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Google, AirTrunk, and European Energy Australia will soon connect the 25-megawatt Mulwala Solar Farm in the Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia to the National Electricity Market of the country.
In a joint statement in early June, the three parties said the project is nearing completion. First announced as a corporate power purchase agreement in 2023, the project will inject new clean energy capacity into Australia’s national grid. The project can demonstrate how digital infrastructure can serve as a catalyst for broader grid decarbonization.
Bikash Koley, Vice President of Global Infrastructure at Google, said the project is an example of how AI and digital infrastructure can be built responsibly, with clear community benefits, as part of Google’s Digital Future Initiative in Australia.
Damien Spillane, Chief Customer and Innovation Officer at AirTrunk, emphasized hyperscale data centres can help accelerate Australia’s energy transition by supporting investment in new renewable energy and strengthening long-term energy security.
Catriona McLeod, Managing Director of European Energy Australia, noted the partnerships of this kind can give the renewables industry confidence as it develops more solar and wind farms and brings more clean energy online.
AirTrunk is a hyperscale data centre specialist operating across the Asia Pacific and Middle East region. European Energy is a renewable energy developer, owner, and operator active in 25 countries since its founding in 2004, with an Australian office opened in 2022.
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Qualitas Energy, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, has announced that it has acquired a 164 MW solar PV project in Illinois, United States. The development-stage asset was acquired from Bechtel Enterprises and is located within the MISO market. The project is fully permitted, has secured 100% site control, and received unanimous county approval. Notice to Proceed is expected in Q2 2028, while commercial operations are planning to schedule for Q3 2029. The project offers future integration of up to 64 MW (AC) of battery energy storage capacity. Qualitas Energy acquired the asset through its Fund VI investment vehicle launched in late 2025. Prior to this, Qualitas Energy acquires 376 MW Poland portfolio.

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World Environment Day: Can India reach a day when it sustains purely on solar or green energy? Experts say the problem lies in the Duck curve, which needs to be fixed by changing how and when we use solar energy. WION Decodes
India has witnessed a major expansion in solar energy in the past few years, and it is one of the fastest and most massive infrastructure transitions in global history. In the last 10 years, the country’s solar capacity has scaled over 50 times. India is the world’s 3rd largest solar power producer and the 2nd largest contributor to annual new solar capacity. Its cumulative installed solar capacity has surged past 150 Gigawatts. India added 44.61 GW of solar capacity in a single fiscal year, way more than the targeted 34 GW. The growth means that non-fossil fuel sources now account for over 50 per cent of India’s total installed power capacity. But the country is facing major hurdles in achieving its goal of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030. Experts say that merely increasing installed gigawatts won’t solve the problem.
“The future of solar in India is promising – but it will be determined less by how many gigawatts we install and more by how intelligently we manage the demand that those gigawatts have to serve. India has made remarkable progress in installed solar power generation, yet installing more solar panels alone won’t solve the demand problem, not when the grid can’t absorb the power cleanly,” Prof Teevrat Garg, Associate Professor of Economics at UC San Diego, told WION News.
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Pointing to the problem, Garg adds, “The culprit is the duck curve: solar drops to zero every evening just as demand hits its second daily peak.” The sun is dialled fully up, and solar panels produce a massive surplus of clean energy, during which time the grid’s reliance on traditional power plants plummets. But as evening sets in, solar production falls to zero, but at the same time, when people reach their homes, they switch on their air conditioners, and run appliances, and the demand spikes.
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However, Garg says that we have energy sponges in our homes that fix this problem without having to build massive utility batteries or run dirty backup plants. “Think of every air conditioner and water heater in our homes as an untapped buffer — one that can shift when it runs, easing pressure on the grid precisely when renewable energy is scarce,” he says. Water heaters and air conditioners can hold onto temperature. A smart grid can signal your AC to run at 3 pm when solar energy is abundant and cheap, cooling your house down a few extra degrees. It can safely shut off or dial back for an hour at 6 pm. If millions of homes can do the same, the evening energy demand would flatten.
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“Early evidence from research with Tata Power found automated appliance switch-offs cut household peak demand by up to 15%, with a net CO₂ mitigation cost that was negative for 75% of participants,” Garg stated, adding that the SARWA initiative at J-PAL South Asia is trying to ascertain whether this method can be scaled up.
“To maximise green energy use on India’s grid, we need to stop thinking about the problem as purely a supply challenge,” Garg said. India is already generating more clean power than ever. But there is a demand-supply mismatch, since the times we need it most are precisely the moments it isn’t available. “To use more of the clean energy we’re already generating, we need the demand side to flex: shifting consumption away from those peak hours through smart devices, financial incentives, and better-designed tariffs,” Garg said. So what India needs is a change in when and how the energy is used.
India is maintaining a balance at the moment, with a dual approach to ensure energy security. So it invests three dollars into renewable energy for every dollar spent on fossil fuel power generation.
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E.On has submitted planning applications for solar panels on three schools as part of a wider programme
A new solar power plan for Coventry schools has been confirmed by the city council.
Applications have been put forward relating to three schools adopting the tech and the authority said these were the first of fifteen amid wider ambition involving all schools in the city.
The programme would be delivered through a strategic energy partnership between the authority and energy company E.On, which has submitted the plans.
The council hopes the move away from traditional fossil fuels will cut energy bills and reduce reliance on gas and oil.
The three initial schools where applications have been submitted are Grange Farm Primary School, Manor Park Primary School and Tiverton School.
Deputy council leader and cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change Lynnette Kelly said there was "solar on lots of buildings across the city".
The Labour member added: "With £2.3m of Government funding secured, this is just the start of a wider programme to support schools with more sustainable, energy-efficient buildings."
The partnership between the council and E.On aims to support residents and businesses to switch to greener power, enabling homes and places of education or employment to be heated for less.
Meanwhile, separate plans relating to demolition and construction work at another school have been given the go-ahead by the council.
Details have been green lit for Spon Gate Primary School relating to demolishing two existing buildings and an associated boiler house and constructing a new one and a two-storey school building.
This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.
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Solar silver thrifting not enough to curb demand  Mining.com
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World Environment Day: Solar panels are affected by vegetation and weeds growing underneath, affecting efficiency when covered by them. A unique solution is offered in the form of sheep. The animals can keep the grass short, and in turn, the shepherds make money by offering their livestock.
Clean energy is being touted as the next best thing to reverse climate change. Solar power is one of the main sources of energy production today, and governments worldwide are working to expand it. However, even this source comes at an environmental cost. Solar panels require large plots of land, almost what agricultural land would also need – which is flat, gets enough sunlight and is close to infrastructure. This has created a tussle between the two, creating a paradox of sorts where one is being sacrificed for the other. If solar panels are given preference, we risk giving up food security and hitting rural economies. If the right land is not given to solar energy, then a major source of renewable energy fails to work.
A solution to this problem has now emerged in the form of agrivoltaics – dual-use solar or agrisolar. In this system, solar panels and agriculture form a symbiotic relationship that is beneficial for both of them. The highlights are the four-legged creatures that graze underneath the elevated solar panels. The humble sheep is the star of the show that makes agrivoltaics work as they nibble on the grass below.
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Solar farms suffer from a major logistical headache – weeds. If they grow too high, they cast shadows on the panels, which can drastically reduce electrical output. Removing extra grass and vegetation from the ground below is crucial to ensuring that the solar panels work to their full potential. Companies have the option to use traditional lawnmowers and heavy machinery to remove the weeds. However, that will kick up rocks, which can damage the multi-million-dollar glass arrays. Using chemical weedkillers creates another problem, as they can contaminate the local water table.
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So solar power companies are partnering with shepherds. Yes, their sheep are the solution to their problem. They can be small, which means they can easily walk through the vegetation and standard racking systems. They are not afraid of the high-voltage infrastructure above them. The sheep eat the grass and weeds and keep them at the optimal length, avoiding adverse effects on the panels. It is a win-win situation for the shepherds who can have their sheep fill their tummies while earning passive income.
The dual-use solar also has a third beneficiary – crop cultivation. Global heatwaves can become a bane for agriculture. Agricultural scientists say that crops need sunlight, but too much of it can harm them. Partial shade is actually the need of the hour, which these solar panels provide. They cut off excess heat and help plants survive in the age of global warming. Regional trials have shown that plants like tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, and berries don’t just survive under solar arrays, but actually produce higheryields than those grown in direct sunlight.

Water conservation
The solar panels offer physical shade to the ground below, reducing soil water evaporation by up to 30-40 per cent. This can drastically cut down irrigation needs in drought-prone regions.
Increased Solar Efficiency
Solar panels need sunlight to work, but they can get damaged if they get too hot. Plans have moisture naturally, which can cool down the panels, boosting electricity generation.
Crop protection
Vegetation is also at risk of damage from extreme rain, frost, hail, and other weather events. With solar panels above them offering protection, this threat is drastically reduced.

