Daily Archives: January 8, 2026

Pacific Energy advances renewable power project for town in Australia – pv magazine International

Pacific Energy has installed 16,700 solar panels at a 9.6 MW solar farm forming part of a hybrid power system in Exmouth, Western Australia.Image: Pacific EnergyFrom pv magazine AustraliaRemote energy development specialist Pacific Energy has completed the installation of more … Continue reading

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Objectors raise money to fight Bedale solar farm plans – BBC

Objectors are raising money to fight solar farm plans in the North Yorkshire countryside.Energy firm Enviromena has submitted a proposal to build on farm land between Bedale and Exelby.Plans for the 30MW Stell Solar Farm, which are due to go … Continue reading

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Adani Green Energy To Supply 20.8 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Power To Asahi India Glass – SolarQuarter

Adani Green Energy To Supply 20.8 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Power To Asahi India Glass  SolarQuartersource

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Boosting Sustainable Crops: Agrivoltaics Optimize Fertilizer Use – Bioengineer.org

Agrivoltaics, the innovative integration of solar photovoltaic panels with agricultural practices, is rapidly emerging as a transformative technology poised to reshape sustainable farming, particularly in challenging climatic zones such as the Mediterranean. In a groundbreaking study published in npj Sustainable … Continue reading

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Large-scale PV retrofit lifts output without increasing capacity – energize.co.za

A 7,4 MWp rooftop solar PV system in Germany has been successfully retrofitted, demonstrating how ageing commercial and industrial PV assets can be upgraded to improve energy yield without expanding installed capacity. According to Tobias Söhnchen, Managing Partner at PV³, the … Continue reading

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Maldives microgrid project with floating solar becomes model for island renewables projects – pv magazine International

With a 2 MWp floating solar PV plant and a 3 MWh battery storage system, the Soneva Secret resort project will result in 900,000 to 1,000,000 liters of diesel savings per year, leading to 2,000 plus tons of CO2 emissions … Continue reading

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Recurrent Energy Connects 20 MWp Court Barton Solar Farm to UK Grid – SolarQuarter

Recurrent Energy Connects 20 MWp Court Barton Solar Farm to UK Grid  SolarQuartersource

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Town keeps resolution for solar power project – The Charlotte News

Just in time, the town of Charlotte achieved an old year’s resolution by New Year’s Eve. The energy modernization project met its goal to get to a funding “safe harbor,” or in other words, to have met certain specified goals … Continue reading

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Treaty Oak Clean Energy breaks ground on 385-MW Louisiana solar project portfolio

Treaty Oak Clean Energy, a U.S. independent power producer, has closed financing and commenced construction on two solar projects in Louisiana: the Beekman Solar Project in Morehouse Parish and the Hollis Creek Solar Project in Sabine Parish. Together, these projects … Continue reading

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Energy storage alleviated solar PV, wind curtailment increase in Chile in 2025 – PV Tech

Curtailment of solar PV and wind has continued to increase in Chile last year and passed 6TWh, up 8% year-on-year, according to the Chilean renewable energy and energy storage association ACERA.Despite the continued growth of curtailed solar PV and wind, … Continue reading

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Reactivate And WM To Transform 50+ Former Landfills Into Community And Utility-Scale Solar With Storage, Boosting Local Economies – SolarQuarter

Reactivate And WM To Transform 50+ Former Landfills Into Community And Utility-Scale Solar With Storage, Boosting Local Economies  SolarQuartersource

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Q3FY26: TP Solar Continues to Expand Role in Tata Power With Record Module, Cell Production – 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 : Solar Manufacturing Photograph: (Archive)Tata Power Solar … Continue reading

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Council objects to 'inappropriate' solar farm plan – Yahoo News New Zealand

Manage your account A council has formally objected to plans to create one of the UK's largest solar farms in Wiltshire.Island Green Power has submitted plans to build a 500-megawatt solar farm, known as Lime Down Solar Park, to the … Continue reading

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Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance – Business Standard

Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance  Business Standardsource

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Photovoltaics, protest front widens in the fields – Il Sole 24 ORE

Photovoltaics, protest front widens in the fields  Il Sole 24 OREsource

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US leaves India-headquartered International Solar Alliance after Trump order: What to know – The Indian Express

US leaves India-headquartered International Solar Alliance after Trump order: What to know  The Indian Expresssource

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India-backed International Solar Alliance remains focused on goals despite US exit, says Centre – The New Indian Express

India-backed International Solar Alliance remains focused on goals despite US exit, says Centre  The New Indian Expresssource

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New York will turn on 1,000,000 solar panels — 500,000 kW project to forget about coal and gas – Energies Media

New York will turn on 1,000,000 solar panels — 500,000 kW project to forget about coal and gas  Energies Mediasource

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Power, People and Prosperity: Inside India’s high-stakes solar transformation – Times Kuwait

