Daily Archives: December 22, 2025

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project – CNN

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project  CNNsource

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Solar Module Capacity Under ALMM Grows to 144.8 GW – Mercomindia.com

Markets & PolicyTenders & AuctionsSolar ProjectsLarge-Scale ProjectsRooftopC&IManufacturingModulesInverters & BOSTechnologyFinance and M&AMarkets & PolicyT&DUtilitiesSmart GridMicrogridEventsWebinarsInterviewsIn the latest update, 23,119 MW of solar module capacity was added to ALMMDecember 22, 2025Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news … Continue reading

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Aerial photos show scale of massive Jackson County solar farm – MLive.com

Jackson County Solar FarmJACKSON COUNTY, MI – The Jackson County Solar Project, a 125-megawatt collection of several fields of panels across different properties, is nearing completion.The project spans 1,400 acres of land split into eight areas along Callahan Road from … Continue reading

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Improving Recycling and Management of Renewable Energy Wastes: Universal Waste Regulations for Solar Panels and Lithium Batteries – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)

An official website of the United States governmentHere’s how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// … Continue reading

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Solar project now online at Maryland decommissioned coal mine

The 160-MW CPV Backbone Solar project is now online in Garrett County. The project, developed by Competitive Power Ventures affiliate CPV Renewable Power, is sited on a reclaimed, decommissioned coal mine in Maryland. “CPV Backbone Solar exemplifies our mission to … Continue reading

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Dutch regulator finds grid fees for rooftop solar are reasonable – pv magazine International

The Dutch competition regulator rules feed-in costs for home solar are not unreasonable. It is calling on energy suppliers to charge feed-in costs uniformly to make it easier for consumers to compare contracts.Image: Alexander/UnsplashThe Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) … Continue reading

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California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners – CalMatters

“CalMatters helps me render meaning out of an increasingly chaotic world.” —CalMatters member Sean of Los Angeles In summaryJustices told a lower court to revisit their decision to uphold cuts of 75 percent to payments for solar panel owners.Welcome to … Continue reading

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Proposal for 1,300-acre solar farm goes again to Washington governor for approval – Washington State Standard

Proposal for 1,300-acre solar farm goes again to Washington governor for approval  Washington State Standardsource

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Now You Can Get A Solar Tonneau Cover For Your Rivian R1T – The Drive

By Stephen Edelstein Published Dec 21, 2025 10:00 AM EST The biggest car news and reviews, no BSOur free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.Whether it’s camping gear … Continue reading

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Douglas County commissioners vote to allow environmental testing for proposed solar farm; will now seek judicial review – The Lawrence Times

Douglas County commissioners voted to allow a proposed solar farm to begin environmental testing on land in Grant Township amid pending litigation and opposition from the township board. The county’s next step is to seek judicial review on the action.The … Continue reading

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Trump's Return Brought Stiff Headwinds for Clean Energy. So Why are Advocates Optimistic in 2026? – Inc.com

Trump’s Return Brought Stiff Headwinds for Clean Energy. So Why are Advocates Optimistic in 2026?  Inc.comsource

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Ionic liquids slow perovskite degradation: Solar cells retain 90% performance at 90°C – Tech Xplore

by Ingrid Fadelli, Tech Xplore edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan contributing writerscientific editorassociate editorThe first author of the paper, Dr. Wenzhan Xu, holding a bottle of the magic ionic liquid. Credit: Kyung Ho Kim.Solar cells, devices that … Continue reading

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Solar module overcapacity to spur consolidation among smaller players: ICRA – pv magazine India

ICRA says that India’s solar manufacturing segment is likely to face an overcapacity scenario, with annual solar capacity additions expected at 45–50 GW (DC) against an annual solar module production capacity of 60–65 GW — leading to consolidation among smaller … Continue reading

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India Solar Energy Market Set to Power 284 GW by 2033 – The Sunrise of a Renewable Superpower – vocal.media