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India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets globally, with solar power driving much of the expansion. The country’s renewable energy capacity stands at nearly 279 GW. Solar energy accounts for about 155 GW of that capacity, while wind power has crossed 56 GW.
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India became the world’s second-largest solar growth market in 2025, adding 37 GW capacity and strengthening its leadership in renewable energy.
By Vajiram Content Team – Jun 5, 2026, 18:18 IST
Why in news: According to the latest International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report, India added 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, compared with 34 GW added by the US, making India the world’s second-largest solar growth market. China remained the largest, adding 315 GW during the year.
For the first time, India emerged as the world’s second-largest solar growth market in 2025, underscoring the rapid expansion of its renewable energy sector and its growing role in the global clean energy transition.
Solar Capacity Additions (2025): 
India’s Installed Solar Capacity: 
Solar Power Generation: 
Overall Renewable Energy Installed Capacity (December 2025): 
1
China
2,258.02
2
United States
467.92
3
India
250.52
4
Brazil
228.20
5
Germany
199.92
India’s solar sector has witnessed unprecedented growth over the last decade, with the pace of capacity addition accelerating significantly in recent years.
2.7 GW (2014) to 50 GW
96 months
50 GW to 100 GW
36 months
100 GW to 150 GW
14 months
Other Key Milestones: 
India’s rise as the world’s second-largest solar growth market has been driven by strong policy support, expansion of solar infrastructure, promotion of domestic manufacturing, and continuous technological innovation.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: Launched in 2024, it aims to install rooftop solar systems on 1 crore households and provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: The scheme promotes domestic manufacturing of solar modules and cells to reduce import dependence.
Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects: Provides land, transmission connectivity, and other infrastructure for large-scale solar projects.
Green Energy Corridors (GEC): The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) programme develops dedicated transmission infrastructure to transport electricity from renewable energy-rich states such as Rajasthan and Gujarat to major consumption centres across the country, ensuring seamless integration of solar and wind power into the national grid.
PM-KUSUM Scheme: PM-KUSUM promotes the solarisation of agriculture through solar pumps and feeder solarisation, helping farmers reduce energy costs and earn additional income.
Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) and Domestic Content Requirement (DCR): These measures support both renewable energy demand and domestic manufacturing.
Research and Innovation::India is making progress in next-generation solar technologies.
India’s emergence as the world’s second-largest solar growth market marks a major milestone in its clean energy transition, strengthening its energy security, climate leadership, and economic competitiveness.
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Q1. What is India’s rank in global solar capacity additions in 2025?+
Ans. India is the second-largest solar growth market in 2025 after China.
Q2. Which policy measures have driven India’s solar energy growth?+
Ans. India’s solar expansion is driven by targeted schemes like PM Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM, PLI for manufacturing, Solar Parks, Green Energy Corridors, and supportive regulatory tools like RPOs.
Q3. What are the major challenges in India’s solar sector?+
Ans. The key challenges include grid integration issues, dependence on imported components, land constraints, uneven state-level distribution, and lack of robust solar waste management systems.
Q4. What is India’s rank in total renewable energy capacity globally?+
Ans. India ranks third in total installed renewable energy capacity after China and the United States.
Q5. What is India’s major long-term target in renewable energy?+
Ans. India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
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Solar developer Lightsource bp has started construction on its Lower Wonga hybrid renewable energy project in Queensland, Australia, combining a 380MWdc solar PV plant with a 281MW/843MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). 
Located near Gympie in southeast Queensland, the facility is expected to begin commercial operations in late 2028. According to the company, the project is one of the largest co-located solar-plus-storage developments currently under construction in Australia. 
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Once commissioned, the project will provide both renewable electricity generation and dispatchable energy storage capacity to the National Electricity Market (NEM), supporting grid reliability. 
Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) work for the project for the project will be handled under a joint venture between engineering contractor INTEC Energy Solutions and battery manufacturer Gotion Hi-Tech Australia. 
The project is expected to support between 400 and 500 jobs locally. 
Adam Pegg, chief operating officer for Asia-Pacific at Lightsource bp, said: “Solar provides the lowest-cost scalable electricity, while battery storage allows that energy to be shifted to periods of higher demand, strengthening flexibility and reliability across the grid. Combining solar generation with storage strengthens the energy security value of renewable energy, enabling customers to benefit from long‑term, predictable energy costs over the life of the project.”  
“Australia is one of the most attractive renewable energy markets in the world, and developments like Lower Wonga demonstrate how solar and storage together can deliver reliable, low‑cost power at scale.” 
The start of construction makes this the the second solar-plus-storage hybrid project to enter the construction phase in Australia for Lightsource, alongside the 450MW Goulburn River Solar Farm in New South Wales. 
In other news, Lightsource signed a hybrid offtake agreement with London-headquartered mining major Rio Tinto. The agreement combines solar generation and battery storage capacity from the Lower Wonga project to supply renewable electricity to support Rio Tinto’s operations in Queensland. 
The Lower Wonga project has also secured support through the Australian government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), which aims to accelerate the deployment of new renewable generation and storage assets by providing long-term revenue certainty for developers. 
The project forms part of Lightsource bp’s wider development pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the company, it currently has more than 9.5GW of solar, wind and energy storage projects under development across the region. 
In February 2026, Lightsource sold a 1GW operational solar PV portfolio in Australia to Australian-headquartered renewable energy company Aula Energy. 
The portfolio comprised of five projects including the neighbouring Wellington and Wellington North projects in New South Wales, the West Wyalong facility elsewhere in New South Wales, the Woolooga plant in Queensland and the Wunghnu project in Victoria. The portfolio has a total capacity of 1,037MW. 

