pv magazine

Ukraine installed 1.1 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of the year, according to pv magazine. The figure highlights continued growth of renewables in the country despite wartime conditions, drawing attention from energy observers who see distributed solar as a resilient option for a grid under attack.

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.