Daily Archives: January 24, 2026

Chinese construction firm to deliver Nigeria’s first 7-megawatt floating solar power project – Business Insider Africa

Business Insider Edition Nigeria has awarded its first-ever floating solar power project to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), marking a major step in the country’s renewable energy transition. The 7-megawatt floating solar plant, awarded by the Rural Electrification Agency … Continue reading

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TotalEnergies commissions 59 MW solar plant in Toledo – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : France headquartered TotalEnergies has commissioned the Dehesa Nueva del Rey photovoltaic plant in Castilla-La Mancha Toledo, with a capacity of 59 MW. The project covered in area of 85.2 hectares and followed an investment of more … Continue reading

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Researchers develop game-changing tech that could revolutionize solar power — here's how it works – Yahoo! Tech

Researchers develop game-changing tech that could revolutionize solar power — here’s how it works  Yahoo! Techsource

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Scanifly and IronRidge integrate drone designs with racking layouts – pv magazine USA

Contractors can now export solar panel placements from drone models into racking design software to automate bills of materials. Image: Ironridge Drone-based solar design company Scanifly and racking provider IronRidge released an integration that links drone-based site surveys with racking layout software.  The tool uses … Continue reading

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‘An immediate transition to copper is technically and economically feasible’ – pv magazine International

With silver prices rising, more large solar manufacturers are expected to switch to copper for cell metallization. Radovan Kopecek of ISC Konstanz tells pv magazine that he expects the entire industry to follow. Ning Song of the University of New … Continue reading

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Fujiyama switches on 1 GW solar cell plant in Uttar Pradesh – Manufacturing Today India

Fujiyama switches on 1 GW solar cell plant in Uttar Pradesh  Manufacturing Today Indiasource

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Researchers make revolutionary breakthrough that could transform solar panels: 'Greater flexibility' – 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.“Higher energy yields.”Photo Credit: iStock New advancements in solar cells have led to a significant breakthrough in power efficiency. PV Magazine … Continue reading

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METLEN & Tsakos partner on 251.9 MW hybrid PV & BESS Greece – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : METLEN Energy & Metals, global industrial and energy company, and the Tsakos Group have entered into a partnership to jointly develop and operate a large hybrid power project in Greece. The joint venture assigns 60% stake … Continue reading

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Goodbye to the idea that solar panels “die” after 25 years. A new study says the warranty does not mark the end, and real-world performance can last for decades – ECOticias.com

Home – Energy – Goodbye to the idea that solar panels “die” after 25 years. A new study says the warranty does not mark the end, and real-world performance can last for decadesSolar panels are usually sold with 25 to … Continue reading

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Enhancing the performance of organic solar cells and polymer light emitting diodes via a novel giant polyoxomolybdate bifunctional interlayer material – 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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Impact of China Solar Panel Tariffs on Florida Residential Costs in 2026 – Intelligent Living

Stepping onto a Florida porch often means greeting a horizon filled with intense, reliable sunlight. This natural abundance has transformed rooftops across the state into miniature power plants, helping families reclaim control over their energy costs. However, a shifting landscape … Continue reading

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Solar Land Ceilings – Trend Hunter

Solar Land Ceilings  Trend Huntersource

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UAE utility withdraws from Yemen and transfers solar power plants to government – Reuters

UAE utility withdraws from Yemen and transfers solar power plants to government  Reuterssource

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Sungrow presents PV inverter and storage solutions at Malaysia summit – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : Sungrow, a China-based PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has hosted the Malaysia Sustainable Future Energy Summit in Kuala Lumpur in January 2026. The event included participants from utility-scale, C&I, and floating PV segments. Sungrow … Continue reading

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U.S., Europe on track for 2030 solar goals despite pipeline gaps – pv magazine USA

A report from McKinsey and Company says the relative ease of building out solar projects means the U.S and Europe are likely to meet their end-of-decade deployment targets, despite current pipeline gaps of around 205 GW and 181 GW. Image: … Continue reading

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Turkey’s first large solar-BESS power plant inaugurated – balkangreenenergynews.com

Photo: OZE Grup / LinkedInPublishedJanuary 23, 2026CountryTurkeyAuthorIgor TodorovićComments0PrintSharePublished:January 23, 2026Country:TurkeyAuthorIgor TodorovićComments:0PrintShareEnergy storage systems are indispensable for grid security and price stability, according to Chairman of Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA or EPDK) Mustafa Yılmaz. “Energy is no longer just … Continue reading

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Solar panels ruined my home – now Rachel Reeves wants to tax my electric car – The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inSwipe for next articleI’m one the of most eco-minded people I … Continue reading

