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FLAPtrack, TU Graz, zweiachsige Nachführung, Zweiachs-Tracker, Armin Buchroithner (r), Thomas Neubauer, Institut für Elektrische Messtechnik und Sensorik
Research & Development
Austrian scientists testing foldable PV system with dual-axis tracking TU Graz researchers have developed FLAPTrack, a dual-axis solar tracker that combines higher PV yields with automated weather protection by folding modules flat during storms. The system aims to make dual-axis tracking economically viable again, with reported yield gains of up to 40% compared with fixed-mount installations.
Jochen Siemer
5 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Germany awards 208 MW of solar in rooftop tender at average price of €0.097/kWh Germany’s latest rooftop solar tender received 125 bids totaling 238 MW, with 108 bids representing 208 MW ultimately awarded contracts.
Sandra Enkhardt
7 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Brazil’s distributed solar fleet achieves 72% average performance ratio A study presented by Brazil’s grid operator ONS shows that distributed-generation solar PV plants achieve an average performance ratio of 72%, with variations driven by seasonality and soiling. The findings will support new forecasting models to improve grid management as distributed solar capacity continues to expand.
Lívia Neves
7 hours ago
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Technology & Products
VSL PowerHive launches LFP batteries for residential, small commercial applications The systems can be charged from the grid to provide backup power and can also be paired with rooftop solar installations to store excess generation for later use, reducing grid dependence.
Uma Gupta
8 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Germany installs 7.4 GW of PV in H1 Germany added approximately 1.28 GW of new PV capacity in June, bringing cumulative installed solar power to around 125.2 GW at the end of the month.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 15, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Zambia signs contracts for 2 MW of solar in 156 constituencies Zambia has selected five contractors that will deploy 2 MW of solar in 156 of the country’s constituencies under a national electrification initiative.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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Research & Development
Pilot tests show vertical PV with specular reflectors delivers 51% higher yield FutureVoltaics’ VectHor5 vertical PV system with specular reflectors delivered a 51.4% higher specific yield than a conventional fixed-tilt reference system in a five-month pilot project in Spain. The company says the technology extends daily production hours and improves the economic value of solar generation.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 15, 2026
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Research & Development
Grid tariff design key to renewable energy communities Research from Austria explores if participation in multiple renewable energy communities under new grid tariffs with varying costs functions can incentivize prosumers to undertake additional investments in flexibility.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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Technology & Products
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Ampace launches co-branded C&I energy storage product at Intersolar Europe 2026 The company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Tim Yuan, also talked about the company’s latest residential energy storage product and plans for future technologies geared toward the European market.
Ampace
Jul 14, 2026