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Across solar portfolios, actual performance frequently falls short of modeled expectations. The gap between expected and realized production is a long-standing issue, and addressing it has only grown more important as project economics change. This is not simply an equipment problem, it’s an operations one: Too many systems are not fully understood or actively managed once they are in service. 
What makes this challenge particularly difficult to address is that it rarely presents itself in obvious ways. It is not typically a major outage or a clear system failure that drives losses. More often, it is a collection of small, persistent inefficiencies that go unnoticed or unresolved: Slight phase imbalances that never quite trigger concern, inverters that intermittently derate and recover before anyone takes a closer look, or tracker behavior that appears acceptable at a glance but is consistently under-optimized. Individually, these conditions can seem immaterial, but across a portfolio they add up quickly: A 2023 report by kWh Analytics found underperformance costs the solar industry $2.5 billion a year. 
Data drives smarter solar decisions
Portfolio owners do not lack data on their solar assets. In fact, most systems today are producing more data than ever before, but that data is often fragmented, lacks context, or is presented in a way that does not translate into action. Many solar monitoring platforms were not built with long-term operations in mind, and while they function well as visualization tools, they often fall short when it comes to diagnosing issues or guiding response. This creates a familiar tension where operators are either overwhelmed with alerts that are difficult to prioritize or lack the visibility needed to identify more subtle performance issues, forcing a reliance on manual analysis and experience that does not scale across growing portfolios.
At the same time, the market itself has evolved. Solar assets are now supported by a broader group of stakeholders than ever before, including independent power producers, asset managers, O&M providers, and third-party service teams, all interacting with the same systems with different objectives and levels of technical depth. The handoff from EPC to long-term operations remains one of the more challenging transitions, where design assumptions are not always validated against real-world conditions. As a result, performance is not just under-optimized, it is often interpreted differently depending on who is looking at it.
This is where monitoring needs to play a more central role. It can no longer be a tool used only by performance engineers or analysts. Instead, the data must be accessible and understandable across all stakeholders while still maintaining the technical depth required to diagnose issues properly. In many ways, these systems tell a story about how an asset is behaving, and the challenge is ensuring that everyone involved is reading the same version of that story.
That shared understanding becomes especially important when work arises that is not always planned or budgeted. In many cases, the technical team can clearly identify an issue and understand its long-term impact, but that urgency does not always translate to asset managers or capital decision makers. Without the proper context, these issues can appear minor or deferrable, and approval is delayed until performance degradation becomes more visible or more costly. When the data provides clear context and communicates the operational and financial impact, it becomes much easier to align stakeholders and move from identification to action, whereas without that, alignment delays are inevitable as teams work to reconcile differing interpretations of system performance.
Equally important is the level of detail that is captured and surfaced. Portfolio averages and high-level KPIs can mask localized issues that persist over time, and without visibility into component-level behavior and the ability to compare performance across systems and timeframes, many of these inefficiencies remain hidden in plain sight. Context also plays a critical role, as a fault or alert on its own rarely provides enough information to act and only becomes meaningful when it can be tied back to electrical behavior, historical trends, and system design. 
Managing energy value in-house 
As an energy professional of many years, I’ve seen firsthand the immense cost that portfolio owners bear as a consequence of underanalyzed performance data. A recent commercial client of ours at NextWave was experiencing what they thought was underperformance, but which turned out to be a simple data management issue. 
The company had begun the process of hiring an outside asset management firm to find a solution before realizing that they could get value they needed from their energy systems by implementing better data management. In a less costly move, they adopted a monitoring system with a more intuitive portfolio dashboard, and trained their in-house team to manage their assets, no contractors required. 
This example, among many in the solar energy industry, represents a portion of the billions of dollars in lost value that can be recovered by implementing smarter data capture, analysis, and decision making. 
Alignment turns performance insights into action
Identifying an issue is only part of the equation, and the speed at which it is addressed ultimately determines its impact. Monitoring should therefore be viewed as an active part of the operational workflow that drives prioritization, coordination, and resolution rather than as a passive layer of reporting.
As the industry continues to mature, the next gains in performance are unlikely to come from hardware alone. They will come from improving how systems are observed, interpreted, and managed over time. For asset owners and operators, this requires a shift in perspective, including a closer look at whether current tools are truly surfacing lost value or simply confirming that systems are online, and whether all stakeholders are working from a shared and reliable understanding of performance.
Many of the most meaningful opportunities for improvement are already visible within the data being collected, but they are not being surfaced or acted on consistently. The gap between expected and actual performance is present across portfolios today. Closing that gap will depend on the industry’s ability to see these issues clearly, align around them, and respond before small inefficiencies become permanent losses.
Nader Yarpezeshkan is the founder and CEO of NextWave Energy Monitoring, an industry-built monitoring platform for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar assets that combines intuitive PVPulse software with U.S.-manufactured grid-edge hardware and onsite engineering services. A veteran of the solar industry, he has worked across the full project lifecycle, from origination and development through long-term asset operations and performance management. Nader also serves as co-founder and president of Phoenix Renewable Services, an engineering-driven operations & maintenance provider specializing in preventive and corrective maintenance, inverter refurbishment, and repowering services for solar and energy storage systems throughout the United States.
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As sustainability drives profitable growth for Holcim, we’re shifting to lower-carbon energy across our value chain. With our partners TotalEnergies, we’ve officially opened a new floating solar plant at our plant in Obourg, Belgium, with 55 000 panels.
This innovative facility, the largest of its kind in Europe, has a 31 MW capacity, and will cover up to 15% of the electrical consumption of our GO4ZERO plant by 2030 – the equivalent usage of around 8 500 homes. It will also reduce CO₂ emissions by 110 000 tons over its lifetime.
“By utilizing a unique floating design, the project finds a clever way to boost our renewable energy use while protecting wildlife and avoiding the use of valuable land,” says Stany Vaes, Holcim Belgium Head of Sustainability, Corporate Affairs and Communication.
“It’s a huge step forward in our industry-shaping sustainability roadmap, as part of the NextGenGrowth 2030 strategy.”
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This project involved revitalizing a former chalk quarry to create a lake with the solar array, giving a second life to a previous mining site and transforming it into a hub for clean energy.
The ingenious floating design unlocks massive renewable capacity without competing for land. By installing the panels onto a repurposed industrial water body, the plant protects local nature and biodiversity, helping build a nature-positive future.
To ensure that the facility is well integrated into the natural environment, engineering teams carried out more than 700 meters of horizontal directional drilling, to connect the panels to the electrical substation cleanly.
“To protect wildlife and the natural environment, we’ve anchored the solar panels only to the bottom of the pond and not to the banks. We are also suspending work during the breeding seasons and have scheduled it to take place outside these periods.” Stany says.
Our floating solar plant is a milestone in innovation, as well as a powerful demonstration of how partnerships can facilitate action and significantly reduce operational emissions.
Globally, Holcim is targeting a fossil fuel replacement rate of 50%, up from 39% in 2025 – through use of lower-carbon fuels, harnessing advanced technologies and increasing biomass content in the fuels we use, as well as shifting to clean electricity and scaling renewable energy.
By combining our industrial infrastructure with TotalEnergies’ renewable energy expertise, this large-scale project supports this ambitious target, and sets new standards for sustainable operations.
“This collaboration delivers lasting environmental benefits directly to the local region. It showcases how industrial leaders can work together to responsibly repurpose land, protect natural spaces, and drive meaningful climate action, right in the communities where they operate,” Stany concludes.
Holcim (SIX: HOLN) is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 15.7 billion in 2025, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45 000 employees in 43 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East & Africa – and has been recognized as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to walling and roofing – powered by premium brands including ECOPact, ECOPlanet and ECOCycle.

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2026 SNEC Exhibition: A New Era of 700W+ and Scenario-Specific PV Modules
From June 3 to 5, the 2026 SNEC exhibition was held as scheduled. EnergyTrend’s observation and exploration of the event revealed that over 20 photovoltaic (PV) companies released their latest module products, covering technological pathways such as TOPCon, HJT, BC, and perovskite.
In terms of power performance, 700W+ has become the primary focus of corporate competition. Through high-density packaging and tandem technologies, some manufacturers—such as Astronergy, Tongwei, and Skyworth—have pushed module power to an impressive 800W–825W, with efficiencies generally advancing into the 24.8%–26% range.
Simultaneously, module products are shifting from standardized designs to scenario-specific solutions. Specialized modules tailored for AI data centers, desert and barren land bases, offshore PV, commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops, and residential markets were released in rapid succession. Differentiated products, including smart modules, anti-glare modules, and dust-resistant modules, continue to emerge on the market.
Below are the new PV module products launched by mainstream manufacturers at this year’s exhibition:
JinkoSolar
JinkoSolar exhibited a variety of products based on TOPCon technology, including the Tiger Neo 5.0 (Feihu 5) module, AIDC module, anti-glare module, lightweight diamond module, Taishan module, dust-resistant module, and safety guard module.
Notably, the entirely new generation Tiger Neo 5.0 module achieves a comprehensive efficiency boost through processes such as a high-purity homogeneous silicon base, a broad-spectrum light-trapping structure, full-area passivation, and gapless cell packaging. For the same-sized module, power has leaped from 670W to 700W, with an efficiency of 25.91% and a power density exceeding 259W/㎡, officially leading TOPCon into the new 700W+ era.

Trina Solar
In the PV module sector, Trina Solar prominently displayed the TOPCon 3.0 Vertex Gen 3 module, built on the i-TOPCon Ultra platform. The maximum power of this large-format module reaches 760W. Relying on ultra-high bifaciality and superior low-irradiance performance, it provides a highly competitive power generation solution for large-scale ground power plants. The THBC module integrates the core technological advantages of TOPCon, HJT, and BC to achieve a synchronous leap in efficiency and power, making it ideal for single-sided distributed scenarios.
Additionally, Trina Solar showcased the TEG Colored Photoelectric Glass Ultra. Driven by the company’s self-developed perovskite/crystalline silicon tandem cell technology, this innovative design breaks through the efficiency bottlenecks and inherent limitations of traditional crystalline silicon cells.

Tongwei Solar
Tongwei comprehensively showcased the Tongwei TNC 3.0-Concentrating module, which boasts a 90% bifaciality, alongside the TNC series products tailored for deserts, barren lands, and offshore PV applications.
The TNC 3.0 features a quarter-cut design, an excellent temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C, and 90% high bifaciality, achieving a module efficiency of 24.8%. The G12R-66 format, which is currently in mass production, delivers up to 670W; the G12-66 format, set for mass production by the end of Q2 this year, will reach up to 770W. Furthermore, their 2384×1303mm standard-size HJT copper-interconnected module achieved a breakthrough output power of 802.43W, with a full-area conversion efficiency of 25.83%, once again setting a new industry record.

Aiko Solar
Aiko Solar exhibited its fourth-generation product, the G4 Full-Screen Ultra module, featuring a peak efficiency of 26%. Inheriting full-screen processes such as hidden busbars, zero cell spacing, and zero-busbar (0BB) technology, the Full-Screen Ultra series pushes ABC module efficiency to 26% through a series of cell- and module-level innovations. The power of the 2382×1134mm standard-size module reaches 690W. The full range of Full-Screen Ultra products, tailored to diverse scenario needs, is slated for mass delivery in Q3 2026.

Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar unveiled its third-generation TOPCon high-efficiency module (dimensions: 2382×1134×30mm), which boasts a high power output of 670W and an efficiency of up to 24.8%. Powered by three major self-developed technologies—high-purity silicon wafers, lossless multi-cut passivation, and full-link optical optimization—the product achieves a low temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C and a high bifaciality of 90%. Global mass production and delivery are expected in August 2026.

TCL Zhonghuan
TCL Zhonghuan showcased a full spectrum of products, including silicon wafers, BC and TOPCon modules, and multi-scenario applications.
Built on a deep foundation of native technologies and materials, the TCL Zhonghuan BC module incorporates the next-generation C3 BC technology platform to achieve dual breakthroughs in efficiency and performance. Its maximum power exceeds 710W, and conversion efficiency breaks the 26% mark. Combined with proprietary cell-module design and packaging technology, it achieves an ultimate screen-to-body ratio of over 96%, perfectly aligning with the demands of premium residential and C&I rooftops.

