RResearch
New Silica Coating Boosts Solar Panel Output
A porous silicon‑dioxide coating on PV cover glass lifts solar module efficiency by about 0.25% through higher light transmission and passive radiative cooling.
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TTechnology
France’s Solar Recycling Boom Hits 13,800 t
France recycled a record 13,760 tonnes of solar panels in 2025 – a 40 % jump that puts the country on track for 180,000 tonnes per year by 2040.
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RResearch
Solar PV Set to Power 61% of World by 2050
A systematic review of 60 studies finds solar PV will generate about 61 % of global electricity by 2050, but model assumptions cause forecasts to range from 5 % to 98 %.
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MMarkets
EU Solar Hits 20%+ for Three Months Straight
Solar photovoltaics supplied over 20 % of EU electricity demand in May, June and July 2024 – the first three‑month streak above that level.
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TTechnology
Solar Awnings Generate Power and Shade
German startup Solar Markise’s photovoltaic awnings generate up to 1.8 kW while providing shade, and could pay for themselves in a few years in Israel.
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RResearch
27.3% Perovskite Cell Sets New Efficiency Record
A Chinese research team reached 27.3% efficiency for inverted perovskite solar cells using a dual‑molecule interface, with solid stability and scalability that may benefit Israeli solar installations.
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TTechnology
How Solar Panels Turn Sunlight Into Electricity
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity via the photovoltaic effect, and a typical 15 kW Israeli rooftop system pays back in under four years while delivering clean power for decades.
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MMarkets
Global Solar Shipments Hold at 706 GW in 2025
Global PV module shipments held steady at 706 GW in 2025, with spot prices rebounding 9 % and silver use per watt dropping to about 10 mg.
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