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Cities are running out of room. Fast. 
And this leaves little room for new infrastructure that can improve the lives of their inhabitants and the environment at large. 
Despite this, the pressure to produce cleaner energy is growing, which means that, when it comes to finding space for solar farms, developers have to be more creative. 
Is it possible for yesterday’s waste grounds to become tomorrow’s power plants? And what impact could that have on crowded cities?
When you think of renewable energy, landfills are generally not the first places that spring to mind. 
Even once they are closed they need to be under careful management, and they are notorious difficult to repurpose. 
But a partnership between environmental services group, Veolia, property developer, Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) and CITIC Pacific in Hong Kong has turned this challenge into an opportunity. 
Together, they opened a solar farm at the Tseung Kwan O South East New Territories Landfill, which is currently being operate by their joint venture, Green Valley Landfill Limited.
This collaboration brings together expertise in sectors including property, investment and environmental management. 
An important aspect of this project is that, by making use of existing land, it demonstrates how older infrastructure can contribute to a modern energy system, serving as a model other operators. 
It proved that you don’t always need a new site, because they have been able to give a landfill another productive role. 
Projects like this support Hong Kong’s goal of attaining carbon neutrality by 2050. 
The way the site is being used is what makes this project a big deal. 
Already, the restored landfill supports the processing of construction waste and the production and use of landfill gas. 
Now, it can add solar generation to the list. 
The solar farm officially began operating in May 2026 after being completed and commissioned in late 2025. 
Government officials and project partners attended the opening ceremony, which was a display of public-private cooperation. 
This launch also marked a milestone for the country, as it is not only the largest installation of its kind locally, but is the only solar farm on a restored landfill to participate in the Feed-in Tariff Scheme. 
The Tseung Kwan O South East New Territories Landfill Solar Farm might be an unlikely energy site. 
But it covers approximately 140,000 square feet and features around 1,850 solar panels.
The panels at this farm are expected to generate approximately 1.2 million kilowatt-hours of green electricity – enough to meet the needs of roughly 360 households annually. 
Of course, there is also an environmental benefit. 
Carbon emmissions are expected to be cut by around 530,000 kilograms annually because of this installation. 
The partners compared this to being the equivalent of planting 20,000 trees. 
The current solar project occupies just 20% of the restored landfill’s 198 acres. This means that there may be more to come. 
This was alluded to by SHKP executive director, Christopher Kwok, who said he sees potential for more solar developments on landfill sites and unused land. 
To get them interested in renewable energy and the environmental impact young, the facility welcomes school students for visits. 
Not just generating electricity, this site is also helping to make the case for rethinking land and resources.
Progress isn’t always about finding somewhere new to build. Sometimes, it’s about seeing familiar places differently. 
This former landfill in Hong Kong is proving that even the least promising patches of ground can have a brighter purpose. 
And, if we’re rethinking where solar farms can be located, could reservoirs be the next unlikely power stations?

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The growing adoption of renewable energy changes the energy infrastructure in many ways. In particular, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems become one of the main elements of such infrastructure providing a flexible source of clean energy at utility, commercial, industrial scales and even at remote infrastructures.
Nevertheless, solar energy alone does not guarantee continuous power supply because of its generation dependency on weather conditions, daylight and seasonality. With the rising share of renewables, the ability to store the energy becomes crucial.
One of the technologies designed to address this issue is battery energy storage systems (BESS). Meanwhile, the industries requiring a continuous power supply, including telecom facilities, consider solar and storage systems as a promising way to increase the reliability and decrease dependency on conventional energy sources.
Thus, a combination of solar PV, battery storage and energy management turns out to be a promising solution to improve the resilience of energy infrastructure.
As was mentioned, energy production using solar energy is highly variable. During daytime hours PV systems are able to produce more electricity than necessary. During nighttime or periods of insufficient solar irradiance, the production falls sharply or even stops.
Thus, without efficient means to store electricity, a company is forced either to export surplus generation or even to curtail the generation depending on electricity market conditions and system design.
Battery storage becomes a solution helping to store extra solar generation and consume it later. A typical hybrid solar-plus-storage system is composed of PV modules, battery modules, power conversion system (PCS), battery management system (BMS) and energy management system (EMS).
These elements allow coordinating the generation, charging, discharging and consumption processes.
For commercial and industrial applications, such system allows achieving the following objectives:
Energy shifting
Peak shaving
Provision of backup power
Integration of renewable energy
Implementation of microgrid operation
The required storage capacity will depend on the specific load profile, generation of solar energy, backup time and operating strategy. Particularly, modular and containerized solutions turn out to be very helpful for flexible scaling of projects’ capacity.
As energy storage projects grow larger and become more complex, integrated solutions for battery storage become of increasing interest. Containerized BESS combines battery modules, power conversion equipment, thermal management, fire protection and monitoring into a compact solution. Such system architecture can facilitate transportation, installation and system commissioning process.
Compared to assembly of separate equipment at construction site, pre-assembled solutions can reduce on-site integration efforts and provide unified equipment configuration. Another advantage of this solution is scalability: depending on the specific of the project, multiple storage modules can be combined to achieve required power and energy capacities. It makes the technology applicable for renewables power plants, industrial applications, microgrids and grid services.
However, there are many parameters to be considered when choosing a solution including:
Battery chemistry and cycle life
Rated power and usable energy capacity
Round trip efficiency
Cooling and temperature management
Fire detection and suppression
Battery management and energy management functionalities
Ability to work in grid-connected and off-grid mode
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are extensively used in stationary energy storage applications owing to high level of thermal stability and positive cycle-life characteristics.
Thus, for the project developers and system integrators, containerized battery energy storage systems can be viewed as a practical reference allowing to evaluate BESS architecture, capacity options and renewable energy applications.
Telecommunication facilities represent another type of application where power supply becomes very important. Cellular base stations, microwave transmission towers, wireless repeaters and remote communication facilities operate 24/7 and any interruption in power supply will have negative consequences for the network availability and quality of service.
In urban environments, the telecom sites usually have access to power grid although some issues such as blackouts and voltage variations can become a problem. However, remote facilities face additional challenges in terms of limited access to power grid, difficulties with transportations and high expenses for diesel generator operations.
Solar energy generation combined with battery storage turns out to be a good solution in this case. A typical hybrid telecom power system may include:
Solar photovoltaic modules;
Lithium battery storage;
Hybrid power controllers;
AC/DC power conversion equipment;
Backup from grid or diesel generator;
Remote monitoring and energy management.
This system can use solar generation first of all to power the equipment and charge batteries from surplus energy. In case of shortage of solar energy, the stored energy can be used to power the equipment. Backup power from the grid or diesel generator can be used to supplement the lack of renewable energy and stored energy.
Such approach allows reducing operating time of generator, expenses for fuel and maintenance costs as well as maintaining continuous power supply.
However, the design of telecom power system requires thorough analysis of specific conditions. Engineers have to calculate equipment load, requirements to DC voltage, solar irradiation, battery autonomy, temperature and availability of backup power.
Design of telecom solar power systems demonstrates how generation, battery storage, hybrid power control and remote monitoring can be used to provide power to cellular towers and other telecommunication facilities.
Besides hardware integration, intelligent energy management plays a significant role in power supply reliability.
EMS tracks the information about generation, batteries state, load demand and grid conditions. Using the predefined operating strategies, this system controls charging and discharging, manages power flow and responds to changing energy needs.
For the commercial solar-plus-storage project, the EMS can prioritize the self-consumption of the generated energy, charging batteries during the excess of generation and discharging of stored energy during peak tariff periods.
In case of remote telecom facility, the operating strategy can focus on power supply continuity. Solar energy generation can be prioritized, batteries can ensure reserve capacity while diesel generators can be used to compensate for the lack of renewable energy and stored energy.
The remote monitoring becomes particularly useful for geographically distributed facilities. It allows operators to track the state of batteries, detect abnormal conditions and control the equipment without on-site visits.
With increasing numbers of renewable energy installations, intelligent control and monitoring of systems will become increasingly important.
Although solar PV and battery storage present numerous opportunities, efficient deployment of projects requires a project-specific engineering approach.
First of all, the accurate estimation of load profile should be performed. The information about electricity consumption and peak load allows estimating required PV capacity and battery size.
Also, local environmental conditions should be taken into account. Solar irradiation, ambient temperature, humidity, dust and extreme weather conditions can affect the equipment selection and system performance.
Thirdly, battery capacity should be calculated according to the usable energy rather than nominal capacity because of the depth of discharge, conversion losses, temperature and battery degradation effect.
Finally, backup strategies and safety requirements should be formulated. The grid-connected, off-grid and hybrid projects have different protection, control and operational requirements.
The efficient system should strike a balance between initial cost, operation costs, reliability and long-term maintenance.
Solar PV and battery storage represent the complementary technologies in the development of modern energy infrastructure. While the solar energy provides a renewable source of energy, batteries help to improve its flexibility and reliability.
Whether it is a commercial or industrial facility, or a remote telecommunications network, integrated energy solutions allow reducing dependency on conventional energy sources, improving power supply reliability and expanding renewable electricity usage.
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A large solar array can be seen from Mohr Road in the town of Florida on Nov. 20, 2024.