Astronergy
Astronergy brought a series of new releases to the exhibition, including the ASTRO N7 Pro, ASTRO N7 3.0, and ASTRO N8 Pro. Taking the ASTRO N7 Pro as an example, its quarter-cut layout, special circuit design, 20BB, and high-density packaging technologies drastically enhance power generation, conversion efficiency, and anti-microcrack capabilities.
Notably, Astronergy’s reserve product—the ASTRO N8 Pro—utilizes a 72-cell layout paired with a quarter-cut design, pushing the output of a single panel to an impressive 825W.

HY Solar 
HY Solar prominently displayed its HT series of high-efficiency modules, covering 48-cell, 66-cell, and 78-cell formats to serve residential, C&I, and centralized power plants. The company also introduced customized solutions for complex environments like deserts and transportation sectors, building a comprehensive, all-scenario high-efficiency module system.
The newly launched HT 3.0 quarter-cut module relies on TOPCon 3.0 technology and a multi-cut structural design. Paired with ultra-fine grid printing and high-density packaging, its conversion efficiency hits 25.2%, with power increased by over 20W compared to conventional modules, and a maximum bifaciality of 90%.

GCL
GCL Perovskite officially announced its latest perovskite module efficiency achievements, realizing a “double record breakthrough”: the certified efficiency of its 2042cm² large-area perovskite-crystalline silicon tandem module reached 30.23%; simultaneously, the 2053cm² rigid single-junction perovskite module achieved a certified efficiency of 23.7%. This signals the gradual maturation of GCL’s technical roadmap: “building the foundation with single-junction and climbing higher with tandem technology.”

Skyworth PV
Skyworth PV debuted the CBC 825W “Jingjie” module, delivering a 24.4% module efficiency and an 825W peak power. Delving deep into the BC back-contact technology route, this new product frees up the front light-receiving area through a rear electrode design, enhancing light utilization. This is paired with 0BB lamination technology, large-format design, and highly reliable packaging.

Yingli Solar
Yingli launched a series of Panda high-efficiency products, covering all-scenario applications from large-scale ground power plants and C&I distributed systems to residential PV, desert bases, and integrated water-wind-solar projects.
The Panda 3.0 Pro 2 multi-cut module employs high-efficiency TOPCon cell technology and a multi-cut design, achieving 24.8% efficiency and 670W power. It features a low temperature coefficient, exceptional weak-light performance, and superior anti-hot-spot capabilities, while also supporting an upgrade to a 2000V system voltage.

Hanersun
Hanersun introduced its newly localized PV and energy storage matrix for large-scale ground plants, C&I rooftops, and lightweight applications.
In the module zone, the flagship HITOUCH 6N PRO made its debut, consistently delivering high-efficiency value through its multi-cut design, high power output, and long-term stability. The HITOUCH 6B 680W module, based on BC cell technology, provides higher conversion efficiency and enhanced power generation.

SPIC New Energy
SPIC New Energy officially launched the HJT G12 PLUS high-efficiency third-cut module matrix, covering three formats:
128-cell format: Power range of 475W–495W and 23.8%–24.8% efficiency; designed for residential and vertical installations.
144-cell format: Power range of 535W–555W and 23.7%–24.6% efficiency; intended for C&I and vertical installations.
198-cell format: Power range of 740W–770W and 23.8%–24.8% efficiency; geared toward C&I and centralized power plants.
UtmoLight
Centered on “value dimension upgrading,” UtmoLight officially released the “Chuangshi” (Pioneering) series of core new products.
The “Chuangshi S2-Xuanjia” 2.81㎡ perovskite module utilizes 3.2mm tempered glass integrated with “Jichuang+” technology. By innovatively optimizing the functional layer, it achieves an ultimate front mechanical load capacity of 5400Pa.
The “Chuangshi S1-Feiyu” 0.72㎡ perovskite module adopts a 1.1mm+1.1mm dual-glass structure, with a thickness of just 2.6mm and a weight of 4kg—over a 62% weight reduction compared to conventional modules.

Sungrow New Energy
Sungrow New Energy showcased its self-developed, world-first high-efficiency smart module. Deeply integrating core technologies like power electronics, materials science, and AI algorithms, the module combines “self-diagnosis, self-shutdown, self-cleaning, self-cooling, and self-archiving.” This marks a leapfrog upgrade from a “passive power generation unit” to an “active smart terminal.”

Zhonghuan New Energy
Zhonghuan New Energy proudly released the “Huanxi-AIDC” module. Exclusively designed for AI data center scenarios, this product achieves multi-dimensional breakthroughs in high power-density output, environmental adaptability, and comprehensive Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).

Huayao PV
Huayao PV unveiled the Shapo series of PV modules, engineered primarily for desert environments. The quarter-cut variant delivers up to 770W with an efficiency of 24.79%, while the half-cut variant reaches 755W with an efficiency of 24.3%.

SolarSpace
SolarSpace made its first-ever exhibition of the SSA-66HD-TB back-contact module utilizing BC technology. Reaching up to 680W, it precisely caters to high-end distributed scenarios with superior conversion efficiency and a minimalist aesthetic.

Lesso Banhao
Lesso Banhao primarily highlighted a series of new releases, including the next-generation quarter-cut modules, 800W+ high-efficiency modules, active-optimization smart modules, and high-density BC modules.

EliTe Solar
EliTe Solar placed its main focus on showcasing quarter-cut module products. By eliminating cell gaps, the company implemented a higher-density packaging process within the same module footprint. This allows peak power to reach 670W, maximum conversion efficiency to hit 24.8%, and bifaciality to stand at 85% ± 5%.

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Anew report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) shows that U.S. developers brought a total of 6.4 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage capacity online in Q1 2026 — bringing total domestic clean power capacity to over 370 GW.
According to the Q1 2026 Clean Power Quarterly Market Report, capacity additions in the first three months of 2026 represented 3.625 GW of utility-scale solar, 2.382 GW of energy storage and 415 MW of wind. The additions meant the capacity of utility-scale solar has now exceeded that of wind as the largest source of clean power generation capacity in the country.
The state of Texas now accounts for over one quarter of all installed clean energy capacity at 96.4 GW, placing it on the verge of becoming the first state to install 100 GW. California comes in second, with nearly 46.4 GW, with Oklahoma in third place at just over 15 GW.
Despite clean energy reaching ever higher heights, the report revealed that capacity additions were down by 17% compared to the nearly 7.7 GW energized in the Q1 of 2025. That decrease can be explained by the 6.4 GW of clean power capacity originally expected to be operational by the end of Q1, which is now delayed.
The ACP report tracks a total of 59.5 GW of projects that are now delayed due to lengthy permitting processes, backlogged interconnection queues and fluctuating equipment prices.
The changing face of the clean power pipeline
At the end of Q1 2026, the report’s authors listed a pipeline of over 195 GW of capacity in development around the country. According to the report, that figure was 6% higher than in Q1 of 2025, and driven largely by increases in the planned capacity of solar, which rose by 13% year-over-year, and battery storage, which rose by 8%.
Unlike the pipelines for solar and battery storage projects, land-based wind power remained stagnant at 28 GW of planned capacity, and offshore wind decreased to 10 GW, a decrease of 33.3% compared to Q1 2025.The report says a significant portion of that planned capacity should be energized late in 2026 as a number of large projects reach their expected commercial operation dates (CODs). These include the 3.5 GW SunZia project in New Mexico, which combines wind power generation and a 550-mile high voltage direct current transmission line.

