On September 9, utility-scale solar power generation in the ERCOT grid reached a new peak of 29,877 MW, approaching the milestone of 30 GW. This marked the 17th record broken in 2025, nearly 35% higher than the first record of the year set on January 24 (22,092 MW). During the high-demand summer period (June 1 to August 31), photovoltaic systems played a crucial role, meeting 15.2% of total electricity demand and up to 26.9% during peak hours, effectively reducing the pressure caused by extreme heat. As of now, solar energy has supplied 13.8% of Texas’s total power demand, surpassing coal and wind in August, ranking only behind natural gas as the state’s second-largest power source.

The growth of solar panel installation has been strongly complemented by advanced battery storage solutions. ERCOT’s grid now has more than 15,008 MW of installed energy storage capacity, setting four new discharge records in September 2025. On September 11, storage systems discharged 7,741 MW back into the grid, accounting for 10.6% of demand at the time, helping to balance the shortfall as solar output decreased in the evening.

IEEFA highlighted that the combined contribution of solar energy, wind power, and renewable storage systems is addressing the rising electricity demand in Texas, which increased by 5.5% compared with 2024. This demand growth is closely tied to economic expansion, population growth, and the rapid development of high-energy industries such as data centers and AI.

In the first eight months of 2025, wind and solar together supplied 37.7% of the ERCOT grid’s electricity, nearly 3 percentage points higher than the same period last year. This demonstrates the scalability of the renewable energy industry and reinforces Texas’s energy transition from fossil fuels to low-carbon solutions. In a climate of frequent extreme weather and grid stability challenges, solar photovoltaic projects and solar mounting system innovations are becoming vital to ensuring a reliable electricity supply.

Key Facts

The worldwide energy crisis has contributed to the rapid development of new energy industries, and solar energy is the most important basic energy source among all kinds of renewable energy sources; therefore, the solar power generation technology, i.e., photovoltaic industry, which converts solar radiation energy into electricity, is developing rapidly; the old concept of the photovoltaic industry mainly includes the production chain of solar modules, the production chain of electrical control components such as controllers and inverters, etc. The advantages of solar support systems are far more than just production and installation.
The advantages of solar support systems in the application of solar panel support go far beyond simple production and installation. Solar panels can also be flexibly moved according to the sun’s rays and the seasons. Just as when they were first installed, each solar panel’s beveled surface can be adjusted to accommodate the different angles of light by moving the fasteners, and the solar panels can be secured exactly in their designated positions by fastening them again.

Main Parameters

Installation location: Building roof or curtain wall and ground level
Installation Orientation: South orientation is preferred (except for tracking systems)
Mounting Angle: Equal to or close to the latitude of the installation site.
Load requirements: wind load, snow load, earthquake requirements
Arrangement and spacing: in conjunction with local sunlight conditions
Quality requirements: 10 years of rust, 20 years of steel does not reduce, and 25 years still have a certain degree of structural stability.

Support Structure

To make the whole photovoltaic power generation system get the maximum power output, combined with the construction site of geography, climate, and solar energy resource conditions, the solar modules in a certain direction, arrangement, and spacing of the fixed support structure, usually steel and aluminum alloy structure, or a mixture of both.

Design Proposal

One of the most important features of any type of solar PV racking design solution for module assembly components is weather resistance. The structure must be strong and reliable, able to withstand, for example, atmospheric erosion, wind loads, and other external effects. Safe and reliable installation, maximum performance with minimum installation costs, and virtually maintenance-free and reliable repairs are all important factors to consider when selecting a solution. Highly wear-resistant materials are used in the solution to resist wind and snow loads and other corrosive effects. A combination of aluminum anodizing, extra-thick hot-dip galvanizing, stainless steel, and UV aging-resistant technologies are used to ensure the longevity of the solar racking and solar tracking.
The maximum wind resistance of the solar bracket is 216km/hour, and the maximum wind resistance of the solar tracking bracket is 150km/hour (greater than a class 13 typhoon). The new solar module racking system represented by solar single-axis tracking bracket and solar dual-axis tracking bracket can greatly improve the power generation of solar modules compared with the traditional fixed bracket (the number of solar panels is the same), the power generation of the module with solar single-axis tracking bracket can be increased by 25%, and solar dual-axis bracket can even be increased by 40% to 60%.