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CAIRO — Anyone looking to introduce new solar panels to the town will need to keep the municipality’s aesthetics in its plans, as stipulated in a new law.
The Cairo Town Board adopted a law last month adding further restrictions to siting for new solar installations, which the law encourages as “a renewable and clean energy” that can reduce the energy load and carbon footprint of the town.
“It isn’t saying we don’t want them,” Board Member John Vandenburgh said Wednesday. “It’s just saying they have to be approved for designated places.”
The law, approved Oct. 21, also prohibits large-scale facilities that do not “principally benefit” town residents.
Provisions in the law encourage “sensible siting” and intend to “facilitate the development and operation of renewable energy systems.” Many regulations relate to aesthetic qualities, “minimizing adverse impacts on neighboring properties and scenic viewsheds.”
“Far be it from us to say to a guy who’s paying taxes on his land what he can do with it,” Vandenburgh said. “But on the same token, you wouldn’t want a landfill next to your house either.”
The town moved forward with drafting the law after hearing concerns from community members, Vanderburgh said. Ray Pacifico, a former planning board chair, was one of the louder voices.
“I’ve been bugging the town to do some commercial solar law,” Pacifico said. “I commend the town board for passing this law.”
Restrictions primarily relate to large-scale “community” facilities, rated with 1 megawatt or less of energy and benefit town residents. Facilities that generate more than 1 MW or do not principally benefit the community are not permitted.
But the law does touch on panels generating power for on-site consumption, including roof panels. 
Panels that generate 50 kilowatts of power or less must be applied for with a state Unified Solar Permit. Panels mounted on pitched roofs must be installed parallel to the roof and cannot extend beyond 8 inches of the roof. On flat roofs, panels cannot extend further than 24 inches or the surrounding parapet, whichever is higher.
Freestanding, but not large-scale, facilities are subject to screening requirements.
Vandenburgh acknowledged commercial development, such as solar farms, may be inevitable for communities, and the law reiterates a commitment to clean energy is necessary for Cairo as a “climate-smart” town.
“The use of solar-energy equipment is a necessary and priority component of the town of Cairo’s current and long-term sustainability agenda,” according to the law.
But any large-scale or free-standing panels must be practically invisible to the landscape. Any new facilities must not detract from the “scenic qualities, scenic vistas, rural character and visual qualities of Cairo’s landscape and historic character.”
“You need to do something so that you’re not affecting negatively neighbors’ properties,” Pacifico said. “It’s a very strict law compared to others.”
Sites proposed within 1 mile of another solar facility may receive additional consideration from the planning board.
The law stipulates any structures on such sites must be screened from adjacent neighbors, parklands or any other point the planning board may deem necessary. Methods of visual blocking recommended in the law include “architectural features, earth berms, landscaping … fencing or other features which will harmonize with the character of the property.”
Additional structures must “use materials, colors and textures” that match the environment, and be “screened, placed underground, depressed, earth bermed or sited below a higher topographic grade,” according to the law.
The legislation also encourages facilities to be placed on “unbuildable” sites, such as brownfields and landfills.
“Large-scale community solar energy systems shall be sited in a manner as to have the least possible practical visual effect on the environment,” according to the law. They must also avoid “visible open space, distant views, scenic viewsheds, distinct natural features and cultural and historic resources.”
Any power lines installed on solar-farm properties must be installed underground. Sun glare that may be produced from solar panels should be considered, and facilities must be designed to point glare away from roadways and neighboring properties.
Solar energy systems must have a nonreflective finish and neutral paint colors or materials. Other qualities, such as harmony with surrounding builds and land, are subject to the opinion of the planning board.
Solar panels in large facilities must not be higher than 15 feet from the ground, must be 300 feet from the plot line and “shall not be visible along the street frontage of any lot,” according to the law.
No more than 25% of the parcel may be occupied by solar panels, and just 10% of existing woodland can be removed for the purpose of building panels.
Community facilities must be on a plot of land 20 acres or larger, are subject to renewal every three years and must deliver an annual report to the town planning board.
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A village of a few thousand people in Huron County draws its tap water from a reservoir most residents have never bothered to walk around.
By the end of this year, that reservoir will be doing something no one who dug it ever imagined.
Its surface will be mostly covered in dark rectangular panels.
They will not be drawing water out.
They will be pulling power in, while the water underneath keeps flowing toward the treatment plant exactly as it always has.
Why would a water utility decide its reservoir was the right place to generate electricity?
A drinking water reservoir is, functionally, a tank with no roof. It sits fenced, patrolled and legally protected from the kind of access disputes that stall solar projects on farmland or scrubland, which is exactly what made Monroeville’s reservoir attractive to the installer behind the project, a company that has now built several of these arrays across Ohio.
Because the water underneath never freezes solid and rarely warms much, the panels floating above it run cooler than an identical array bolted to a rooftop or staked into dry soil. Cooler silicon cells convert sunlight more efficiently, so the same panel produces more power simply by sitting on water instead of land.
The arrangement also serves the reservoir itself. A dense raft of panels blocks direct sunlight from reaching the water column, and less direct sunlight means less of the algae growth that water utilities spend money and chemicals fighting every summer.
Monroeville’s array is rated at 6 megawatts, expected to generate more than 7,500 megawatt hours a year once it reaches full output before the close of the year. That is enough to meaningfully offset the electricity bill of a small water system, which runs pumps and filtration equipment around the clock regardless of weather or season.
The panels are not a single unbroken sheet. They are arranged in clusters, sometimes called islands, moored to anchors set into the reservoir bed so the whole array can rise and fall with the water level rather than fighting it, and maintenance crews reach the panels by boat.
Monroeville is not acting alone. A few miles away in Delaware County, a utility called Del-Co Water finished a smaller floating array on a pond at its own treatment plant, offsetting close to half that plant’s electricity use, and in Lima, Ohio, the city energized a 2 megawatt array on its own Twin Lake Reservoir this past August.
The pattern now has enough installed capacity behind it to measure, not just theorize about. Public land already carries solar in plenty of unlikely places, but reservoirs are a newer frontier, and the early data on them is specific rather than promotional.
Cohoes, New York, a city of about 17,000, covered most of a 10 acre drinking water reservoir with 5,880 panels generating 3.2 megawatts, paid for with federal money, state incentives and a utility contribution.
So the pattern holds across state lines: small municipal water systems, tight budgets, and a reservoir that was already fenced off and already monitored. That combination removes two of the biggest cost drivers in utility scale solar, land acquisition and security, before a single panel goes in the water.
Even so, not every reservoir behaves the same way underneath an array. A recent study of a shallow drinking water reservoir elsewhere reported benthic cyanobacteria appearing beneath a floating installation, the exact organism a water utility works hardest to keep out of its supply.
That finding does not undo the case for floating solar on reservoirs, but it complicates the pitch that less sunlight automatically means a healthier reservoir. Algae behavior depends on depth, water temperature, nutrient load and circulation, all of which vary reservoir to reservoir, so each new site effectively runs its own uncontrolled experiment.
There is also the simple matter of access during emergencies. A water utility must be able to reach its own reservoir quickly if a main breaks or contamination is suspected, and a floating array adds a layer of hardware between a responder and the water surface.
Engineers have had to build in service corridors and fast release moorings so panels can be pushed aside rather than cut loose. As the developer put it in its announcement of the completed array, the project floats on 12 acres of water instead of the 30 acres of farmland the same output would have required on land.
None of that has stopped the model from spreading. Community scale solar elsewhere has shown that modest capacity, built fast and close to existing infrastructure, can clear regulatory hurdles that larger farms struggle with for years.
Monroeville’s six megawatts will not reshape the regional grid on its own. What it demonstrates is a repeatable formula other small water utilities can copy without years of permitting fights, since the land is already public, already fenced and already exempt from the zoning battles that kill so many ground mounted projects before they break ground.
That repeatability is the real story here, more than the megawatt figure itself. Thousands of small municipal water systems across the country maintain reservoirs that sit idle on the surface for decades, doing nothing but holding water and reflecting sunlight back at the sky.
If even a fraction of them follow Monroeville’s example, the reservoir stops being passive civic plumbing. It becomes something closer to a power plant that happens to also supply drinking water, and nobody filling a glass from the tap will likely ever notice the difference.
Hugo is an engineer with strong technical expertise. Multilingual from an early age, his writing combines technical clarity with a strong interest in science and energy.
Hugo is an engineer with strong technical expertise. Multilingual from an early age, his writing combines technical clarity with a strong interest in science and energy.
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The equipment loan debt would not disappear simply because the installer shuttered operations.
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A New Jersey resident began looking for answers after solar costs soared to nearly $600 per month after their provider went out of business.  
Solar is supposed to cut energy costs, but this solar system had a Reddit user’s father paying a $180 monthly loan plus another $400-plus on electric bills each month. 
“How do we cancel/discharge the loan without removing panels?” the poster asked in r/solar. 
One commenter thought it would be best to press on, writing, “I think getting the panels on your roof producing is going to get you payment relief faster than stopping payment on the loan.”
But a solar representative believed there was “more to this story.” They asked whether the system was working, whether the dad knew about an expired tax credit that initially kept his monthly payment at $124, and how much of the electric bill the solar was intended to cover. 
“I truly hope he didn’t get taken advantage of,” they concluded. “Solar is a great thing, when done right.” In fact, $0-down solar leases can deliver savings of hundreds of dollars per month, depending on the household and the agreement. EasyHome‘s free explorer tool helps homeowners estimate potential savings and find vetted local installers.
The equipment loan debt would not disappear simply because the installer shuttered operations, a third commenter warned, because the loan is under a separate contract. 
They recommended invoking the FTC Holder Rule and filing a complaint with the state’s Division of Consumer Affairs and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. To do this, they said the OP’s dad should collect the sales promises in writing, including texts and emails.  
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“Separately, check the system is actually producing (inverter app or display), because a $400 utility bill alongside panels can also mean something’s offline,” they continued. 
A professional inspection could help with that, another said. 
For people comparing options, EasyHome also helps with battery-storage solutions. Pairing panels with batteries can help manage electricity costs and provide backup power during outages — considerations to evaluate alongside financing terms and expected production.
Other homeowners have also found that their electricity bills didn’t match the solar savings they expected. 
• A New Jersey homeowner received a $386 electric bill despite having 28 solar panels.
• A Texas homeowner said a solar lease pitched as bill-free left him paying $620 monthly.
• A New Jersey homeowner facing nearly $600 bills learned an east-west roof could work for solar.
• A homeowner who inherited a solar lease faced a $600 bill as solar production faltered.
• A Virginia homeowner said his $129,000 solar installation still left him with $400 power bills.
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JA has been appointed as the exclusive photovoltaic (PV) module supplier for Teraco’s 120MW Sediba solar project in South Africa’s Free State province. The agreement will see JA supply high-efficiency n-type modules for the utility-scale renewable energy development, which is expected to generate more than 354,000MWh of electricity annually.
Owned by Teraco, a provider of carrier-, cloud- and vendor-neutral data centre environments, the Sediba project will generate renewable electricity for the national grid. Through a power-wheeling arrangement involving local municipalities and Eskom, the corresponding renewable energy allocation will supply Teraco’s data centre operations.
The project is expected to begin operations by the end of 2026. Once operational, it will contribute to Teraco’s efforts to secure renewable electricity for its data centre infrastructure.
The Sediba site presents several environmental challenges for solar technology, including high summer temperatures, intense solar irradiation, dust, seasonal thunderstorms and significant temperature variations. These conditions make long-term module performance and reliability important considerations.
Following technical evaluations and testing, JA was selected as the exclusive supplier based on the performance, durability and reliability of its photovoltaic technology. Its n-type modules are designed to maintain energy output while withstanding high temperatures, hail and heavy mechanical loads.
For utility-scale developments such as Sediba, module selection involves more than initial power output. Degradation rates, mechanical integrity, product consistency and performance under changing environmental conditions all influence a project’s lifetime electricity generation.
JA combines its module technology with standardised manufacturing quality controls and supply-chain management. Key materials, including glass and soldering ribbon, are traceable throughout the manufacturing process, supported by environmental and supply-chain records.
These measures provide greater visibility into product quality and manufacturing processes, helping project developers assess the long-term performance of installations involving thousands of modules.
The company’s involvement in Sediba also reflects its focus on reducing the environmental impact of solar generation across the value chain. Its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), while its manufacturing operations incorporate measures to reduce carbon emissions associated with photovoltaic production.
JA also operates nationally recognised green factories as part of its sustainable manufacturing strategy. By combining lower-carbon production practices with high-efficiency module technology, the company aims to extend the environmental benefits of solar energy beyond electricity generation.
Large commercial and industrial electricity users are increasingly adopting renewable generation and power-wheeling arrangements to secure cleaner electricity, manage long-term energy requirements and meet sustainability objectives.
As demand for these solutions grows, module durability, predictable energy generation, manufacturing efficiency and supply-chain transparency are becoming important considerations for project developers.
JA’s selection for Sediba highlights the role of n-type photovoltaic technology in supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects. The development will also demonstrate how solar technology can support South Africa’s growing demand for renewable electricity as it progresses towards its planned operational date.
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General Motors named two Michigan solar projects, in Branch and St. Clair counties, as its largest clean-energy project to date. NorthStar Clean Energy developed both, with GM as primary customer.
General Motors on Nov. 12 announced what it calls its largest clean-energy project to date: two Michigan solar projects, a utility-scale facility in Branch County and the Lake Iris project in St. Clair County. NorthStar Clean Energy developed both, and GM is the primary customer through a virtual power purchase agreement.
GM plans to apply the renewable energy credits generated by the projects toward the emissions associated with electricity purchased for its manufacturing operations, Chief Sustainability Officer Cassandra Garber said in the announcement. She described the projects as part of the energy foundation behind the vehicles, batteries and technologies GM builds in Michigan.
Garber said GM’s renewable energy investments help support the electricity demands of its operations and bring greater predictability to a significant operating expense, which she said is more important than ever “as AI, electrification, and manufacturing change how businesses think about power.”
Securing long-term renewable energy also helps improve price predictability and reduce exposure to fuel-market volatility, she said in the announcement.
The projects build on a milestone GM reported earlier in 2026. In 2025, the company secured enough renewable energy to match 100% of the electricity use across its U.S. facilities, which GM said made it the first U.S. automaker to reach that goal. GM said it has reduced its operational emissions, known as Scope 1 and 2, by 52% since 2018.
Together, the two projects created more than 550 full-time local construction jobs during their development, according to GM. GM said the Branch project helped Bethel Township receive a $1 million Renewables Ready Communities Award, which supports local priorities including a township hall expansion and road improvements.
Lake Iris plans to incorporate a pollinator habitat across the solar facility grounds. GM said it is supporting the habitat effort, which it said creates an opportunity to partner with researchers studying pollinator habitat.
Across the U.S., GM said its renewable projects have generated nearly $2 billion in economic impact and support about 1,500 construction jobs each year.
Related coverage: GM Plans Hybrid Production at Lansing Delta Township Plant; GM Details Fourth-Gen EV Platform Built Around LMR Battery Cells.
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Despite not selling any cars in the U.S., China’s BYD is quietly taking over the EV world. It has surpassed Tesla as the world’s largest electric carmaker by global sales, and it’s also been hard at work trying to dethrone Tesla as the provider of the world’s most advanced EV charging network. Now it’s announced the latest big step toward that goal. On Tuesday, BYD announced that it will combine clean solar power, its proprietary Flash Charging tech that uses local energy storage, and robotic arms into one EV charging system.
The core of this system is BYD’s Flash Charging, which draws power from the grid like any other EV charging station. Unlike others, though, it stores the electricity in two on-site 185-kilowatt batteries. That stored energy can then be pumped into your EV way quicker than it would be if it were drawing from the grid directly, BYD says. 
Each Flash Charger has two connectors, capable of up to 1,500 kW charging if only one is in use, or 1,000 kW if two cars are sharing. For context, Tesla’s new V4 Superchargers top out at 500 kW, regular superchargers hit 250 kW, and the fastest DC chargers from Electrify America can do 350 kW. BYD’s quoted charge times are 10% to 70% in five minutes, 10% to 97% in nine minutes, and in cold weather, 20% to 97% in 12 minutes given an ambient temperature of minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
BYD is now incorporating solar generation into the equation, drawing power from the sun to those same local 185-kW batteries, presumably via solar panels placed on top of the charging station’s canopy. This means the system is less reliant on the grid, which is huge in remote, sun-soaked regions like, say, the desert in the United Arab Emirates where BYD launched all this.
Then there are the robotic arms. The idea is far from new or original — Tesla promised them a decade ago, and EV makers like Volkswagen, Hyundai, and China’s Xiaomi have since built their own renditions. It’s a simple premise: A robotic arm locates your car’s charging port, opens the cover, and inserts the connector automatically.
BYD plans to install 6,000 Flash Charging stations worldwide by the end of next year. Don’t expect all or even most of them to get solar power or the robot arms initially, but if BYD can actually normalize five-minute charging with solar and robot arms sometime in the next couple of years, we might be looking at the new charging network king.

