Daily Archives: December 19, 2025

Solar panel installation at Menlo Park City Hall – InMenlo

mistmoderate rainheavy intensity rainmoderate rainWith support from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), the City of Menlo Park will install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at City Hall (701 Laurel St.). The system will include panels on the roof and new solar carports … Continue reading

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European solar manufacturers urge Italy to revise heterojunction tax rule – pv magazine India

Eleven European solar module makers say Italy’s 2026 tax incentive unfairly favors heterojunction (HJT) technology, risks higher costs and limits competition across the PV market.Image: pv magazineFrom pv magazine ItalyEleven European solar module manufacturers have called on Italy to amend provisions … Continue reading

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Schott launches new space solar cover glass – pv magazine International

The German specialty glass and materials manufacturer announced a new cerium-doped solar cover glass that is compatible with a range of space solar cell technologies, including III-V and silicon-based concepts. It was developed for use in multiple satellite orbits.Image: SchottGermany … Continue reading

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INOXGFL Commissions First Phase of 3 GW Solar Plant, Inaugurates 1.2 GW Wind Facility in Gujarat – Saur Energy

0By clicking the button, I accept the Terms of Use of the service and its Privacy Policy, as well as consent to the processing of personal data.Don’t have an account? Signup Powered by : INOXGFL Commissions First Phase of 3 … Continue reading

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Ark Energy bags state approval for 3.1GWh Richmond Valley solar-plus-storage site in Australia – Energy-Storage.News

The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has approved Ark Energy’s 3,148MWh Richmond Valley solar-plus-storage project in Australia.The project, located near Rappville in the Northern Rivers region, comprises a 435MW solar PV power plant paired with a 475MW/3,148MWh battery energy … Continue reading

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120 MW solar PV plant commissioned in Tunisia’s Kairouan Governorate – Green Building Africa

120 MW solar PV plant commissioned in Tunisia’s Kairouan Governorate  Green Building Africasource

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JA SOLAR’s first BESS for C&I goes live in Sicily, Italy – Review Energy

JA SOLAR, a global leader in photovoltaic products and integrated energy solutions, has commissioned a solar-plus-storage microgrid at a modern commercial and industrial (C&I) facility in Sicily, Italy. The project marks a practical implementation of JA SOLAR’s “PV+Storage+X” model, a … Continue reading

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Rural Michigan township rejects DTE solar energy proposal for 3 square miles – MLive.com

Rural community voices concerns over massive DTE solar project, and they were heardIOSCO TWP., MI — A large crowd of residents opposed to DTE Energy’s proposed solar energy project on more than 1,800 acres — that’s nearly 3 square miles … Continue reading

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Rooftop bifacial PV can produce over 9% more power in high-latitudes than monofacial systems – pv magazine International

A study analyzing urban bifacial PV systems in high-latitude areas found they can generate 9–13% more electricity than monofacial panels under snow conditions, particularly in winter, while also achieving a lower levelized cost of electricity. The research developed a techno-economic … Continue reading

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Rural community voices concerns over massive DTE solar project, and they were heard – MLive.com

Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 10/1/2025).© 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved … Continue reading

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Solar Energy Corporation of India and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet sign SoI to fast-track – The Economic Times

SECI and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet have partnered to accelerate India’s energy transition, aiming to unlock investments and provide technical assistance. This collaboration will focus on grid stability, market innovation for renewable energy, and advancing clean … Continue reading

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All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – delayed – pv magazine International

The research group led by Professor Martin Green has not published yet Version 67 of the solar cell efficiency tables, due to production delays. Green, however, has accepted to comment on some of the results to be added in the … Continue reading

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India’s Installed Power Capacity Touches 505 GW: Govt – Sarkaritel.com

New Delhi, Dec 19: India’s installed power generation capacity has reached 505,023 MW as of October 31, 2025, with over 50% derived from non-fossil sources, according to Minister of State for Power, Shripad Yesso Naik. The achievement, marked in June … Continue reading

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France lifts Jan-Sept solar PV additions to 4.5 GW – Renewables Now

Renewables Now is a leading business news source for renewable energy professionals globally. Trust us for comprehensive coverage of major deals, projects and industry trends. We’ve done this since 2009.Stay on top of sector news with with Renewables Now. Get … Continue reading

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Homeowners share game-changing advice about cutting ties with monopolistic power companies: 'Last month I had a negative $56 bill' – The Cool Down

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“I am just thinking as I want to gain some stability!”Photo Credit: iStock An Illinois resident was fed up after … Continue reading

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Indian Railways Goes Green: 2,626 Stations Now Powered by Solar Energy – Renewable Affairs

Indian Railways Goes Green: 2,626 Stations Now Powered by Solar Energy  Renewable Affairssource

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Downer delivers electrical switch room for Lancaster solar farm – pv magazine Australia

