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Yiğit Laçin, Chief Executive Officer of YDA Dalaman Airport, explains how 25,500 rooftop solar panels now meet all of the terminal’s annual electricity demand.

Dalaman Airport rooftop solar installation explained
Credit: YDA Dalaman Airport
The rooftop solar programme was developed to turn our sustainability commitments into a practical and measurable investment. Our aim was not only to increase the use of renewable energy, but also to reduce carbon emissions, improve long-term energy performance and make better use of an existing airport asset: the terminal roof.
This approach directly supports our vision of operating a safe, secure and sustainable airport while providing an innovation-driven, high-quality and stress-free passenger experience on the Turkish Riviera. It also shows that environmental responsibility and operational efficiency can progress together.
Using the roof rather than additional land was an important objective. Airports have complex land-use requirements, and available areas must support aviation operations, safety zones and future development. By installing the system on the terminal buildings, we were able to create a major renewable energy facility without increasing the airport’s physical footprint.
The programme was delivered in phases, allowing us to expand capacity while learning from operational data and technical experience. The completed installation has an installed capacity of 14.45MWp and includes 25,500 solar panels across around 74,000 square metres of terminal roof area.
The system is designed to generate more than 20,000MWh of electricity each year. On an annual basis, this is sufficient to meet 100% of the electricity demand of the terminal building.
Achieving this result required more than simply placing panels on available roof space. The project involved detailed engineering, production modelling and careful alignment between generation capacity and the terminal’s actual energy profile. Structural suitability, roof access, waterproofing, electrical integration, safe maintenance routes and the continuity of terminal operations all had to be considered.

Credit: YDA Dalaman Airport
The most visible environmental benefit is the reduction in emissions. The programme prevents approximately 8,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, an impact comparable to the annual carbon absorption of around 380,000 trees.
There are also clear operational benefits. On-site generation reduces the airport’s exposure to energy price volatility and lowers its reliance on externally supplied electricity. It provides a more predictable foundation for long-term energy planning and makes energy performance a more visible part of airport management.
The rooftop model also avoids the environmental and planning impacts that can arise from using additional land. This is especially important in airport environments, where land has operational, ecological and development value.
The panels contribute to energy efficiency as well as electricity generation. By covering a large part of the terminal roof, they create a shading effect that reduces direct solar heat gain on the building.
This is particularly valuable at Dalaman, where high summer temperatures and strong solar exposure increase cooling demand during the busiest months of the year. The additional shade provided by the solar installation helps reduce the heat load on the terminal and supports an estimated reduction of around 10% in cooling-related energy demand.
This combined benefit was central to the project. The roof is not only producing clean electricity; it is also helping the building use less energy. It demonstrates why renewable energy projects should be assessed as part of the overall building and operational system, rather than as stand-alone installations.

Credit: YDA Dalaman Airport
The roof is not only producing clean electricity; it is also helping the building use less energy.”
Integrating a large solar installation into an operational airport terminal required careful planning. The terminal had to remain fully functional throughout the project, with no compromise to passenger safety, service continuity or aviation security.
Construction activities therefore had to be phased and coordinated around airport operations. Access to roof areas, the movement of materials, electrical works and contractor activities were managed through detailed planning and close cooperation between technical, operational, safety and security teams.
Another important challenge was integrating the new system into the existing terminal structure and electrical network. Airports operate continuously and depend on stable power for critical systems. Installation and connection works therefore required controlled implementation, testing and coordination to avoid disruption.
Maintenance was also considered from the design stage. Safe access, inspection routes, cleaning requirements and performance monitoring are essential to protect output over the lifetime of the system.

Credit: YDA Dalaman Airport
The rooftop solar programme is a major part of Dalaman Airport’s wider decarbonisation and sustainability strategy, but it is not an isolated project. Our broader approach includes energy efficiency, responsible waste and water management, recycling, environmental performance monitoring and the reduction of unnecessary consumption.
The project also supports our work under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Dalaman Airport has achieved Level 3+ accreditation, and we continue to assess the next steps in our carbon management journey. The scale of the rooftop solar investment gives us a strong platform for deeper emissions reduction and more advanced energy management.
More importantly, it helps make sustainability part of daily airport operations. Energy data, technical performance and environmental impact can be followed more closely and used to guide future investment decisions.
A key lesson is that roof space can be a strategic asset. However, every airport is different, and not every roof will be suitable for a project of this scale. Structural capacity, roof geometry, local climate, grid conditions, energy demand and operational restrictions must all be assessed carefully.
Another important consideration is to start with reliable data. A clear understanding of electricity consumption, seasonal peaks and the terminal’s operating profile is essential when defining the right system capacity.
A further aspect is to involve operational teams early. Renewable energy projects at airports cannot be treated only as engineering projects. Safety, security, maintenance, information technology, procurement, finance and airport operations all have an important role.
Finally, airports should look beyond the electricity generated. Shading, cooling performance, land-use efficiency, maintenance requirements and long-term operating costs can materially affect the overall value of the project.
Renewable energy projects at airports cannot be treated only as engineering projects.”
Our next priorities are to build on this renewable energy foundation through stronger energy monitoring, automation and data-led optimisation. We are also assessing how artificial intelligence and advanced control systems can help identify consumption patterns, improve equipment performance and support faster operational decisions.
Further energy-efficiency measures, continued improvements in water and waste management, and the next stages of our carbon accreditation journey will remain important. We will also continue to assess sustainable infrastructure investments according to their measurable environmental and operational value.
For Dalaman Airport, achieving 100% of terminal electricity demand through rooftop solar is an important milestone, but not the end of the journey. It provides a practical example of how airports can use existing infrastructure, technology and cross-functional cooperation to deliver meaningful progress towards a lower-carbon future.

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Wexford County Administrator Joe Porterfield addresses the Wexford County Board of Commissioners during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