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GM Announces New Solar Energy Generation Facilities In MI  GM Authority
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With a solar installer reportedly leaving the business, a New Hampshire homeowner is searching for another provider to service their panels.
Emails drew no response, and phone lines were disconnected when another customer in the replies tried to arrange service.
A Massachusetts-based solar installer installed the rooftop panels about six months before the homeowner bought the house, according to the Reddit post. The experience had been positive until now.
“We’ve had no problems with the system,” the original poster wrote, adding, “and have since had Summit add battery storage.”
For maintenance and repairs near the New Hampshire–Massachusetts border, the homeowner asked r/solar for provider recommendations. An email from the installer, they said, had announced an end to technician visits, customer assistance, and system monitoring.
Residential solar can reduce electricity bills, and $0-upfront solar leases may save hundreds of dollars per month, depending on the home and agreement. EasyHome‘s free explorer tool helps homeowners estimate potential savings and find vetted local installers.
The homeowner identified their equipment as REC panels and Franklin WH batteries but still needed to confirm the inverter brand. Their Franklin app monitors the full system and stores its statistics, allowing them to track performance while looking for another service provider.
Records from before the battery installation were also on the homeowner’s list to preserve. A commenter had urged them to export monthly production data so a replacement contractor would have a performance baseline.
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Suggestions included Exeter’s 603 Solar and North Andover’s ACE Solar, as well as Sundial. ReVision Energy received recommendations from several Redditors.
Systems left without support from their original installers are among those Sundial services in New Hampshire, a commenter said.
The monitoring app should be registered in the homeowner’s name, one commenter advised. They also urged the homeowner to obtain warranty registrations, permits, and the system’s single-line electrical diagram before the installer winds down.
Those documents had already been requested, the homeowner replied. Confirming the inverter brand would help the homeowner narrow the search.
“Manufacturer warranties still apply, so check your inverter and battery brands’ websites for their certified installer finder in your area,” the same commenter added. “Those installers can do warranty work.”
In response to a customer struggling to reach the same solar company, the original poster explained how they requested the documents.
“Responded to their bad news email and sent one to administration@, even though they explicitly say they may not respond to everyone’s request,” they explained.
For households considering storage like the battery the installer added to this home, EasyHome also offers battery-storage exploration options. Pairing solar with batteries can help manage electricity costs and provide backup power during outages. Identifying who will service both components is an important part of that planning.
Other solar homeowners have run into similar problems getting service and keeping access to their monitoring tools. 
• A solar owner lost monitoring on a decade-old system, then received a $2,000 inspection quote.
• A new homeowner inherited a solar system but discovered monitoring access wasn’t guaranteed.
• After their solar company closed, a homeowner received a free replacement inverter but faced installation hurdles.
• A homebuyer said their solar array produced just one-third of expected power, while installers refused help.
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The project is billed as “one of the world’s first large-scale solar facades on a commercial office tower,” according to the developers.
Developers in Australia recently completed the installation of 1,391 solar panels on the exterior of a 48-story building, which could generate up to 375 kilowatts (kW) of power.
The building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system covers over 28,000 square feet (2,679 square meters) wrapped around the building.
The system installed is expected to supply up to 20% of the building's base electricity demand once fully operational.
Developers in Australia have recently completed the installation of 1,391 solar panels into the facade, rooftop and crown of a Melbourne office tower, creating a building-integrated solar system capable of generating up to 375 kilowatts (kW) of power.
The system has been installed in the 48-story building at 435 Bourke Street, Melbourne, and is expected to supply up to 20% of the building’s base electricity demand once fully operational by the end of the year.
The project is billed as “one of the world’s first large-scale solar facades on a commercial office tower,” as Cbus Property, the building developer, claimed in a statement.
The solar panels installed were described as “Solar skin” by the developers.  The project was funded by the Australian government more than four years ago, which turned the tower’s walls into an electricity-producing surface instead of relying solely on rooftop panels.
The building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system covers more than 28,000 square feet (2,679 square meters) wrapped around the building, and expands the area available for solar generation in dense city environments where roof space is limited.
Once operational, the system would meet the building’s energy demands, while lowering cooling demand and reducing electricity drawn from the grid.
“The solar façade creates electricity but also acts as a sunshade that stops heat coming into the building,” Cbus Property Chief Executive Chris Kakoufas said. “This reduces operational costs for our tenant partners and emissions from grid electricity consumption, while creating a distinctive visual identity for the tower.”
The concept might sound simple; however, it was no easy feat.
Delivering the system needed more than simply attaching solar panels to a skyscraper.
Unlike the standard rooftop system, which is mounted onto a finished surface and can be removed without affecting the exterior, these BIPV systems replace conventional building materials such as facade cladding, glazing, shading, or roofing. These systems act both as a building element and an electricity generator.
According to construction company Multiplex, the work required collaboration among different teams to meet construction quality and project schedule.
“Integrating nearly 1,400 PV panels into the building envelope required not just technical smarts but also extensive coordination between the façade, structural and services teams to ensure no impact to quality or program,” said Ross Snowball, manager of Multiplex developers.
Australian architectural firm Bates Smart was brought on board to design the façade so that the photovoltaic panels become part of the building’s appearance rather than an add-on.
The final design included a textured exterior where the energy-generating panels function as both architectural elements and renewable energy infrastructure. 
The latest project is not the first Australian building to make power from its walls. An eight-story office building located at 550 Spencer Street in West Melbourne, equipped with 1,182 facade panels, was completed in November 2024.
But the new building differs in scale.
At 375 kilowatts peak, the Bourke Street system has more than double the reported capacity of the Spencer Street facade, on a 48-story tower rather than an eight-story building.
​It provides a proof of concept for large-scale vertical solar installations, suggesting that the exterior walls of future skyscrapers could evolve from passive building shells into active power-generating systems.
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Spain-based independent power producer (IPP) Matrix Renewables is deploying Terafab V2, an automated solar construction platform developed by US-based Terabase Energy, at part of its 457 MW Tormes Solar project in Navarro County, Texas. California-based Solv Energy is serving as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor on the project.
Terafab V2 combines robotic assembly, AI-assisted quality inspection and autonomous vehicles to streamline module assembly and transportation, shifting labor-intensive construction activities from the solar field to an automated production line installed on-site.
According to Matrix Renewables, PV modules and structural components are delivered to the on-site assembly line, where robotic equipment mounts the modules onto tracker torque tubes. The completed assemblies then pass through an integrated quality inspection system before being transported to their installation locations.
The modular “factory” is designed for rapid deployment and relocation within a construction site. Terabase says the latest version can be moved and set up in approximately four hours, allowing the assembly line to be repositioned as construction progresses.
Following inspection, robotic equipment loads the completed assemblies onto autonomous vehicles, known as rovers, which transport them to designated locations in the solar field. Workers then unload the assemblies and install them onto prepositioned tracker supports.
Terafab V2 incorporates a manufacturing execution system (MES) to coordinate assembly operations, material flows, quality inspections and transportation.
The platform also integrates construction planning, inventory management and logistics software with a digital twin of the project site. AI-assisted tools support workflow optimization and the coordination of automated equipment.
The system’s modular architecture allows multiple assembly lines to operate at a single project, increasing production capacity according to construction requirements.
Terabase says Terafab V2 is designed for continuous operation, with a production cycle of approximately two minutes per assembly. According to the company, each line could achieve an output of around 20 MW per week under continuous operating conditions.
The company claims its automated construction approach can double labor productivity compared with conventional utility-scale PV installation methods. Actual output depends on project configuration, equipment utilization and site conditions.
Terabase has been developing its automated solar construction technology for several years.
As pv magazine reported in August 2022, the company raised $44 million in a Series B financing round to support its digital and robotic construction platforms. Earlier that year, it had deployed its technology to install 10 MW of capacity at a 400 MW solar project in central Texas.
In May 2023, Terabase announced the launch of its Terafab automated installation system and opened a manufacturing facility in Woodland, California. The company described the plant as a “factory to make factories.”
Later that year, Terabase completed its first commercial Terafab installation, using the system to build 17 MW of a 225 MW solar project in Arizona developed by Leeward Renewable Energy, with RES serving as the construction contractor.
The V2 platform represents a further step in the company’s automation strategy. In April 2026, Terabase told pv magazine that the upgraded system had completed field testing and was ready for commercial deployment.
The new version features a more compact factory design, increased automation and faster assembly operations. It is currently optimized for First Solar Series 7 modules and Nextpower trackers, although Terabase plans to expand compatibility with other module and tracker technologies.
Terabase said the first-generation Terafab platform had been used to install approximately 40 MW of tracker-mounted solar capacity across several US projects.
While the current system automates module assembly, inspection, loading and transportation, the final installation of the assembled PV tables onto tracker supports still requires workers. Terabase has said it is developing additional robotics to automate this step in a future version of the platform.
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Researchers at Karlstad University in Sweden have used light beam-induced current (LBIC) phase mapping to investigate the local electrical behavior of half-cell solar modules and have found that the technique shows potential for assessing electrical contact quality and detecting localized defects with high spatial resolution.
LBIC mapping is a non-destructive, spatially resolved optoelectronic characterization technique used to investigate the electrical properties and performance of photovoltaic cells and modules. It involves scanning a focused light beam across a solar cell or module while measuring the resulting photocurrent to identify spatial variations in electrical performance.
Unlike conventional LBIC mapping, which primarily measures photocurrent amplitude, LBIC phase mapping uses modulated illumination to measure the phase shift of the photocurrent response, providing additional insights into local electrical resistance and contact quality.
“Our experiments demonstrated that LBIC phase mapping can detect variations in contact quality, including regions with good contacts and regions with intentionally reduced contact area and discontinuous wire contact,” corresponding author Markus Rinio told pv magazine. “The results demonstrate the potential of LBIC phase mapping as a sensitive local diagnostic technique for identifying variations in interconnection quality.”
“A central contribution of our work is the development of an analytical equivalent-circuit model and the derivation of an equation describing the relationship between the measured LBIC phase shift and the electrical parameters of the solar cell,” said co-author Majid Salari. “In particular, the equation establishes how changes in local series resistance (Rs) influence the phase response. This provides a physical and analytical basis for interpreting LBIC phase maps in terms of local electrical properties, rather than relying solely on empirical correlations between phase shifts and defects.”
For their experiments, the scientists used an 828 nm laser with a power of 22 μW, a spatial resolution of 6 μm, and a typical penetration depth of 15 μm in silicon. The laser was modulated at 640 Hz to generate an alternating photocurrent, which was measured using lock-in amplifiers to minimize noise and improve precision.
They explained that although the photocurrent oscillates at the same frequency as the laser illumination, a phase shift occurs between the two signals. This shift reflects the electrical impedances encountered as photogenerated charge carriers travel through the cell and are collected at its contacts. Analyzing these phase shifts provides additional information about local electrical properties, including series resistance and contact quality.
The team used 156.75 mm × 156.75 mm monocrystalline bifacial silicon solar cells with five busbars, supplied by Chinese manufacturer Lightway Solar. The cells were cut in half using laser scribing followed by mechanical cleaving, and their internal quantum efficiency (IQE) and phase shifts were mapped using LBIC measurements.
The half-cells were then laminated using The Tape Solution (TTS), an interconnection method developed by Sweden-based Sticky Solar Power. The process involves attaching low-temperature solder-coated wires to both sides of the cells using transparent tapes, followed by simultaneous lamination and soldering.
To assess interconnection quality, the researchers deliberately reduced the contact area between wires and busbars in selected regions by applying less pressure. They then compared LBIC phase maps recorded before and after lamination to identify changes in electrical contact quality. They noted that although the five-busbar M2 cells are no longer representative of current industrial standards, they provided a simplified platform for validating a methodology that could also be applied to larger solar cells.
The experiments showed that phase shifts became more negative after lamination, consistent with increased local Rs associated with the interconnection wires. Regions with high-quality contacts showed average phase differences of around 150 millidegrees, compared with approximately 250 millidegrees in areas with deliberately weakened contacts. Optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) supported these findings, revealing nearly continuous connections between solder and silver pads in well-connected regions and visible gaps in areas with poorer contacts.
The researchers also compared LBIC phase mapping with electroluminescence (EL) imaging, finding that the latter could not easily distinguish the localized resistance variations detected by LBIC. They said the results highlight the technique’s sensitivity to interconnection defects and its potential for diagnosing electrical performance losses in laminated solar modules.
Moreover, the researchers attributed the increased LBIC phase shifts after lamination primarily to higher local Rs, based on the proposed equivalent-circuit model. By measuring the same cells under identical conditions before and after lamination, they minimized variations arising from the measurement setup. Regions with deliberately weakened contacts showed significantly larger phase shifts than those with better connections, a finding also supported by cross-sectional microscopy.
“We acknowledge that possible changes in parallel capacitance or other effects cannot be completely excluded,” said Rinio. “However, our analysis indicates that the changes in local Rs are the primary explanation for the observed behavior.”
The researchers also found that LBIC phase mapping could distinguish between well-connected contacts and those with reduced contact areas or discontinuous wire connections, with the latter showing larger phase shifts associated with higher local series resistance. Completely disconnected contacts would be expected to produce even stronger electrical disturbances, provided other contacts remain functional. However, the technique has not yet been systematically tested across the full range of contact conditions.
“Therefore, we would not claim that the current study establishes a definitive distinction between partially soldered and completely disconnected contacts,” Salari explained.
The research findings are presented in the study “Probing interconnection defects in solar modules via LBIC phase mapping,” published in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells.
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Solar panels cover sections of a home’s roof alongside a screened swimming pool. Solar United Neighbors is organizing a free solar co-op for Lee and Collier county residents, offering group purchasing opportunities and guidance on installation costs.