Downer’s electrical manufacturing facility at Hexham in NSW has completed construction of a purpose-built electrical switchroom for Energy SEA, supporting the Lancaster Solar Farm project in regional Victoria.Energy SEA engaged Downer to design, manufacture and deliver the switch room, which … Continue reading

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India surpasses 132 GW of installed solar capacity: MNRE – pv magazine India

Solar PV capacity addition is led by Rajasthan, which accounts for 27% (36 GW) of the cumulative installed capacity. Gujarat ranks second with 24.8 GW, followed by Maharashtra with 17.2 GW. Together, these three states account for over 58% of … Continue reading

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UK added at least 2.5 GW solar in 2025, revised data reveals – pv magazine International

Provisional capacity data updated with 1.5 GW of solar added to total deployment figure. New capacity additions include largest solar plant to date and a record year for rooftop installations.Connected in 2025, Cleve Hill is the largest operational UK solar … Continue reading

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GLOBALink | Desert solar panels support greening, animal husbandry in NW China – Xinhua

Source: XinhuaEditor: huaxia2025-12-19 15:06:47What began as a standard photovoltaic project on barren land is bringing unanticipated benefits to livestock farmers on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. #GLOBALink source

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India Sees a Future Making Solar Panels for Itself, and Maybe the World – The New York Times

India Sees a Future Making Solar Panels for Itself, and Maybe the World  The New York Timessource

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Recurrent Energy connects 20-MWp solar farm in England – Renewables Now

Renewables Now is a leading business news source for renewable energy professionals globally. Trust us for comprehensive coverage of major deals, projects and industry trends. We’ve done this since 2009.Stay on top of sector news with with Renewables Now. Get … Continue reading

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India’s Waaree to double its solar module output at its Texas factory [update] – Electrek

India’s Waaree Energies doubled Texas production in April to counter US solar tariffs – now it’s investing hundreds of millions more.May 15, 2025: Waaree Solar Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies, has announced that it will invest an … Continue reading

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Google, ReNew Sign Deal to Build 150 MW Solar Project in India – ESG Today

Companies/ Energy Transition Emanuela Hawker December 18, 2025 Indian renewable energy company ReNew Energy Global announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Google to develop a 150 MW solar project in Rajasthan, India.Under the deal, Google will purchase … Continue reading

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Johnsburg-area solar farm, 3 others voted down by McHenry County Board – Shaw Local

A solar farm is shown at Huntley High School in 2023. The McHenry County Board has voted down four of five recent requests. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver Shaw Media )A Johnsburg-area solar farm that had garnered opposition from neighbors was overwhelmingly … Continue reading

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India's Reliance to start solar module factory this year, exec says – Reuters

India’s Reliance to start solar module factory this year, exec says  Reuterssource

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EDF power solutions UK appoint METLEN to lead solar farm construction – Energy Global

For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Sectors Save to read list Published by Abby Butler, Editorial Assistant Energy Global, Thursday, 18 December … Continue reading

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Inside a new Texas solar megafab boosting U.S.-made panels, jobs – Stock Titan

BlackBerry Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 ResultsWhiteFiber and Nscale Announce 10-Year, 40 MW Colocation Agreemen…AdvisorShares Issues Statement on Executive Order to Reclassify C…Tilray Accelerates U.S. Medical Cannabis Expansion After Landmark…Adobe and Runway Partner to Deliver the Next Generation of … Continue reading

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T1 Energy begins construction on $400 million solar cell facility in Texas – Investing.com Australia

T1 Energy begins construction on $400 million solar cell facility in Texas  Investing.com Australiasource

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Recurrent contracts GRS to build 171MW solar PV plant in Victoria, Australia – PV Tech

Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor GRS, a part of Gransolar Group, has been contracted by Recurrent Energy, the renewable energy developer arm of solar manufacturer Canadian Solar, to build a 171MW solar-plus-storage site in Victoria, Australia.The Carwarp Energy Park, which will feature a … Continue reading

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Moro solar farm deadlock – AdVantageNews.com

Partly cloudy skies with gusty winds. Low 22F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.. Partly cloudy skies with gusty winds. Low 22F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Updated: December 18, 2025 @ 6:49 pmSolar panels (Brad Choat … Continue reading

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Industry insiders reveal the most efficient solar panels of 2025: 'Not all solar panels produce the same' – MSN

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Life is 'better after solar': Harnessing sunlight gives India's salt farmers freedom and profit – CBC

Life is ‘better after solar’: Harnessing sunlight gives India’s salt farmers freedom and profit  CBCsource

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Jeonbuk National University researchers reveal new interface engineering strategy for efficient and stable back-contact solar cells – EurekAlert!