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Inox Clean Energy, through its subsidiary Inox Neo, has entered into a definitive agreement with Vena Group to acquire 100% of the equity interests in Vena Energy India, Vena Group’s India renewable energy platform.
Vena Energy India comprises around 1 GW of operational solar and wind capacity, 1.7 GW of advanced-stage solar and wind projects and 1.2 GWh of BESS assets, a further 2.7 GW of solar and wind projects and 1.3 GWh of BESS capacity in the development pipeline.  The platform also includes an experienced team of approximately 80 employees with deep development, commercial, operational and technical capabilities across the Indian renewable energy market.
The portfolio benefits from long-term power offtake arrangements with leading public-sector and commercial customers, including Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI), Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, and state distribution companies.
Upon completion of the transaction, Inox Clean’s operating and near-operational portfolio is expected to expand to around 4 GW, while its total development pipeline will exceed 12 GW across solar and wind and 2.5 GWh BESS.
Inox Clean, the renewable energy platform of the INOXGFL Group, operates in the independent power producer (IPP) segment through its subsidiary Inox Neo and in solar manufacturing through Inox Solar Ltd. The company targets 10 GW of installed RE IPP capacity and 11 GW of integrated solar manufacturing capacity by FY28, with assets spread across India and multiple key global geographies including the US and Africa.
Over the last ten months, Inox Clean Energy has announced or completed a series of strategic acquisitions across renewable power generation and solar manufacturing, strengthening its presence across India and global markets while building a fully integrated clean energy platform spanning the renewable energy value chain. These include the acquisition of US-based Boviet Solar’s manufacturing assets for $750 million, Macquarie-owned Vibrant Energy, Indian assets of SunSource Energy, and CalPERS-backed SkyPower, including its Africa business.
Inox Clean’s solar module manufacturing capacity stands at around 6 GW (3 GW in India and 3 GW in the US), with two additional solar cell manufacturing facilities—a 4.8 GW plant in Dhenkanal, Odisha, and a 3 GW plant in the US—expected to be commissioned by December 2026.
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Solar Fabrik is launching its first coloured solar module with the Mono S4 Halfcut Chroma Orange. The red-brown finish, modelled on RAL 8004, is designed for traditional red tiled roofs and integration into historic town centres and heritage-protected buildings. The module uses 96 bifacial monocrystalline n-type TOPCon half-cells and delivers 400 W at 20 percent efficiency.
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Intilion is expanding its portfolio with the Scalecube i3, a modular large-scale storage system that integrates all key components in a single unit. Each Battery Energy Storage Unit combines two liquid-cooled LFP battery containers with an inverter, transformer, medium-voltage switchgear and low-voltage main distribution board, delivering 8.1 MWh of storage capacity and 4.6 MW of power per unit.
Longi is targeting rooftop safety with the fire-resistant Hi-Mo X10, aimed at warehouses, data centres and logistics sites. Based on HPBC 2.0 cell technology with 108 half-cells, it covers a power range of 580 to 630 W. A honeycomb-shaped current diversion structure limits hotspots, while reinforced junction box sealing reduces arc-fault risks. The module carries TÜV Rheinland fire protection class A certification. (nhp)
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Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC), an Indian state electricity regulator, has finalized the renewable energy generic tariffs in Uttarakhand for FY 2026-27. After assessing comments submitted by 36 stakeholders, the commission has kept the PV tariff unchanged at INR 4.10/kWh (~$0.041/kWh), instead of the draft INR 3.96/kWh. The decision followed concerns over module price volatility, exchange rate movement, metal prices, ALMM/DCR compliance and hilly terrain costs. Within the same tariff framework, Canal Bank SPV plants were aligned at INR 4.10/kWh (~$0.041/kWh). Canal Top SPV plants received INR 4.20/kWh (~$0.042/kWh), while rooftop and small Solar PV plants were fixed at INR 2.00/kWh (~$0.020/kWh). The order also set BESS capacity charges at INR 2,59,244/MW/month (~$2,592.44/MW/month) for FY 2026-27 systems. UERC has clarified that MSME policy incentives will not reduce Solar PV benchmark cost or tariff unless directly linked to PV development.

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Brand new solar-powered trash and recycling bins have debuted at EPCOT. The foot pedal at the bottom makes them more hygienic, although guests may be a bit confused about how to use them.
We spotted the new bins around the entrance of the World Showcase, near Port of Entry, Disney Traders, Joffrey’s, the Odyssey Pavilion, and in the Mexico Pavilion.
Each bin is brown with the opening hidden behind the black panels that say “trash” or “recycle.” There are also trash and recycling icons.
To open the trash can, use your foot to push down on the pedal at the bottom of the bin. The opening is not as large as regular trash cans, so there may be a bit of learning curve as we saw guests struggling with them during our visit.
They also have solar panels built into the top that power the trash compactor. The black handle is for Cast Members to open the trash can door to empty it.
Many readers will also be happy to see the bins have the World Showcase medallions on them as well. Many of the medallions on the World Showcase’s bins were replaced with stickers last fall.
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New photovoltaic solar panels have recently been installed on the Royal Spa Centre in Leamington Spa, as part of the Council’s ongoing work to decarbonise its buildings.
At the Royal Spa Centre, 62 solar PV panels have been installed which are expected to generate approximately 22,000kWh of electricity each year, saving 3.5 tonnes in carbon emissions.
Due to ‘structural constraints with the roof’, an innovative design was developed, incorporating a vertically mounted panel array, to maximise generating capacity.
This is in addition to Castle Farm Leisure Centre in Kenilworth, where 177 solar PV panels have been installed and will generate approximately 80,000kWh of electricity each year, reducing carbon emissions by 21 tonnes per year.

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Across both buildings, the anticipated energy bill saving is around £14,000 per year.
Cllr Hema Yellapragada, Portfolio Holder for Decarbonisation, said: “The Council’s Corporate Strategy has low cost, low carbon energy as one of its top priorities, with the decarbonisation of our public buildings high on that agenda.
“I’m delighted to see that these panels have been installed and are already working to provide clean energy to these high-use buildings.”
The panels at the Royal Spa Centre are in addition to the recent LED lighting upgrade, which is expected to reduce the building’s electricity use by 30 percent.
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Adani Solar ranks sixth globally in Wood Mackenzie 2026 module rankings, highlighting India’s rising solar manufacturing strength amid global trade shifts, supply diversification, and growing non-Chinese market competitiveness.
June 05, 2026. By EI News Network
India’s solar manufacturing sector received a major boost as Adani Solar secured the sixth position in Wood Mackenzie’s Global Solar PV Module Manufacturer Ranking 2026, making it one of the highest-ranked non-Chinese solar module producers globally.
According to the latest assessment by Wood Mackenzie, Adani Solar joined the global top ten module manufacturers amid a changing international solar market shaped by trade barriers, localisation requirements and supply chain diversification. The ranking evaluated 48 solar PV module manufacturers from ten countries, covering 65 percent of global production capacity and 83 percent of worldwide module shipments.
While Chinese companies continued to dominate the rankings, Adani Solar’s sixth-place finish highlighted India’s growing presence in global solar manufacturing. Singapore-based ELITE Solar ranked eighth, while South Korea’s Qcells secured the tenth position among non-Chinese manufacturers gaining ground in protected and high-barrier markets.
Wood Mackenzie noted that ongoing global oversupply has intensified financial pressure on Chinese manufacturers, which collectively reported losses of around USD 5.5 billion in 2025. In contrast, many non-Chinese manufacturers, including those operating in protected markets, remained profitable due to stronger pricing conditions.
The report also found that manufacturers are increasingly diversifying production outside China in response to trade tensions and local content requirements. Nine of the top ten manufacturers now operate production facilities in at least two countries.
Wood Mackenzie awarded Grade A status to 25 solar module manufacturers for 2026, recognising companies that meet high standards in operational strength, reliability and transparency. The rankings assess factors such as manufacturing capacity, technology maturity, financial health, supply chain resilience, ESG performance, reliability standards and research and development capabilities.
The findings underscore India’s growing role in the global solar supply chain as the country continues to expand domestic manufacturing capacity and strengthen its position in international renewable energy markets.