Solar panels cover sections of a home’s roof alongside a screened swimming pool. Solar United Neighbors is organizing a free solar co-op for Lee and Collier county residents, offering group purchasing opportunities and guidance on installation costs.
Solar-curious area residents are forming a group to explore whether “going solar” makes financial sense for each member individually — and to leverage group buying power to secure favorable deals on installation costs.
The latest Southwest Florida Solar Co-op, organized by the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, or SUN, offers solar education and potential discounts on systems for individuals, small businesses and nonprofits in Lee and Collier counties.
With their high upfront costs, solar arrays and the battery backup systems that make them a resilient source of energy may take years to pay off but offer significant long-term savings.
Co-ops, along with federal, state and local incentives, are a means for some to bring costs in line with their financial goals.
Congress ended one of the biggest discounts in recent years, a federal tax credit on residential systems, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
“That was a big factor for a lot of people,” SUN Florida Program Associate Mia Brady said. “But like anything else, the market takes dips and highs.”
It also could make SUN’s effort a timely discount for people who are weighing the costs of installing a system on their roof.
The co-op is free to join and does not obligate members to make purchases. As SUN promotes the co-op, it is holding two Solar 101 online information sessions on Nov. 16 and Dec. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. SUN also extended its original signup deadline from the end of January to Feb. 26, 2027.
It’s the fourth area co-op organized by SUN, which promotes solar energy use and acts as a consumer advocate. The nonprofit estimates that about 100 Lee and Collier families have used the group to purchase solar systems, saving them a combined $3 million in energy costs over the life of their systems.
The city of Sanibel is one of SUN’s partners in the co-op as part of its effort to promote energy resiliency.
“Sanibel is excited to partner with SUN on the SWFL Solar Co-op,” Sanibel Mayor Mike Miller said in a statement. “Bringing education and reduced cost renewable energy to our community is the first step in implementing our Strategic Energy Plan to increase island resilience.”
Solar panels are installed on a residential rooftop. A new Southwest Florida Solar Co-op aims to help homeowners in Lee and Collier counties reduce upfront installation costs through group purchasing.
While Sanibel is promoting resiliency, people in the co-op purchase systems for a variety of reasons. For many, it comes down to a financial calculation.
Solar panels and battery backup systems can cost tens of thousands of dollars, whether paid for in cash, through a loan or a lease. People typically pay off systems in seven to 10 years, according to SUN.
“Solar definitely is an investment,” Brady said. “The best way to get the most savings is to pay cash, but obviously that’s not attainable for a lot of folks.”
Climbing utility rates also have generated recent interest in going solar, Brady said. The investment may save people thousands of dollars over the life of their system, but that depends on whether their roof gets enough sunlight, how much energy they use and what type of system they buy.
The co-op offers members a free assessment of their roof and an individual analysis of solar savings, including how a system would affect their electric bill, Brady said.
After the membership signup period ends, the co-op solicits bids from installers. A co-op member selection committee reviews the bids. Installers then develop proposals for each individual member to decide whether to move forward with a purchase.
Besides Sanibel, a collection of nonprofits has joined SUN’s latest co-op effort, including All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, Audubon Western Everglades, Committee of the Islands, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, SanCap Resilience, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sierra Club Calusa Group.
SUN is holding two Solar 101 online information sessions Nov. 16 and Dec. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. More information and an RSVP page for the events may be found at https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/1034656/.
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Solar stocks are falling across the board as rising Treasury yields weigh on one of the market’s most financing-dependent sectors. SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG | SEDG Price Prediction) stock traded at $25.21 Thursday afternoon, down 5%, leading the group lower. The selloff extends a pullback from the sector’s election-driven rally last week.
On November 4, SolarEdge reported Q3 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29, well ahead of the $0.04 consensus estimate. That beat leaned on a $36 million benefit tied to International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff matters. Without it, management estimated the company’s adjusted gross margin at 23.6%, versus the reported 34.7%. The company’s Q4 2026 guidance calls for revenue of $245 million to $275 million and an adjusted gross margin of 17% to 21%, reflecting persistent near-term demand weakness.
Rates are the clearest pressure on SolarEdge and its peers. The October Consumer Price Index (CPI), published November 10, showed prices up 0.4% from September, and the 10-year Treasury yield is moving toward 5%. Homeowners often finance solar systems with loans or leases, so higher yields raise both consumer borrowing costs and the capital costs leasing companies pay to fund projects.
Crude oil is rallying at the same time, with the United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:USO) up 2%. Higher oil prices usually leave solar untouched and can even strengthen the case for alternative energy. Rising rates and a risk-off tone offer the better explanation for SolarEdge’s slide, in a mixed market where energy leads and small caps lag.
Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) stock is trading at $8.68, down 4%, representing a slightly smaller drop than SolarEdge’s. Sunrun is the most financing-sensitive name in the group. As a residential installer that owns and leases its systems, its Q3 2026 results showed its discount rate rising to 8.4% from 7.3% on higher project-level capital costs. Danny Abajian was then Sunrun’s chief financial officer. On the November 4 earnings call, he noted that the rate impact built gradually through the year, “probably a bit more sudden when you look at Q3.”
At the same time, Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) stock is at $27.47, down 3%. When the company reported Q3 2026 results on October 27, Enphase’s chief executive cited higher interest rates and the expiration of the Section 25D federal tax credit as core U.S. residential pressures. Management added that it isn’t seeing “any meaningful recovery in U.S. demand.”
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) stock is trading at $175.07, down 2%, the smallest decline of the four. The utility-scale panel maker sells to large developers under long-term contracts, which keeps it further from household borrowing costs.
SolarEdge sells inverters, power optimizers and batteries to installers and leasing companies, so it feels rate pressure secondhand through its customers’ order books, and the company is also developing solid-state transformer technology for AI data center power, a longer-term effort aimed at a market outside homeowner financing.
Sunrun owns the systems it installs and collects monthly payments from subscribers, which ties its economics directly to the cost of capital, and Enphase competes most closely with SolarEdge, selling microinverters and batteries into the same residential channel while building its own solid-state transformer for data centers. First Solar makes thin-film modules for utility-scale projects with a largely domestic manufacturing presence, leaving it least exposed to consumer lending.
The big question for SolarEdge is whether yields cool enough to revive U.S. residential demand before its Q4 results arrive. Management expects the U.S. and Germany to stay soft through Q1 2027, while restructuring targets an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) break-even profile for 2027. Data center transformer pilots are planned for 2027, with volume shipments in 2028, which could give SolarEdge a growth path less tied to residential lending.
The bulls have five consecutive quarters of positive free cash flow and rising storage sales at SolarEdge on their side. For the bears, a weak Q4 margin outlook and the risk that firm inflation keeps rates elevated carry more weight. The path of Treasury yields could remain the key variable for SolarEdge and its peers, which argues for a conservative, research-driven investment approach.
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The Bishopville Fire Department wants to replace its headquarters, open since 1965.

The Bishopville Fire Department wants to replace its headquarters, open since 1965.
(Nov. 13, 2026) Bishopville’s volunteer firefighters have signed a long-term lease with a solar developer that could help finance a new firehouse.
Pivot Energy plans to build a community solar farm on the department’s 14.7-acre property off Bishopville Road. Worcester County’s Technical Review Committee heard details of the project Tuesday.
Fire department treasurer Gary McCabe described it as a 20-year project that could bring in as much as $60,000 a year for the department. If the department takes out a construction loan, the revenue could help cover the interest, he said.
“This project would benefit the fire company by generating revenue rather than having to ask the county or our residents to help,” he said. “Although we need help from both those sources, we’re trying to find any way we can raise money to support the fire company, and so that new station is our priority now.”
The new firehouse is estimated to cost more than $5.5 million and would replace the department’s one-story station, which opened in 1965.
Blueprints submitted last year to county planners call for a 12,500-square-foot fire station on its current site in Bishopville. It would have a larger pad out front for fire trucks, spacious engine bays, and a 3,000-square-foot community room.
The department is also seeking a $3 million federal grant through Rep. Andy Harris’ office. McCabe said the funding has cleared the House and is awaiting Senate action.
The farmland, located directly across from Bishopville Park, was bequeathed to the department years ago. The volunteers once considered moving their station there, Critical Area setbacks left too little room for a firehouse and enough parking, McCabe said.
The land is now farmed for corn and soybeans, though McCabe described it as sandy and unproductive. About half the parcel lies within the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area. County officials said the project, if approved, would be Worcester County’s first solar farm on land with that designation.
Tentative plans call for a 4.75-acre solar array near the intersection of Hotel Road and Jarvis Road.
Ted Hastings, an engineer with Becker Morgan Group, said Tuesday that the original plans showed a 2-megawatt project, but said Tuesday the site could only accommodate just over 1 megawatt. Hastings said he’s excited to be part of a project that will benefit local firefighters.
The State Highway Administration wants the permanent entrance moved to Hotel Road, and Hastings agreed to revisit that with Delmarva Power.
John Shields, a senior manager with Pivot, said the company intends to own and operate the array. He said shovels wouldn’t hit the dirt for at least another year.
Delmarva Power customers who subscribe would receive credits on their electric bills. Maryland’s permanent “community solar” program generally requires projects to allocate at least 40% of their electricity output to qualifying low- and moderate-income subscribers.
The proposal will next go to the state Critical Area Commission for review. The Worcester County Planning Commission will take up the site plan once Pivot addresses staff comments from Tuesday’s meeting.
The land could still have an agricultural use: Pivot would likely bring in a flock of sheep to graze beneath the solar panels and keep the vegetation down, Shields said.
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Citation: Dutt, Arjun, Manu Aggarwal, and Kanika Chawla. 2019. What is the Safeguard Duty Safeguarding? Analysing Impact on Solar Manufacturing and Deployment in India. New Delhi: Council on Energy, Environment and Water.
In July 2018, the Government of India imposed a two-year safeguard duty on solar cells and modules, in an attempt to protect domestic manufacturing. This policy brief discusses the impact of that duty on the business prospects of manufacturers. It also analyses the implications of the duty on the rest of the solar sector, including facets such as project deployment, job creation, and investor sentiment.
Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in India has a competitive disadvantage relative to other countries, especially China. This disadvantage can be attributed to the superior policy support and favourable market conditions for Chinese PV manufacturers in comparison to those prevalent in India. The Government of India attempted to level this disparity by imposing a trade protection measure in the form of a safeguard duty. However, the duty alone has little effect. Given the falling prices of Chinese manufactured solar cells, wafers, and modules, the prices of imported modules with the safeguard duty are still competitive with or lower than those of domestically manufactured modules.

