Daily Archives: December 17, 2025

An international research team has developed a tracker-based rooftop PV system that can be installed on both new and existing stadiums. The proposed design reportedly allows for easier deployment and delivers higher power output compared to conventional stadium PV covers.Image: … Continue reading →

Developer ACE Power and Osaka Gas Energy Australia have submitted plans for a 100MW solar-plus-storage project to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.The Narrabri Solar Farm project, which is set to be developed under a special purpose vehicle … Continue reading →

In the presence of senior government officials and international investors, the foundation stone of  ATUM Solar, an integrated manufacturing complex for solar cells, panels, and energy storage systems, was laid on December 17 in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE).The … Continue reading →

ENGIE expects to start construction of 240 MW Corona PV project in late 2026  Engineering Newssource

A group of researchers from the University of New South Wales and Chinese module manufacturer Jolywood has conducted a comprehensive assessment of how laser-assisted firing processes influence the behaviour of TOPCon cells under the thermal conditions encountered during soldering, lamination, … Continue reading →

AMEA Power, one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies in the region, announced the successful commissioning of its 120 MWp solar PV plant in the Kairouan Governorate of Tunisia, a milestone that marks a major advancement in the country’s … Continue reading →

The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has initiated antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of crystalline silicon PV cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from India, Indonesia and Laos.This investigation was launched less than a month after … Continue reading →

From just 2.3GW in 2014, India’s solar module manufacturing capacity has expanded dramatically to more than 100GW.India has achieved a milestone in its renewable energy journey by reaching more than 100GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity, under the … Continue reading →

India curbs solar power output to keep grid stable amid low demand, ministry says  Reuterssource

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The Shenandoah Sentinel Upper Schuylkill County's Community Connection The Shenandoah Sentinel RINGTOWN – Township supervisors at Union Township approved the 2026 budget and a resolution asking Schuylkill County’s Zoning Hearing Board to better regulate large scale solar farms.At last Tuesday’s … Continue reading →

Photovoltaic cells: discover their evolution, their different types and the latest innovations  Iberdrolasource

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Pioneering solar researcher Martin Green has received arguably one of the world’s top awards for engineers and scientists in recognition of his achievements in photovoltaics and driving the global shift to renewables.Martin Green with wife Judy after being presented with … Continue reading →

AMEA Power commissions 120MWp Tunisia solar  reNews – Renewable Energy Newssource

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US and China Are Thwarting India’s Shot at $7 Trillion Solar Prize  Bloomberg.comsource

Farmers make unexpected discovery when pairing sheep with solar panels: ‘The best animal … among these’  Yahoosource

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A Casualty of Trump’s Tariffs: India’s Nascent Solar Industry  The New York Timessource

India’s tax cut on solar and wind devices to lower clean energy tariff, experts say  Reuterssource

Firmed solar and wind deliver the cheapest pathway for new electricity supply across all scenarios in Australia, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) says in its latest cost report.Image: CSIROFrom pv magazine AustraliaCSIRO’s draft GenCost report for 2025-26 shows that … Continue reading →

Industry executives and analysts say changes to tax policy, financing models and supply rules are set to reshape the US residential solar market in 2026.Image: Pexels, Los Muertos CrewFrom pv magazine USAThe US solar industry has long been defined by … Continue reading →

An Oxford researcher has found that transparent conducting electrodes can reduce perovskite–silicon tandem solar cell efficiency by over 2%, with losses linked to electrical resistance, optical effects, and geometric trade-offs. Using a unified optical–electrical model, the scientist showed how careful … Continue reading →

Now51°Wed47°Thu41°by John Franklin YAKIMA, Wash. — Recently, the St. Michael’s Church on Naches Avenue placed hundreds of solar panels on their roof. “We've just completed the installation of 134 panels and a battery backup system," said David Hacker, the Priest … Continue reading →

TotalEnergies sheds half of 424-MW wind, solar portfolio in Greece  Renewables Nowsource

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Naked Energy Launches Dedicated System Design Service for Integrated Solar Thermal Solutions  SolarQuartersource

2.78%！Weihai Rooftop PV Test Results Announced: Jinko Tiger Neo Modules Lead N-type BC in Power Generation Gain  SolarQuartersource

CHEBOYGAN — Sherry Long and her husband, Joseph, are among several plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit in September seeking to stop a solar energy project on 1,700 acres in Cheboygan County’s Grant Township.Spurred in part by state laws that require … Continue reading →

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) – The Wisconsin Rapids City Council voted to send a proposed solar electric generating facility back to the planning committee for further review instead of approving construction plans.The project would be built on 27 acres of … Continue reading →

A new microlens approach increases efficiency without degradingAlfred Poor is the former editor of Health Tech Insider and a contributor to IEEE Spectrum.Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have developed a solar panel prototype that concentrates solar energy more effectively than traditional … Continue reading →

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Middle East PV Parking Lot Field Test: Jinko Tiger Neo vs. N-Type BC Modules, Achieving a Maximum Yield Gain of 8.93% under Low Irradiance in Early/Late Hours  SolarQuartersource

170 MW solar in Nepal: Golyan Group, a business conglomerate in Nepal, has roped in Prozeal Green Energy Nepal, part of India’s Prozeal Green Energy Limited, to provide EPC services for a 170 MW solar power project. The capacity will … Continue reading →

India’s solar PV module capacity on ALMM List-I has surged from 2.3 GW in 2014 to 100 GW The 100 GW capacity spans 100 manufacturers and 123 units, up from 21 producers in 2021 ALMM List-I includes both established firms and new … Continue reading →

Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor:CONCORD, NH — Local and state leaders on Monday gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Brochu Solar Project, a 6.70 MW DC (4.98 MW AC) community solar array developed by Lodestar Energy and … Continue reading →

Australian solar PV module manufacturer Tindo Solar has inked a 15MW agreement to export solar PV modules to Vietnam.The five-year supply agreement, worth AU$8.4 million (US$5.47 million), has been inked with Thanh Do Australia. Solar PV modules will be provided … Continue reading →

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GameChange Solar has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker 1P system for the Khulis solar PV independent power plant, being developed by ACWA Power.Image: GameChange SolarGameChange Solar has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker 1P system for the … Continue reading →

by Kyoto University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan scientific editorassociate editorObservation of the magnetic bulk photovoltaic effect in the heterostructure device. Credit: KyotoU / Matsuda labAs we witness the detrimental effects of climate change, the need for … Continue reading →

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, the joint forum of the Centre and States, has reduced the GST rate on renewable energy components from 12% to 5%.Taking effect from 22 September, 2025, the components include solar power equipment, solar cookers and … Continue reading →

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Indian domestic solar module manufacturing capacity has exceeded 100GW, up from just 2.3GW in 2014, according to energy minister Pralhad Joshi.All of this capacity is listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), a list of largely Indian-based … Continue reading →

Danish renewables firm European Energy has reached financial close on a 137MW utility-scale solar PV portfolio in Australia.The financing package is AU$130 million (US$84 million) and will be allocated to two solar PV power plants currently in development and construction. … Continue reading →

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India’s Goldi Solar attracts USD 16m to boost PV module production  Renewables Nowsource

The Energy Corporation of New South Wales (EnergyCo) has confirmed that construction on Australia’s first Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has started.EnergyCo said that ACEREZ, a consortium of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, had started “major” construction works to deliver the infrastructure … Continue reading →

Is India overproducing solar modules? SBI report says so amid US export restrictions  Down To Earthsource