Researchers develop a novel bilayer tin oxide electron transport layer for improving efficiency of back contact solar cells Jeonbuk National University, Sustainable Strategy team, Planning and Coordination Divisionimage:  Researchers propose a novel bilayer SnO2 electron transport layer that enhances interfacial … Continue reading

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South Africa awards 890 MW of new solar PV capacity – Enerdata

Energy and Climate DatabasesEnergy – Climate ForecastsMarket IntelligenceMarket AnalysisEnergy – Climate ScenariosClimate Strategy and Policy EvaluationTrainingSouth Africa has announced the appointment of additional Preferred Bidders to deliver 890 MW of solar PV capacity (South African Government News Agency, 15/12/2025). According … Continue reading

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India Renewable Power Output Grows at Fastest Pace in Three Years – vocal.media

India is making remarkable progress in its journey towards clean and sustainable energy. In 2025, the country’s renewable power output has grown at its fastest pace in the last three years. This growth is driven by large-scale solar projects, wind … Continue reading

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South Africa Greenlights 890MW of New Solar Projects under REIPPPP – Energy Capital & Power

ABOUT US ECP EVENTS CONTACT US ADVERTISEShare This ArticleSouth Africa has approved four new solar photovoltaic projects under Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program, adding 890MW of capacity to the country’s renewable energy portfolio. … Continue reading

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16GW of renewable energy generation added to Australia’s inaugural Priority List – PV Tech

The Australian government has released its inaugural National Renewable Energy Priority List, which includes an additional 16GW of renewable energy generation and 6GW of energy storage capacity.The list, created through collaboration with the federal government and its states and territories, … Continue reading

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Researchers unveil game-changing technology that could slash energy costs worldwide: 'More efficient and reliable' – Yahoo

Researchers unveil game-changing technology that could slash energy costs worldwide: ‘More efficient and reliable’  Yahoosource

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Voltalia begins construction works at 43MW/135MWh solar-plus-storage in French Guiana – PV Tech

French renewables company Voltalia has started site preparation works on a 43MW/135MWh solar-plus-storage project in French Guiana, a French overseas territory in South America.The hybrid project will be built in Sainte-Anne, in the west of French Guiana. The location was … Continue reading

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Push Power Ltd. Celebrates Breakthrough Growth and Innovation in 2025 – renewableenergymagazine.com

 “2025 has been a defining year for Push Power Ltd,” said Andy Khan, Managing Director of Push Power Ltd. “Our focus on high-efficiency systems and customer-centric innovation has resonated strongly with partners UK-wide. We’re proud of the trust our clients … Continue reading

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Solar farm vote goes to deadlock as communities warned to get used to panels – Yahoo News UK

Solar farm vote goes to deadlock as communities warned to get used to panels  Yahoo News UKsource

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California winery runs all operations on floating and rooftop solar – pv magazine International

A family-owned California winery has replaced grid electricity with onsite solar generation, reducing power costs and providing a live test site for floating photovoltaic research. Image: Noria Energy From pv magazine USACalifornia winery Nelson Family Vineyards is now powering 100% … Continue reading

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RUTE SunTracker opening cattle grazing land to solar power – pv magazine USA

The company deploys first commercial tracking system with a 13-ft. clearance hardened against wind and beef. Image: RUTE SunTracker Oregon-based RUTE SunTracker has commissioned its first commercial solar photovoltaic project designed for cattle ranchland. The 120 kW, one-acre solar array … Continue reading

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India’s Solar Module Manufacturing To Exceed 120 GW By 2030 – TaiyangNews

India’s solar module capacity is set to surpass 120 GW by 2030, says Sinovoltaics  Government incentives and local expansion are fueling India’s rise as a global solar manufacturing hub  Despite growth, reliance on imported materials and equipment remains a major bottleneck for … Continue reading

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China to enhance regulation over PV manufacturing capacity in 2026 – China Daily – Global Edition

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-12-18 16:25 BEIJING – China will enhance regulation over photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity in 2026, using market and legal measures to phase out outdated production and achieve a better balance between supply and demand, an industry official … Continue reading

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Australia adds 3GW of rooftop PV in 2024, passes 25GW – PV Tech

Australia has installed nearly 3GW of rooftop solar PV in 2024, according to a report from the Clean Energy Council.In the second half of the year, the country added 1.6GW of rooftop capacity, driving the total installed rooftop solar to … Continue reading

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US Solar Manufacturers Seek New Tariffs on Imports From India, Southeast Asia – The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

US Solar Manufacturers Seek New Tariffs on Imports From India, Southeast Asia  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazinesource

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Solar Power Boom Surging in Indonesia, Australia, Africa – Asia Financial

Indonesia has just announced a huge solar power project, while Australia has ramped up home battery sales and African nations snap up Chinese modules Global adoption of renewable energy has continued to surge in multiple countries, with Indonesia, Australia and many … Continue reading

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How Do Rooftop Solar and EVs Affect Electricity Costs for Everyone Else? Here’s a New Estimate – Inside Climate News

The story you’re about to read is available to you for free. No paywall, no subscription fee, no ads. But it wasn’t free to produce.Our nonprofit newsroom delivers the most comprehensive, eye-opening and influential climate coverage in the nation, and … Continue reading

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