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In July 2018, the Government of India imposed a two-year safeguard duty on solar cells and modules, in an attempt to protect domestic manufacturing. The measure, which majorly impacts imports from China, Malaysia, and Taiwan, resulted in a 25 per cent duty on solar cell and module imports for a year starting from July 2018. The duty rates will decline to 20 per cent for six months starting July 2019, and will further be reduced to 15 per cent for another six months. In addition to the impact on the business prospects of manufacturers, the move has wide-ranging implications for the entire solar sector, including aspects like project deployment, job creation, and investor sentiment. This policy brief analyses the potential impact of the safeguard duty on these facets of the industry, as well as the associated effects it has on the solar sector as a whole.
At present, India’s solar cell and module manufacturing capacity is 3.1 and 8.9 GW per annum, respectively. A sizeable proportion of this capacity is located in special economic zones (SEZ). Indian manufacturers situated in SEZs will also be subject to the duty, reducing their competitiveness. However, while the sales of modules cleared from SEZs to the domestic tariff area (DTA) are subject to safeguard duty, the duty is applicable only on the value of imported inputs and not on the value added inside the SEZ. Cells manufactured in SEZs and then sold in the DTA are exempt from safeguard duty (imported wafers-the raw material used in cell manufacturing-are not subject to safeguard duties). Stand-alone module manufacturers located in the domestic tariff area (DTA) will face increased costs as a result of the safeguard duty as they often import cells for their modules. However, cells manufactured in the DTA would benefit from the safeguard duty.
The relatively underdeveloped state of Indian PV manufacturing can be attributed to the competitive disadvantages of PV manufacturing in India vis-à-vis other countries, particularly China. China accounts for close to 88 per cent of India’s PV imports and dominates global PV manufacturing. Upon assessment, the policy support received by Chinese solar PV manufacturers presents a stark contrast to the conditions in which manufacturers in India operate. While the safeguard duty aims to correct this disparity, it alone has little effect. This is better understood when we consider the supply glut in the PV manufacturing market, created as a result of a reduction in solar deployment targets (with subsidy support) in China. This has caused the prices of solar cells, wafers, and modules manufactured in China to fall further. As per estimates from active industry players in India, the prices of imported modules have crashed to as low as USD 0.21/Watt. Thus, in the current market, the prices of imported modules with the safeguard duty are competitive with or lower than those of domestically manufactured modules.
Further, the revision of commissioning timelines for solar projects in India from 13-15 months to 21-24 months (from June to early January 2019) and 15-18 months (from January 2019 onwards) allows developers to delay the procurement of modules and pay lower safeguard duties or bypass the duty all together. Thus, the safeguard duty offers only a limited competitive edge to domestic manufacturing, but it also has significant adverse effects. It has created uncertainty in the market, which has marred investor confidence and industry appetite significantly. In its current form, the safeguard duty will hinder the decline of solar tariffs; it will also increase regulators’ administrative burden as they adjudicate pass through of the cost of the duty as per the change in law clause in the power purchase agreement to the discoms.
Globally, trade protection measures have historically been ineffective in reviving domestic solar PV manufacturing. The Chinese industry avails numerous benefits spanning fiscal support schemes, access to affordable capital, integrated value chains, and affordable input variable costs; thus, a declining short-term safeguard duty will not be adequate to balance the scales. Systemic interventions, based on an understanding of global supply chains and PV factory economics, are necessary to address the competitive disadvantage of the Indian PV manufacturing industry. Measures such as capital subsidies, domestic procurement, investment in the R&D of frontier technologies, interest rate subvention, and the provision of concessional electricity could help the resurgence and growth of the domestic PV industry. The imposition of the safeguard duty has resulted in additional flows into the Indian exchequer. The duty amount collected, approximately INR 1,500 crore for the period of August to December 2018, could be used to implement a combination of the proposed marketmaking incentives to strategically advance the domestic solar PV manufacturing market without creating uncertainty for solar developers or causing setbacks to the tariff advances made by the solar sector.
Ineffectiveness of safeguard duties in reviving Indian PV manufacturing
Hindering decline in tariffs
Negative impact on employment generation in the solar energy sector
Dampening of investor sentiment
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Debanjan Bagui, Vidyapati Bajpai, Megha Chaudhary, Anuj Hemant Xess, Neha Kumari, Bhawna Tyagi
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Debanjan Bagui, Prateek Aggarwal
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India’s renewable energy expansion has become more than a climate-policy story. According to the International Energy Agency’s India Renewable Energy Market Report 2026, solar, wind and bioenergy capacity added since 2010 helped the country avoid more than $100 billion in coal and natural gas import costs between 2011 and 2025. The finding places renewable energy at the centre of a much wider urban and economic question: how India powers its cities, industries, farms and expanding infrastructure without making electricity demand increasingly dependent on overseas fuel markets.
The IEA estimates that cumulative savings on coal and natural gas imports could approach $240 billion by 2030, equivalent to around Rs 22.6 lakh crore. That projection assumes international fuel prices remain broadly at their 2024-25 average levels. Annual savings could reach about $35 billion, or Rs 3.3 lakh crore, by 2030—more than India’s total expenditure on non-coking coal and natural gas imports in FY25, according to the report.
These figures do not represent a single budgetary allocation or a direct cash transfer to consumers. They describe fuel purchases that India did not need to make because renewable generation supplied part of the electricity that would otherwise have required coal or natural gas. The distinction matters. The economic dividend of renewables is not limited to the price of a solar or wind project; it also includes lower exposure to international fuel prices and reduced pressure on the balance of payments.
For cities, this changes the meaning of energy infrastructure. Urban India’s electricity system is usually experienced through distribution networks, household bills, commercial buildings, transport systems, water pumping and municipal services. Yet the cost and reliability of that system are also shaped by what happens upstream in power generation. A city may not visibly distinguish between electricity generated by a solar plant and electricity generated by imported coal, but its exposure to fuel markets, generation costs and supply risks is affected by that underlying mix.
The report’s most striking counterfactual is its estimate that, without the solar, wind and bioenergy capacity installed since 2010, India would have needed to import an additional 110 million tonnes of coal in 2025 alone. This is an estimate of avoided demand, not a record of an import transaction that was cancelled. But it illustrates the scale at which renewable capacity is beginning to influence the country’s energy system.
India’s renewable energy capacity has nearly quadrupled over the past decade, crossing 300 GW in 2026, the report said. Between March 2014 and September 2026, the country added 168 GW of solar capacity and 38 GW of wind capacity. Bioenergy capacity stood at nearly 12 GW by September 2026. The expansion has been accompanied by a broader change in the power system: non-fossil fuel sources accounted for 50% of installed electricity capacity in 2025, allowing India to reach its 2030 target five years ahead of schedule.
Installed capacity, however, is not the same as electricity generated at every hour of the day. Solar output varies with sunlight, while wind generation depends on weather conditions. The supplied IEA findings establish the scale of capacity growth and its estimated import savings, but they do not provide a complete account of generation patterns, storage capacity, transmission constraints or distribution performance. Those details remain important to understanding how far the economic benefit can translate into consistent service for electricity users.
The report attributes the expansion to sustained government policy support, ambitious renewable energy targets and long-term planning. Competitive bidding also helped reduce the cost of renewable power. Solar tariffs for projects commissioned in 2025 were around 40% lower than the average cost of coal-based electricity, the IEA said. This comparison helps explain why renewable energy has moved from a supplementary source towards a central component of capacity planning.
The policy architecture has also extended beyond large utility-scale projects. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has encouraged households to install rooftop solar systems, enabling them to generate electricity and reduce power bills. The PM-KUSUM scheme has supported solar-powered irrigation pumps and the supply of solar electricity to agricultural consumers. These programmes connect national energy policy to the physical fabric of settlements: rooftops, farms, feeders, local distribution systems and the daily cost of electricity.
That decentralised dimension is significant for urban governance. Rooftop solar changes the relationship between buildings and the grid, while lower electricity demand from the network can affect the way distribution systems are planned. The supplied report does not establish how much capacity has been added under each scheme or how evenly benefits have been distributed across income groups and regions. It does, however, show that the renewable transition is no longer confined to distant power stations. It increasingly involves homes, public institutions, agricultural users and local electricity consumers.
The government has simultaneously sought to develop domestic manufacturing through Production Linked Incentive schemes and policies promoting locally manufactured solar equipment. The IEA linked these measures to investments in India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem. This adds an industrial and construction dimension to the energy transition. Renewable infrastructure requires modules, inverters, mounting systems, electrical equipment, transmission assets and land or building space. Manufacturing policy therefore affects not only energy security but also where value is created across the built environment.
India’s position in the global renewable market has strengthened alongside this domestic expansion. The IEA ranked the country as the world’s second-fastest-growing renewable energy market and the second-largest manufacturer of solar panels. These rankings describe market growth and manufacturing scale, but they do not by themselves settle questions about project execution, grid integration, land use or consumer affordability. The report’s economic case is strongest when read together with those implementation questions rather than as a substitute for them.
The projected $240 billion in cumulative avoided imports by 2030 is also sensitive to the assumption used. The IEA’s estimate assumes international fuel prices remain around their 2024-25 average levels. If prices move differently, the monetary value of avoided imports would change even if renewable generation remains the same. The physical benefit—producing electricity domestically rather than relying on imported fuel—would still exist, but its value in dollar terms would vary.
This makes renewable energy an unusual infrastructure asset. It can deliver several forms of resilience at once: lower exposure to imported coal and gas, reduced sensitivity to global fuel-price volatility, and additional domestic capacity. At the same time, the system must manage the operational requirements that accompany variable generation. The information supplied with the IEA report does not quantify storage, transmission investment or balancing requirements, so those aspects cannot be assessed here. They remain central to whether capacity growth becomes a stable foundation for urban electricity demand.
The report also places India’s net-zero transition aim for 2070 within a large capital story, estimating a $22.7 trillion investment opportunity for global capital. That figure signals the scale of financing implied by the transition, but the avoided-import estimate provides a more immediate economic measure: renewable generation has already reduced the fuel purchases required to supply India’s electricity system.
The larger urban question is therefore no longer whether renewable energy belongs in India’s infrastructure strategy. The evidence supplied by the IEA shows that it is already influencing the country’s import bill, generation economics, manufacturing ambitions and household-facing programmes. The next questions concern the quality and distribution of that expansion: how capacity is connected to the grid, how reliably it serves demand, how benefits reach consumers and how cities adapt their buildings and networks to a more decentralised power system.
What the report confirms is substantial growth with a measurable energy-security dividend. It estimates more than $100 billion in avoided coal and natural gas import costs between 2011 and 2025, and nearly $240 billion cumulatively by 2030 under its stated fuel-price assumption. The developments that require continued attention are the conversion of installed capacity into dependable generation, the performance of distribution systems and the ability of policy and manufacturing support to sustain the transition across India’s rapidly expanding urban economy.

