Daily Archives: January 13, 2026

Jackery unveiled a roaming robot that manages your home power stations, and I need it now  ZDNETsource

Solar energy Using solar energy exclusively to operate a 12.000 BTU air conditioner for 12 hours a day is technically feasible in Brazil, but requires rigorous planning, precise calculations, and adaptation to local solar conditions, according to simulations conducted for … Continue reading →

By Neil Martin, UNSWAround a fifth of solar panels examined in a new study fail much faster than expected and some may last for only half their anticipated lifetime.New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the … Continue reading →

Jo Spod is not happy with his view of a new solar farm being built across the road from him as screening plants fail to meet consent conditions. Photo: DIANE MCCARTHY / LDR A Bay of Plenty community say a … Continue reading →

Egypt inaugurates Phase 1 of Obelisk Solar Power Plant in Qena with $600 million investments  Egypt Todaysource

This guide provides a detailed overview of solar PV planning permission requirements, focusing on commercial and industrial contexts, to help property owners and energy managers navigate the process effectively.January 12, 2026For businesses considering solar installations, understanding the regulatory landscape is … Continue reading →

For a long time, Tesla’s solar business felt like it was running on an old version of Autopilot. While Tesla Energy has grown leaps and bounds for stationary storage with Megapack V2 and Powerwall V3, solar has remained largely static.Tesla … Continue reading →

German solar developer ib vogt has entered a strategic partnership with Ingka Investments for a 210MW solar project in Rajasthan, India, marking the company’s first renewable energy investment in the country.The partnership involves ib vogt developing the subsidy-free solar facility … Continue reading →

India grants extra time for solar projects hit by bird conservation  Reuterssource

Solar cells represent a cornerstone in the global transition toward renewable energy, with ongoing efforts to improve their efficiency, sustainability, and scalability. Among the plethora of materials investigated, kesterite compounds based on Cu₂ZnSn(S,Se)₄ (CZTSSe) have emerged as particularly promising candidates. … Continue reading →

At REconnect Summit 2026 in Nagpur, industry leaders emphasised energy storage’s vital role in integrating solar and renewables, enabling round-the-clock power, supporting EV infrastructure, and driving India’s transition toward a resilient, clean energy future. January 12, 2026. By EI News … Continue reading →

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Boviet Solar Expands U.S. Manufacturing with Greenville Facilities, Boosting Domestic Solar Production and Jobs  SolarQuartersource

Concerns raised about impact of solar farms on prime farmland  Yahoo News UKsource

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Jo Spod is not happy with the prospect of a new solar farm being built across the road from him, as screening plants fail to meet consent conditions. Photo / Diane McCarthyA Bay of Plenty community says a new solar … Continue reading →

Online Trade MagazineAlternative Energy from Solar, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells and more…If you do not have an AltEnergyMag partner account, please register – it’s free! Limit search to:Advanced SearchVisit https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/thin-film-solar-cell-market for further informationThe thin-film solar cell industry is projected to … Continue reading →

Solar energy Over the past four decades, solar energy has experienced a predictable evolutionary cycle: slow efficiency improvements, continuous cost reductions, and expansion of industrial scale. However, this cycle depends almost entirely on… crystalline siliconMagnesium, an expensive material to purify, … Continue reading →

Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has concluded a tender for 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system-connected solar projects paired with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of energy storage, with tariffs as low as INR 3.12 ($0.035)/kWh.Image: Greg M. Cooper, Borrego SolarvFrom … Continue reading →

Britannia Fire has launched PVSTOP, a solar panel block-out solution supplied in composite P50 units.PVSTOP is a liquid coating designed to block light on contact and shut down solar panel power generation during an emergency.Solar panels generate electricity whenever exposed … Continue reading →

Farmland is at risk due to ‘inconsistencies’ in solar planning process, sustainability group says  Yorkshire Postsource

Solar panels at a pickled seafood processing factory in Unryul County in South Hwanghae Province is pictured in this photo released by North Korea's Rodong Sinmun on Jan. 12. [RODONG SINMUN] Police, military launch joint probe into North Korea’s claim … Continue reading →

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Try from €1.50 / weekTry from €1.50 / weekThis sturdy balcony with supporting pillars has multiple solar panels to catch the arc of the sun. File pictureQuestion I live in an apartment. Can I install a solar-PV balcony system to … Continue reading →

by Nikhil Naik | January 12, 2026 5:30 pmSynopsis: Solex Energy secured a ₹276 crore work order for supplying 615 Wp and 620 Wp TOPCon solar PV modules, boosting its order book, revenue visibility, and growth prospects in India’s rapidly … Continue reading →

