Tohoku Electric Power in Japan is utilizing Sharp's residential batteries and AI-powered energy management systems to balance grid demand and optimize household solar energy use. Customers can earn points redeemable for local products through the program, which learns household lifestyle patterns and solar power generation status to efficiently consume generated electricity and reduce electricity bills. The upgraded AI-based system by Sharp links residential solar power systems, storage batteries, home appliances, and electric vehicles for effective use of PV-generated electricity, allowing for remote control of batteries to adjust the balance of power supply and demand.
Author: Pv Magazine
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TSEC unveils typhoon resistant glass-glass solar modules
TSEC unveiled new typhoon-resistant solar modules, Quantum and Alpha Pro, at the Energy Taiwan trade show with wind resistance ratings of 17 and 14 on the Beaufort scale, respectively. Efficiency ratings for the monocrystalline modules range from 21.5% to 23.2%, designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and corrosion. The company's goal is to combat the damage inflicted by Typhoon Dana on solar panels in Taiwan, offering climate solutions experts innovative technology to address the challenges of climate change.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/03/tsec-unveils-typhoon-resistant-glass-glass-solar-modules/
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Cambridge scientists discover photovoltaic properties in organic radical semiconductor
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered photovoltaic properties in an organic semiconductor molecule called P3TTM, which has an "open-shell" character due to unpaired electrons, allowing for efficient photon-to-charge conversion in solar cells. The new material enables the fabrication of solar cells from a single, low-cost, lightweight material, potentially increasing overall efficiency. The findings were published in the study "Intrinsic intermolecular photoinduced charge separation in organic radical semiconductors" in Nature Materials, highlighting a promising advancement in solar cell technology for climate solutions experts.
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Chinese scientists build mini perovskite-silicon tandem solar module with 26.41% efficiency
A Chinese research team has developed a sandwich buffer layer, MoOx/Ag/MoOx (MAM), to enhance carrier transport and efficiency in semi-transparent perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. The layer improved performance and scalability of CsPbI3-based perovskite solar cells, achieving efficiencies exceeding 26% in minimodules. The MAM buffer layer showed long-term stability and scalability, with minimodules retaining over 93% of initial performance after 1,000 hours of storage. The research team aims to further enhance efficiency by finding suitable transparent, cost-effective materials to draw the two devices together in series for large-size tandem modules.
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US Army tests Swift Solar perovskite tech in deployable microgrid
US-made perovskite tandem solar cells from Swift Solar, with record efficiencies of 34.8% achieved in 2025, were recently used in a US Department of Defense cybersecurity demonstration, marking a significant milestone in their operational deployment. These modular microgrids, integrated with perovskite solar cells, offer quick setup and relocation capabilities for disaster response, military operations, and remote power generation. By depositing a thin layer on top of conventional silicon-based solar cells, perovskite tandems can boost electricity production by up to 30%, outperforming traditional silicon cells. With exclusive IP and funding, Swift Solar is ramping up commercial production for "gigawatt-scale" production by 2030, showcasing the promising future of solar energy.
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California may order 6 GW early to secure expiring renewables credits
A CPUC judge in California has proposed ordering an additional 6 GW of electric capacity between 2029 and 2032 to take advantage of expiring federal tax credits for renewable energy projects, as part of the state's goal to procure over 40 GW of capacity by 2032. The focus is on utility-scale solar, battery storage, wind capacity, and non-lithium-ion long-duration storage to achieve 100% emissions-free electricity by 2045. This initiative is driven by the expected increase in electricity demand due to data center growth, electric vehicle charging, and building electrification. Stakeholder comments on the 6 GW procurement proposal will be collected until October 22, 2025.