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New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.
- 2Longi sets 28.29% world record for silicon solar cell efficiency▼Longi sets 28.29% world record for single-junction silicon solar cell efficiency
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has set a new world record of 28.29% efficiency for a single-junction silicon solar cell, according to pv magazine USA. The figure marks a milestone for crystalline silicon photovoltaics, pushing closer to the technology's theoretical limits. Industry observers see such records as key to lowering solar power costs and strengthening Longi's position in the fiercely competitive global panel market.
- 3Key takeaways from Solar & Storage Live UK in Birmingham●Key takeaways from Solar & Storage Live UK, Birmingham
The UK's largest solar and energy storage exhibition took place in Birmingham, bringing together industry figures from across the renewable energy sector. pv magazine reported the main takeaways from the event, covering developments in solar technology, battery storage and the policy landscape shaping the UK's clean energy transition.
- 4Swelect launches hybrid solar inverter range for commercial use▼Swelect launches hybrid solar inverter range for C&I applications
Indian solar equipment maker Swelect has launched a new range of hybrid solar inverters aimed at commercial and industrial customers. The product line is designed to combine solar generation with battery storage, helping businesses cut grid dependence and manage energy costs. The launch was reported by pv magazine Global.
- 5US homeowners' mistrust of solar companies eases slightly▼U.S. homeowners are now slightly less mistrustful of solar companies
Trust in solar companies among US homeowners has improved slightly, according to reporting by pv magazine Global. The finding suggests the residential solar industry may be gradually recovering from earlier reputational problems tied to aggressive sales tactics and installation disputes. The shift matters for installers and manufacturers betting on continued growth in home solar adoption.
- 6Rooftop solar renders major New England gas plant obsolete▼Rooftop solar growth makes giant New England gas plant obsolete as region hits 500th Duck Curve day
New England has marked its 500th day of the 'duck curve', the pattern of depressed midday power demand caused by solar generation. According to pv magazine USA, the region's rapid rooftop solar growth has made one of its largest gas-fired power plants obsolete, underscoring how distributed solar is reshaping grid economics in the northeastern United States.
- 7U.S. solar hardware market tightens amid tariff deadline rush●U.S. solar hardware market tightens as buyers race back-to-back tariff deadlines
U.S. solar hardware buyers are rushing to secure panels and components ahead of back-to-back tariff deadlines, tightening supply in the domestic market. Industry coverage in pv magazine USA reports the deadlines are driving a scramble for inventory, with buyers weighing timing and costs as new duties loom over imported equipment.
- 8US team claims stability record for tin perovskite solar cell▼U.S. team claims stability record for 16.19%-efficient 2D/3D tin perovskite solar cell
A U.S. research team reports a stability record for a 2D/3D tin perovskite solar cell with an efficiency of 16.19%. The cell is lead-free, which matters because tin perovskites are seen as a less toxic alternative to lead-based designs, but they have historically degraded quickly. The claim, covered by pv magazine USA, suggests progress in combining decent efficiency with long-term durability.