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Wexford County Administrator Joe Porterfield addresses the Wexford County Board of Commissioners during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
• The Wexford County Board of Commissioners will consider a $27,109.60 budget amendment to complete radio system upgrades in four patrol vehicles. Commissioners also will consider using a Michigan State Police grant to upgrade fingerprinting equipment at the Wexford County Jail.
• The board will review a request from its legal counsel to waive potential conflicts of interest involving the firm’s representation of both Wexford and Grand Traverse counties in connection with the Shipyard Solar project.
CADILLAC — The Wexford County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to discuss and multiple agenda items connected to the Wexford County Sheriff’s Office during its upcoming meeting Wednesday.
This includes a vote on a budget amendment of more than $27,000 to pay for upgrades to four patrol vehicle radio systems. Commissioners also will vote on upgrading the fingerprinting capabilities at the Wexford County Jail through a Michigan State Police grant.
Wexford County Sheriff Trent Taylor said the total cost of the vehicle radio upgrades is $27,109.60. He said the work will complete the upgrades to the county’s patrol vehicle fleet. While these will be the last vehicles needing radio upgrades, Taylor said the issue likely will need to be revisited in a few years when additional upgrades are necessary related to changes in the technology used.
As for the fingerprinting equipment, Wexford County Jail Administrator Lt. Michael McDaniel said he applied for a grant through the MSP that will allow the county to be reimbursed for the cost of upgrading the Identix fingerprinting machine at the jail.
In addition to a new computer that will run an updated operating system, McDaniel said the grant will allow for the purchase of a new palm scanner, which is used to capture digital fingerprints.
“We currently have one, but this upgrades the one we have. Our current system is not Windows 11 compatible, and this upgrade will allow for it,” McDaniel said.
Also during the meeting, commissioners are scheduled to discuss another waiver of conflict and consent to representation regarding the Shipyard Solar project.
The commissioners are being asked to waive any potential conflict of interest involving the law firm representing both Wexford and Grand Traverse counties in their review of the Shipyard Solar LLC project.
In a letter included in the board’s Nov. 4 meeting agenda packet, Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C., said both counties have requested its legal representation regarding the project. While the firm said it does not believe an actual conflict currently exists, it acknowledged that the counties could eventually disagree over its legal opinions regarding the project.
The firm is asking each county board to review the potential risks and implications of the joint representation and, if agreeable, formally waive any potential conflict.
The board chair would sign the letter to document the county’s consent.
Last month, commissioners approved waiving a potential conflict involving the county’s bond counsel, Dickinson Wright PLLC. The bonds are related to construction of the Wexford County Jail.
The request from the law firm asked the county to acknowledge that there would be no conflict related to its connection with the Ranger Power solar project.
During the board’s discussion last month, Wexford County Administrator Joe Porterfield said he had reached out to the county’s legal counsel at Cohl, Stoker & Toskey. If the county were drawn into any legal issue related to the solar farm, he said, the firm would represent Wexford County.
The board is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the commissioners room on the third floor of the Wexford County Courthouse, 437 E. Division St. The meeting also will be available on YouTube after its conclusion by searching for “Wexford County Board of Commissioners.”
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A U.K. solar owner recently voiced a common fear among people considering panels — that they may not hold up in strong winds. For another solar owner whose panels outlasted Storm Eowyn, however, the solar benefits clearly outweighed any extreme weather risks. 
In r/SolarUK, a Reddit user posted what they called a “click-bait” picture of solar damage from Storm Eunice, a record 2022 storm that resulted in an “incredibly rare Red alert across southern and eastern England and south Wales” and caused widespread structural damage, including tearing roofs off buildings, according to Earth.org and the Met Office.  
“Has anyone had their [panels] blown off? I’m end [terraced] and the wind hits the gable end and whips up a hell of an updraft with lots of high vs low pressure at the tile,” the poster worried. 
Solar is increasingly popular because it’s one of the best ways to save money on home energy, and solar leases in particular can deliver hundreds of dollars in monthly savings without upfront costs—so it’s understandable why people want to ensure their system is resilient. 
EasyHome‘s free explorer tool can help U.S. homeowners discover potential savings from vetted installers in their area. In this case, Reddit users reassured the original poster that they shouldn’t worry about their panels, as long as they were installed properly. 
“Had ours for 8 years. Loads of storms including eowyn worst in 100 years. We are also on a hill so exposed enough. All fine,” one person said. 
“A structure that also happened to have solar panels got blown by a storm,” another said.
The solar experts agree: Panels are designed to survive extreme weather, including hurricanes.
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“When solar panels are attached to your roof, your solar installer will use long, strong lag bolts that attach the racking directly to your rafters, ensuring a strong connection between your roof and the solar power system. As long as your rafters stay attached to your house, your solar panels should have no problem surviving a hurricane,” Palmetto detailed, including data from the National Laboratory of the Rockies, formerly the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
EasyHome can also help homeowners explore backup battery storage options. Pairing solar with a battery can maximize savings while allowing you to power your home with solar when the grid goes down, provided the system is configured for backup operation.
“We hear the wind behind our panels rattling the cables and it sets my nerves going! Solar panels seem solid, though,” a Reddit user concluded. 
Questions about solar panels in rough weather go beyond wind resistance. 
• In Texas, 16 solar panels survived hail that totaled a homeowner’s roof and car.
• On a windy U.K. hill, a homeowner weighed a garden turbine against solar.
• A U.K. owner’s first gray, rainy day showed how darkness limits solar generation.
• A U.K. homeowner seeking solar power under winter clouds encountered blunt feedback from off-gridders.
• In the U.K., three darkened solar cells prompted suggestions of micro-cracks or faulty busbars.
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A research team led by scientists at China’s Southeast University has developed a self-powered photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator (PV-TEG) system that integrates hotspot detection, local thermal management, and wireless monitoring into a TEG array.
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) convert heat into electricity through the Seebeck effect, which occurs when a temperature difference between two dissimilar semiconductors generates a voltage. TEGs are commonly used in industrial applications to recover waste heat and convert it into electricity. However, their high costs and limited efficiency have so far restricted their wider adoption.
In PV-TEG systems, PV panels generate electricity during the day, while TEGs harness temperature differences to produce additional electricity.
“The key innovation of our research is that we go beyond the conventional role of TEGs as waste-heat harvesters,” corresponding author Jingming Cai told pv magazine. “We demonstrate that the electrical signals generated by these devices can also reveal where thermal anomalies occur within a PV module.”
Cai said that by integrating four TEGs into a compact array, the researchers developed a system that combines hotspot localization, passive thermal management, energy harvesting, and wireless monitoring. “Essentially, we are turning the waste heat of solar panels into a source of both energy and diagnostic information,” he said.
The researchers first developed a three-dimensional multiphysics model of a 500 mm × 500 mm PV region equipped with four rear-mounted TEGs and an aluminum heat sink. The model coupled heat transfer and thermoelectric conversion under baseline conditions of 1,000 W/m2 irradiance and an ambient temperature of 25 C.
The team placed a 20 mm × 20 mm heat source at nine positions and mapped normalized TEG voltage changes to hotspot coordinates. It then evaluated localization accuracy at three additional positions, compared cooling performance with that of a bare PV module, and assessed sensitivity to environmental conditions and thermal contact resistance.
“Multiphysics simulations clarified the coupling among hotspot position, thermoelectric voltage response, and local cooling,” the researchers said. “Distinct hotspot locations generated differentiated four-channel voltage patterns, enabling quantitative mapping from normalized voltage responses to two-dimensional coordinates. The simulated local temperature reduction ranged from 8.15 K to 12.40 K.”
The researchers then conducted outdoor tests in Taizhou, eastern China, installing the PV-TEG system on a rooftop array at a telecommunications facility. They monitored TEG temperatures, supercapacitor voltage, and wireless transmission events from approximately 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The monitoring electronics activated when the capacitor voltage reached 4.0 V and switched off at 2.8 V to allow recharging.
The team used infrared imaging to compare local point temperatures and regional average temperatures with those of a reference PV region. To evaluate hotspot localization, the researchers applied black tape at three positions to create controlled thermal disturbances, measured the voltage responses of the four TEGs, and reconstructed the anomaly coordinates. They tested each position three times, using infrared imaging to verify the location and temperature of each anomaly.
“What surprised us most was how accurately a small array of just four thermoelectric generators could identify the location of a thermal anomaly,” Cai said. “In our outdoor experiment, we achieved a localization error of approximately 9.93 mm. Meanwhile, the integrated system reduced the local PV surface temperature by up to 7.7 C at the measured point, with an average reduction of 5.4 C across the monitored region.”
Cai said another encouraging result was that the system could operate without an external power supply for the monitoring electronics, completing approximately 45 wireless transmissions during a 10-hour daytime field test. “These findings suggest that even relatively small amounts of photovoltaic waste heat can be valuable when converted into sensing capabilities rather than simply additional electricity,” he said.
Cai said the team now plans to investigate how the system performs under electrically induced PV hotspots and more complex outdoor operating conditions. “Our long-term vision is to make solar panels capable of monitoring their own thermal health, identifying potential faults at an early stage, and reducing the need for energy-intensive monitoring infrastructure,” he concluded.
The researchers described the system in “A self-powered PV-TEG system for integrated hotspot monitoring and local thermal management based on thermoelectric voltage response,” which was recently published in Applied Thermal Engineering. Scientists from China’s Southeast University and Australia’s University of Technology Sydney contributed to the study.
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New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): India’s renewable energy expansion has saved an estimated USD 100 billion in fossil fuel import costs over the past decade and could save another USD 100 billion in the next five years, European Union Ambassador to India Jean-Eric Paquet said on Tuesday.
Addressing the Bharat RE Summit & Expo 2026, Paquet highlighted the economic benefits of India’s transition towards renewable energy, particularly in reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and strengthening energy security.
He said that without the expansion of non-hydro renewable energy capacity since 2010, India’s dependence on fossil fuel imports would have been approximately 50 per cent higher than current levels.
“We calculated what India’s import dependency on fossil fuels, coal and gas would be. If non-hydro renewables were not built since 2010, today, the import dependency would be 50% higher in the order of 110 million tons of coal equivalent,” he said. 
The Ambassador further noted that the additional fossil fuel requirement avoided through renewable energy could double by 2030.
“This is the benefit to energy security diversification, and it has very important economic implications. If you look at the historical prices, we calculated that cumulative…” he added.
Paquet also highlighted India’s renewable energy investments have helped the country avoid substantial expenditure on fossil fuels over the past decade.
“India saved USD 100 in a decade, and most importantly, it will save another USD 100 billion in the next five years, and if you think that in the next five years there will be investment for USD 200 billion in renewables, you could say, well, half of it is kind of financed by these savings,” he said. 
He said the findings underline the importance of renewable energy expansion in strengthening India’s energy diversification and long-term energy security. 
The EU Ambassador further highlighted India’s growing role in global solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing, saying the country has emerged as the world’s second-largest producer of solar PV, with significant capabilities in module manufacturing and expanding capacity in cells and wafers. 
Highlighting India’s contribution to solar manufacturing outside China, Paquet said the country already accounts for approximately 50 per cent of non-China module production, while its share in wafer manufacturing could reach 40 per cent by 2030. 
“Now, this is the result of comprehensive industrial strategy through the production-linked incentive and also approved list of models and manufacturers that have been a real breakthrough in this field,” he said.
Emphasising the global significance of India’s expanding solar manufacturing capacity, Paquet added, “I insist this is not just important for India. This is important for the whole world.” (ANI)