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May 2026 delivered the steepest monthly solar generation decline since the summer peak, as the National Electricity Market (NEM) moved into the latter stages of autumn and daylight hours contracted further across the NEM’s southern states.
Combined utility-scale and rooftop solar output reached 3,038GWh for the month, a 21.2% fall from April’s 3,856GWh and a continuation of the seasonal contraction that has progressively reduced output from January’s combined high of 5,698GWh.
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Analysis of data sourced from Open Electricity (formerly OpenNEM) shows that May’s combined output nonetheless represented a 9.8% increase from May 2025’s 2,661GWh, maintaining the year-on-year growth trajectory that has been consistent throughout the past twelve months.
That improvement reflects the ongoing impact of capacity additions across both segments, even as seasonal factors suppressed absolute output to its lowest monthly level since June 2025.
The month’s generation profile was materially shaped by a sustained period of low output in the final ten days of May, when cloud cover and reduced irradiance pushed both segments well below their monthly averages.
This pattern, combined with a sharp mid-month pricing spike driven by generation shortfalls, marked May as the most volatile month of 2026 to date from a pricing perspective, a notable reversal from the stability observed in April.
Utility-scale solar generated 1,327GWh in May 2026, a 21.6% decline from April’s 1,693GWh. The result nonetheless represented a 10.6% increase from May 2025’s 1,200GWh, continuing a run of double-digit year-on-year gains that has been consistent since the segment saw accelerated capacity buildout in late 2024.
Daily utility-scale generation ranged from 21.5GWh on 18 May to 56GWh on 21 May, a spread of 160.5%, which is substantially wider than April’s 56.1% spread and the largest daily range recorded so far in 2026.
The month is divided into two distinct phases: the first 20 days averaged 45.6GWh per day, broadly consistent with April’s performance, before a sustained deterioration in conditions drove the final 11 days to an average of just 30.3GWh. Daily generation exceeded 52GWh on only four days in May, compared with April where nine days reported more than 60GWh in generation.
Rooftop solar generated 1,711GWh in May, a 20.9% decrease from April’s 2,163GWh. The year-on-year comparison showed a 3% increase from May 2025’s 1,661GWh, the smallest year-on-year gain recorded by the rooftop segment in at least 12 months, and a further deceleration from April’s 6.1% growth.
Daily rooftop generation ranged from 24.1GWh on 18 May to 67GWh on 20 May, a spread of 178%.
The pattern closely mirrored that of utility-scale solar, with strong output in the first three weeks followed by a sharp decline in the final ten days of the month. Days 26 through 28 were the weakest consecutive three-day period recorded in the dataset since winter 2024.
The generation balance between the two segments continued its convergence trend. Utility-scale solar accounted for 43.7% of total output, compared with rooftop solar’s 56.3%, for a ratio of 1.29:1.
This is broadly consistent with April’s 1.28:1 and continues the trend away from the 1.55:1 ratio recorded in January, reflecting utility-scale solar’s relative resilience during the seasonal contraction compared to distributed rooftop installations.
The highest combined daily output occurred on 20 May at 118GWh, well below April’s 156GWh peak, while the lowest was 18 May at 45.6GWh, the weakest combined daily output recorded since July 2025.
May’s pricing environment marked a sharp departure from the relative calm of April, with a sustained mid-to-late month period of elevated prices driven by the same generation shortfall that suppressed output in the final third of the month.
Utility-scale solar prices ranged from AU$5.50/MWh (US$3.92/MWh) on 8 May to AU$225.88/MWh on 18 May, a range of AU$220.38/MWh. This represents a dramatic reversal from April’s AU$48.35/MWh range and is the widest monthly pricing range recorded in 2026 for the utility-scale segment.
Notably, there were no negative pricing events recorded for utility-scale solar across the entire month, a first since October 2025, reflecting the absence of the oversupply conditions that have periodically suppressed midday prices during stronger generation periods.
The pricing spike on 18 May, when utility-scale solar reached AU$225.88/MWh, coincided with the month’s weakest generation day at 21.5GWh.
The eight-day period from 17 to 26 May averaged AU$98.50/MWh for utility-scale solar, more than double the AU$41.70/MWh average recorded across the first 16 days of the month.
Rooftop solar experienced a near-identical pattern, with prices ranging from AU$3.15/MWh on 8 May to AU$224.50/MWh on 18 May, a spread of AU$221.35/MWh. As with the utility-scale segment, no negative pricing events were recorded across the month.
The absence of negative prices for both segments in the same calendar month is consistent with a grid that is increasingly absorbing midday solar surplus through battery storage rather than spilling it as negative-priced energy.
That shift is a direct consequence of the accelerating battery storage buildout documented across the NEM. As reported by Energy-Storage.news, Australia has emerged as the world’s third-largest utility-scale battery storage market, with 4.3GW of large-scale battery storage reaching financial close in 2025, placing it behind only the US and China in annual deployment volume.
Battery storage set prices in 32% of NEM trading intervals during Q1 2026, overtaking hydro as the most frequent price-setting technology, a structural shift whose effects are now visible in the reduced frequency of negative pricing events even during months of softer solar generation.
May’s 9.8% year-on-year growth in combined solar output, against a backdrop of the steepest month-on-month decline since summer, confirms that long-term capacity expansion continues to offset the seasonal compression that characterises the NEM’s autumn and winter period.
Whether June sustains that year-on-year trajectory will depend on how quickly conditions normalise following the weak close to May.
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MANILA, Philippines — Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has secured a deal to build and operate a rooftop solar facility that will power the Philippine operations of Japanese multinational firm NKC Group.
The deal covers the installation of a 1.84-megawatt-peak solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the production facilities of NKC Manufacturing Philippines Corp. (NKC Phils.) within the Mactan Economic Zone in Cebu.
After finalizing the agreement on May 14, First Gen started construction of the solar PV system, with the completion expected before the end of the year.
“Rising labor costs, inflation and the fact that our industry consumes a lot of heat come with considerable impact on us,” NKC Phils. president Norihiko Matsuda said.
Founded in 1997, NKC Phils. manufactures precision rubber seals, plastic and metal retainers, bearing-related products and sash rollers for windows and sliding doors for the automotive and industrial sectors.
Its parent company, NKC Group, is involved in the manufacture of specialized industrial components, automotive parts and automated logistics systems under the NKC brand.
“The impetus for using solar power stems from our environmental concerns while ensuring stable energy supply. By integrating solar power into our operation, we are choosing to power our growth with renewable energy,” Matsuda said.
Through the partnership with First Gen, NKC Phils. is also expected to optimize power costs while reducing carbon emissions.
“We appreciate partners like NKC that have sustainability and customer experience at heart. We share their vision of offering high-quality products at reasonable costs, made with the lowest carbon footprint,” said Mark Malabanan, First Gen Energy Solutions vice president for solar and commercial business development.
First Gen is one of the country’s leading renewable power producers, operating a portfolio of 31 facilities that generate electricity from solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy.
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The Midcontinent Independent System Operator is expected to have growing capacity surpluses over the next five years, according to the OMS-MISO survey.
The latest OMS-MISO survey marks a turnaround from two years ago, when the survey indicated that MISO faced possible shortfalls starting in 2025. The deficits were projected to grow over the following four years.
Now, it forecasts growing power supply margins, even with loads forecast to grow by 5.1% a year.
The survey indicates that MISO will have excess supplies above its planning reserve margin for the planning year that starts in June 2027 ranging from 4.6 MW to 12.7 MW, depending on the season.
Those surpluses could continue growing. Based on load forecasts from November, the survey indicates MISO’s excess capacity above forecast planning reserve margin requirements — which includes a buffer above expected peak loads — will grow from 11.5 GW in summer 2028 to 39 GW in the summer three years later. However, when considering load forecasts from April, those margins are significantly less, according to the presentation.
In the near term, solar and battery storage make up most of the capacity additions. By 2032, the roughly 100 GW of new supplies will be about 60% wind, solar and batteries and 40% gas-fired generation, according to the presentation. 
MISO cautioned that there is uncertainty about the viability of the 87 GW of resources with signed generator interconnection agreements that haven’t been built. The grid operator said it is studying interconnection requests for another 192 GW.
So far this year, 3 GW of nameplate capacity has come online compared with 10.6 GW in all of last year, 7.6 GW in 2024 and 5.6 GW in 2023, according to MISO’s Generator Interconnection Queue Commercial Operation Dates Dashboard. Solar generation accounts for nearly 60% of the total 26.8 GW of capacity over that period.
MISO noted that it is switching to a “direct loss of load” resource accreditation methodology, which it said will value a resource’s contribution to reliability during the highest-risk periods. The change will come into effect for MISO’s 2028/29 planning year.
MISO runs the grid and wholesale power markets in 15 states and the Canadian province of Manitoba.
The OMS-MISO survey has become an increasingly important tool for states, utilities, MISO and stakeholders in understanding changing resource adequacy conditions across the grid operator’s footprint, Carrigan said.
The survey received a 99.5% participation rate, a record, he noted.
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The utility will supply a 1.4-GW Oracle data center under construction now, and it has submitted contracts to regulators for a 1-GW Google project also in the works.
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The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria has published a tender for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and operations and maintenance of 32 solar power systems.
The tender is initiated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) Nigeria, a World Bank-backed initiative focusing on the off-grid electrification of public institutions, healthcare centres and educational facilities in the country.
The tendered solar systems will serve 25 primary health care facilities and seven public schools located across Niger State, Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.
The tender notice splits the procurement into four separate lots. The first lot covers the installations of 15 10 kW systems, one 15 kW system and one 20 kW system for health care facilities in Niger State, while the second covers six 50 kW solar arrays for public schools in the same state.
The third lot encompasses three 15 kW systems, one 20 kW system, and one 50 kW system for health care facilities in the Federal Capital Territory and the final lot features three 5 kW systems for health centers and one 110 kW solar installation for a public school in Nasarawa State.
The winning bidder in each lot will be responsible for conducting technical studies, engineering design, equipment supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the systems. Deployment is expected to be completed within six months. Part of the costs related to the operation and maintenance will be covered by the government.
Full bidding documentation is available to download free of charge from ECOWAS’ website. A virtual pre-bid meeting is taking place on June 11, ahead of a deadline for applications on July 2. 
The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has identified 4.8 GW of operational solar in Nigeria, 115 MW of which comes from solar minigrids.
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Acwa Power Philippines, a subsidiary of Acwa Power Company, has signed Contract of Lease with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for 500-hectare site in New Clark City, Philippines. The project includes utility-scale solar photovoltaic plant integrated with battery energy storage systems (BESS). The development is planned with a capacity of up to 500 MW with subject to final design and regulatory approvals. Acwa Power stated that the project involves an initial investment of at least $400,000 per MW. The facility is expected to supply electricity to data centers, manufacturing facilities and other energy-intensive industries within the economic zone.The agreement marks Acwa Power’s first land deal with a Philippine government agency.