Photovoltaic systems for sloped roofs
Depending on the substructure of the sloped roof, unique accessories developed specifically for sloped roof photovoltaic systems will be offered to meet your requirements.
Pitch roof PV system bracket features:
§ Suitable for different thicknesses of tile roofs adjustable height accessories to meet customer applications flexibly
§ Flexible and effective adjustment of the bracket position with multiple holes in the connecting plate and other accessories.
§ No damage to the roof waterproofing system
Flat roof photovoltaic system
Common flat roofing forms are concrete flat roofing, color steel plate flat roofing, steel structure flat roofing, ball node roofing, and so on.
Flat roof photovoltaic system bracket features:
§ Large-scale neatly laid
§ A variety of solid and reliable connection methods with the foundation
§ Unique accessories can be developed according to the different needs of customers to meet the requirements.
Large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic systems
Commonly, large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic systems are generally based on concrete strip (block) foundations (special foundation conditions require consultation with specialized geotechnical designers).
Features of large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic system bracket:
§ Fast installation to match the construction progress of large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic system power plants
§ Flexible and changeable adjustment form to meet the complex and changeable requirements of the construction site
§ Streamline the number of accessories to facilitate field workers to identify the installation
Pillar Solar Racking
To meet the installation requirements of large-size battery modules that can be used in areas with high wind speeds, a ground reinforcement structure is designed. The racking system can adjust the horizontal angle as needed, and when installing the system, no on-site welding is required, it can be fully installed by placing the bolts among the corresponding bolt holes by the assembly drawings provided by us. Main features: module area 12.8 square meters; completely maintenance-free; high reliability, long service life; power up to 1.6 kW; no need to move, the system is fixed; wind resistance ≥ 200 km/h; reasonable price.
ACCESSORIES
Development of various accessories
I. Roof component series accessories.
B. Battery component clip series.
T-screws and other fasteners series.
Four, all kinds of customized stamping parts.
Equipment Composition
The whole production line combines the leveling, feeding/punching, molding, cutting, and other technologies in one production equipment.
The whole production line consists of a feeding system, punching system, molding system, cutting system, electric control system, and other parts.

Relevant Requirements

The structure of the PV mount must be strong and reliable, able to withstand e.g. atmospheric erosion, wind loads, and other external effects. It should have a safe and reliable installation, be able to achieve maximum use with minimum installation costs, be virtually maintenance-free, and have reliable repairs. A good bracket needs to consider the following factors:
(1) The strength of the material shall resist climatic factors for at least thirty years.
(2) It should be unaffected by extreme weather such as snowstorms or typhoons.
(3) The bracket needs to be designed with slotted rails to hold electrical wires to prevent electric shocks.
(4) Electrical equipment must be installed in a location that is not exposed to the environment and is easily accessible for regular maintenance.
(5) It must be easy to install.
(6) The cost must be reasonable.
A quality bracket system must have its design verified using computerized software that simulates extreme weather conditions and undergo rigorous mechanical testing, such as tensile and yield strength, to ensure product durability.

Bracket Material

Currently commonly used solar photovoltaic brackets from the material points, there are mainly three kinds of concrete brackets, steel brackets, and aluminum alloy brackets.
Concrete stent is mainly used in large-scale photovoltaic power stations, because of its self-importance, can only be placed in the field, and the foundation of the better areas, but high stability, can support the huge size of the panel.
Aluminum alloy stents are generally used in civil buildings on the roof for solar energy applications, aluminum alloy has corrosion resistance, light weight, beauty, and durability, but its self-bearing capacity is low, and can not be applied to solar power station projects. In addition, the price of aluminum alloy is slightly higher than steel after hot-dip galvanizing.
Steel bracket has stable performance, mature manufacturing process, high bearing capacity, and easy installation, which is widely used in civil and industrial solar PV and solar power stations. Among them, the steel profiles are all factory-produced with uniform specifications, stable performance, excellent anti-corrosion performance, and beautiful appearance. It is worth mentioning that the combined steel bracket system, its on-site installation, only needs to use specially designed connectors to channel steel assembled, construction speed, without welding, thus ensuring the integrity of the anti-corrosion layer. The disadvantage of this product is that the connector process is complex, has a wide range of types, high requirements for manufacturing and design, so the price is not expensive.

About Us

Xiamen Wanhos Solar Tech Co., Ltd. is registered as a national high-tech enterprise with independent intellectual property rights. It has an annual production capacity of 3 GW. The company is headquartered in Xiamen, a beautiful coastal city in China and has offices in Hong Kong S.A.R., Australia, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and other countries.The company has obtained nearly 100 utility model patents, the products are also approved AS/NZS 1170,TUV, UL, CE, CPP, and ISO 9001 quality management system and other international authorized certification.Products are widely exported to more than 100 countries and regions, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, America and others.

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Germany’s 2023 renewable energy generation share was 56%, DPA reported, citing data from the Federal Network Authority. This compares with 47.4 percent in 2022.