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Slovenian state-owned energy company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) has administered a tender for a solar-plus-storage project.
Available tender details state the tender covers a 1.38 MW solar power plant to be tied to a 1.25 MW/5 MWh battery energy storage system.
The project will be built within the area of Kamnolom Zagorje, a closed municipal waste landfill located in the municipality of Zagorje ob Savi, central Slovenia. It forms part of HSE’s wider work in developing renewable energy projects in brownfield areas in Slovenia’s Zasavje region.
The chosen contractor will be responsible for the design, supply, assembly, testing and connection of the hybrid plant.
HSE announced securing a building permit for the project in late September. At the time, it said part of the funds for the project will be provided by the EU’s Just Transition Fund.
“As part of the project, measures to drain stormwater more efficiently and reduce its seepage into the body of the landfill will also be implemented to further contribute to the appropriate and sustainable management of the area,” HSE said. “The building permit is an important milestone on the path towards implementing the investment, which is planned for 2027.”
Prospective bidders can submit questions requesting additional information until November 10. The deadline for applications, which must be submitted electronically, is November 19.
Slovenia’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 1.57 GW by the end of last year after installing 146.5 MW in 2025.
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During a panel discussion at pv magazine USA Week 2026, industry leaders from Tesla, FranklinWH, and Ohm Analytics detailed how post-ITC economics, virtual power plants, and grid capacity constraints are driving residential solar installers to adopt storage-first business models.
The residential solar market experienced a 19% year-over-year decline in installation volume, but residential storage deployments held steady with nearly 1 GWh installed in Q2 2026. Data presented by Ryan Feeney, partner at Ohm Analytics, showed that this stability pushed the national battery attachment rate to 49%.
In California, projects installed under the state’s NEM 3.0 tariff reached an 80% storage attachment rate, while Texas experienced a 132% year-over-year increase in storage installations, with standalone battery retrofits making up roughly 75% of that growth.
“We recently released our quarterly report and we actually highlighted this trend as one of the defining trends of the year,” Feeney said. “The residential solar market was down 19% year-over-year, but close to a gigawatt-hour of storage was installed in Q2, making it roughly flat.”
As export compensation rates decline under net metering revisions nationwide, panel speakers emphasized that storage has shifted from an optional add-on to the central driver of residential project economics.
Ronnie Pettersson, vice president of product and application engineering at FranklinWH Energy Storage, noted that installer sales presentations have shifted at the kitchen table from array sizing toward calculating exact household kilowatt-hour storage needs. Pettersson attributed this to growing consumer concerns over extreme weather outages, rising retail electricity prices, and localized power grid stress from artificial intelligence data centers.
“It really starts at the kitchen table where the installers’ salespeople are talking from ‘how much solar do you want to have on the roof’ to ‘how many batteries do you really need,’” Pettersson said.
Scaling VPP capacity and real-world fleet performance 
With utility distribution grids facing unprecedented load growth, aggregated distributed energy resource fleets are stepping in as firm grid capacity assets. Doug Middleton, utility and virtual power plant business development lead at Tesla, reported that Tesla now manages over 1.5 million Powerwalls globally, with 2.5 GW representing nearly 5 GWh of storage capacity currently enrolled in active VPP programs.
Middleton pointed to recent summer grid dispatches in California, where Tesla aggregated more than 600 MW of coordinated capacity across multi-hour events. The California Powerwall VPP fleet expanded its overall capacity by 50% year-over-year, demonstrating the speed at which modular residential storage can scale compared to transmission-scale assets. In Puerto Rico, Tesla’s aggregated Powerwall network acts as a continuous marginal generation resource to prevent local utility rolling blackouts. 
“This is not demand response, right? It’s demand-sited generation, which gives it a different capability set than I think historically grid operators are used to from distributed assets,” Middleton said. “Having the political will, the ongoing load growth—like the pressure that will keep that kind of cost pressure there in the load growth from large loads—alongside capability and scale is really giving us a chance to go out and compete alongside real resources and not kind of be some pilot project.”
Third-party performance verification data from the Connecticut Green Bank shows that FranklinWH and Tesla battery fleets achieved over 90% participation rates during requested utility dispatches, while competing original equipment manufacturers registered participation rates below 70%.
Financing models and wholesale market access
Integrating VPP program revenues directly into customer financing contracts offers a path to significantly expand the total addressable market for residential storage. Ohm Analytics estimates that 30% to 35% of residential batteries are currently enrolled in a VPP program. 
Program financial compensation structures are expanding rapidly across major markets. In Massachusetts, the Connected Solutions program offers up to $400 per kilowatt-year for batteries deployed in congested distribution circuits, combining a base incentive with a $125 per kilowatt-year distribution service adder. ERCOT program participation in Texas yields up to $325 annually, while New Jersey’s GridSmart program provides a $5,000 upfront rebate alongside zero-interest bill financing. In California, Ava Community Energy offers up to $6,000 in upfront battery installation rebates for qualifying low-income customers.
Middleton argued that third-party ownership and leasing providers must incorporate these anticipated grid service revenues directly into upfront consumer pricing. Monetizing grid services at the point of sale can reduce a homeowner’s monthly battery lease payment from $200 per month down to $100 per month.
“If we as an OEM and we as a service provider in conjunction with our partners, our EPCs, our financiers, if we can actually just offer that as an upfront discount, you now go from call it a $200 a month payment to buy these down to a $100 a month payment,” Middleton said. “And you just think about the adoption that opens up in terms of the number of homeowners.”
However, legacy wholesale market rules continue to hinder scaling. Middleton highlighted that regional transmission operators like CAISO and PJM still operate under rules designed for legacy demand-response assets, which treat battery aggregations solely as load reduction and prevent home batteries from receiving wholesale market compensation for exporting power back to the grid.
“There’s a lot of policies that were set before battery storage was really a technology, and the way we participate is through mechanisms designed for large loads,” Middleton said. “The fact that a distributed battery can’t get paid for exports in wholesale markets is like such an obvious win.”
Legislative workarounds are beginning to emerge, including a recent New Jersey law allowing commercial data centers to contract directly with distributed energy resource aggregators, enabling large-scale flexible capacity deals like Google’s 100 MW PJM capacity contract with Voltus.
Hardware bottlenecks and standardizing installation hardware
To bring down balance-of-system and customer acquisition costs, manufacturers are targeting main service panel bottlenecks through standardized hardware. Pettersson highlighted meter collar adapters and microgrid interconnection devices, such as the UR-MID standard currently being formalized with NEMA, as critical tools to bypass main panel upgrades and eliminate separate disconnect switches.
“What you don’t have to do is install, for example, a disconnect means to island the home,” Pettersson said. “And that makes it easier for the battery to act as the backup for the home as an upgrade solution.”
As commercial data center power demand compresses utility interconnection timelines, distributed batteries represent a rapidly deployable alternative. Panels speakers noted that while legacy infrastructure upgrades often require years of permitting, distributed battery fleets can be deployed within months to deliver immediate capacity relief.
“Focusing on storage and diversifying their offerings, getting creative—I’d say five years out, we expect storage to be the standard model,” Feeney said. “With net metering cuts reducing the value of exports, utilities launching VPP programs, successful contractors are going to be the ones that sell batteries, enroll them, and can explain it to homeowners.” 
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Arevon Energy, a U.S. energy developer, owner, and operator, has secured a $120 million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo Bank for its 124 MW Big Muddy Solar project in Jackson County, Illinois.
Construction of Big Muddy Solar began in 2025, and the project is scheduled to begin commercial operations by the end of 2026. More than 250 workers were involved in constructing the facility.
Arevon said the transaction is its second tax equity financing with Wells Fargo. The company has completed $5.2 billion in project financings over the past several years. The financing will allow Arevon to monetize the project’s tax attributes, including depreciation and investment tax credits, as the project advances toward commercial operations.
The transaction follows a $183 million debt package secured for Big Muddy Solar in February of this year, which included a tax equity bridge loan, construction-to-term loan, and a letter of credit.
Latham & Watkins served as sponsor counsel for the transaction, while Husch Blackwell served as sponsor local counsel. Hunton Andrews Kurth served as tax equity counsel, and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner acted as lender and tax equity local counsel.
Arevon is also developing, constructing, and operating other energy projects in the U.S. Midwest. The company recently began operations at the 430 MW Kelso Solar project in Missouri and the Ratts 1 and Heirloom solar projects in Indiana, which have a combined capacity of 264 MW. Arevon has also secured three 20-year renewable energy credit contracts for the 200 MW/275 MW Panther Energy project under development in Illinois.
In Indiana, Arevon developed and managed the construction of the 251 MWd Gibson Solar project and the 228 MW Posey Solar project on behalf of local utilities.
In 2026, the company closed a $920 million financing package for its 300 MW/1,200 MWh Nighthawk energy storage project in Poway, California. The project is supported by a long-term agreement to deliver resource adequacy capacity to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Announced large-scale solar project funding increased by 75% in the first nine months of 2026 compared with the funding raised in the same period in 2025, according to Mercom’s recently released 9M and Q3 2026 Solar Funding and M&A report.
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MUMBAI, India, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Avaada Electro Limited, the solar manufacturing arm of Avaada Group, has achieved a significant milestone in India's clean energy manufacturing journey, with 7,117 MW (7.117 GW) of N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing capacity enlisted under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's (MNRE) 13th revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II, dated 28 October 2026.
The enlistment marks an important step in Avaada Electro's journey towards building a globally competitive solar manufacturing enterprise and strengthening India's domestic solar technology ecosystem.
At a time when the world is seeking more diversified and resilient clean energy supply chains, India's ability to manufacture advanced solar cells at scale is becoming increasingly important. Avaada Electro's Butibori facility in Maharashtra represents a significant contribution to this national ambition.
Advanced Technology: Making Every Watt Count
A key highlight of the latest ALMM enlistment is Avaada Electro's G12 N-type TOPCon solar cell technology, with manufacturer-declared maximum cell efficiency reaching up to 26.8% and the highest listed average cell efficiency of 25.89%.
The company's G12 full-cell model has a declared maximum power output of 11.81 watts per cell.
These technical parameters reflect the potential of advanced TOPCon technology to generate more electrical power from a given silicon cell area, supporting the development of higher-power solar modules.
As solar technology advances, improving conversion efficiency remains an important pathway towards better utilisation of materials, manufacturing resources and installation infrastructure.
For Avaada Electro, the focus is not simply on achieving higher technical specifications, but on translating technological progress into consistent product quality, dependable performance and competitive manufacturing economics.
Manufacturing at Scale: Strengthening India's Solar Supply Chain
With 7.117 GW of annual enlisted nameplate capacity, Avaada Electro's Butibori manufacturing facility actual production and saleable output will depend on operating utilisation, manufacturing yields and product mix.
The scale of this manufacturing platform strengthens Avaada Electro's ability to serve India's expanding solar industry, including module manufacturers, renewable energy developers and engineering, procurement and construction companies.
It also contributes to the development of domestic manufacturing capabilities at a time when India is working to strengthen supply-chain resilience, promote industrial self-reliance and reduce dependence on imported solar components.
Beyond Capacity: Building a Culture of Manufacturing Excellence
Avaada Electro believes that manufacturing leadership cannot be measured by installed capacity alone.
Long-term competitiveness requires continuous improvement in cell efficiency, production yields, product reliability, manufacturing productivity and cost per watt.
The company is building its manufacturing approach around three fundamental principles:
Through its continued investment in advanced TOPCon technology and manufacturing capabilities, Avaada Electro aims to build a dependable domestic supply platform capable of competing on quality, technology and cost.
Chairman's Statement
Commenting on the milestone, Vineet Mittal, Chairman and Whole-time Director, Avaada Electro Limited, said, "India's clean energy future cannot depend only on how much solar power we install. It must also depend on how much technology we develop, how much we manufacture ourselves, and how effectively we compete with the world.
Our 7.1 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing enlistment is an important milestone in that journey.
But manufacturing leadership is not about building the biggest factory. It is about making better products, improving efficiency every day, maintaining uncompromising quality and earning the trust of customers through consistent performance.
At Avaada, we believe that every improvement in technology must ultimately create value for our customers, for the environment and for our country. Our ambition is simple to Make in India. Compete with the world. Make every watt count. This milestone is not the destination. It is another step towards demonstrating that India can build advanced clean energy technology at scale and with globally competitive standards."
Supporting India's Energy Security and Manufacturing Ambitions
India's energy transition presents an opportunity that extends far beyond renewable power generation. It offers the country a pathway to develop advanced industrial capabilities, create skilled employment, strengthen domestic supply chains and become an important participant in global clean energy manufacturing.
Avaada Electro aims to contribute to this transformation by combining manufacturing scale, technological development, disciplined operations and long-term customer relationships.
As the solar industry evolves, the companies that succeed will be those capable of delivering not only more manufacturing capacity, but also greater productivity, consistent quality and better value from every watt.
For Avaada Electro, the 7.1 GW ALMM enlistment represents an important foundation for that journey.
About Avaada Group
Avaada Group is an Indian integrated energy transition company with businesses spanning renewable power generation and advanced solar manufacturing. Through Avaada Electro, the Group is developing domestic solar photovoltaic cell and module manufacturing capabilities, with a focus on advanced N-type TOPCon technology, manufacturing excellence, product reliability and customer value.
The Group is committed to supporting India's energy security, clean energy transition and ambition to become a globally competitive manufacturing economy.
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Corporate funding, public market financing, and debt investments in the global solar sector experienced 45% year-over-year growth through three quarters of 2026, said Mercom Capital Group.
The $25.1 billion raised across 170 deals represents substantial volume growth from the $17.3 billion secured across 127 deals in the first nine months of 2025.
“Solar corporate funding increased sharply in the first nine months of 2026, driven largely by debt financing. Public-market fundraising also improved, while both corporate M&A and solar project acquisitions increased as companies expanded their portfolios, recycled capital, and consolidated their operations,” said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group.
Driving much of this expansion, announced solar debt financing totaled $20.4 billion across 80 deals through three quarters of 2026, marking a 61% increase compared to the $12.7 billion raised over 60 deals during the same period in 2025. Public market financing similarly strengthened, totaling $2.7 billion across 32 deals, up from $1.7 billion across 12 deals in 9M 2025.
Conversely, global venture capital funding for the solar sector contracted, reaching $2.0 billion across 60 deals through three quarters of 2026, down 31% compared to the $2.9 billion raised over 55 deals in the year-ago period. Solar downstream companies accounted for $1.3 billion across 39 deals during this timeframe.
The top VC transactions through three quarters of 2026 were led by Inox Clean Energy with $343 million, followed by Nexamp at $180 million, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions at $165 million, Amarenco at $150 million, and Erco at $129 million.  
Corporate mergers and acquisitions activity expanded year-over-year, tracking 88 solar M&A transactions through three quarters of 2026 compared to 76 transactions in 9M 2025. Large-scale solar project acquisition activity also trended upward, registering 205 transactions compared to 166 transactions in the year-ago period. In terms of capacity, a total of 34.4 GW of solar projects changed hands through three quarters of 2026, up from 29 GW in 9M 2025.  
Project developers and independent power producers anchored acquisition activity as the most active buyers of solar projects in Q3 2026, picking up 6.7 GW, while investment firms secured 1.2 GW. Other buyers, including distributors and engineering and construction companies, acquired 852 MW, and utilities picked up 362 MW of projects.
Notable corporate transactions over the period included Inox Solar Americas acquiring Boviet Solar for $750 million, Drax acquiring Bluefield Solar Income Fund for $737 million, NextPower acquiring Zimmermann PV-Steel Group for $378 million, Greenbacker acquiring a 59.14% stake in Dasolar for $375 million, and strategic acquisitions by TCL Solar.
“Despite the higher activity, financing conditions remained challenging. Changes in U.S. tax policies, trade restrictions, rising equipment costs, and uncertainty over project economics complicated investment decisions. Capital remained available, but access to financing and investor appetite remained uneven across the industry,” said Prabhu.
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Watch the launch video: MISA Group leads the development of Zimbabwe’s first utility-scale wind farm, a USD 300-million hybrid power project.