The Indian Sun Has Never Shined BrighterIndia is rewriting its energy future—and sunlight is its biggest ally. According to Renub Research, the India Solar Energy Market is projected to reach 284.14 gigawatts (GW) by 2033, up from 92 GW in … Continue reading

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Alaska Tests a Theory: Solar Farms Help Nearby Crops Grow – The New York Times

Alaska Tests a Theory: Solar Farms Help Nearby Crops Grow  The New York Timessource

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Best Solar Panels for Power Stations of 2025 – GearLab

The right solar panel extends a power station capacity from limited to potentially delivering perpetual power (so long as the sun is out!). Solar power liberates you from the noise of a gassy generator, and offers the freedom to roam … Continue reading

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Emmvee Arm Commissions Sixth 2.5 GW Solar Module Line in Bengaluru, Lifts Capacity to 10.3 GW – 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 : Emmvee Arm Commissions Sixth 2.5 GW … Continue reading

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Australia rooftop solar installs slow as battery uptake surges – pv magazine International

Australia’s uptake of rooftop solar is showing signs of slowing with new data revealing that little more than 205 MW of new rooftop PV capacity was added in July, just a month after installation rates dropped to their lowest point … Continue reading

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What can South Korea learn from India’s rapid solar deployment? – pv magazine India

Korean policy analyst focusing on solar power plant siting and permitting, Daun Kim, has reported on her recent trip to India’s Bhadla Solar Park. The analyst highlights how clear siting policies and streamlined permitting helped India scale renewables, something that … Continue reading

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Australia eyes resale certification to curb solar panel waste – pv magazine International

University of South Australia researchers have proposed national certification and digital tracking systems to enable the reuse of second-hand solar panels and reduce landfill waste.Image: PV CycleFrom pv magazine AustraliaUniversity of South Australia (UniSA) researchers studied mitigation strategies to help … Continue reading

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Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026? – Orange County Register

e-EditionGet the latest news delivered daily! Get the latest news delivered daily!e-Edition Trending: By JENNIFER McDERMOTTThere were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting … Continue reading

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Will Your Solar Panels Survive The Next Hurricane? – EnergySage

Home solarHome batteriesEV chargingHeat pumpsSmart homeFor your businessAre solar panels worth it?Our companyOur workWork with usEnergySage Releases 21st Solar & Storage Marketplace ReportHome solarHow much do solar panels cost?Solar panels and batteries can help keep your power on when you … Continue reading

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Superior energy output of solar trees compared to flat fixed panels in coastal forest installations | Scientific Reports – Nature

Thank you for visiting nature.com. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in Internet Explorer). In … Continue reading

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Panel Sees Incremental Gains Ahead For TOPCon Solar Cells – TaiyangNews

TOPCon solar cell technology has taken over the global solar PV industry by storm. In a short time, it took over the mantle of becoming the industry’s workhorse from PERC. In a world of quickly expanding technological advancements, when other cell technologies … Continue reading

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Imaging tech to analyze sub-cells in tandem and triple junction PV devices – pv magazine International

A team at Fraunhofer ISE has created new imaging methods to measure losses in individual sub-cells of multi-junction solar cells based on perovskite-silicon and perovskite-perovskite-silicon combinations.A visualization of the triple-junction solar cell layout.Image: Fraunhofer ISE, Solar Energy Materials and Solar … Continue reading

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India’s renewable reckoning: grid gaps, tender failures and the road to 500GW – PV Tech

As the world races toward decarbonisation, India is navigating the twin pressures of rapid economic growth and rising climate responsibility. Now the fastest-growing major economy, its expanding energy needs are reshaping global demand and future emissions.  In response, New Delhi has … Continue reading

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Vikram Solar starts work at 5GW TOPCon module manufacturing facility in India – PV Tech

Indian solar PV manufacturer Vikram Solar has started commercial operations at its 5GW Vallam module manufacturing facility in India.The new facility brings the company’s total nameplate module production up to 9.5GW, and includes a number of technologies Vikram Solar described … Continue reading

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Yiray Clean Energy Park – EDP Renewables