‘India is placing solar power at the heart of its energy transition, linking climate action with economic growth and social equity. Through ambitious targets, rooftop expansion and domestic manufacturing, the country is reshaping its power sector while building resilience, jobs … Continue reading

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Astronergy Launches ASTRO N7 Pro to Unleash Pro Performance – Morningstar

Astronergy Launches ASTRO N7 Pro to Unleash Pro Performance  Morningstarsource

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Consumers Energy unveils Michigan’s largest solar farm in Muskegon County – Spectrum News

Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Continue in Browser Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts.Please enter a valid zipcode.SaveMUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Consumers Energy has officially launched its largest … Continue reading

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Why nobody in Slovenia bothers to remove snow from solar panels – Balkan Green Energy News

Photo: iStockPublishedJanuary 8, 2026CountrySloveniaAuthorVladimir BerbatovićComments0PrintSharePublished:January 8, 2026Country:SloveniaAuthorVladimir BerbatovićComments:0PrintShareThe main reason for not clearing the snow is the risk of damage to solar panels. Primož Tručl, CEO of solar power plant operator Moja elektrarna and a member of the board of … Continue reading

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China’s Hefei BOE Solar Technology claims 27.37% efficiency for perovskite solar cell – pv magazine International

The Chinese perovskite solar technology developer said the result is currently under testing by an unspecified third-party authoritative laboratory in China. The achievement is part of the company’s efforts to bring its perovskite cell technology closer to commercial production.BOE Technology … Continue reading

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TP Solar Reaches 5.7GW Manufacturing Milestone In The First Nine Months of FY26 – Electronics For You BUSINESS

Following a successful third quarter of FY26 in December, TP Solar ramps up output, producing 2.9 GW modules and 2.8 GW cells in nine months as domestic manufacturing gathers pace.TP Solar Limited, the solar manufacturing arm of Tata Power Renewable … Continue reading

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India's Inox Clean pockets USD 345m from equity funding round – Renewables Now

India’s Inox Clean pockets USD 345m from equity funding round  Renewables Nowsource

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Solar PV Glass Market Size, Share | CAGR of 29.7% – Market.us

Solar PV Glass Market Size, Share | CAGR of 29.7%  Market.ussource

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Australia launches Capacity Investment Scheme tenders seeking 1.6GW of renewables – PV Tech

Two Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tenders have opened in Western Australia, seeking 1.6GW of renewable energy generation in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).Announced last week, by Australia’s climate change and energy minister Chris Bowen, the tenders, which form part of the … Continue reading

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Solar tracker manufacturers are acquiring and expanding their way into new sectors – Solar Power World

Solar Power WorldBy Billy Ludt | January 8, 2026Solar companies expanding into complementary technologies isn’t uncommon. Solar panel manufacturer Jinko recently dropped “Solar” from its name because it also builds battery energy storage systems (BESS). Inverter giant SolarEdge has also … Continue reading

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Solar layoffs and closures run rampant in Trump’s first year back 2026 Trends in Solar + Storage

2025 was marked by a radical economic shift for the U.S. solar industry, with a shorter window for federal subsidies and a presidential administration that is actively halting renewable energy developments. Import tariffs, universal inflation and high interest rates for … Continue reading

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Solar tracker manufacturers are acquiring and expanding their way into new sectors 2026 Trends in Solar + Storage

Solar companies expanding into complementary technologies isn’t uncommon. Solar panel manufacturer Jinko recently dropped “Solar” from its name because it also builds battery energy storage systems (BESS). Inverter giant SolarEdge has also brought EV chargers and BESS under its umbrella. … Continue reading

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Hopkins County Commissioners Consider Another Solar Farm – Ksst Radio

January 7, 2026 – A work session was held at the Hopkins County Courthouse on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 to discuss the possibility of a tax break for Cobra Industrial Activites, Inc. Cobra is attempting to push forward a project … Continue reading

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Saudi Arabia reveals qualified bidders for 3.1 GW solar auction – pv magazine International

Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has announced the qualified developers for the seventh round of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy tender program, featuring four solar projects with a combined capacity of 3.1 GW.Image: Aboodi Vesakaran, UnsplashSPPC has published the list of … Continue reading

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Metlen flicks switch on 120 MW of solar in Australia – pv magazine International

Another large-scale PV facility is now operating at full capacity in the Australian state of Queensland, as Greek energy company Metlen Energy and Metals has officially activated the 120 MW Munna Creek Solar Farm.Image: NBN CoFrom pv magazine AustraliaMetlen Energy … Continue reading

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Voltalia starts building 200 MWh BESS, solar, wind project in Uzbekistan – ESS News

The first phase of construction on Voltalia’s grid-scale hybrid energy storage and renewables project in Uzbekistan is underway.The French developer was able to begin construction on the Artemisya hybrid cluster at the end of 2025 after securing investment agreements on … Continue reading

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Photovoltaic Moss Grown for the First Time: Each Leaf Generates Power for 35 Years – bhandaradccb.in