Zimbabwean developer Tatanga Energy and Modaso Energy, part of Geneva based MISA Group, have announced plans for a US$300 million hybrid renewable energy project in the Guruve-Mazowe (Chikonyora) area of Mashonaland Central Province.
The 228MW facility will combine 128MW of wind, 100MWac of solar PV and a 50MW/100MWh battery energy storage system, all connected through a single 100MW grid connection. Once operational, it is projected to produce around 550GWh of clean power each year, equal to about 5% of Zimbabwe’s total electricity demand.
The project is described as Zimbabwe’s first utility scale wind farm and the first site in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa to integrate wind, solar and battery storage at this scale.
Standard Bank has been appointed to arrange project debt, and a term sheet has been agreed. ZESA Holdings, the national utility, is expected to be the primary power buyer through ZETDC under a planned long term power purchase agreement. Zim GreenCo, part of Africa GreenCo, has signed Heads of Terms for a long term offtake contract and will trade power domestically and regionally through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). Financial close is targeted for mid 2027, with commercial operations expected in 2029.
“As a contracted buyer and trader, ZimGreenCo gives Guruve-Mazowe a second route to market alongside ZESA, with access to buyers across the Southern African Power Pool,” says Lion Mashiri, Managing Director for Zimbabwe at Africa GreenCo.
The design places 228MW of generation assets behind a 100MW grid connection, which allows for high utilisation of the grid infrastructure. The battery system is intended to smooth the variability between daytime solar output and night time wind generation, offering a model for managing intermittent renewable energy across the region.
Africa GreenCo’s role is seen as important to the project’s structure. As a creditworthy intermediary and a SAPP member, it can trade surplus power across borders, which reduces default risk and helps attract international investors.
The plant is also expected to ease Zimbabwe’s chronic power shortages, reducing reliance on electricity imports from neighbouring countries and on fossil fuel generation.
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An Australian homeowner with a large off-grid house can light, heat, and cool his home while running multiple appliances without a grid connection.
He puts the cost of electricity for his sprawling rural house at just 13 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Solar generation and battery storage are central to homeowner Martin Jacobson’s 5,382-square-foot (500-square-meter) home, but the house also relies on other energy sources.
North of Benalla, Victoria, Jacobson’s property draws on 20 kilowatt-hours of lithium battery storage and a 15-kilowatt solar array. He described the setup during a home tour on Farm Learning with Tim Thompson.
The house has a full-size kitchen, multiple refrigerators, and other everyday appliances that remain in use more than two years into off-grid living.
“This isn’t a tiny home or a basic weekend shack,” the channel’s caption noted.
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Jacobson’s estimated electricity cost is a personal calculation. As he explained in the video, it accounts for both his upfront spending and the cost of replacing the equipment after an assumed 12 years.
Having energy left in the batteries didn’t mean the system could power every appliance at once. Running the dishwasher, water pump, and electric kettle together could exceed the original 5-kilowatt inverter’s capacity, so Jacobson replaced it with a 10-kilowatt model. Still, he has zoned his home heating system and can switch it on and off independently to help reduce electrical load.
Short, cloudy days have sometimes left Jacobson relying on instantaneous gas hot water because his system couldn’t provide enough heat. His 132-gallon (500-liter) hot-water storage unit can also store energy. It takes surplus solar electricity once the batteries are full and stores it as heat.
Wood heating and air circulation kept living spaces comfortable during the mild winter discussed in the video, leaving the underfloor system unused. The underfloor heating has struggled to warm the whole house, although its 12 independently controlled zones allow Jacobson to leave unused rooms unheated.
“I certainly admire the amount of thought and effort Martin has put into his set up,” one commenter on the Farm Learning with Tim Thompson video wrote.
Seasonal usage patterns should guide capacity decisions, Jacobson advised homeowners considering a similar system. He recommended examining two or three years of electricity bills before deciding how much capacity they need.
For his own property, he would prefer 30 to 35 kilowatt-hours of battery storage and is adding roughly 4 kilowatts of solar panels.
For homeowners exploring solar without necessarily disconnecting from the grid, EasyHome can help them curate competitive bids from local installers.
Two water-heating additions are still being installed, but their results in Jacobson’s setup have yet to be demonstrated. A heat exchanger fitted to the wood heater’s flue and evacuated-tube solar water-heating equipment are intended to reduce his reliance on electric water heating.
Smaller adjustments are already helping him manage electricity use. His dishwasher runs on a midmorning timer and uses less than 2.9 gallons (11 liters) per wash, while low-energy DC ceiling fans circulate heat. He also schedules air-fryer cooking for sunny periods or when the batteries are full.
Jacobson’s approach includes LPG cooking and wood heating, so his off-grid electricity setup isn’t an all-electric home.
For everyday appliance use, Jacobson said: “You don’t have to be super careful with your power, but you’ve just got to be smart about how you use things.”
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TYAGARAH, Australia, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the leading global PV inverter and energy storage system provider, partnered with ReSolve Global, a solar panel recycling facility in the Northern Rivers, supporting the next stage of Australia’s clean energy transition.
As Australia’s rooftop solar uptake continues to grow, so does the number of panels reaching the end of their working lives. The NSW Government recently announced consultation on Australia’s first mandatory solar panel product stewardship scheme, aimed at ensuring end-of-life panels are recovered, reused and recycled. Local infrastructure that can handle this equipment will be essential as the scheme develops.
ReSolve Global has established a 2,000-square-metre holding and sorting facility where used solar panels are collected, recorded, assessed and sorted.  It keeps used solar panels and other renewable-energy equipment out of landfill and recovers valuable materials for reuse and recycling.
“Solar has delivered enormous benefits for Australian homes and businesses, but we also need to take responsibility for the equipment coming off rooftops. Our goal is to build a transparent and practical system that prioritises reuse wherever appropriate and ensures the remaining materials are responsibly recovered.” Said Ben Pietzsch, Director of ReSolve Global.
To support the operation, Sungrow has sponsored a 20kWh SBH battery and 10kW SH10RS inverter, allowing the facility to run on clean, self-generated energy. The Sungrow SBH system pairs a hybrid energy storage solution with intelligent energy management, allowing the facility to store surplus solar generation and use it when needed. Combined with a Sungrow single-phase inverter, the system converts solar energy into reliable power for the facility’s daily operations, including equipment, lighting, and administration. This reduces reliance on grid electricity, lowers operating costs, and cuts emissions associated with the recycling process.
For Sungrow, supporting ReSolve is about closing the loop on the clean energy transition. A facility dedicated to recovering solar equipment should itself run on solar, demonstrating the circular, low-carbon model the industry is working towards.
“Solar has transformed how Australian homes and businesses generate power, and it’s our responsibility as an industry to make sure that equipment is managed well at the end of its life. ReSolve is doing exactly that, and we’re proud to support them. By powering their Tyagarah facility with a Sungrow SBH system and inverter, we’re helping ReSolve practise what it preaches: a recycling operation running on clean energy. It’s a meaningful step towards a truly circular solar industry, and we hope it inspires other businesses to follow.” said Richard Chen, C&I Business Development Manager of Sungrow.
The sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to sustainability. Sungrow contributes proven technology and more than two decades of expertise in PV and energy storage, while ReSolve brings local knowledge, hands-on recovery capability and a clear vision for reuse. Together, this demonstrates how manufacturers and recovery specialists can work side by side to support the full life cycle of solar.
“The Northern Rivers has long been a place where people are prepared to think differently about sustainability and resource use. It is fantastic to see that innovation happening locally and creating the potential for new skills, jobs and circular-economy opportunities in our region.” Tamara Smith MP of Ballina.
Looking ahead, Sungrow will continue to support ReSolve as it grows and to work with the wider industry to advance sustainable end-of-life solutions.
 
