Daily Archives: February 18, 2026

Fraunhofer scientists have announced two efficiency records for III-V tandem modules. The team says its 34.2% efficiency III-V germanium PV module is the most efficient solar module in the world, while its 31.3% efficiency III-V silicon PV module is a … Continue reading →

17 Feb 2026III-V germanium module at 34.2%, and III-V silicon module at 31.3% are “world beating”. ISE PV developers Laura Stevens and Leonhard Böck. Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have succeeded in constructing two tandem photovoltaic modules … Continue reading →

Non-profit. Reader-funded. Independent.Malaviya Solar Energy Consultancy, Pune has entered into an Exclusive technology Licensing Agreement for patented Solar panels recycling with LuxChemtech GmbH, Germany. It follows the Zero Waste concept and strives for a true circular economy with a totally … Continue reading →

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Plans for new extensions, solar panels and tree removals in Torfaen  Yahoo News UKsource

Asian Power website works best with Javascript enabled. Please enable your javascript and reload the page.G7 nations hold just 11% of global prospective capacity.The global pipeline for wind and utility-scale solar projects reached a record 4.9 terawatts (TW) in 2025, … Continue reading →

Let ESG Dive’s free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. The Energy Information Administration expects solar generation to jump 17% this year and an additional 23% in 2027.First published onIncreases in electricity use are becoming more geographically broad, … Continue reading →

Solar EV charging put to the test in the Canadian subarctic  The Timessource

© Fraunhofer ISE / Foto: Jacob Forster | Project manager Dr. Laura Stevens is showing one of the III-V germanium PV modules with a record efficiency of 34.2 percent. Leonhard Böck is a member of the project team and played … Continue reading →

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Launched in 2021, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar modules has attracted strong industry interest and revived investor confidence in domestic solar manufacturing. However, capacity additions remain below targets, with only 56% of module and 14% of … Continue reading →

Nextpower has inked a multi-year deal to supply U.S.-made steel module frames to Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc., representing more than 1 GW of capacity. This is the second such major supply agreement that Nextpower has made as the company … Continue reading →

How Extreme Weather and System Aging Affect the US Photovoltaic Fleet  National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) (.gov)source

Log In Published on 02/17/2026 at 07:29 am EST(Alliance News) – Intertek Group PLC on Tuesday said it has acquired solar power-focused firm Aerial PV Inspection GmbH for an undisclosed sum. Intertek is a London-based provider of assurance, testing, inspection … Continue reading →

Solar power panel manufacturer Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc. and Nextpower announced a deal Feb. 18 for the steel module frames used to build the panels in Jacksonville.The Nextpower frames will be manufactured in the U.S. with production expected to … Continue reading →

In this PhD project, PhD Candidate Shayan Shokrgozar studies the imaginaries and praxes around solar energy rollout in Rajasthan, India. India has emerged as one of the most prominent countries in deploying lower-carbon energy, especially Solar PV. Broadly speaking, Solar … Continue reading →

Solar without net metering  Dawnsource

Quality assurance (QA) provider Intertek has acquired Aerial PV Inspection (AePVI), a specialist in drone-enabled solar site inspections.Based in Germany, AePVI is active in the European solar market, combining drone- and ground-based inspection technologies with proprietary digital software for high-speed … Continue reading →

What are you looking for? I’m listening…EDP Renewables APAC identifies opportunities to utilise water bodies, where large amounts of surface area is underutilized, for the potential deployment of solar energy systems. Floating solar systems offer exciting opportunities for land-scarce and … Continue reading →

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NLC India And NALCO Partner For 1200 MW Renewable Energy And Thermal Projects  SolarQuartersource

India invested $13 bn in distributed solar, adding 35 GW in 15 months  Business Standardsource

Projects in Indonesia, Thailand may qualify for subsidiesJapan’s Sekisui Chemical is developing bendable perovskite solar cells for mass production. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura) TOKYO — Japan plans to offer subsidies for overseas installations of flexible perovskite solar cells, part of the … Continue reading →