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A Lower Towamensing Township business has disclosed plans to install solar panels.
Attorney Peter Wertz told supervisors Tuesday that AMPAL Inc., 2115 Little Gap Road, wants to install a solar system on the property.
Wertz added they feel this accessory facility is not subject to land development.
“We feel it did not quality for land development,” Wertz said.
Wertz added that land development is defined as two or more residential or nonresidential buildings.
He said there are no buildings proposed, and added this is solely the panels themselves with accessory equipment.
“We don’t feel the township has jurisdiction to take this through land development,” Wertz said.
Township solicitor Jim Nanovic asked what is the status of this development.
Wertz said they are currently waiting submission of the zoning permit.
Township planning commission member Angela Farrell said any commercial property is subject to consideration for land development.
Nanovic then asked if they have prepared any plans for the building permit.
Board Chairman Jay Mullikin told Wertz their conversation would likely be better served for the planning commission.
Wertz was then told the planning commission and the board of supervisors need more detail.
AMPAL Inc. is the largest producer of aluminum powder in the country.
In July, the business announced a new production line that would be designed with capability for both nodular and spherical aluminum powder production was ready to begin.
United States Metal Powders Inc., founded in 1918, is a global leader in the production of aluminum powders with two production companies, AMPAL and Poudres Hermillon, SARL in La Tour-en-Maurienne, France.
AMPAL moved its production facility from Flemington, New Jersey, to its current location in 1982 and has been operating there for the last 43 years. The company’s products are sold globally to a wide variety of end markets including aerospace & defense, chemicals, automotive, general industrial, consumer, building & construction, defense, and energy.

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The Western Australian (WA) government is investing $17.8 million (USD 12.6 million) in its 2026-27 state budget to build capacity for recycling solar panels and embedded batteries.
The program will make a disposal pathway accessible to communities for recycling batteries found in eRideables and household devices.
Through the Remade in WA initiative, the funds will be divided three ways: $13 million to establish end-of-life solar panel collection and recycling pathways, $3 million to rollout embedded battery collection at local government facilities, and $1.8 million to administer ongoing delivery of both programs.
WA Energy and Decarbonisation and Manufacturing Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said more solar panels and batteries are coming into use every day and we need systems to manage them at end-of-life, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.
“As WA moves towards becoming a global clean energy powerhouse, this investment will ensure we are prepared for the future,” Sanderson said.
The announcement was made at Cyber Recycling, WA’s first solar panel recycling facility located in Canning Vale, 23 kilometres south of Perth CBD.
The facility is able to receive more than 2,500 end-of-life solar panels for recycling, supported by the E-waste Infrastructure Grants Program.
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Further energy and decarbonisation allocations handed down in the 7 May WA budget announcement included:
National solar panel recycling pilot
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The pilot aims to collect up to 250,000 panels from around 100 sites to gather national data on how to gather and recycle panels, including transport options.

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The acquisition was made through Qualitas Energy Fund VI, which the company launched at the end of 2025.
Spain-based renewables investor Qualitas Energy has acquired a 164MW-peak (MWp) development-stage solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Illinois, US, from Bechtel Enterprises.
The acquisition has been completed via Qualitas Energy Fund VI, which the group launched at the end of 2025.
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The site, currently in the development phase, is situated within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market.
According to the company, the notice to proceed (NTP) for the project is anticipated in the second quarter of 2028 (Q2 2028).
The solar facility is expected to commence commercial operations in Q3 2029.
The project has complete control of its site, holds all the required permits and gained unanimous approval from the local community during the county’s permitting process.
Qualitas Energy US partner Alejandro Ciruelos said: “This acquisition reflects Qualitas Energy’s disciplined investment approach and its ability to identify high-quality renewable energy assets with strong value creation potential.
“The project combines advanced development status, strong fundamentals and multiple commercialisation pathways in one of the country’s most attractive power markets. This transaction also underscores the strategic relevance of the US for Qualitas Energy.”
Qualitas Energy plans to leverage its combined expertise in investment, development and asset management to mitigate risks and advance the project through its next phases.
These steps include refining the strategy for power offtake, procurement, construction planning and securing financing.
There is also potential for further value by adding up to 64MW-alternating current of battery storage in the future.
This could allow the company to offer a combined solar and storage power purchase agreement, supporting commercial flexibility and revenue over time.
Additionally, the Illinois facility features an interconnection position within the MISO market, allowing access to both Minnesota and Illinois hubs, and offering multiple options for power offtake.
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Mauritius has launched a 220 MW renewable energy tender as part of its strategy to accelerate the deployment of clean energy and reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels.
The procurement programme includes solar generation capacity combined with battery energy storage systems across 13 sites nationwide. The portfolio comprises ten projects of 10 MW each and three larger projects of 40 MW each.
The tender forms part of a wider 405 MW renewable energy pipeline that will support Mauritius in achieving its target of sourcing 60% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030. The initiative is also designed to strengthen energy security by reducing the island nation’s exposure to volatile global oil prices and lowering reliance on imported fuels.
A key feature of the programme is the use of a digital e Marketplace developed through a partnership between the World Bank and the International Solar Alliance. The platform is intended to streamline procurement processes, enhance transparency and improve the bankability of renewable energy projects.
The World Bank and International Solar Alliance e Marketplace is described as the first integrated digital clean energy procurement platform specifically designed to address the structural and financial barriers that have historically constrained renewable energy investment in Small Island Developing States.
Developed jointly by the International Solar Alliance and the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program, the platform is designed to create a more efficient and investable pipeline of clean energy projects, helping governments attract private sector participation while accelerating renewable energy deployment.
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Up to 500 schools across New Zealand (NZ) will be allocated rooftop solar installations under a $25 million program, which the government said will generate up to 10.1 GWh of energy annually.
The Solar on Schools program
NZ Energy Minister Simeon Brown the solar on schools programme marks a significant step toward energy affordability and resilience across the education sector.
“Early modelling by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) shows that solar panels are estimated to pay for themselves within five to seven years and a 30kW system – the standard size for a school – could save a school up to $8,000 a year in electricity bills,” Brown said.
The project will include the installation of battery energy storage and energy management systems at selected schools to help them monitor and manage energy use more efficiently, further reducing costs and reliance on the grid.
“The programme will generate up to 10.1 GWh of energy annually – the equivalent of powering 1,500 homes per year,” Brown said.
“Schools will also have options to sell energy back to the grid, generating an estimated $6.7 million in revenue over 10 years.”
NZ Education Minister Erica Stanford said the program will reduce energy costs, help the environment and educate school students about renewable resources and the science behind solar.
“Schools use most of their energy during the day when the sun is shining and are prime candidates for solar. This initiative will provide smart solutions and the opportunity for Kiwi kids to be an exciting part of New Zealand’s energy future. It’s a win-win,” Stanford said.
Stage one of the rollout aligns with a school diesel boiler replacement programme and aimed at schools that are facing the largest increases in energy costs, with between 80 and 100 schools receiving solar panels in the first year.
“Solar on schools can also support communities during emergencies. Many schools play a connecting role during severe weather and other emergencies,” Standford said.
“Solar and batteries at selected schools can help ensure that communities have a reliable source of electricity to provide heating, lighting, and other essential services when communities need it most.”
The project is scheduled for completion in 2028.

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A new video shared by Harsh Goenka on X is making the rounds online, drawing attention for its striking visuals and big-picture message. The clip shows a massive floating solar panel installation in China, with rows of panels neatly arranged across a water body, reflecting both scale and engineering precision. Goenka’s post has also reignited discussion around China’s rapid strides in renewable energy infrastructure.
While many viewers were impressed by the visual impact and execution of the project, the post also triggered a mix of admiration, criticism, and debate in the comments section. The conversation quickly shifted beyond the video itself, turning into a broader discussion on infrastructure development and global progress in clean energy.
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The caption shared by Harsh Goenka read, “Mind boggling! Solar panels on water in China….” The short clip soon went viral, drawing strong reactions from users who were divided between praise and scepticism.
One user wrote, “Hate it, love it, but we can’t just ignore the amazing stuff that China keeps on doing. Deserves appreciation and recognition.”
Another commented, “It takes at least 1000 years for India to reach this level of infrastructure development….”
Concerns were also raised about environmental impact, with a user noting, “This installation will be a threat for microbiology under water.”
However, many were largely impressed by the scale of the project. A user said, “That’s just next level brilliance in infrastructure.”
Others compared China’s progress with other nations, with comments like, “Sir, almost everything about China is mind boggling. Waiting for India to join the league!” and “China is way ahead of its time.”
Several users highlighted the innovation in renewable energy, with one remarking, “Mind-blowing scale! China’s leading the renewable revolution with floating solar. Game-changer for the planet!”
Another comment read, “Most infrastructure projects in China have surpassed global standards of execution and scale.”
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The viral clip has once again highlighted China’s focus on building big renewable energy projects. It especially shows how floating solar farms use water surfaces to produce electricity while saving land space.