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The whole-house backup module will also provide backup power during outages.
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A UK homeowner finally committed to the solar project they had been eager to approve but kept putting off.
Eight panels will go on the rear roof, with the other eight on the front, the homeowner explained when announcing the purchase in Reddit’s r/SolarUK community.
The roughly £15,000 ($11,200) solar-and-battery installation will equip a U.K. home with 16 rooftop panels and a whole-house backup module.
Nearby trees won’t shade the roof because of the house’s height, the post noted. The home is also oriented almost due south.
The price covers bird protection and optimizers as well as the solar and storage equipment, the homeowner clarified in follow-up comments. The installation is scheduled for October.
Residential solar can lower electricity bills and provide energy independence. $0-upfront solar leases may also save hundreds of dollars per month, depending on the household. EasyHome has a free explorer tool to estimate possible savings and find vetted local installers.
The order includes two Sigenergy 10 batteries and an inverter, making energy storage part of the project from the start and allowing the homeowner to use their energy when it is the best and cheapest option.
The whole-house backup module will also provide backup power during outages.
With energy prices through the roof, there’s never been a better time to go solar — and EasyHome can help you find the best prices from the best installers in your area.
EasyHome takes the guesswork and headaches out of energy upgrades by showing you estimated savings from a network of vetted local partners. To get started, just enter your ZIP and share a few details about your home — seeing your estimate is really that easy.
“We could/should have done it earlier in the year, but the second-best time is now.”
The project is located in the Bristol area, so the homeowner will likely benefit from the respectable amount of sun that area gets.
For readers interested in storage, EasyHome offers battery-storage exploration options. Exploring solar and batteries together can help households assess how stored electricity could support cost management and backup power during outages. The equipment and configuration will determine what is possible.
The tool also lets homeowners curate competitive bids from local installers — a way to explore their own options for panels, storage, and installation.
Once the installation is complete, the homeowner plans to track the system’s performance.
“I’m quite looking forward to geeking out on the data!” the original poster said.
Other UK homeowners have worked through similar decisions about solar panels, batteries, and installation costs. 
• A London homeowner’s £15,000 solar-and-battery quote drew reassuring responses from fellow system owners.
• A UK solar owner would compare quotes differently after focusing only on price.
• A UK homeowner’s £3,000 solar-and-battery budget prompted warnings that expectations were too optimistic.
• A UK homeowner’s £22,000 quote sparked debate over 40 panels versus batteries for winter.
• A UK homeowner considering cut-price Chinese solar equipment discovered that finding installers proved difficult.
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“It’s enough to keep my house powered for 10-20 hours depending on load.”
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A solar owner was fed up after customer service failed to replace inverters under warranty for five months. They chose an upgrade, despite being happy with their solar setup otherwise. 
The homeowner explained in Reddit’s r/SolarDIY that they had designed and installed a grid-connected setup with 7.8 kilowatts of combined capacity across 30 panels on a carport. For nine years, it had worked beautifully, but the microinverters began to fail over the summer. 
With the equipment under warranty, they emailed the provider every week for a resolution, but after months passed, they decided not to wait any longer to optimize their system.
“With the availability of new hybrid inverters that integrate battery management and backup cutover, I decided to purchase a 12kW EG4 Hybrid inverter and 15kWh worth of battery backup,” they shared. “None of this is enough to run off-grid, but it’s enough to keep my house powered for 10-20 hours depending on load.”  
For households considering solar, potential electricity savings can make the investment appealing, and some $0-upfront solar leases may save hundreds of dollars. EasyHome‘s free explorer tool helps estimate possible savings and find vetted local installers, with actual savings depending on the home and arrangement.
Along with replacing the failing equipment, the purchase adds something the original grid-tied system did not offer: stored electricity.
Pairing battery storage with solar is one of the best ways to manage electricity costs and provide backup during outages, improving comfort and potentially preventing hundreds of dollars in losses in spoiled food and medications. 
For readers weighing a similar change, EasyHome also offers options to explore battery storage alongside solar, with equipment choices shaped by which appliances a household wants to keep running.
With energy prices through the roof, there’s never been a better time to go solar — and EasyHome can help you find the best prices from the best installers in your area.
EasyHome takes the guesswork and headaches out of energy upgrades by showing you estimated savings from a network of vetted local partners. To get started, just enter your ZIP and share a few details about your home — seeing your estimate is really that easy.
Other solar owners have had to decide whether to repair failing equipment or replace it. 
• After their solar company collapsed, a homeowner’s free replacement inverter wasn’t plug-and-play.
• A UK homeowner replaced aging solar, with three-year payback potential for the upgrade.
• An 82-kWh solar reading led a homeowner to suspect years of solar system failures.
• In North Carolina, a homeowner traced a $10,000 repair quote to one bad microinverter.
• A solar owner said their system works fine offline despite the manufacturer’s bankruptcy.
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Fujiyama Power Systems reported Q2 FY27 revenue of INR 13,068 million, up 130.1 Percent YoY, while EBITDA increased 116.4 percent to INR 2,229 million and PAT grew 111.2 Percent to INR 1,329 million.
November 12, 2026. By News Bureau
Fujiyama Power Systems has announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026.
During Q2 FY27, the company reported Revenue from Operations of INR 13,068 million, registering a YoY growth of 130.1 percent. EBITDA increased by 116.4 percent YoY to INR 2,229 million, while PAT grew by 111.2 percent YoY to INR 1,329 million. EBITDA margin was 17.1 percent, compared to 18.1 percent in Q2 FY26, while PAT margin was 10.2 percent, compared to 11.1 percent in Q2 FY26. The moderation in margins was primarily due to lower sales realisations adopted by the company to drive higher sales volumes and gain market share. 
For H1 FY27, Revenue from Operations reached INR 26,525 million, registering a growth of 127.6 percent YoY. EBITDA increased by 128.7 percent to INR 4,777 million, with a margin of 18.0 percent. Normalised PAT was INR 2,981 million, with a margin of 11.2 percent.
The second quarter of FY27 marked further progress in the company’s manufacturing expansion and backward integration initiatives. During the quarter, Fujiyama commissioned its 2 GW power electronics manufacturing facility at Ratlam, taking its total power electronics manufacturing capacity to 4.1 GW. The company also continued to expand its manufacturing capabilities across lithium-ion batteries, solar cells and tubular batteries.
On the distribution front, the company added 100 plus dealers and 30 plus distributors during Q2 FY27, taking its total channel partner network to over 10,200 as of September 30, 2026. 
During Q2 FY27, the company commissioned its 2 GW power electronics manufacturing facility at Ratlam. The facility manufactures solar inverters, UPS systems and other related power electronics products. With this addition, its total power electronics manufacturing capacity has increased to 4.1 GW.
The company is also progressing with the development of its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility at Ratlam, with 3 GWh of manufacturing capacity expected to come online in the coming quarters. The addition will strengthen its in-house manufacturing capabilities and support the growing requirement for energy storage solutions. It will also improve integration across its solar and power backup product portfolio.
In addition to lithium-ion batteries, Fujiyama is rebuilding its in-house tubular battery manufacturing capabilities through a proposed 1 GWh facility at Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. The facility is being established as a replacement for the earlier 1.3 GWh capacity at Bawal, Haryana, which was damaged in a fire incident in May 2026. The facility is expected to be commissioned by Q3 FY27. It will provide a dedicated manufacturing base for tubular batteries, strengthen the company’s manufacturing presence in North India and support supplies to its established distribution network.
Alongside these initiatives, the 1.2 GW solar cell manufacturing facility at Ratlam remains on track for commissioning by Q1 FY28, with an investment of around INR 350 crore. The facility will complement the company’s existing 1 GW solar cell manufacturing capacity and support its participation in the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) segment.
Commenting on the performance, Pawan Kumar Garg, Chairman and Joint Managing Director, said, “The second quarter of FY27 marked further progress in Fujiyama’s manufacturing expansion and backward integration initiatives. The company made progress in building an integrated manufacturing platform across solar panels, power electronics and batteries. The demand environment for residential rooftop solar and power backup solutions remains favourable, supported by government initiatives, increasing consumer awareness and wider adoption across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.
Our distribution network remains an important part of our business model, enabling us to reach customers across a wide range of markets. On the manufacturing front, we commissioned our 2 GW power electronics manufacturing facility at Ratlam during the quarter. The facility manufactures solar inverters, UPS systems and other related power electronics products. With this addition, our total power electronics manufacturing capacity has increased to 4.1 GW.
Looking ahead, we see opportunities across residential rooftop solar and energy storage. The PM Surya Ghar initiative and its proposed expansion under PM Surya Ghar 2.0 could support wider adoption of rooftop solar and integrated storage solutions. As we move forward, our focus will remain on ramping up manufacturing capacities, expanding our distribution reach and strengthening backward integration. We remain committed to providing dependable, high quality solar and energy solutions while creating long term value for all stakeholders.”

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The delay in business rates increase needs to be longer to encourage the uptake of renewable power generation by companies in England, the company urges.
November 12, 2026
Renewable power supply company Good Energy is calling on the government to extend the Improvement Relief scheme on business rates in England to encourage the installation of renewable energy projects on UK commercial premises.
In England, business rates are based on the value of the property a business occupies, and are paid by the premises' landlord or the business tenant, depending on the agreement between the two. Improvements to the building that increase its value, such as the installation of solar panels, raises the payable rates. But under the business rates Improvement Relief scheme, such an increase is delayed by a year.
Good Energy wants the government to extend the one year relief period. Carl Hogg, managing director of services at Good Energy, said: "The opportunity is particularly compelling for businesses consuming large amounts of electricity during the day, because power generated on the roof can be used directly on site. […] What we need to focus on now are the practical barriers stopping projects from getting off the ground, whether that is the relationship between landlord and tenant, the condition of the roof, finance or difficulties around connecting to the grid."
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The Improvement Relief scheme is due to come to an end in 2029, albeit with a promise from central government to review its effectiveness. One point in the scheme's favour is that the ratepayer does not have to apply for the relief; it is mandatory for the the local authority to grant the relief as long as the criteria for improvements are met.
The argument from the clean energy sector is that the rates relief delays some of the immediate cost to the business or leaseholder of adding hardware such as solar arrays to commercial buildings. By generating power themselves, companies save money on utility costs immediately: Good Energy describes an installation of solar panels it undertook at a BSH distribution warehouse in Corby, England that generates around 550MWh of electricity annually – around three-quarters of the power consumed on site.
However, the complexities of leases on commercial buildings can muddy the picture. Solar PV panels can be classified as 'plant and machinery' under the terms of a lease, rather than property assets that would qualify landlords for specific tax reliefs such as those defined in the Corporation Tax Act 2010. Under the Act, solar installations and the electricity income they generate may not qualify as tax relief-qualifying assets and income – a discouragement to infrastructure investment.
Related:Report shows commercial rooftop solar could deliver 60GW of UK generation
Additionally, there may be a disparity between lease lengths and the time it takes for the ROI on solar installations to pay out. Issues of insurance liabilities on the part of landlords and business tenants on solar arrays would also need to be agreed by all parties.
A less capital-intensive although more legally complex method of capturing the value of solar installations on commercial property might be entering a PPA with a third-party solar power provider responsible for installation and operation of an array – similar to the trial scheme piloted by the UK government for schools. In that specific instance, Rebecca Cullen of legal firm Browne Jacobson noted, "[The parties] will be largely non-specialist counter-parties in these arrangements, and the terms around tariff review mechanisms, step-in rights, roof condition warranties, and exit provisions will all need to be fair and clearly understood by those signing them."
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Wear and tear means they all need replacement at some point, but they are full of valuable materials that can be recycled and repurposed.