Specifically, Germany’s hydroelectric power generation in 2023 is 16.5% higher than in 2022, mainly due to the country’s higher rainfall in 2023, compared with a drought in 2022; onshore wind generation is 18% higher year-on-year, thanks to the installation of more wind power facilities; offshore wind generation is lower year-on-year because several offshore wind power generation facilities, as well as transmission lines, are undergoing repair and maintenance; Solar power generation is roughly unchanged from 2022, due to a relative lack of sunshine in 2023 despite an increase in installed capacity; power generation from biomass and other renewable energy sources decreases.

Significant reductions in coal and nuclear power generation in 2023 in Germany, whose last three nuclear power plants were shut down in April of the same year. Germany plans to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Ministers have agreed to extend Regulation (EU) No. 2022/2577 until June 30, 2025, the Council of the European Union said in a statement. The Council of the EU implemented the regulation on December 30, 2022, for an initial period of 18 months in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

This initiative aims to reduce the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels, respond to the energy crisis, and advance the EU’s climate goals by accelerating the permitting process and deployment of renewable energy projects.

The areas covered by the regulations include allowing the installation of solar modules on rooftops within three months.

If the relevant authority does not respond within one month of the submission of the application, the installation of solar installations with a power of up to 50kW is deemed to have been approved, and no environmental impact assessment is required for solar installations of this size.

In addition to accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, other provisions include reducing high energy prices and improving the security of gas supply, as well as protecting EU citizens and the economy from excessive gas prices.

Teresa Ribera, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenges, said, “The extension of the three emergency measures allows us to ensure the stability of the energy market, to mitigate the effects of the crisis, and to protect EU citizens from excessive energy prices.”

The EU has other plans to accelerate the energy transition. In November, the European Commission released an action plan for accelerating the rollout of the electricity grid and improving its efficiency.

In the plan, the European Commission said that in many countries, renewable power projects face long waits to obtain grid access. Currently, the waiting time for grid permits is 4-10 years and 8-10 years for high-voltage projects.

Solar panels convert light into electricity. This process of obtaining electricity is as follows
Photons enter the battery cells
They then activate electrons that hit the scattered electrons in the silicon layers.
Some of the electrons in the bottom layer are catapulted to the top of the cell like a slingshot.
They then flow into the metal conductor as electricity, which converges into a current every 60 cell modules.
The electrons then contact the hard outer layer and flow back to the bottom of the cell, forming a closed circuit or loop.
Types of Solar Power
There are three main types of solar panels. Below is a listing and description of all three types of panels used on home roofs as well as commercial roofs.
Monocrystalline Panels: Experts consider these panels to be the most effective and efficient type of panel. The crystalline-based silicon that it utilizes bonded in the solar panel is only one layer. In order to conduct electrons, metal strips are mounted on extensions of the solar panel. Compared to other types of crystalline-based panels, monocrystalline units are more expensive than most monoliths.
Polycrystalline panels: Monocrystalline solar panels use only one layer of silicon to cover the PV cells, while polycrystalline panels have many layers. This type of crystalline solar panel is usually the cheapest panel to buy. However, they are much less efficient at converting electrons into electricity. As a result, these panels produce less energy savings than monocrystalline solar panels.
Amorphous panels: This type of solar panel does not use crystalline silicon. Crystalline-based solar panels are produced by a process that includes molding and slicing of silicon. In contrast, amorphous panels use amorphous silicon that is not crystallized. As a result, the silicon is able to adhere to different surfaces, such as metal or glass, in the form of a thin film.

In order to choose the right panel for your needs, you have to carefully consider the output of each type of electricity. Make sure you consider the budget for the panels in order to buy enough area or enough panels for your home!

This endorsement not only validates the viability of offshore solar, but also opens a clear path for its future scalability, a major milestone in the development of energy marine technology.Wanhos Floating Solar Panel System Mounting Brackets are made of high quality material to ensure the performance, which is designed for water photovoltaic power plants.

The Statement of Conformance validates that the design approach meets the comprehensive set of requirements and guidelines provided by DNV’s Recommended Protocol for the Design, Development, Operation and Decommissioning of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FPV) Systems (DNV-RP-0584), which is the world’s first of its kind to be published in 2021.

In order to reach a 150MW scale offshore solar farm system by 2028, Ocean Energy sought independent validation of its technology and system design and contracted DNV to first submit the above Statement of Conformance and, at a later stage, to prototype its second-generation offshore solar power plant design to cope with the harsh conditions of the North Sea, such as those realized in the current lead frequency.