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SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI adoption accelerates across Singapore, TechTIQ Solutions, a Singapore-based software development company, highlights a growing business challenge: integrating AI into mobile applications, enterprise systems, and everyday operations.
The company believes the next stage of digital transformation will depend not simply on adopting AI, but on connecting it with the software and data businesses rely on.
Singapore’s AI Growth Brings Integration into Focus
Singapore’s digital economy reached S$144.1 billion in 2025, contributing 19.3% of GDP, according to the Singapore Digital Economy Report released by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in October 2026.
AI adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rose from 14.5% in 2024 to 23.4% in 2025. Yet only 28.3% of AI-adopting enterprises customized AI solutions to meet specific business requirements.
These figures highlight an opportunity to move beyond general-purpose AI tools toward tailored applications integrated with business operations.
From Mobile Apps to Connected Business Operations
For businesses investing in mobile app development, AI integration offers opportunities beyond customer-facing features.
A retail chain, for example, could connect bookings, loyalty programmes, inventory, and customer support through a unified mobile platform. AI could then automate enquiries, personalize recommendations, and generate operational insights.
Similar approaches can support healthcare, logistics, and financial services. However, successful implementation requires reliable data integration, system interoperability, security, and scalable architecture rather than simply adding AI features.
TechTIQ Solutions Focuses on Practical AI Integration
TechTIQ Solutions approaches AI-powered mobile app development as part of a broader engineering strategy, connecting mobile experiences with business processes and existing infrastructure.
Its services include custom mobile and web development, AI integration, API connectivity, cloud solutions, and enterprise software modernization.
“Adding AI features to a mobile application is only one part of the process. The real engineering challenge is making AI work reliably with a company’s existing data, systems, and operations,” said Thanh (Bruce) Pham, Co-founder of TechTIQ Solutions.
“Businesses should evaluate AI investments based on the problems they solve, the workflows they improve, and the value they deliver.”
Singapore Accountability, Vietnam Engineering Excellence
Vietnam’s digital technology industry generated an estimated US$198 billion in revenue in 2025, growing 26% year-on-year, according to its Ministry of Science and Technology.
TechTIQ Solutions combines Singapore-based contracting, project management, and quality assurance with Vietnam’s engineering capabilities, supported by a strategic investment from Saigon Technology. Recognized in the Vietnam Top 10 Tech & Map 2025 awards, Saigon Technology brings established software engineering expertise to this partnership.
This model offers Singapore businesses an end-to-end development approach combining local accountability, cost-competitive engineering, and structured delivery timelines.
Singapore’s AI Ambitions Demand Faster Execution
Singapore’s AI ambitions require more than technology adoption. Businesses need reliable solutions delivered within defined timelines and integrated into existing operations.
Through its Singapore-Vietnam engineering model, TechTIQ Solutions aims to combine international-standard software development, scalable delivery, and cost efficiency without compromising quality.
For Singapore businesses, the next competitive advantage will not come from adopting AI first, but from turning AI ambition into operational results faster.
About TechTIQ Solutions
TechTIQ Solutions is a Singapore-based software development company specializing in mobile app development, custom software, AI integration, and digital transformation. With Singapore-based project oversight, engineering capabilities in Vietnam, and a strategic investment from Saigon Technology, the company provides scalable, cost-efficient technology solutions for businesses across multiple industries.
 
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Utility-scale solar developers are increasingly co-locating battery storage with new solar photovoltaic capacity. As of September 2026, over 16% of new utility-scale solar capacity added this year is co-located with operable battery storage, compared with 2% in 2017, according to data reported to EIA by operators.
Reported plans for solar additions scheduled to come online in the last three months of this year show that the share with co-located battery storage could increase to 19% this year. Longer-term plans indicate that this trend will continue, with the portion increasing to more than 30% in plans submitted for 2027 and 2028.
When operators co-locate battery storage with solar, they can direct solar electricity output to the grid or to the battery, depending on the wholesale prices. Wholesale prices in regions with large solar participation tend to fall when solar contributions are high and rise as they decrease. Plants with both solar and battery storage can manage the combined output of their generating resources to maximize their value in a changing wholesale price environment.
We publish unit-level generator inventory data based on our annual and monthly data collections, including information on design attributes for all utility-scale plants. Although battery storage and solar units at the same plant often enter commercial service at different times, the EIA-860 and EIA-860M data collection program tracks these developments and provides a monthly summary that can be used to identify co-located technologies.
Southwest states have higher-than-average solar capacity shares relative to their total generating capacity and also have higher levels of co-located utility-scale solar and battery capacity. As of September, 13% of the total U.S. utility-scale generating capacity is solar photovoltaic, and 18% of that is co-located with battery storage. The share of solar generation co-located with battery capacity in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada is more than double the national average.

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New data from global energy consultancy Rystad Energy shows that all Australian large-scale solar power plants generated 5,100 GWh of clean energy last month, down 2% on the 5,200 GWh produced in October 2025 with Western Australia home to two of the top three best-performing utility PV assets for the month.
The 100 MW Merredin Solar Farm, owned Indonesian PV developer Sun Energy, was ranked Australia’s top-performing big PV facility for the month with Rystad Senior Analyst David Dixon noting the power plant had delivered an average AC capacity factor (CF) of 35% for the month.
Spanish energy giant Naturgy’s 128 MW Cunderdin Solar Farm ranked second for the month with the Western Australian facility delivering an average capacity factor of 32%.
Pacific Partnerships’ 102 MW Glenrowan Solar Farm in Victoria was ranked third with a capacity factor of 32% while stages one and two of Acen Australia’s 400 MW Stubbo solar project in New South Wales (NSW) were ranked fourth and fifth respectively.
Dixon said all Australian utility-scale PV and wind assets generated 5.1 TWh of clean energy last month, a 2% decrease on the 5.2 TWh generated in October 2025.
At a state level, Victoria was the biggest single contributor to the month’s total, generating 290 GWh from utility-scale solar and 1,130 GWh from wind – a total of 1,420 GWh.
The top wind assets for the month were the Flat Rocks (48% CF) and Warradarge (47% CF) wind farms in Western Australia, with the Clarke Creek stage 1b (44% CF) wind farm in Queensland third.
Dixon highlighted that on a trailing 12-month basis, the number of hours of negative prices and curtailed utility solar and wind generation are both beginning to decline as utility battery capacity comes online.
He said this trend is expected to continue over the next 24 months as the National Electricity Market (NEM) utility battery fleet grows from the current 26 GWh to almost 60 GWh by end 2028.
Dixon also noted that gas generation for October totalled 426 GWh in the National Electricity Market (NEM), the lowest for the month of October since the NEM began.
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The PNE Group has continued its project development activities in South Africa with the sale of a large photovoltaic project.
The PNE Group is continuing its project development activities in Africa. The company has concluded the sale of another large photovoltaic (PV) project, located in the Free State province, with a planned nominal capacity of 250 MW, to a major South African independent power producer.
PNE South Africa will continue to develop the project following the sale by providing project development support to the investor through to financial close.
Roland Stanze, COO of PNE AG, commented: “With the sale of this strategic, large scale PV project, we are continuing project development in South Africa. The transaction demonstrates that our local teams are able to develop attractive projects in international growth markets and successfully market them. At the same time, we remain involved in the project and contribute our expertise to its further development. The transaction also underlines our ability to continuously realise value from our extensive project pipeline and to sell projects at the appropriate time.”
South Africa is an important international market for PNE. As of June 2026, the PNE Group’s project pipeline in the country comprised around 2000 MW of PV and around 2800 MW of wind energy.
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A planned 70-hectare solar farm in Tavira, in the parish of Cachopo, would require the removal of 527 holm oaks and one cork oak, according to environmental documents now open for public consultation.
The proposed Terra Ruiva photovoltaic plant is planned for an area of the Serra do Caldeirão mountain range, near the villages of Alcarias de Baixo and Amoreira.

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has opened the public consultation on the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment, with members of the public able to submit comments until December 9.
The scheme would have a total installed capacity of 53.42 megawatt-peak (MWp) and include solar panels and associated infrastructure across land currently occupied by scrub, holm oaks and stone pines.
A new 1.5-kilometre high-voltage overhead line, supported by 10 pylons, is also planned to connect the plant to the Tavira electrical substation.
The project is being promoted by C.Solar NE14 Brinqueira, SA, part of Chint Solar Portugal.