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Energy experts urge lawmakers to open the US floodgates to renter-friendly, plug-in solar panels: 'It could spark a … movement' – 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.“Once 5 or so more states modernize their rules, it unlocks … $250 billion.”Photo Credit: iStock Plug-in solar is gaining … Continue reading

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SolarPower Europe addresses PV risks under proposed EU cybersecurity rules – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : SolarPower Europe, a Belgium-based solar industry association, has responded to the European Commission’s draft revision of the EU Cybersecurity Act released in Strasbourg. The draft revision would give the European Commission authority to identify cybersecurity risks … Continue reading

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Homeowner shares real-life savings figures five years after getting solar panels: 'Another rate increase is scheduled for next month' – 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 work in the industry and wish that more people did what you did.”Photo Credit: iStock It’s becoming common knowledge … Continue reading

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Cornerstone partners with AUO to integrate solar roofing – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB), a US-based maker of metal roofing systems, has partnered with AUO Energy Business to add AUO’s SunSteel solar panels to CBB’s Double-Lok metal roofs. The factory-integrated system is intended for C&I buildings … Continue reading

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JA Solar’s DeepBlue 5.0 Delivers Bankable Performance in a Changing Global PV Market – The AI Journal

BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, is rapidly expanding the global deployment of its DeepBlue 5.0 modules across utility, C&I, and residential markets, as developers increasingly prioritize long-term value, bankability, and … Continue reading

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China TOPCon solar module prices climb over 30% since mid-December – pv magazine International

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.Image: OPISChina’s TOPCon module prices rose for a third consecutive week, as market participants … Continue reading

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Homeowner issues warning after getting 'run around for 6 months' by Tesla home tech team: 'These people have absolutely no clue' – 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’m really sorry to hear about your rotten experience.”Photo Credit: iStock Home solar is one of the best ways to … Continue reading

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RenewSys launches reel-format sheet encapsulants for junction box and busbar insulation in solar modules – pv magazine India

RenewSys India has launched CONSERV AUGMENSHEET, a sheet encapsulant for insulation and sealing of busbar and junction box areas in solar modules. Supplied in reel format, the product supports automatic feed-in on fully automated module manufacturing lines, enabling higher productivity … Continue reading

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Pre-Budget 2026: Solar and storage industry calls for tax reforms, PLI expansion, and circular economy push – pv magazine India

Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, stakeholders across India’s solar and energy storage ecosystem have urged the government to focus on tax reforms, expansion of production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes with targeted allocations, faster viability gap funding (VGF) … Continue reading

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Escalating project cost may delay large scale solar projects in Malaysia – UOBKayHian – TNGlobal

UOBKayhian has expected upcoming large scale solar projects in Malaysia, such as the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) and Large Scale Solar 6 (LSS6) program, to face delays in the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs) as project costs … Continue reading

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Will Sutton: Should support for solar power in New Orleans communities raise costs for all? – nola.com

Matthew Candler, the electricity reform team co-chair for Together New Orleans, watches an opening video during an announcement of the “Community Lighthouse Project,” which plans to install solar panels on area locations that will serve as community emergency response hubs, … Continue reading

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US expert panel examines PV Hazard Control rules and UL 3741 changes – pv magazine International

US industry experts trace the evolution of PV rapid shutdown rules and outline how recent updates to UL 3741 are reshaping compliance pathways for rooftop and commercial solar in the United States.Image: 12019, PixabayFrom pv magazine USARules requiring rapid shutdown … Continue reading

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Solar and Storage: The Key for Energy Affordability in Virginia – seia.org

SEIA has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named. The association was named a Top Workplace for two years in a row by the Washington Post, and earned a Best Nonprofit to Work For award … Continue reading

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Companies with validated science-based climate targets hit 10,000: SBTi – ESG Dive

Let ESG Dive’s free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. The Science Based Target initiative said validated companies represent over 40% of global market capitalization and include major names like Danone, McLaren Racing and Lenovo.SBTi’s definition of a … Continue reading

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Tianneng Group And VCIG Launch 1GWh Solar-Storage Project For AI Data Centers In Malaysia – SolarQuarter

Tianneng Group And VCIG Launch 1GWh Solar-Storage Project For AI Data Centers In Malaysia  SolarQuartersource

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Calvin Ball: Let’s empower Marylanders with balcony solar | GUEST COMMENTARY – baltimoresun.com

Baltimore Sun eNewspaperSign up for email newsletters Sign up for email newslettersBaltimore Sun eNewspaper Don't miss: Now more than ever, our residents are looking for new, affordable and quick ways to reduce their monthly energy bills.From rooftop solar panels to … Continue reading