The North Sea II unit will operate at 400kW and will be expanded to 1MW next year.North Sea III is expected to reach multi-MW system sizes, with follow-on projects expected to reach tens of megawatts, with even greater ambitions for the future.

DNV’s conformance statement confirms that Ocean Energy’s design basis meets the requirements of DNV-RP-0584 for certain operational constraints, thus providing critical risk reduction for North Sea Two and the upcoming solar farms within the offshore wind farm.

This independent confirmation of its technology and system design basis allows Energy Ocean to expand in a safe and reliable manner.

Ditlev Engel, CEO of DNV Energy Systems, said, “This validation is of global relevance as the deployment and scale of offshore solar technology is critical to addressing the global climate challenge. Our partnership will not only drive the energy transition of offshore solar in Europe, especially in the North Sea region, but will also serve as a model for global implementation.”

Allard van Hoeken, CEO of Ocean Energy, added: “Ocean Energy is proud to be a pioneer. Not only do we have a unique four-year global experience of offshore operations and first commercial projects including the Crosswind ‘Hollandse Kust Noord’ wind farm, but we are also driving a larger stakeholder agenda that will benefit the entire offshore energy industry. “

“Integrating offshore solar into offshore wind projects can increase the energy generated per square kilometer of sea area per year by a factor of five and can be integrated into the power infrastructure of offshore wind farms. Together with DNV, we are applying best practices to get future large-scale projects certified, which will enable investments related to the expansion of our new energy generation sector.”

Validation and certification are vital to attracting the necessary investment to scale up, and as the first offshore solar design basis in the EU to receive a declaration of conformity, the Energy Ocean System demonstrates the viability of key aspects of solar technology in harsh environmental conditions, such as in the North Sea, and lays the groundwork for future advances.

The North Sea, with its enormous potential for energy production, is destined to become Europe’s power plant, and the project plays a role in realizing the ambitious goals set for the region in the Esbjerg and Ostend Declarations.

Furthermore, as announced by Rob Jetten, Minister of Climate and Energy, it is in line with the Dutch commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The Dutch government has recognized the importance of offshore solar and has announced an ambition to install 3GW of solar by 2030, the size of 3,000 soccer fields.

During the visit, the customer had a detailed tour of our factory and production facilities. We demonstrated solar mounts and photovoltaic cells, and the customer was impressed by the modern machinery and advanced production processes. Our knowledgeable staff explained in detail how we produce high quality products and the customer was pleased to see the highest standards of quality control.

The customer also met with our team to discuss future business cooperation. There was a friendly exchange of ideas and information and the customer was impressed with our service and strong commitment to our customers.

All in all, the visit was a great success and we are very pleased to welcome each and every one of our valued customers to our company. We are committed to continuously improving our hospitality processes and products to provide excellent service to all of our customers. We look forward to future visits and cooperation.

The photovoltaic industry, as a future sustainable clean energy, is an important part of the energy sector. It has also ushered in new opportunities and challenges for the industry with the help of artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence Brings Intelligent Energy Production and Management to the Photovoltaic Industry

As we all know, the design and layout of photovoltaic (PV) power plants usually need to consider many factors, such as geographic environment, meteorological conditions and so on. The quality of the PV products produced by Wanhos is better and more resistant to such factors.

Using artificial intelligence, it is possible to analyze a large amount of data to accurately predict the intensity of solar radiation, weather changes, etc., so as to optimize the layout and design of the power plant, maximize solar energy capture, and improve the efficiency of energy yield. In addition, AI is able to accurately predict the power output of PV power plants, which helps to achieve more effective energy scheduling and management and improve energy utilization efficiency.

Artificial intelligence can enhance fault detection and maintenance of equipment

Affected by other factors such as the environment, abnormal performance of PV panels and other equipment components may affect the power plant’s power generation efficiency or even lead to equipment damage. Artificial intelligence can detect the status of equipment in real time by monitoring equipment performance data and predicting potential failure risks to provide timely maintenance tips, which can help reduce maintenance costs and downtime, and safeguard the stable operation of power plants.

In addition to well-known local German companies such as BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, there were also a large number of well-known companies from all over the world. Compared to the previous fair, the number of Chinese exhibitors, including BYD, Avita, Ningde Times and Shangtang Technology, has doubled this year.

One of the exhibitors’ cars mainly consists of trams. Wanhos mainly produces solar garage systems, solar fast charging piles and a series of solar energy systems, which can satisfy all kinds of needs of trams owners. The solar fast charging system provides a convenient way for customers to travel with their trams and saves most of the cost of charging, so Wanhos is the best choice for you!