Global All about solar parksInnovation with solar energySolar energy has become a key renewable energy source in the Spanish energy sector. According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS), Spain is the country … Continue reading →

This solar Bluetooth speaker solved my biggest issue with backyard entertaining  ZDNETsource

Advertorial for Anker SOLIXFebruary 18, 2026 — 9:36amYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.When the … Continue reading →

Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US  AP Newssource

Examining a lead-halide perovskite crystal in the lab using optical methods. The sample (center right) glows green. (CREDIT: ISTA)Light can hit a lead halide perovskite crystal that is anything but pristine and still end up as useful electric current. That … Continue reading →

FlexGen’s Jason Abiecunas describes how BESS is at the heart of reliable new capacity. Image: FlexGen If the story of increasing electricity demand, with growth conservatively forecast to increase 34% by 2050, is to include renewable energy, it will necessarily … Continue reading →

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Performance and water-energy nexus aspects of stagnant water layer cooled zero-tilt solar photovoltaic module  Naturesource

On February 1, 2026, California’s batteries bridged the solar gap with seamless precision. After discharging through the night until sunrise, they spent the daylight hours charging, then pivoted back to exporting power well past midnight—effectively sustaining the state on solar … Continue reading →

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Eastern North Carolina county weighs another solar farm proposal  The Business Journalssource

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A research team in Iran has designed a four-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with a 19.3%-efficient bottom heterojunction cell and a 12.7%-efficient perovskite top cell. Both subcells were conceived to have interdigitated back contacts, with the top cell reportedly helping … Continue reading →

Signed with ESB, Ireland’s semi-state energy services company, the Wexford Hub project will be located in County Wexford, southeastern Ireland.February 17, 2026Renvolt, a subsidiary of French renewables developer Voltalia, has signed a turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for … Continue reading →

Energy experts break down how solar panels impact homes’ resale values: ‘An eye-popping $39,500 to $79,000 boost’  Yahoo Financesource

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €34 million financing commitment to support a major expansion of solar-power production in Romania, backing the construction of three large photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 190 megawatts (MW) — enough … Continue reading →

Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy ISE have claimed two new record efficiencies in tandem PV modules.Both are based on III-V semiconductor materials derived from elements in groups III and V of the periodic table, which offer high … Continue reading →

New high-density solar thermal system to cut industrial heat emissions  Energy Live Newssource

Potentia Energy, a joint venture co-owned by Enel Green Power and INPEX, has completed the development of its 93MW Girgarre solar PV power plant in Victoria, Australia.The solar PV power plant, located in the Campaspe Shire region of Victoria around 50km … Continue reading →

Researchers in China have investigated how transparent smart radiation devices (TSRD) can be used to protect space solar cells from extreme thermal fluctuations. Through a series of simulations, they have shown that the proposed technique could become an “effective” solution … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“A lot depends on how reliable the grid is in your area.”Photo Credit: iStock Installing solar panels for your home … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Not every homeowner sees the same payoff as this installer.Photo Credit: iStock Everyone says solar saves money, but how much … Continue reading →

Guatemala’s Generation Expansion Plan 5 (PEG-5) tender has drawn 51 bids totaling nearly 4.7 GW – more than triple the 1.4 GW sought – with around 2 GW of solar projects, including hybrids with storage, competing for long-term supply contracts … Continue reading →

Insight into ion-induced stability degradation in all-perovskite tandem photovoltaics: quantitative characterization and effective manipulation strategies  ScienceDirect.comsource

Solcast, a DNV company, reports that most of Australia experienced above-average solar irradiance in January 2026 due to a hot, dry airmass and clear skies, boosting PV generation despite operational challenges from elevated temperatures, bushfire smoke, and dust. In contrast, … Continue reading →

Tesla added 350 Buffalo jobs as solar panel production begins  The Business Journalssource