Plentiful sunshine. High 62F. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. Low near 35F. Winds light and variable. Updated: January 12, 2026 @ 1:33 pmSolar panels are seen on the roof of a home on June 3, 2025, in San Rafael, … Continue reading →

eNewspaperSign up for email newsletters Sign up for email newsletterseNewspaper Trending: Little did I realize plans were afoot last fall to turn the polluted Johns Manville property along Waukegan’s lakeshore into a massive solar farm. I had proposed exactly that.It … Continue reading →

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), a recognized industry leader in environmental stewardship, has energized a 204-kilowatt rooftop solar project atop its new building expansion in Lafayette.The system went into service in August 2025 and represents the latest … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“Even without federal subsidies, solar remains financially attractive for most homeowners.”Photo Credit: iStock Even though the federal solar tax credit … Continue reading →

January 12, 2026 12:19 ET  | Source: AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd. Chicago, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global solar tracker market was valued at 9.29 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$32.43 … Continue reading →

Protecting Solar Investments In South Africa Amid Increasing Hailstorms  SolarQuartersource

(Yicai) Jan. 12 — China plans this year to remove export tax rebates for solar products and phase out those for batteries.Value-added tax rebates on 249 exported products, including photovoltaic cells, will be withdrawn starting from April 1, the Ministry … Continue reading →

Global solar growth is flattening in major markets as oversupply from China and India drives prices down and shifts competition from sheer volume to execution, policy alignment, and system integration. Across the U.S., Europe, and China, energy storage is becoming … Continue reading →

Energy and Climate DatabasesEnergy – Climate ForecastsMarket IntelligenceMarket AnalysisEnergy – Climate ScenariosClimate Strategy and Policy EvaluationTrainingRajasthan Solar Park Development Company Ltd (RSDCL), a subsidiary of the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation, has invited bids for the development of up to 2,450 MW … Continue reading →

Boviet Solar Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to Global Solar Energy Transition  SolarQuartersource

by Kyle Massey & Mark Friedman – January 12, 2026, 12:00am A subsidiary of the world’s largest electric utility holding company is facing local opposition and legal scrutiny over plans to build a nearly $300 million solar farm near Ashdown. … Continue reading →

Show all news, opinion, videos and press releases matching →International EditionFloating solar is emerging as a strategic solution to achieve Malaysia’s push to reach 70 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2050, amid land scarcity, environmental sensitivities, and grid constraints … Continue reading →

Amaravati: Websol Renewable Private Limited will invest Rs 3,538 crore to set up an 8 gigawatt integrated solar manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening the state’s push to become a major clean-energy manufacturing hub. The Andhra Pradesh government has approved … Continue reading →

by Abhishek Singh | January 12, 2026 1:13 pmSynopsis:- Solar stock rose 3% after approval for a 4 GW greenfield solar cell and module plant in Andhra Pradesh. The project includes incentives and a 100 MW captive solar unit, alongside … Continue reading →

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria tore through the small island of Puerto Rico, causing massive flooding and destroying thousands of homes. Nearly 6,000 people died in the storm. The power grid, which had been poorly maintained, collapsed. The blackout … Continue reading →

Australia recorded a sharp rise in electric vehicle sales in 2025, with new-car sales data showing nearly 157,000 EVs were purchased nationwide, up 38% from the previous year.Image: BYDFrom pv magazine AustraliaNew figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries … Continue reading →

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Yanara has selected Gamuda Australia as the project delivery partner for the early contractor involvement (ECI) phase of the Mortlake Energy Hub in Victoria.The appointment covers the ECI component of the 450MW solar PV power plant and 600MW/2,400MWh battery energy … Continue reading →

Senior Research Associate in Circular Economy & Digitalisation, Lancaster University Rabia Charef is a Senior Research Associate at Lancaster University and works as an independent consultant on circular economy and digitalisation. She has previously worked on research related to the … Continue reading →

American solar industry report reveals major supply chain accomplishment: ‘This industry has proven what’s possible when businesses … invest’  Yahoo Financesource

by Southwest Research Institute edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin scientific editorlead editorSwRI conducted large-scale fire testing of photovoltaic panel systems for the Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association, and the Property … Continue reading →

Plans to develop a 90 MW solar farm and a six-hour battery energy storage system to help power the Western Australian town of Broome have joined the queue for federal environmental assessment.Image: Horizon PowerWestern Australia’s state-owned regional energy provider Horizon … Continue reading →

Egypt has signed deals worth $1.8 billion with Chinese and Norwegian companies as it aims to localise its renewable energy sector.Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec will build a large-scale solar power plant and energy storage facilities in the Minya governorate, … Continue reading →

The use of a novel roll-to-roll process and optimization technology resulted in polymer foils for use in colored PV modules in a potentially wide range of colors with low iridescence and low levels of efficiency loss.Image: University of Southern Denmark, … Continue reading →