Where do old solar panels go when they give up the ghost? A recent visit to a solar panel graveyard provided a revealing look into how a surge in the recycling of this power-generating infrastructure is ­giving rise to new uses for the waste material – giving a small and unexpected boost to South Africa’s moribund manufacturing sector.
To wit, the “cemetery” I visited was a ­recycling facility in Germiston, Gauteng, operated by specialist electronic and hazardous waste recycler Reclite SA.
It’s on track to recover about 10,000 tonnes of solar panels this year, a figure that had only been forecast from 2033 when South Africa’s first 2.66GW of solar capacity under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme was expected to reach the end of its operating life.
But older panels are coming to the end of their life faster than anticipated, in part because South Africa has some of the most intense irradiance levels on Earth. Storm damage and other factors can also play a role on this front.
New estimates presented at the recent WasteCon 2026 conference see more than 500,000 tonnes of solar panels destined for the scrap heap in South Africa between 2043 and 2048 – a new growth area for the recycling sector with applications for the country’s struggling manufacturing sector.
Globally, the scale is massive as the green energy transition rapidly gains traction and installations surge worldwide.
“By 2030, up to eight million tonnes of solar PV waste could accumulate globally, rising to 78 million tonnes by 2050 under early-loss scenarios,” Professor Suzan Oelofse, principal researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, said in the presentation. “This creates both a waste management burden and a resource opportunity.”
And there are resource opportunities galore. Solar panels are brimming with stuff that is valuable and can be recycled, such as aluminium, copper, silicon and silver. These metals can be extracted, but separation is difficult and costly – which is at least a deterrent to South Africa’s copper theft syndicates.
What is relatively easy and cost-effective to extract is glass, which accounts for 60% to 70% of a solar panel’s weight.
At the Reclite facility, I watched as stacks of solar panels were manually put through a machine that dislodged the frame without damaging the glass.
“A solar panel contains materials that local industries can use. Our job is to recover them at the required quality and at a cost that makes the process commercially viable. Without viable end-markets, recycling becomes little more than an expensive stockpiling exercise,” said Reclite SA managing director Steffen Schröder.
The glass is then processed to produce the desired product. In the first stage, the sharp edges are blunted, a process called deburring. I could grab a handful of the glass without getting lacerated.
The defanged glass shards are then transformed for a range of uses, including blasting and filtration products, coatings and building applications such as bricks. Ground into a fine powder that resembles flour, it can be used as a filler material.
South Africa does not manufacture solar panels, but the discarded material from old panels can be used for domestic manufacturing in a less energy-intensive and costly way than making them from scratch. In short, it aids and abets the government’s stated goal of “beneficiation” against the backdrop of deindustrialisation.
Reclite makes various products from the recycled glass and also sells it to other domestic manufacturers. “It’s not about recycling to make new solar panels. There are other applications in the local economy,” Schröder said.
Solar panels and other renewables are powering South Africa’s green energy transition. And they have other economic uses after they are taken off rooftops, providing an additional ray of light to the domestic manufacturing sector that looks set to swell. DM
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More than 90% of major Chinese solar PV manufacturers are reporting net losses, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
In a chapter covering renewable manufacturing supply chains in its report Renewables 2026, IEA says higher solar module prices, which are now up 10-30% on 2025 levels, have not been enough to restore profitability in the Chinese solar manufacturing sector.
The cumulative net loss of major Chinese solar manufacturers and polysilicon producers increased from around $4.4 billion in 2024 to almost $5.5 billion last year, the report says, with over 70 companies filing for bankruptcy or liquidation since 2024.
It adds that while net margins have stayed negative through the first three quarters of 2026, there are signs that losses are stabilising.
“In recent quarters, the middle 50% of analysed companies reported net margins between -5% and -15%, a narrower range than the 0% to -30% recorded in 2024,” the report explains, while adding that improvements have been concentrated among companies diversifying into higher-margin business segments such as energy storage system integration.
Despite ongoing consolidation, IEA’s report predicts solar supply chains will remain highly concentrated in China through to 2031, particularly for polysilicon and wafer production.
The agency expects the consolidation phase to favour manufacturers with stronger balance sheets, higher-quality capacity and more competitive technology portfolios, in turn accelerating the exit or absorption of weaker producers. The report predicts the impact of consolidation will vary across the supply chain, with upstream segments having to adjust more as they currently account for the majority of excess manufacturing capacity in China.
Outside of China, selected solar manufacturers are managing to remain profitable despite ongoing global manufacturing overcapacity, the report says.
IEA explains that for these manufacturers, median net margins have remained broadly stable at 10-15% since 2023, with technological differentiation, localisation strategies and access to protected markets underpinning their profitability.
The report also highlights that solar manufacturing hubs outside of China are emerging, most notably in India. These hubs are focusing primarily on cells and modules, the report continues, as these segments require lower upfront upstream polysilicon and wafer production.
“Trade barriers and industrial policies are also increasingly influencing the location of new manufacturing capacity,” the report says. “However, in the current low-price environment, new manufacturers need clear competitive advantages in their target markets, such as technological differentiation, policy support, local-content advantages or strong domestic demand.”
Predictions from IEA forecast that, under a scenario in which the current pace of bankruptcies continues and no major new investments are made, global polysilicon manufacturing capacity could shrink by up to 45% by 2031. If market conditions improve and investment activity resumes, the reduction could be limited to around 15%.
Wafer manufacturing is also expected to undergo consolidation in the coming years, with capacity forecast to decline by an estimated 10-35% by 2031 depending on market conditions. Solar cell and module manufacturing capacity is projected to fall by 5-15%.
IEA’s report also notes an ongoing trend of solar manufacturing companies increasingly looking towards adjacent growth markets, most notably battery storage.
While it says this shift offers access to a faster-growing segment with potentially stronger margins, the report also warns it “risks transferring the solar industry’s overcapacity dynamics into the battery supply chain if expansion again overtakes demand.”
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The new strategy pushed the uniform crystallization window past 100 seconds.
A new methylammonium-free (MA-free) perovskite solar module achieved a power conversion efficiency of 22.7%.
The modules retained nearly 98% of the original efficiency during the standard stability tests.
Researchers paired slot-die coating with a new crystallization strategy to improve film formation and durability.
Chinese researchers have developed a new methylammonium-free (MA-free) perovskite solar module that achieved a 22.7 percent power conversion efficiency. In a stability test, the module retained nearly 98 percent of the original efficiency.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Dalian Jiaotong University created a process to manufacture uniform perovskite solar modules using slot-die coating under normal ambient conditions.
“We developed a reliable fabrication process for uniform, high-efficiency, methylammonium-free perovskite solar modules using slot-die coating under ambient conditions,” said the study author Zhihua Zhang.
Perovskite solar cells are widely used in photovoltaic applications because of high efficiency and low manufacturing costs.
However, many high-performance devices rely on methylammonium (MA), which degrades easily under heat. Degraded MA releases volatile compounds that damage the perovskite crystal structure, increasing defects and reducing the cell’s efficiency over time.
To overcome this limitation, the researchers designed an MA-free perovskite material and paired it with a new crystallization strategy that improves film formation during manufacturing.
The team said that slot-die coating is well suited for large-scale production. The technique uses materials efficiently and can be integrated into continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing lines.
Slot-die coating is different from the spin-coating process commonly used in laboratories. It spreads the perovskite solution across larger surfaces and makes it more suitable for commercial-scale production. However, producing uniform films over large areas remains a major challenge because the perovskite crystals must form evenly during processing.
Researchers addressed this hurdle by introducing a combined additive strategy using rubidium thiocyanate (RbSCN) and formamidinium thiocyanate (FASCN).
The additives work together to guide crystal growth and promote the conversion of the material from a non-photoactive crystal phase, known as the δ-phase, into the photoactive α-phase that generates electricity. At the same time, they suppress the formation of unwanted secondary phases that can reduce device performance.
According to the researchers, lowering the energy barrier between these two crystal structures makes the crystallization process more predictable and produces films with fewer defects.
“Rather than imposing tighter constraints on process control, this work makes the crystallization process itself more tolerant of processing variability,” Zhang said.
The team reported that the additive combination expanded the processing window for uniform crystallization to more than 100 seconds. This allowed dense, high-quality perovskite films to form with larger crystal grains, lower residual stress, and a more uniform composition throughout the film.
Adopting the new coating methods improved performance for both laboratory cells and larger solar modules.
The researchers reported a power conversion efficiency of 26.16 percent for small-area solar cells. A larger module with an active area of 54.8 square centimeters achieved 22.70 percent efficiency, compared with 15.8 percent for a reference module produced without the additive strategy.
The new design also demonstrated improved durability.
According to the study, during the stability tests where the device’s temperature was raised to 149°F, unencapsulated solar modules retained 97.76 percent of their original efficiency. The efficiency was maintained even after 1,300 hours of continuous operation, which is equivalent to over 54 days of uninterrupted use under the heat a solar panel can experience in strong sunlight.
However, under the same conditions, the control devices without the additive strategy retained only 65.86 percent of their initial efficiency.
A wider processing window and improved crystal control could make slot-die coating viable for mass-producing perovskite solar modules, researchers said.
The findings were published recently in the journal Advanced Materials.

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The first part of the Australian government’s Future Made in Australia legislation passed through the Senate last month, setting up a national interest framework. But the legislation divided Parliament.
On one side, Labor argued the policy will help Australia build resilience to the sorts of supply chain disruptions we saw during COVID-19 and invest in local communities and jobs. On the other side, the Coalition argued the policy amounts to the government “picking winners” and “corporate welfare”.
Singled-out is the Australian government’s $1 billion commitment to subsidising the manufacturing of solar panels.
The government is pitching the program as building economic resilience, arguing that Australia is too reliant on imports from one country: China. In 2023, a whopping 96 per cent of Australia’s solar panel imports came from China. Others argue that China makes good quality solar panels cheaply – making solar energy a cost-effective solution to the energy transition. Rather than subsidise domestic industry, why shouldn’t we buy directly from China?
But this isn’t a policy challenge with an either-or solution – Australia should do both, subsidise and diversify. In the shifting and ever-growing solar industry Australia should balance domestic investments while diversifying its solar panel imports.
The solar supply chain is long and complicated. It involves turning silicon metal into extremely pure silicon (called polysilicon) to make wafers then converting those wafers into solar cells which are assembled into solar modules (panels). Different companies and factories (primarily in China but also in Southeast Asia, India, Europe and the United States) produce the various components.
If Australia is worried about solar panel imports it needs to be worried about the entire supply chain because China dominates each part of the production process. It produces more than 90 per cent of the world’s polysilicon, 96 per cent of wafers and over 85 per cent of solar modules.
This concentration can have consequences. In 2020, the price of polysilicon tripled due to disruptions at several Chinese factories. More disruptive scenarios – like a trade war or geopolitical conflict – could cause extended supply chain delays that would threaten the energy transition. Australia’s electrical grid needs to install millions of solar panels every year to reach net zero and replace ageing coal-fired power plants. On top of this, Australia sees its vast renewable energy resources as an economic opportunity – to export to other countries or produce green hydrogen and metals.
Green industrial policy is on the rise around the world. The United States first placed tariffs on imports of Chinese panels in 2011, increasing them in 2018 and again in 2024. As a result, China’s market share in the United States shrunk from 47 per cent in 2011 to almost nothing today. India, Brazil and Turkey have also placed tariffs on Chinese solar panel imports.
Other countries are subsidising domestic manufacturing of solar panels. The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the largest example. It offers tax credits to solar manufacturers and developers who use US-made panels. The European Union has also set a goal to manufacture up to 40 per cent of its solar panels. India is offering subsidies.
But these protectionist policies can come with downsides. Solar panels in the US can cost double those in Australia or Europe. Industrial policy requires taxpayers to foot the bill and doesn’t guarantee results. Even the IRA has struggled to attract investments in wafer and cell manufacturing.
So, any policy aiming to improve supply chain resilience must tackle the entire supply chain. There is little point in having a domestic factory that can produce solar modules if the module’s cells are still imported from a single source. Onshoring an entire supply chain – from polysilicon to panels – could be hard and expensive. And, it costs a lot more to manufacture panels in Australia than in other countries.
To balance these risks Australia’s Solar Sunshot program needs an outward-looking focus.
Supply chain resilience must form the core of any investments the Sunshot program makes. Subsidising a panel manufacturer that primarily sources cells from one country may not achieve the policy’s main goal of spreading risk. Australia should assess whether it can better target its investments to certain segments on the supply chain and strengthen overall global supply chain resilience.
Alongside, Australia should try to diversify its imports. Other countries – India, the US, Southeast Asia – are pouring money into solar manufacturing. And Australia has programs through Austrade and Export Finance Australia that can help forge links between Australian consumer and businesses overseas. To help, public investments made in solar energy through programs like the Capacity Investment Scheme should incorporate supply chain resilience in their assessment criteria.
The Sunshot policy has a good goal but Australia may lack comparative advantage in some segments of the solar supply chain. Australia needs to design its economic resilience policies in the most effective way, and that means making more targeted investments and being willing to look to more countries overseas – not just China.
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Eight international lenders have signed a letter of support for financing Acwa’s 2 GW Sivas and Taşeli solar PV projects in Türkiye. The letter was signed at COP31 in Antalya and moves both plants closer to financial close. Acwa expects them to start supplying power from 2029.
The lenders are:
A letter of support is not a loan agreement. It confirms the lenders’ backing for the projects and their intention to work toward arranging the debt. The financing amount has not been disclosed.
Sivas and Taşeli are two separate solar PV independent power projects (IPPs), each wholly owned by Acwa. In February 2026, Acwa signed investment agreement key terms with Türkiye’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. Under those terms, Acwa will develop, finance, build, commission and operate both plants. It also agreed power purchase agreement (PPA) key terms with the state generator EÜAŞ, which will buy the electricity from each plant.
When the agreements were signed in February, Turkish officials put the combined investment at about $2 billion. They reported tariffs of 2.35 euro cents per kWh for Sivas and 1.99 euro cents for Taşeli.
Dr. Samir J Serhan, CEO of Acwa, said: “Large-scale renewable energy projects can be built only when governments, offtakers, and lenders have agreed on how they will be financed and delivered. These are the first two plants that we will build under the Intergovernmental Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, and we look forward to working with all of our partners to complete them safely and on schedule.”
The two plants make up the first 2 GW of the 5 GW programme agreed between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The intergovernmental agreement was signed on 3 February 2026 and took effect on 21 October. Earlier this week at COP31, the two governments signed an electricity MoU. They said the 3 GW second phase will focus on wind power, supported by high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission and battery storage.
Acwa first invested in Türkiye with the Kırıkkale IPP, which was commissioned in 2017. In its Q3 2026 results, Acwa booked a SAR 113 million deferred tax charge after Türkiye introduced a new 12.5% corporate tax rate.
Several of the eight lenders have funded Acwa projects before:
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Solar project management company Common Energy has announced that its portfolio of community solar and storage arrays has passed the 1 GW mark, as of Nov. 12.
The New York City-based energy firm currently has more than 700 million kWh of renewable energy contributing to the American energy grid on a yearly basis, as well as more than 500 MW of projects already live and generating renewable energy. The company’s portfolio spans more than 280 solar projects across 11 states, as well as Washington, D.C.
“I’d like to thank our developer, utility and subscriber partners for their trust and support over the years,” says Richard Keiser, founder and CEO of Common Energy. “Together, we’ve built a platform of renewable energy assets and software that provides 700 million kWh of clean electricity to the grid annually, and helps thousands of households save money by making energy more affordable.”
As of November 2026, the company is connected to 22 of the largest utilities in the U.S., including Midwest-based Commonwealth Edison and Ameren, as well as Baltimore Gas & Electric, among others. Its projects generate renewable energy, connecting it directly to the electrical grid with no offtake.
Since its founding in 2017, Common Energy has expanded to states across the country as more and more community solar-forward legislation became the standard. Now, the firm serves a group of 15 developer clients and delivers bill savings to more than 5,000 low-income households across the U.S.
The company says it currently provides aggregate monthly bill savings of about $650,000 to more than 26,000 electrical utility accounts, an average of $25 per account per month.
“From managing over 180 live projects, Common Energy’s team has built deep expertise in community solar asset management,” says Christophe Charpentier, COO of Common Energy. “Our platform and processes enable our partners to maximize the value of their assets.”
The New York energy company’s platform provides “a full suite of tools” for managing community solar projects. These include subscription levels, project and subscriber collection performance, utility integration, and financial reporting.