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By Kelly Pickerel | June 4, 2026
A company with little recorded experience claims it is opening a solar panel assembly site in Shenandoah County, Virginia, as announced today by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
The Mount Jackson facility on GoogleMaps.
The news release says that MSolar Manufacturing will invest $23.775 million into a 56,000-ft² warehouse in Mount Jackson, Virginia, with plans to also make solar glass and HJT cells. Once operational, MSolar reps expect the facility to make “more than half a million HJT solar panels annually.” Solar Power World estimates that to be a sub-250-MW annual production capacity.
“By choosing to invest in Mount Jackson, MSolar is creating new career opportunities in the Shenandoah Valley and helping make sure Virginia has the infrastructure to make energy more affordable and reliable for local communities across our Commonwealth,” Spanberger said. The MSolar site is projected to create 150 jobs in the region.
MSolar’s experience in the U.S. solar industry appears to be confined to a failed attempt to build a 54-MW solar project in Virginia in 2021.
“We’re building the foundation of a vertically integrated solar manufacturing platform here in Virginia,” said MSolar CEO Michael O’Connor in the governor’s news announcement. “This factory represents the first step in our long-term strategy to expand domestic solar production and deliver high-performance technology for energy projects. We believe the future of solar will be defined by performance, domestic content, energy security and top customer service, and MSolar is positioning itself at the center of that transition. We’re excited to grow alongside the Commonwealth as we scale our platform.”
Local reporting from Virginia Business says that the Mount Jackson facility is expected to begin panel production in August.
A few years ago, there were some imported solar panels floating around the market with “mSolar” branding. Those panels, likely sold by Mission Solar, have no relation to this MSolar brand starting up in Virginia.
Kelly Pickerel has more than 15 years of experience reporting on the U.S. solar industry and is currently editor in chief of Solar Power World. Email Kelly.

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Recycling a utility-scale solar module in the United States costs between $15 and $45. Sending it to landfill costs between $1 and $5. That gap is the central problem facing the PV recycling industry, and it does not close without policy intervention, according to Philip Kwong, a researcher at the University of Adelaide who focuses on PV recycling economics.
“For most mainstream crystalline-silicon PV recycling today, commercial viability without extended producer responsibility mandates, landfill restrictions, or public subsidies remains difficult,” Kwong said. “The economics are driven by a simple problem: the recovered materials are generally worth less than the cost of collecting, transporting, dismantling, and processing modules.”
In “Recycling of photovoltaic modules: Technologies, comparative insights, challenges, and future outlooks,” published in Waste Management, Kwong and his colleagues identify silver and silicon as the primary value drivers in end-of-life crystalline silicon modules, which account for roughly 95% of the global installed base. But Kwong said current commercial operations largely fail to recover either at sufficient purity to justify the cost.
The viable near-term route, he said, is silver recovery at high efficiency and high volume, with labor, reagent, and energy costs kept low – a combination that remains achievable only in specific niches and under favorable assumptions.
The timeline for broader convergence is longer than the industry’s near-term planning horizons.
“Probably sometime in the early-to-mid 2030s for silver, and the mid-2030s for high-purity silicon, assuming current policy support and PV waste growth continue,” Kwong told pv magazine. “The challenge is not that the chemistry and engineering are impossible. It’s that today’s PV modules contain too little value per unit mass, and the materials are too tightly integrated, for recovery processes to consistently beat disposal or low-value recycling.”
Waste wave
The urgency of the problem is not in dispute. The International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) estimates global end-of-life module volumes will reach 1.7 million tons by 2030 under regular loss scenarios, rising to as much as 8 million tons under early loss assumptions – where modules fail or are replaced ahead of their rated lifespan. By 2050, global waste volumes could reach 60 million tons under regular loss projections.
Commercial recycling operations are scaling, but unevenly. First Solar operates a closed-loop recycling program for its cadmium telluride modules – a fundamentally different chemistry from crystalline silicon – recovering more than 90% of semiconductor material and glass.
Veolia operates dedicated PV recycling facilities in France and Michigan. Redwood Materials, better known for lithium-ion battery recycling, is developing silicon and silver recovery processes for crystalline silicon modules. But none of these operators has demonstrated industrial-scale crystalline silicon recycling that closes the cost gap without regulatory support.
Europe’s WEEE directive remains the only framework that has made commercial recycling broadly viable, by mandating producer responsibility and creating the collection infrastructure that makes volume-based economics possible.
In the United States, Washington state passed the only EPR law for solar panels in 2017, with implementation requirements updated in 2025, though the scheme has faced friction from manufacturers and implementation remains in progress. New Jersey passed mandatory recycling legislation in January 2026 but deliberately stopped short of EPR, shifting cost responsibility away from producers. No federal framework exists.
The EPA has been working to reclassify end-of-life solar panels as universal waste under RCRA – a measure that would streamline handling and transport – but finalization has been delayed beyond the originally expected June 2025 target.
Kwong said a credible US or global framework would need to make recycling economically predictable before the 2030s waste surge arrives.
“A credible US or global PV recycling framework would need to make recycling economically predictable before the 2030s surge in solar-panel waste,” he said. “The core policy would be EPR, requiring manufacturers to fund collection and recycling. Supporting measures should include mandatory take-back programs, landfill restrictions, material recovery standards, and long-term regulatory targets. Recycled-content requirements for new panels and components would create demand for recovered materials, while design-for-recycling rules would reduce future costs.”
Kwong insisted that commercial viability is possible. “But it likely depends on capturing value from the entire end-of-life PV ecosystem rather than from recycling alone,” he said.
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Berkeley County Council is weighing whether to lift the county’s large-scale development moratorium for the Sandy Run Solar project, which would generate 198 megawatts of electricity. The proposal is fiercely opposed by residents in Cross, where it would be built.
Berkeley County Council is weighing whether to lift the county’s large-scale development moratorium for the Sandy Run Solar project, which would generate 198 megawatts of electricity. The proposal is fiercely opposed by residents in Cross, where it would be built.
The word “rural” appears at least 82 times in Berkeley County’s comprehensive plan, whose preferred vision for the county’s growth “minimizes conversion of rural land and maintains more rural, open space preservation.” So it’s no wonder residents in Cross, a small unincorporated hamlet just west of Lake Moultrie, are upset because County Council recently voted in favor of a proposed 1,500-acre solar farm on land now forested by pines.
While council members agreed to consider this project, they ultimately must vote against it, at least until its developers do much more to address concerns of nearby residents regarding the impact this massive solar farm would have on their quality of life. 
As county Supervisor Johnny Cribb told reporter Komlavi Adissem, council’s recent decision marks more of a starting point than a final decision. Four years ago, County Council put a moratorium on any new development with more than 75 homes or covering more than 75 acres — unless council votes in favor of letting such a proposal go through its normal approval process. With the solar farm, that process has now begun, and Mr. Cribb told us while he cannot predict the outcome, he has faith that his colleagues will do the right thing. We share that hope but also believe Mr. Cribb should have a vote in such matters.
Currently, the county’s rules allow him to vote only to break a tie, and that must change. Last month, three of nine council members — Phillip Obie II, Tommy Newell and Steve Davis — either recused themselves or abstained, so this key vote on the solar farm was made by only five members, two of whom voted no. Had Mr. Cribb been allowed to vote, it would not have been approved; neither of Cross residents’ elected representatives, District 7 Councilman Caldwell Pinckney Jr. and Mr. Cribb (who is elected countywide), supports this, which should be a big red flag.
Getting this decision on the solar farm right has importance beyond the Cross community, however, as Berkeley should expect to see many more such requests.
Its countryside, as in many rural parts of our state, is largely forested. Much of this land once was owned by paper companies, but they since have sold off much of their old holdings to investment companies. Many of these companies have continued growing timber, but as more paper and pulp mills close across our state, prices have dropped. And that means some landowners are considering what other uses could provide the sort of financial return they would like.
Berkeley’s comp plan designates much of the area around Cross as “rural living,” but the plan was written when the market for timber was stronger; many might reasonably have assumed these forests would remain forests, but that’s less certain these days.
So County Council should get ahead of this not only by focusing on the solar farm proposed outside Cross but also by reviewing its rural zoning and greenbelt program to ensure they’re working as robustly as possible to provide the protection for rural land that residents — and the county’s own comprehensive plan — call for.
A solar farm might not be as damaging to the rural character of a place as other uses, such as major residential or commercial development or even a data center, but residents fear a solar farm still would disrupt their area’s natural beauty and way of life. Their specific concerns include soil degradation, water-resource-management concerns and disruptions to local ecosystems.
This solar farm application should serve as a wake-up call for Berkeley County Council to recognize the changing nature and financial dynamics of the rural areas council members cherish and want to conserve. We offer no specific prescription about what changes are needed, but council’s ongoing work to update its zoning policies and administer its new greenbelt-land-conservation program are the most obvious levers to pull. A rules change to let the county supervisor — the only member elected at-large — fully engage in these decisions by voting would help, too.
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