The global solar industry has long been dominated by rooftop panels and ground-mounted arrays. While these systems remain critical to renewable energy expansion, they are often limited by space, building design, and visual impact, particularly in dense urban areas. A … Continue reading

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India Solar PV News Snippets: RenewSys Bags 1.5 GW Encapsulant Deals & More – TaiyangNews

Encapsulant orders for RenewSys India: Indian encapsulant and backsheets manufacturer RenewSys India has announced securing deals worth 1.5 GW for its encapsulants from solar module manufacturers. This comprises a 400 MW order for its EPE encapsulants from ZNShine Solarworld Private … Continue reading

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Shakti Pumps Invests ₹3 Crore To Build 2.20 GW Solar Cell And Module Plant In Pithampur – SolarQuarter

Shakti Pumps Invests ₹3 Crore To Build 2.20 GW Solar Cell And Module Plant In Pithampur  SolarQuartersource

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SunPower, REC Group sign development agreement to build US residential solar panels – PV Tech

US residential solar installer SunPower and Norway-headquartered REC Group have unveiled a new 470W solar panel, designed for use in the US residential sector.Dubbed ‘Monolith’, and officially known as the REC Alpha Pure-TX module, the panel is currently in production, … Continue reading

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Proposed solar project receives support at Fulton public hearing – KOMU 8

Currently in ColumbiaAn aerial map of the Callaway County nuclear power plant. The area with nuclear infrastructure is shaded blue. Clusters of the map around the plant are shaded green, showing where solar panels would be built.The public had questions … Continue reading

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City Council Approves Conditional Use Permit for North Platte Solar Farm – North Platte Post

By Allison Peck | North Platte PostNorth Platte, NE – A commercial solar farm is moving closer to reality near Victoria Lane and East State Farm Road after the North Platte City Council approved a conditional use permit at its … Continue reading

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JinkoSolar pushes on perovskite-silicon tandem solar with new partnership – pv magazine International

JinkoSolar has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with XtalPi, an “AI for Science” platform company, to pursue high-throughput R&D on perovskite-crystalline-silicon tandem solar cells using an AI platform and quantum-physics-based models.Image: JinkoSolarChinese PV module manufacturer JinkoSolar has entered into a … Continue reading

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ML System receives patent for method of producing laminated photovoltaic plate – MarketScreener

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India surpasses 144 GW of solar module capacity under ALMM – pv magazine India

India’s solar module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) has crossed 144 GW per annum. Around 81 GW of new capacity was added during calendar year 2025 alone, representing a sharp 99% year-on-year increase compared … Continue reading

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Stellantis will have a solar plant in Rio de Janeiro – BNamericas

Bnamericas Published: Wednesday, January 07, 2026 Photovoltaic Electric Power Producer Capacity Engineering Contractor Company 11,000+ projects in Latin America. 24,000+ global companies doing business in the region. 83,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, news and interviews … Continue reading

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The 30% solar tax credit is dead — long live the 30% solar tax credit! – Electrek

The Trump Administration’s decision to repeal of the 30% home solar tax credit in 2025 looked like the end of the road for subsidized rooftop solar projects, but it looks like the home solar tax credit is still alive — … Continue reading

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Solarstic to diversify client base with plastic solar modules – The Korea Times

Solarstic CEO Park Sung-geun introduces its vehicle-integrated plastic solar modules during CES 2026 at its booth at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Lee Min-hyungLAS VEGAS — Solarstic, a plastic solar module maker for electric … Continue reading

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AXITEC Energy India Commissions 580 kW Solar PV Project in Nashik, Strengthening C&I Renewable Energy Adoption – SolarQuarter

AXITEC Energy India Commissions 580 kW Solar PV Project in Nashik, Strengthening C&I Renewable Energy Adoption  SolarQuartersource

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Localized polysilicon thinning improves TOPCon solar cell performance – pv magazine International

UNSW researchers boosted TOPCon solar cell efficiency by locally thinning the rear poly-Si layer, reducing parasitic absorption while preserving wafer integrity. The champion cell built with this approach achieved 25.10% efficiency with improved bifaciality and maintained strong passivation.Baseline n-type TOPCon … Continue reading

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Tindo – Australian made, Australian future – Manufacturers' Monthly

The $34.5 million support from ARENA will allow Tindo to increase production from 20MW per year to 180MW. Images: TindoTindo’s recent $34.5 million Solar Sunshot boost will lay the groundwork for a sustainable Australian solar supply chain.Australian solar panel manufacturer … Continue reading

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Jefferies sees 70% upside in Emmvee Photovoltaic Power stock – Manufacturing Today India

Manufacturing Today IndiaHome > Mergers & Acquisition > Jefferies sees 70% upside in Emmvee Photovoltaic Power stock Jefferies pointed to Emmvee’s early move into high-efficiency TOPCon cell technology as a major advantage. Jefferies has initiated coverage on Emmvee Photovoltaic Power … Continue reading

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