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Residents can have their say on downsized proposals for a new solar farm.
The Stone Pit Lane project was originally proposed in 2023 for land near Keelby.
It would have generated 150MW, making it ‘nationally significant ’, meaning it would have had to be approved or rejected by the government.
Developer Elgin has announced that it has now reduced this to 99MW after reviewing the grid connection, meaning it will be determined locally by West Lindsey District Council.
If approved, the project claims it would generate enough renewable energy to power 40,000 homes.
The company says it’s at ‘the very early stage’ of preparing the plans, and wants to hear from residents about them.
Drop-in consultation events will be held at Keelby village hall on November 18 and 19, and feedback can be submitted until December 10.
The plans will be submitted to the council in early 2027 and could be decided by the end of the year.
Plans show solar panels on the fields to the south of Keelby, near the A18, with a substation on the north side and a public right of way through the centre.
The company says the site was selected because it is flat, close to a grid connection, near a major road for construction, and well screened by hedgerows.
Elgin says it will create a community benefit fund if approved, with up to £4,000 per MW for community facilities, infrastructure and other initiatives.
Jamie Andrews, Senior Development Manager at Elgin, said: “We’re excited to launch the proposals for Stone Pit Lane Solar Farm, which, if consented, will help to ensure the country has a secure domestic green energy supply.
“The plans are at an early stage, meaning the design is evolving and local expertise will play an important role in determining the final scheme.
“We look forward to meeting with residents at the public exhibition and hearing their views on the project and on the community benefit fund.”

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Six months after its official launch, PV Transact is proving to be a popular online marketplace for new and used solar photovoltaic (PV) system equipment in South Africa. The platform was launched by GBA Digital Media Pty Ltd, publisher of GBA (Green Building Africa), the leading business to business digital news site serving the solar PV sector in Sub Saharan Africa, and the number of listings has grown each month.
The platform gives businesses and individuals a safe, user-friendly way to sell solar PV equipment to potential buyers in their local area. Listed equipment can include solar panels, inverters, battery energy storage units, combiner boxes, mounting equipment and optimisers.
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The marketplace suits a wide range of sellers. A solar PV equipment distributor may want to move excess stock, while a solar installer might have panels left over from a completed job. A specialist electrical repair technician may hold good as new inverters or battery systems, and a homeowner who has upgraded their solar panels may want to sell the old components that remain in good condition.
“The solar PV sector in South Africa has matured to the point where residential, commercial and utility scale systems are being upgraded to enhance performance, but the replaced equipment is still in good condition and performs well. PV Transact offers sellers of such equipment a marketplace in which to find a buyer,” said Bryan Groenendaal, founder of PV Transact South Africa.
PV Transact is not only for second hand equipment. “PV Transact is also a marketplace for manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers to sell new solar PV equipment,” added Groenendaal.
Getting started is simple. First time users can create a Standard listing free of charge, valued at R100, and the listing process takes just 4 easy steps. Sellers who want to reach buyers faster can choose a Premium listing at R200, which places the advertisement at the top of the list in a specially highlighted area on the PV Transact home page.
Groenendaal confirmed that, with the successful launch in South Africa, PV Transact will soon launch in Australia and the USA, with further plans to enter a total of 16 countries by 2028.
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Local homeowners are being invited to join Tullamore Solar PV Meitheal.
More than 170 households have already expressed an interest in the initiative.
The Meitheal offers homeowners within 10 km of Tullamore the opportunity to access reduced-cost Solar PV installations through a collective purchasing approach.
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“Your parents are using much more energy than their solar system could ever hope to produce.”
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A Florida couple wanted to get out of a solar loan after discovering their electricity bills remained above $300 each month, but it wasn’t as simple as it seemed.  
“My parents are unhappy with their solar system,” a Reddit user explained. 
The system includes 49 panels and two batteries that had to be brought back online after a hurricane, and the poster said “the company has been horrible about holding up their warranty.” 
Ultimately, a third party had to come out for repairs three months after the storm. Still, the parents expected to pay $65,000 for the panels over 25 years. 
“They want to just stop paying because ‘if they want them back they can take it’ which I agree,” the poster continued. However, they worried about legal fallout if they stopped paying. 
“Stopping payment on a contract you legally signed is not wise,” someone agreed. 
Residential solar can lower electricity costs, and $0-upfront solar leases may save households hundreds of dollars monthly, depending on the household and type of agreement. EasyHome offers a free explorer tool to estimate potential savings and find vetted local installers.
In this case, an Enphase energy report showed that the parents used 32.8 megawatt-hours in 2025, while solar production totaled 19.3 MWh.
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“This tells you all you need to know,” a commenter noted. “Your parents are using much more energy than their solar system could ever hope to produce.” 
They indicated that reviewing the sales agreement could provide clues about whether they may have been misled about production. 
“Having a large solar system and still having a utility bill doesn’t mean anyone got ‘scammed,'” they asserted. “If your parents didn’t have the solar that $300 bill would be more like $500. It’s still working, and it’s still saving them money. It’s just not big enough to eliminate the entire bill.” 
Since the solar provider had gone out of business, commenters thought it was worth investigating the terms of the loan and whether the parents might have an out. 
To address performance concerns, they recommended reviewing the monitoring app, checking battery charging settings, and comparing actual production with the output promised in the contract. 
“Do you know the parameters of the system and what it was designed to do?” one person said. “Having a high bill after installing solar is only part of the equation.” 
Another agreed, “More details are needed on the installed system, exact contract copy for the install and loan, diagnosis on the PV system and if it’s working with FPL’s net metering.” 
When done right, solar is one of the best ways to manage electricity costs and increase energy independence. EasyHome also lets homeowners explore battery-storage options to provide backup power during outages, depending on system configuration.
Other homeowners have reported similar frustrations with high electricity bills and underperforming solar panel systems. 
• A Texas homeowner says a solar lease pitched as “no bill” left him paying $620 monthly.
• A homeowner inherited a solar lease, but production faltered, and the power bill hit $600.
• A Florida homeowner auditing a utility bill couldn’t find credits for exported power.
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SHANGHAI, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On November 6, a cooperation ceremony for Malaysia’s Fifth Large-Scale Solar (LSS5+) investment project, supported by Standard Chartered Bank and China Construction Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, was held at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
The Malaysia LSS5+ solar photovoltaic project has a total investment of more than US$100 million. It is jointly owned by China Power Engineering Consulting Group (CPECC) and Malaysia’s Jaks Resources Berhad. Standard Chartered Bank is leading the project financing and serving as the account bank and coordinator, while China Construction Bank’s Malaysia Branch is acting as the co-lead arranger. Together, the two banks will provide financial support to ensure the smooth progress of the project.
The project is a key initiative under Malaysia’s Fifth Large-Scale Solar Programme, which forms part of the country’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). It directly supports Malaysia’s ambition to achieve a 70% share of renewable energy in its installed power generation capacity and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Upon completion, the project will provide a stable, clean and efficient local power supply, helping upgrade Malaysia’s energy infrastructure and supporting its economic and social development. It is expected to become a benchmark for cross-border investment cooperation between China and Malaysia in the green energy sector.
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Malaysia’s LSS5+ Solar Photovoltaic Project Successfully Signed
Large-cap transfers and a broad issuer community point to the strength of the NYSE. In addition NYSE’s state of the art technology processed a new peak in message volumes on November 5.
Key takeaways

• The transfers: Nine companies have moved from Nasdaq to the NYSE year to date, including three former Nasdaq-100 constituents and the largest bank transfer in history with Fifth Third Bank.
• The capital: Nearly half a trillion dollars in market cap has transferred to the NYSE from our competitors this year, compared with $185 billion that has moved to our competitor from the NYSE this year, according to FactSet.
• The community:70% of the S&P 500 and 74% of the publicly listed Fortune 500 trust the NYSE as their home.
• The infrastructure: The NYSE processed 1.166 trillion messages on November 5, about 4% above the prior peak, with system performance in line with previous peak days.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nine companies have transferred their listings to the New York Stock Exchange this year, and the issuers making that move are substantially larger by median market cap than those who moved in the opposite direction this year. The NYSE has also welcomed a diverse set of new issuers, and its systems handled a new peak in trading volume without issue.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/nyse/9383352-en-nine-listings-transfer-to-nyse
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Large-cap transfers to the NYSE
AstraZeneca, Kraft Heinz, and Skydance: three Nasdaq-100 companies have moved to the NYSE this year. A fourth large-cap name, Fifth Third Bancorp, also made the switch, marking the largest bank transfer in history.
Other issuers that have transferred from Nasdaq to the NYSE year to date include Criteo SA, Trinity Capital, Inc., Nova Minerals Corp., Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
What the data reveals
Data shows the scale and profile of the issuers on the move:

• Nearly half a trillion dollars: Market cap that has transferred to the NYSE from competitors year to date, compared with $185 billion that has moved from the NYSE this year.
• $15.7 billion: The median market cap of issuers transferring to the NYSE, compared with $1.4 billion for issuers transferring to competitors.

The NYSE also looked at the 21 companies that have left to join the Nasdaq-100 over the last 40 years and found that their price-to-earnings multiples contracted relative to peers. On average, valuations were 7.4% lower relative to peers in the year following announcement of the transfer than before it, and 9.6% lower in the year following entry into the Nasdaq-100.
Why execution quality matters to issuers
Exchange transfers at this scale rarely come down to prestige alone: one of the most important distinctions is how shares trade.
Recent NYSE research highlights why issuers often look to the exchange’s hybrid model: having a human Designated Market Maker (DMM) paired with algorithmic execution dampens intraday price swings and deepens liquidity during high-stakes closing auctions.
Strength of the NYSE community
Seventy percent of the S&P 500 and 74% of publicly listed Fortune 500 companies trust the NYSE as their home. This year, the NYSE has also welcomed a diverse set of issuers, including Jersey Mike’s, Reformation, HawkEye 360, Madison Air, Forgent Power Solutions, Bob’s Discount Furniture, and Once Upon a Farm.
Veradermics Inc. claimed the top-performing debut by both offer-to-current and offer-to-day-one return, and Madison Air’s listing marked the largest U.S. industrial IPO in nearly three decades.
Infrastructure built for peak volume
Amid a market selloff on November 5, the NYSE processed 1.166 trillion messages, about 4% above the prior peak set during the April 2025 volatility. System performance was in line with previous peak days.

• Equities: Equity exchange message volumes ran roughly 16% above their prior peaks, led by NYSE Texas (up 63%), NYSE American Equities (up 60%) and NYSE National (up 36%).
• Options: Options exchange message volumes ran roughly 10% above their prior peaks, with NYSE American Options up 8% and NYSE Arca Options up 12%.

Large-cap transfers, a diverse class of new listings, and a market that performed on its busiest day all point to the same thing: a growing community of issuers that trust the NYSE as its home.
 
 
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Nine Listings Transfer to the NYSE in 2026 Amounting to $500B in Market Cap
Nine Listings Transfer to the NYSE in 2026 Amounting to $500B in Market Cap
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EDF power solutions and Shanxi Installation Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore renewable energy projects together across the Middle East. The agreement covers three technologies: solar photovoltaic (PV), wind energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The MoU builds on an existing relationship. Shanxi Installation is the EPC contractor for the 500 MW Al Kamil I solar project in Oman, which EDF power solutions is developing with ONEIC and OQ Alternative Energy.
The agreement is a framework, not a contract. It sets out how the two companies could work together on future solar, wind and battery projects in the region. EDF power solutions would bring its experience as a developer, and Shanxi Installation its delivery capability as an EPC contractor.
At the meeting, the two delegations reviewed ongoing projects and set priorities for future cooperation. EDF power solutions said the aim is to help meet the region’s growing electricity demand and its shift toward a more diverse, low-carbon energy mix.
Nama Power and Water Procurement Company awarded the 500 MW Al Kamil I Solar IPP to the EDF-led consortium in June 2026. The deal was signed during Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to France.
In July, Shanxi Installation won the EPC contract, worth about RMB 1.5 billion ($222 million). It is the Chinese contractor’s first major project in the Middle East. The scope covers full engineering, procurement and construction, the grid connection and two and a half years of operation and maintenance. In October, Shanxi Installation appointed IDOM for detailed design and site studies.
EDF power solutions has other projects in Oman and Saudi Arabia:
In October, EDF power solutions also signed an MoU with DEWA International covering solar, wind, BESS and pumped-storage hydropower across the MENA region.
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The company this week announced it has signed a ten-year virtual power purchase agreement (vPPA) with the operating Greasewood solar project in Texas.
The agreement represents 43.5MW of solar capacity, capable of generating an estimated 130GWh annually, or approximately 1.3TWh over the ten-year term.
“Our 2029 net-zero goal requires us to think beyond simply buying renewable energy year to year,” said Casey Mason, director of energy & sustainability at Sabey Data Centers. “This agreement is a long-term commitment that supports renewable generation on the grid and moves us meaningfully closer to where we want to be.”
Greasewood Solar Farm is an operating solar photovoltaic farm in Girvin, Pecos County, Texas, owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. It became operational in 2021.
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