1,368 trees proposed in compensation

According to the Environmental Impact Study, construction would require the removal of 527 holm oaks and one cork oak. To compensate, the developer proposes planting 1,368 holm oaks across 8.71 hectares of land in Cachopo leased for 20 years.
The promoters argue that the solar plant will contribute towards Portugal’s and the European Union’s renewable-energy targets while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
But the environmental study also acknowledges that vegetation clearance and earthworks will alter soil conditions, increasing compaction and erosion. It concludes, however, that with the replacement of topsoil and planned landscape restoration, the impact on soil and land use would be “negative and of little significance”.
The predicted effects on flora and fauna are given the same classification, with the developer arguing that they will be largely limited to the areas directly affected and the construction period.

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The plant is expected to take around 13 months to build and have an operational lifespan of 30 years.
The promoters also point to temporary economic benefits during construction, including jobs and additional spending on local accommodation, restaurants and businesses.
They describe the socioeconomic impact as positive but limited in scale.
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In 2018, residents of Athens, Ohio, did something unusual – they voted to raise their own utility bills.
The voters chose to adopt a carbon fee, a small bump in their electricity rate that goes to solar energy projects on city buildings and other public sites.
The fee is less than two dollars a month for the average household.
Mayor Steve Patterson says the idea passed with broad support.
Patterson: “Three-quarters of the citizens who voted during that election cycle said, ‘Yes, we are willing to pay an extra $1.80 per month to have more solar.’”
And residents who don’t want to pay can opt out.
But most have not. So the city now raises about $100,000 dollars each year from the carbon fee.
This money has helped add solar to Athens’s historic armory, upgrade the transformer for a solar array at a public pool, and fund other projects around the city.
Patterson: “I get comments all the time thinking how wonderful it is to see the city taking on solar initiatives to reduce our energy consumption from the grid. Knowing that it’s renewable energy in the city of Athens, to them it’s exciting.”
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The lack of qualified professionals is one of the main challenges for the consolidation of the battery energy storage (BESS) market in Brazil. This is the assessment of Matheus Bueno, Pre-Sales Coordinator at Fox ESS Brazil, and Paula Bordin do Prado, an electrical engineer specializing in storage systems at the company.
The professionals participated in the Papo Solar podcast last Tuesday (27), when they discussed the challenges of training in the sector and a partnership between Canal Solar Educacional and Fox ESS are partnering to train professionals. More information about the initiative will be released soon.
“Training is a pain point in the market,” Bueno stated during the episode.
According to experts, one of the obstacles lies in trying to apply the same commercial and technical methods traditionally used in grid-connected photovoltaic systems to storage.on-gridThis approach, described by Paula as a “mindset bias,” can make it difficult to identify the specific needs of each client.
According to those interviewed, in the BESS market, defining the solution depends on a more detailed analysis of the consumption profile, energy supply conditions, and consumer objectives. Therefore, sales and installation require a technical and consultative approach, rather than simply replicating previous projects.
Paula emphasizes that the conversation with the client needs to start from concrete situations in order to correctly size the system.
“[We] try to direct the questions to the end customer, because if you ask the end customer, who is a layperson, how long they want battery life, that’s it, 24 hours. It’s different from asking them, when their power goes out, how many hours they are actually without power?”, he explained.
The difference lies in understanding the consumer’s real need for autonomy. An establishment that experiences frequent, short interruptions, for example, may require a different setup than one that cannot be interrupted for extended periods.
According to professionals, the advancement of storage in Brazil increases the need for professionals capable of designing, sizing, installing, and marketing systems according to each application.
According to data from ABSAE (Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions), the Brazilian BESS market is driven, among other factors, by a 53% reduction in battery costs between 2020 and 2025. 
The projections cited point to a market with the potential to generate R$ 77 billion by 2034. Despite cost reductions and increased opportunities, the availability of skilled labor remains a challenge. 
The data presented in the reference material indicates that 74% of recruiters report difficulties in filling technical positions. In this scenario, training becomes important not only to increase the number of available professionals, but also to avoid errors in the specification and installation of equipment.
Improper application of solutions can compromise system performance and prevent the consumer from obtaining the expected results. Therefore, understanding battery characteristics, safety requirements, and customer consumption profiles is fundamental for market development.
During the Solar Talk event, representatives from Fox ESS highlighted that the more than 50% drop in battery prices has contributed to making the technology more accessible to different consumer profiles, although the investment may still be higher than that of a conventional photovoltaic system.
Among the main opportunities for energy storage in the country are the C&I (commerce and industry), agribusiness, charging stations, and residential market segments.
In the C&I segment, BESS can help companies reduce energy costs and increase the security of their electricity supply. One of its applications is… peak shavingThis involves using stored energy to reduce peak demand and, depending on the tariff structure and consumption profile, decrease expenses related to contracted demand.
Another possibility is to store energy during cheaper periods to use it during peak hours, a strategy known as… load shiftIn addition to cost savings, batteries can provide power to essential equipment during power outages, provided the system is sized and configured for this purpose.
Hotels, supermarkets, and industries are among the establishments that can use BESS to reduce the impacts of supply failures, complementing or, in certain applications, reducing dependence on diesel generators.
In agribusiness, energy storage can be combined with solar power generation to increase the use of energy produced and reduce dependence on diesel generators.
The solution can support activities that require a continuous power supply, such as irrigation systems, refrigeration, product storage, and other operations that depend on electricity.
In addition to helping control operational costs, the combination of solar energy and batteries can reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, depending on the system configuration and operating characteristics.
In the residential market, opportunities are related to the increase in self-consumption of solar energy and the search for greater autonomy from the electricity grid.
With changes in distributed generation regulations and challenges related to power flow reversal in certain networks, energy storage can allow some of the energy produced during the day to be used later, instead of being immediately injected into the grid.
Batteries can also provide power during power outages, provided the system has backup capabilities and circuits configured to keep the selected loads running. Feasibility depends on the household’s consumption profile, the system’s capacity, and the installation costs.
The electric vehicle charging infrastructure also represents an opportunity for BESS. At charging stations, batteries can supply some of the power needed during peak demand periods, reducing the load on the electricity grid.
This application can facilitate the deployment of chargers in locations where existing infrastructure has power limitations or where expansion would require significant investment. Storage also allows batteries to be charged during periods of lower demand and the stored energy to be used during charging sessions, according to the technical and economic conditions of the project.
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TYAGARAH, Australia, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the leading global PV inverter and energy storage system provider, partnered with ReSolve Global, a solar panel recycling facility in the Northern Rivers, supporting the next stage of Australia’s clean energy transition.

As Australia’s rooftop solar uptake continues to grow, so does the number of panels reaching the end of their working lives. The NSW Government recently announced consultation on Australia’s first mandatory solar panel product stewardship scheme, aimed at ensuring end-of-life panels are recovered, reused and recycled. Local infrastructure that can handle this equipment will be essential as the scheme develops.
ReSolve Global has established a 2,000-square-metre holding and sorting facility where used solar panels are collected, recorded, assessed and sorted.  It keeps used solar panels and other renewable-energy equipment out of landfill and recovers valuable materials for reuse and recycling.
“Solar has delivered enormous benefits for Australian homes and businesses, but we also need to take responsibility for the equipment coming off rooftops. Our goal is to build a transparent and practical system that prioritises reuse wherever appropriate and ensures the remaining materials are responsibly recovered.” Said Ben Pietzsch, Director of ReSolve Global.
To support the operation, Sungrow has sponsored a 20kWh SBH battery and 10kW SH10RS inverter, allowing the facility to run on clean, self-generated energy. The Sungrow SBH system pairs a hybrid energy storage solution with intelligent energy management, allowing the facility to store surplus solar generation and use it when needed. Combined with a Sungrow single-phase inverter, the system converts solar energy into reliable power for the facility’s daily operations, including equipment, lighting, and administration. This reduces reliance on grid electricity, lowers operating costs, and cuts emissions associated with the recycling process.
For Sungrow, supporting ReSolve is about closing the loop on the clean energy transition. A facility dedicated to recovering solar equipment should itself run on solar, demonstrating the circular, low-carbon model the industry is working towards.
“Solar has transformed how Australian homes and businesses generate power, and it’s our responsibility as an industry to make sure that equipment is managed well at the end of its life. ReSolve is doing exactly that, and we’re proud to support them. By powering their Tyagarah facility with a Sungrow SBH system and inverter, we’re helping ReSolve practise what it preaches: a recycling operation running on clean energy. It’s a meaningful step towards a truly circular solar industry, and we hope it inspires other businesses to follow.” said Richard Chen, C&I Business Development Manager of Sungrow.
The sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to sustainability. Sungrow contributes proven technology and more than two decades of expertise in PV and energy storage, while ReSolve brings local knowledge, hands-on recovery capability and a clear vision for reuse. Together, this demonstrates how manufacturers and recovery specialists can work side by side to support the full life cycle of solar.
“The Northern Rivers has long been a place where people are prepared to think differently about sustainability and resource use. It is fantastic to see that innovation happening locally and creating the potential for new skills, jobs and circular-economy opportunities in our region.” Tamara Smith MP of Ballina.
Looking ahead, Sungrow will continue to support ReSolve as it grows and to work with the wider industry to advance sustainable end-of-life solutions.
 