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Masdar reaches financial close on $225M Uzbek solar project – Evertiq

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced it has reached financial close on a package worth more than USD 225 million for the Guzar 300-megawatt (MW) solar power plant and 75-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) … Continue reading

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Funds managed by UK's Triple Point buy 28-MW solar project in England – Renewables Now

Funds managed by UK’s Triple Point buy 28-MW solar project in England  Renewables Nowsource

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Wiltshire Council rejection of solar park plans overturned – BBC

A solar park the size of 160 football pitches will be built after a government inspector granted planning consent – overturning the local council's refusal.The 23 megawatt Swallett Energy Park, which will be built between Dauntsey and Christian Malford in … Continue reading

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Michelle Hinchey and Didi Barrett speak out against Shepherd's Run solar farm in Columbia County – dailygazette.com

Sunshine. Very cold. High 12F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph.. Cloudy skies. Very cold. Low 4F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: January 24, 2026 @ 1:33 amState Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-41, spoke out against the … Continue reading

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Green Energy Without Panels: A Homeowner’s Guide to 100% Renewable Power in 2026 – Impakter

Home owner getting Renewable Power – Photo Credit: GeminiThe energy transition is at a critical juncture in 2026. While many homeowners aspire to generate their own power, high interest rates and escalating hardware costs have made rooftop solar installations difficult … Continue reading

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Scatec Secures 25-Year PPA with Tunisia’s STEG for 120 MW Tataouine Solar Project, Strengthening Country’s Renewable Energy Push – SolarQuarter

Scatec Secures 25-Year PPA with Tunisia’s STEG for 120 MW Tataouine Solar Project, Strengthening Country’s Renewable Energy Push  SolarQuartersource

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ContourGlobal lands Greek solar, storage assets – reNews

ContourGlobal lands Greek solar, storage assets  reNewssource

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World Bank, Rockefeller to spend millions on African solar transition – semafor.com

Intelligence for the New World EconomyThe World Bank and the Rockefeller Foundation vowed to spend tens of millions of dollars to accelerate Africa’s solar energy sector, which has taken off in recent months. Despite enormous solar power potential, the continent … Continue reading

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PureSky Energy completes commissioning of 12.92 MW DC community PV facilities – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : PureSky Energy, a US–based community solar developer, has announced the commercial operation of two community solar projects in Corinth, New York. The Heath Brook and Sand Brook facilities together have a combined installed capacity of approximately … Continue reading

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Lowe’s slashed $200 off this portable power station to help you prepare for the winter storm – masslive.com

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.With winter storms hitting much of the U.S. in the coming days, it’s important to be prepared in the case of lost power. To help you … Continue reading

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Tunkhannock Area solar project still active with revised project plans – wcexaminer.com

e-EditionSign up for email newslettersto submit an obituary Please email obits@wcexaminer.com or call 570-230-4917. Please include your name, mailing address, and phone number along with the copy and photo. Sign up for email newsletterse-EditionTunkhannock Area School District’s proposed solar power … Continue reading

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How Plug-In Solar Lets Everyone Enjoy Solar Savings – Forbes

How Plug-In Solar Lets Everyone Enjoy Solar Savings  Forbessource

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Invalidation of Solar Tariff Moratorium Stayed Pending Appeal – Publications – Morgan Lewis

JavaScript is turned off in your web browser. Turn it on to take full advantage of this site, then refresh the page. A recent US Court of International Trade ruling—now on appeal to the Federal Circuit—threatens to impose retroactive duties … Continue reading

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Adaptive control for microgrid frequency stability integrating battery energy storage and photovoltaic | 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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A self-assembling shortcut to better organic solar cells – EurekAlert!

New molecular architecture enables the natural formation of built-in p/n junctions essential for efficient light-to-electricity conversion Osaka Metropolitan Universityimage:  Depending on the solvent, TISQ spontaneously organizes into nanoparticle-like J-type or nanofiber-like H-type aggregates, each with different electronic behaviors.   view … Continue reading

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Maxwell claims 32.38% efficiency on perovskite-HJT tandem cell – PV Tech

Chinese solar energy equipment manufacturer Suzhou Maxwell Technologies has claimed a power conversion efficiency of 32.38% for a perovskite/silicon tandem heterojunction technology (HJT) solar cell. The result was certified by China’s National Institute of Metrology (NIM) on a G12H commercial-size cell … Continue reading

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Dominican Republic tightens rules for solar and wind project approvals – Strategic Energy Europe

Our initiatives Renewable energy developers in the Dominican Republic will face stricter requirements under a new regulatory framework promoted by the country’s Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE).The updated technical and administrative manuals, currently under public consultation, redefine the criteria for … Continue reading

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