PV Magazine

Ukraine added 1.1 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of 2026, according to PV Magazine. The figure highlights continued growth in the country's renewables sector despite the ongoing war, with energy observers pointing to solar as a resilient option for a grid under repeated attacks on conventional infrastructure.

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.