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Acciona Energía has announced plans to build three co-located battery energy storage systems totaling 21.2 MW / 41.7 MWh across its operational solar portfolio in the Dominican Republic, targeting commercial operation in late 2027.
Spanish renewables developer Acciona Energía will install 21.2 MW / 41.7 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across three of its operational solar photovoltaic assets in the Dominican Republic. 
The installations will be co-located at the Pedro Corto (82.7 MWp), Calabaza I (58 MWp), and Cotoperí Solar (162.6 MWp) plants, which together represent 303.3 MWp of installed solar capacity. The developer plans to commission all three sites in the final quarter of 2027.
By co-locating the systems, the developer aims to cut capital expenditure through shared balance-of-plant infrastructure, avoiding additional land acquisition and utilizing established substation and grid connection points.
The investment follows recent regulatory shifts within the Dominican Republic’s National Interconnected Electrical System (SENI), as grid operators contend with reduced system inertia and rising curtailment, with battery storage mandates and ancillary service market structures.
Acciona generally operates its assets alongside local investment partners, holding 51% stakes, with pension and regional impact capital showing that institutional investors in the region view storage as an investable, bankable asset class.
Acciona has not yet disclosed EPCs, BESS OEMs, or system integration partners.
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Tongwei stock remains under pressure after Morningstar reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, that Tongwei and several other Chinese solar manufacturers were still loss-making in the third quarter. The report points to persistent industry strain rather than a single-company setback.
Polysilicon overcapacity remains the central issue for the sector. After substantial investment during the earlier supply shortage, manufacturers are now operating in a market where excess capacity has weighed on prices and profitability.
Morningstar’s analysis names Tongwei alongside Jinko Solar, JA Solar, Trina Solar, LONGi, TCL Zhonghuan and CSI Solar among the affected manufacturers. For investors, the comparison highlights the cyclical risk facing the broader Chinese photovoltaic industry and the importance of any sustained improvement in supply discipline.
Tongwei operates across green agriculture and green energy. Its activities include aquaculture feed, high-purity polysilicon, solar cells, modules and photovoltaic power projects, with operations in China and overseas markets, according to the company’s profile.
The company is one of China’s major integrated solar manufacturers, while Jinko Solar, JA Solar and Trina Solar compete in overlapping photovoltaic markets. Tongwei’s breadth across upstream materials and downstream products gives it a broader industrial footprint than more narrowly focused suppliers, but it also leaves earnings exposed to weakness at several points in the solar value chain.
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TYAGARAH, Australia, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the leading global PV inverter and energy storage system provider, partnered with ReSolve Global, a solar panel recycling facility in the Northern Rivers, supporting the next stage of Australia’s clean energy transition.

As Australia’s rooftop solar uptake continues to grow, so does the number of panels reaching the end of their working lives. The NSW Government recently announced consultation on Australia’s first mandatory solar panel product stewardship scheme, aimed at ensuring end-of-life panels are recovered, reused and recycled. Local infrastructure that can handle this equipment will be essential as the scheme develops.
ReSolve Global has established a 2,000-square-metre holding and sorting facility where used solar panels are collected, recorded, assessed and sorted.  It keeps used solar panels and other renewable-energy equipment out of landfill and recovers valuable materials for reuse and recycling.
“Solar has delivered enormous benefits for Australian homes and businesses, but we also need to take responsibility for the equipment coming off rooftops. Our goal is to build a transparent and practical system that prioritises reuse wherever appropriate and ensures the remaining materials are responsibly recovered.” Said Ben Pietzsch, Director of ReSolve Global.
To support the operation, Sungrow has sponsored a 20kWh SBH battery and 10kW SH10RS inverter, allowing the facility to run on clean, self-generated energy. The Sungrow SBH system pairs a hybrid energy storage solution with intelligent energy management, allowing the facility to store surplus solar generation and use it when needed. Combined with a Sungrow single-phase inverter, the system converts solar energy into reliable power for the facility’s daily operations, including equipment, lighting, and administration. This reduces reliance on grid electricity, lowers operating costs, and cuts emissions associated with the recycling process.
For Sungrow, supporting ReSolve is about closing the loop on the clean energy transition. A facility dedicated to recovering solar equipment should itself run on solar, demonstrating the circular, low-carbon model the industry is working towards.
“Solar has transformed how Australian homes and businesses generate power, and it’s our responsibility as an industry to make sure that equipment is managed well at the end of its life. ReSolve is doing exactly that, and we’re proud to support them. By powering their Tyagarah facility with a Sungrow SBH system and inverter, we’re helping ReSolve practise what it preaches: a recycling operation running on clean energy. It’s a meaningful step towards a truly circular solar industry, and we hope it inspires other businesses to follow.” said Richard Chen, C&I Business Development Manager of Sungrow.
The sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to sustainability. Sungrow contributes proven technology and more than two decades of expertise in PV and energy storage, while ReSolve brings local knowledge, hands-on recovery capability and a clear vision for reuse. Together, this demonstrates how manufacturers and recovery specialists can work side by side to support the full life cycle of solar.
“The Northern Rivers has long been a place where people are prepared to think differently about sustainability and resource use. It is fantastic to see that innovation happening locally and creating the potential for new skills, jobs and circular-economy opportunities in our region.” Tamara Smith MP of Ballina.
Looking ahead, Sungrow will continue to support ReSolve as it grows and to work with the wider industry to advance sustainable end-of-life solutions.
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India’s solar manufacturing industry could create 32.3 lakh direct and indirect jobs, attract $89 billion in investments and eliminate the annual solar import bill by 2047, according to the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA). The industry body has called for an integrated domestic manufacturing ecosystem covering the entire solar photovoltaic value chain.
New Delhi, Nov 04: India could transform its solar manufacturing industry into a globally competitive, fully integrated manufacturing powerhouse by 2047, creating 32.3 lakh direct and indirect jobs and attracting $89 billion in investments, according to the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the industry body said India needs to move beyond solar module assembly and develop manufacturing capabilities across the entire solar photovoltaic (PV) value chain, covering polysilicon, ingots, wafers, cells and modules.
Such an integrated manufacturing ecosystem could enable India to retain a larger share of the value generated by domestically manufactured solar panels while strengthening its position in international markets.
Amit Manohar, Secretary General of ISMA, said achieving this ambition would require sustained policy support, a predictable demand pipeline, investments in upstream manufacturing and continued efforts to improve India’s global competitiveness.
The ISMA projections indicate that India’s installed solar capacity could reach 2,275 GW by 2047, supported by substantial expansion across the manufacturing value chain.
The projected manufacturing capacities include:
According to the report, the complete manufacturing chain could meet domestic demand within the next decade, with each segment progressively expanding to support India’s growing solar installations and export ambitions.
The expansion of domestic solar manufacturing could significantly increase employment opportunities across the sector.
The report estimates that total manufacturing-related employment could rise from nearly 4.1 lakh currently to 8.1 lakh by 2030 and 32.3 lakh by 2047.
Direct employment within solar PV manufacturing plants could increase from around 1.4 lakh to 11.1 lakh over the same period.
Nearly 68% of direct manufacturing jobs could be concentrated in upstream segments such as solar cells, wafers and polysilicon by 2047. This reflects the potential employment impact of developing manufacturing capabilities beyond the final assembly of solar modules.
A deeper domestic manufacturing ecosystem could substantially reduce India’s dependence on imported solar components.
The ISMA report projects that India’s annual solar import bill could decline from approximately $4.4 billion currently to zero as domestic manufacturing capacity expands across the value chain.
India could also increase its share of global solar module supply to 26.5% by 2047, compared with around 5.9% under the current policy scenario by 2030, according to the projections.
The proposed shift towards integrated manufacturing would help retain more value within the domestic economy while strengthening the country’s position in global solar supply chains.
The report estimates that nearly $89 billion in fresh investments could be required to establish and expand India’s solar PV manufacturing ecosystem by 2047.
This would translate into an average annual investment requirement of approximately $4.3 billion between 2027 and 2047.
Nearly 70% of the projected investments are expected to flow into upstream manufacturing segments, particularly polysilicon, wafers and solar cells.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has already attracted nearly $8.4 billion in investments by June 2026, according to ISMA. The industry body said every dollar of incentive had drawn around four dollars in private investment.
India’s ambition to become a global solar manufacturing hub by 2047 will depend on developing capabilities across the entire photovoltaic value chain. The ISMA projections point to significant opportunities in employment, investment, import substitution and exports. Sustained policy support, upstream manufacturing investments and a reliable domestic demand pipeline will be important in translating these projections into industrial growth.

