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida; the excerpt's regional description is incomplete.

Transport & Environment (T&E) has labelled the French and German governments' agreement to loosen the EU's car CO₂ standards and IAA requirements a 'historic mistake', arguing it puts Europe's position in the global EV and battery race in jeopardy.

Dan Taylor, director of engineering at optimisation and asset management provider Arenko, spoke to Energy-Storage.news about data in battery energy storage systems (BESS), covering standardisation, third-party choices and outcomes as part of building a BESS analytics strategy.

An opinion piece argues that Europe needs electric freight corridors, not just electric ships. It notes that inland shipping looks particularly promising because many vessels travel repeatable routes between known terminals.

Following affirmative dumping and subsidy findings by the U.S. Commerce Department, the International Trade Commission's final vote found that solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos are harming the domestic industry, securing the issuance of federal antidumping and countervailing duty orders.

In a WIRED review, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is called "the first real AI PC" and a true MacBook Pro competitor for Windows, with Microsoft said to be closer than ever to dethroning Apple — though the review notes the device falls short on battery life.