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2026-10-31
5 stories published.
Germany: German Energy Storage Pioneer Sonnen Files for Bankruptcy, Leaving 150,000 Customers
Sonnen has filed for self-administered insolvency proceedings after being sold by Shell to Tiven. This event highlights the financial risks facing independent storage hardware manufacturers as the market shifts toward standardized components and service-based revenue models.
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells: 35.5% record efficiency in 2026
LONGi has achieved a certified laboratory efficiency of 35.5% for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, setting a new absolute record. This milestone demonstrates the potential to overcome the physical limits of pure silicon, which is significant for professionals tracking the next generation of high-efficiency photovoltaic technologies.
Spain: Multinational withdraws: Protected birds halt massive solar plant in Albacete
Enel Green Power España has formally withdrawn its application for the 110.741 MW El Clavel solar plant in Albacete following an unfavorable environmental impact statement. This decision highlights the critical role of biodiversity protection, specifically for steppe birds, in determining the viability of large-scale renewable energy projects in Spain.
Belgium: Hard Numbers | Flanders Solar Panel Market Outperforms Preliminary Data
New data from the Flemish Energy and Climate Agency indicates that the solar panel market is outperforming preliminary figures, with significant upward corrections expected for recent months. This matters to professionals because it highlights the importance of accounting for registration lags when analyzing market trends and the impact of the impending end of the net metering scheme.
China: Behind the Clean Panels: The Livelihood Concerns of 220,000 Chinese Workers
China's solar manufacturing sector is experiencing significant workforce reductions and automation upgrades as the industry undergoes a consolidation phase. This shift highlights the structural changes in production efficiency and labor dynamics that impact the global supply chain for solar professionals.