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Nigeria’s power problem has created a booming market for alternative energy, with households and businesses increasingly looking beyond the national grid to keep their lights on.
DYQUE Energy, a renewable energy solutions provider backed by the Transsion Group is looking to capture a share of that market. The company is expanding its presence in Nigeria with a broader range of residential and commercial solar solutions
Speaking during an interview at Nigeria Energy 2026, Jackie Kangfei Lu, Country Manager of DYQUE Energy, and Samson Akeju, the company’s National Sales Director, outlined its product offerings, customer financing arrangements, after-sales support strategy and expectations for the Nigerian renewable energy market.
The company, which specialises in inverters and high-voltage battery systems, is positioning itself across the residential, commercial and industrial segments, drawing on the Transsion Group’s established presence in Nigeria through brands such as TECNO, Infinix and itel.
According to Jackie, the Group’s more than 20 years of operations in Nigeria provide a foundation for building customer confidence in its energy business.
“We have more than 400 service centres across Nigeria, which enable us to provide customer support. We also offer a 10-year warranty, including five years of replacement coverage,” Jackie said.
DYQUE Energy’s portfolio includes solutions for individual households, small and medium-sized businesses, commercial facilities and large industrial operations.
Its CUBE series offers inverter capacities of 5kW, 10kW, 15kW and 25kW, with battery storage starting at 8kWh and expandable to 48kWh.
The company is also introducing its D1 residential series, designed for homes, real estate developments and smaller businesses. The range includes 5kW, 6kW, 8kW, 10kW and 12kW inverter options, supported by 9kWh battery units. Customers can connect up to six battery units, providing a maximum storage capacity of 54kWh.
Samson described the D1 residential range as a new addition to the company’s Nigerian portfolio, noting that it was being introduced to the public for the first time at the exhibition. The product is not yet available for general sale, although the company is already receiving pre-orders ahead of its expected arrival in 2027.
For larger customers, DYQUE Energy offers commercial and industrial solutions, including containerised systems. One of the systems showcased at the exhibition features a 125kW inverter and 241kWh of battery storage. Multiple units can be connected in parallel to deliver capacities of 5MW and above.
The systems can also integrate solar panels, battery storage, the national grid and diesel generators, allowing customers to combine different electricity sources based on their requirements.
Beyond its product range, DYQUE Energy is seeking to address one of the biggest barriers to renewable energy adoption: the upfront cost of installing a solar power system.
Jackie confirmed that the company has financing arrangements with partners, including Zenith Bank, allowing eligible customers to spread payments over four to five years through monthly or annual installments.
Samson explained that the arrangements generally involve an initial customer contribution of approximately 20% to 30%, with the remaining balance financed over an agreed period.
The company’s lease-to-own model typically runs for three to five years, after which customers take full ownership of the installed energy solution.
“We understand that customers should not have to break the bank to make the initial payment for an energy solution,” Samson said.
He added that the company’s approach is built around assessing customers’ energy consumption before recommending a system, rather than selling standardised packages that may not meet their actual requirements.
Depending on the customer’s existing electricity expenditure and the system installed, DYQUE Energy estimates that its solutions could reduce energy costs by about 70%.
To illustrate the potential savings, the company cited a garri-processing business in Epe, Lagos, which installed a 100kW hybrid solar system. The installation reduced the business’s daily diesel consumption from 180 litres to 60 litres, generating estimated annual savings of ₦74.46 million.
DYQUE Energy also referenced three office installations that collectively recorded more than ₦48 million in annual savings on diesel costs.
However, Samson noted that actual savings would depend on each customer’s consumption patterns and the energy solution designed for the property or business.
The company is targeting 500 commercial and residential customers in 2026, with the goal of helping them achieve combined energy cost savings of ₦30 billion.
Looking ahead, the company expects Nigeria’s renewable energy market to expand considerably as electricity costs and supply challenges encourage more households and businesses to consider alternative power sources.
Samson believes the transition could gather momentum much sooner than many industry observers expect.
“I believe three to five years may be too long a period to wait for significant changes. Within the next 24 months, we expect to see a substantial increase in the number of households and businesses transitioning to renewable energy,” he said.
For DYQUE Energy, its competitive strategy will rest on combining international experience with local operations, technical support and customer financing.
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Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) is encouraging households to reassess their home insurance coverage as evolving risks from floods and fire to rising replacement costs and changing home lifestyles continue to make adequate home insurance increasingly important.
November 3, 2026 — Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) is encouraging households to reassess their home insurance coverage as evolving risks – from floods and fire to rising replacement costs and changing home lifestyles – continue to make adequate home insurance increasingly important.
While home insurance has long been available, many still overlook the need to review whether their coverage remains relevant to the way they live today. Homes are no longer just living spaces; they are also workplaces, learning spaces and places where valuable items such as digital devices, appliances, furniture and personal belongings are kept.
“Adequate home protection goes beyond just having a policy in place. The real question is whether the coverage is still relevant to the value of the home, what’s inside it and the risks households face today,” said Allianz General Chief Retail Officer, Linda Lor. “As lifestyles change and the cost of replacing household items increases, reviewing your home insurance is essential to ensure your coverage adequately protects both your home and its contents.”
Allianz General’s Smart Home Cover is designed to provide flexible and comprehensive protection for different household needs, allowing customers to insure their home structure (under the HouseOwner component), household contents (HouseHolder) or both, making it suitable for homeowners, renters and landlords.

Depending on the selected coverage, Smart Home Cover can help protect against loss or damage caused by insured events such as fire, flood, burst pipes, lightning, burglary and other unexpected incidents. It also offers practical additional benefits including home repair and maintenance support, mortgage loan instalment protection and landlord-related protection.
To address the needs of modern homes, Smart Home Cover now also offers All Risk Solar Panel, an add-on under the HouseOwner (Building) component. All Risk Solar Panel, available starting 31 October 2026, provides coverage for accidental loss or damage to solar panels, as well as protection for damage to panels and cables caused by animals.
“Homes today are changing, and home protection must keep pace. From work-from-home equipment to solar panels, households are making significant investments in their living spaces. Smart Home Cover helps customers protect what matters while giving them the flexibility to choose coverage that fits their needs,” Linda added.
Customers who purchase or renew a Smart Home Cover Annual policy with the All Risk Solar Panel add-on under the HouseOwner (Building) component for their property can enjoy up to 30% discount on their HouseOwner (Building) coverage.
Allianz General is also running a campaign from 31 October to 31 December 2026, where customers who purchase a Smart Home Cover Annual policy with the All Risk Solar Panel add-on will receive a complimentary fire blanket, limited to 1,000 units on a first-come, first-served basis.

For greater convenience and peace of mind, Smart Home Cover is available with a Multi-Year Plan, offering three years of uninterrupted protection with a single premium payment. Customers who purchase a Smart Home Cover Multi-Year policy with a minimum gross premium of RM1,000 can receive a complimentary 2-in-1 Hotpot & Barbecue Grill Cooker, while stocks last.
Further, Smart Home Cover is one of the eligible products under the Allianz Golden 250 Campaign, which runs from 1 August to 31 December 2026. Every purchase or renewal of eligible policies during this period will be automatically entered into the draw to stand a chance to win exciting prizes, including gold wafers and e-vouchers.

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Modern urban skylines are dominated by towering skyscrapers with expansive glass facades that absorb large amounts of solar heat while leaving vast surface areas unused for renewable energy generation. Traditional architectural designs treat windows as passive barriers, but this paradigm is shifting as cities search for new ways to combat climate change. By transforming transparent building skins into active power generators, urban centers can harness millions of square feet of previously wasted vertical space.
Transparent luminescent solar concentrators and transparent photovoltaic glass operate by harvesting invisible wavelengths of light, like ultraviolet and infrared, while letting visible light pass through cleanly. These advanced materials use specialized organic salts or nanoparticles embedded within glass panes to absorb non-visible solar radiation and direct it toward thin photovoltaic strips lining the frame edges.
A major advantage of solar windows over traditional rooftop panels is their ability to scale clean energy generation in densely built environments without requiring additional land. Retrofitting existing commercial towers with power-generating glass multiplies potential exponentially. As Ana Almerini, Marketing & Communications Manager at SolarReviews, argues: “Unlike traditional solar panels, solar windows can filter UV and infrared sunlight and use it to generate electricity.” This allows entire building skins to function simultaneously as architectural viewing panes and distributed power plants.
Integrating transparent solar technology into building envelopes also holds tremendous potential to cut carbon emissions, reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-powered HVAC systems, and shrink urban footprints. Buildings consume a massive share of global electricity, much of it driven by cooling loads on sunny days. As Martin Deil, Global CEO of ClearVue Technologies, notes regarding market validation: “This is a pivotal moment… This sale of our solar envelope solution confirms our commercial strategy and shows the value the market is starting to place on energy-efficient smart building solutions.”
Achieving widespread viability requires careful balancing of costs, efficiency and total optical clarity. Integrating these systems demands advanced coatings and specialized interlayer films within double- or triple-pane glass units to maintain structural thermal insulation. When modern building-integrated photovoltaics connect directly to a property’s local microgrid, they provide localized backup generation that stabilizes energy loads during peak demand hours. While efficiency metrics and production economics are still being optimized, transparent solar windows are a vital frontier for zero-net-energy cities. Harnessing the invisible spectrum of sunlight turns ordinary glass into a global warming weapon.
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The proposal seeks to suspend the effects of a Federal Government regulation that nullified the benefit for the photovoltaic sector.
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The proposal suspends the effects of a regulation from the MDIC (Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services) that nullified this benefit.
According to the author of the proposal, Representative Delegado Caveira (PL-PA), the revocation of the tax incentive promoted by the Executive puts at risk R$ 20 billion in investments and almost 160 jobs in the solar energy sector.
The bill’s rapporteur, Representative Lafayette de Andrada (PL-MG), was in favor of the project, highlighting that the change affects the viability of businesses.
“The unilateral and immediate revocation of the tariff exemptions, without any transition period, produces an effect similar to an abrupt increase in import costs, burdening ongoing projects and making new ventures unfeasible,” stated the rapporteur.
Lafayette cited data from ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association) indicating that the cut in tax exemption directly affects 5,78 GW of installed capacity in photovoltaic projects.
The report also emphasizes that solar energy plays a central role in the Brazilian electricity matrix and in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The proposal will still be analyzed by the Finance and Taxation Committee. Following that, it will be considered by the full Chamber of Deputies. To definitively suspend the effects of the rule, the bill needs to be approved by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
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The 2026 Oklahoma Solar Summit is set to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing modern landowners: how to balance growing renewable energy infrastructure with active agricultural production. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Clay Pope highlighted details of the upcoming event, which brings together ranchers, energy developers, and policymakers to explore practical solutions—chiefly agrivoltaics and livestock grazing.
Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy, the summit will take place November 5–6 at the Oklahoma State University Alumni Center in Stillwater.
While states in other regions often rely on sheep or smaller ruminants to manage vegetation around solar arrays, Pope emphasized that Oklahoma’s agricultural landscape demands a cattle-centric approach.
“Clearly if you’re going to be grazing animals, cattle are the low-hanging fruit,” Pope explained. “That’s where the focus needs to be, and that’s a lot of what we’re going to discuss in Stillwater.”
The sessions will examine the mechanics of agrivoltaics—combining agricultural production and solar power generation on the same acreage. Key topics include:
With landmen actively approaching Oklahoma producers about energy leases, Pope stressed the importance of understanding available options before signing agreements. Rather than viewing solar development as an all-or-nothing proposition that takes productive land entirely out of commission, the summit aims to demonstrate how dual-use leases can sustain rural operations.
“A lot of folks, when they see those solar leases, think we’ll just go ahead and lease the land and call it a day,” Pope noted. “If you want to maintain some sort of production on that operation… we think it’s something worth having a discussion on and seeing if we can split that difference.”
Attendees will include:
The summit program kicks off Thursday, November 5, (by invitation only on the 5th) with the main sessions concluding early in the afternoon on Friday, November 6.
Early bird registration is currently open for a limited window. Landowners and stakeholders interested in attending can reserve their seats at oklahomasolarsummit.com or by contacting The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma.

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