The future leaves
signals in time.

PV Hardware USA (PVH USA) is expanding its original manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, by adding 34,200 square feet of production space. This expansion aims to scale its pre-assembly manufacturing strategy to address labor and supply chain constraints at utility-scale solar project sites.

The Chinese manufacturer TCL Sunpower has unveiled a 100 kWh scalable hybrid energy storage cabinet intended for the European market. The company plans to introduce a complete portfolio of commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage solutions to the continent soon.

As demand for battery storage soars, the European Union has tried to grow its local battery supply chain with mixed success so far, writes PV ESS analyst Charlotte Gisbourne.

A two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements delivered omega-3s to the brain but did not improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect obtaining these nutrients through a healthy diet may offer benefits supplements alone cannot provide.

Liminal VR, an app known for short immersive experiences designed to influence users' emotional states, is introducing a new series called Fear Arena.

Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko says it will convert capacity at its Tianjin base into 6 GW of its proprietary all-back-contact (ABC) cell technology, citing that PERC cell efficiency has reached a bottleneck.

Nvidia is expanding its automated-driving business in Europe. Ridesharing service Bolt is relying on Nvidia's Alpamayo stack for its planned robotaxis, VW is showcasing the ID. Buzz AD with Nvidia Hyperion, and Volkswagen, Porsche and other partners are advancing a joint data and simulation platform.

According to CleanTechnica, solar power has helped keep wholesale electricity rates down in Texas and California over the past five years, regardless of partisan politics and heat waves.

Oxford scientists captured virus-like particles assembling step by step, showing how a simple trial-and-error process builds complex structures with remarkable precision. They identified a molecular turning point that speeds assembly, which could suggest new ways to disrupt viruses and develop vaccines.

Researchers have developed a microscope using an extremely powerful laser to make previously invisible cellular structures easier to see, dramatically improving image clarity and allowing examination of small proteins that conventional electron microscopes struggle to capture. It could eventually reveal how tiny molecular machines interact inside cells; the technology remains at the research stage.

Iraq has removed import tariffs on solar systems. The measure coincides with the completion of a draft set of regulations governing the connection of solar energy systems to Iraq's national grid.

Nvidia has introduced a faster DLSS Frame Generation mode, labelled Preset C, which the company says is up to 35% faster and works on both RTX 40 and RTX 50 cards. The mode is currently a beta feature in the Nvidia app, with a small loss in image quality as the trade-off.

IPP and EPC firm Faria Renewables has inaugurated its Galani battery energy storage project in Elassona, Greece, rated 49.9MW/134.16MWh; the headline states the system was supplied by Huawei.

Engie has begun construction of its first co-located solar and battery project in France, combining 29.8 MW of solar capacity with a 20 MWh battery system. The purpose is to shift electricity delivery to periods of higher grid demand.

Valve has fixed an issue in the Steam beta where games running only on Steam Frame could be offered for installation on Windows PCs. Valve's notes confirm that Frame native-only content no longer appears as installable on Windows.

Researchers in Italy tested a 10 kW dual-source heat pump using CO₂ as refrigerant, with air or photovoltaic-thermal collectors as heat sources. Reported results show solar operation improved heating performance under favorable irradiance, with COP increasing 18.7% as irradiance rose, and an optimized source-switching strategy delivered modest annual electricity savings.

The Spanish region of Castilla y León plans to extend its environmental impact tax to ground-mounted solar installations from 2027. Spanish solar association UNEF has criticized the proposal, arguing that PV projects already face multiple taxes and that the new levy lacks environmental justification.