What are you looking for? I’m listening…6.8 MWp Solar 10.5 MWh BESS13.2 GWhCity of OrangeEssential EnergyIn 2020, ITP Development (now known as EDP Renewables Australia or EDPR Australia) was successful among 6 other participants in being awarded funding from the … Continue reading

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Eni, FuturaSun set up startup for perovskite-silicon tandem module production – pv magazine International

Italian energy group Eni and solar manufacturer FuturaSun have launched SunXT, a new startup focused on developing and producing perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules, building on FuturaSun’s research expertise.Image: SolertixItalian energy company Eni and Italy-based solar module manufacturer FuturaSun have revealed … Continue reading

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ENGIE, Meta announce power agreement from new West Texas Swenson Ranch Solar project – Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

ENGIE North America this week announced that it has entered into additional Power Purchase Agreements with Meta that will increase the overall scale of the commercial relationship between the two companies to more than 1.3 GW across four Texas projects.The announced PPAs … Continue reading

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Australia’s Power-Sharing Bonanza to Launch in 2026 – Goodnet | Gateway to doing good

(anatoliy_gleb / Shutterstock.com)Three hours of free electricity will be offered to millions of households daily in three Australian states in a new “Solar Sharer” scheme. This will distribute the fruits of the country’s solar boom starting in summer 2026, as … Continue reading

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India’s solar manufacturing boom risks a market imbalance – ET Edge Insights – ET Edge Insights

India’s solar sector stands at a critical inflection point. The country has rapidly scaled manufacturing of solar PV modules, and according to an official release by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India has achieved a landmark milestone … Continue reading

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Fixing the Solar Split Incentive in Rental Housing – Propmodo

There is a massive clean energy opportunity sitting on rooftops across the United States, and much of it remains untapped. Residential and multifamily solar could unlock trillions of dollars in long term energy savings, according to a range of industry … Continue reading

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ESMC Welcomes EU Focus on Solar Inverter Cybersecurity, Launches New Industry Forum – SolarQuarter

ESMC Welcomes EU Focus on Solar Inverter Cybersecurity, Launches New Industry Forum  SolarQuartersource

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Bhutan tenders 120 MW solar project – pv magazine India

Bhutan’s authorities are seeking a developer to design, supply, install, test and commission a 120 MW solar farm. The deadline for applications is Jan. 26, 2026.Image: Aboodi Vesakaran, UnsplashBhutan’s state-owned generation utility Druk Green Power Corporation Limited is running a … Continue reading

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Special use permit approved for solar farm in Mahomet – WCIA.com

Special use permit approved for solar farm in Mahomet  WCIA.comsource

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New Insights into Corrosion Threats in Solar Panels – Spectroscopy Online

SubscribeA recent review article explores how SEM-EDS is being used to evaluate solar panel corrosion.As the world races toward a renewable energy future, one persistent and often invisible threat continues to undermine solar power’s promise—corrosion. A recent review article published … Continue reading

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Solar, wind and storage: stable prices, stable grid – pv magazine Australia

The International Solar Energy Society explains how Australia’s rapid expansion of solar and wind energy has not increased wholesale electricity prices, which have remained stable since 2016. Rooftop solar, now widespread and highly cost-effective, provides the country with resilient, low-emission … Continue reading

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Appraiser testifies that nearby homes’ values may suffer from proposed solar farm in Muncy Creek Township – sungazette.com

Oct 31, 2025Appraiser Carl Nolan gives his opinions on whether the proposed project will effect home prices during the conditional use hearing by the Muncy Creek Township Supervisors at the Muncy Area Volunteer Fire Company in Muncy. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-GazetteFourteen residential … Continue reading

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NTPC switches on 359.58 MW solar – pv magazine India

NTPC has announced the commercial operation of 359.58 MW of solar capacity across projects of its subsidiaries in Gujarat and Rajasthan, taking the Group’s total commercial capacity to 85.5 GW+.NTPC REL’s Khavda projectNTPC RELNTPC has announced the commercial operation of … Continue reading

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