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Port of Valencia activates first 500 kW floating offshore PV unit
Spainâs first offshore floating PV platform has arrived at the Port of Valencia, where a 500 kW pilot unit developed by BlueNewables will undergo testing. The PV-bos platform is part of a 1 MW project designed to advance modular floating solar technology for future large-scale offshore deployment.
Jul 14, 2026
Circuitor unveils reactive energy controller for PV self-consumption
The Computer PV-12 is a reactive energy controller for photovoltaic self-consumption systems that can manage up to three current sources on a single phase. It reportedly simplifies installation and improves power factor accuracy by internally summing measurements and eliminating the need for external CT summation units.
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Researchers develop perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional devices
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional designs using a vacuum-based thermal evaporation process. The devices can be semi-transparent and energy-generating under diffuse light, making them promising for integration into building windows and facades.
Microbial biofilms can reduce solar module yield by up to 30% in arid zones
A Spanish-Chilean research team has found that microbial biofilms in the Atacama Desert can significantly contribute to the soiling of photovoltaic modules, reducing short-circuit current by up to around 30% under accelerated laboratory conditions. The study highlights microorganisms as active agents in PV soiling and suggests they may influence optical losses, cleaning efficiency, and future mitigation strategies in arid, high-irradiance solar regions.
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