Daily Archives: March 20, 2026

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 →

New data released by research firm Rystad Energy has shown that four of the top five best-performing Australian utility-scale solar PV plants in 2024 were located in Queensland.The top three performing assets, in terms of AC capacity factor, included Spanish … Continue reading →

Henrico homeowners cut electricity bill with free solar panel program  WRIC ABC 8Newssource

Elon Musk, the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, raised some eyebrows at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, when he predicted “that the lowest cost place to put AI will be space and that will be … Continue reading →

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has detailed in a new report that grid-scale solar PV output achieved a new quarterly high average on the National Electricity Market (NEM) of 2,212MW, an increase of 9% year-on-year (YoY).Revealed in the organisation’s … Continue reading →

Shown is concept art for a grant-funded Memorial Plaza on the lawn of the historic Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon at 106 S. Fifth St. (Photo provided by Ogle County)The Ogle County Board unanimously approved a $200,700 low bid Wednesday … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.It’s a win-win situation for both the farmers and the sheep.Photo Credit: iStock Farmers are turning to a new source … Continue reading →

The California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee has unanimously voted 14-0 (and 3 abstentions) in favour of a bill for balcony solar.The new legislation, Senate Bill 868 (SB 868) – also known as the Plug and Play Solar Act … Continue reading →

Data from EnergyBin and Buckstop shows used panels accounted for just 1% of resale listings in 2025, as record-low prices for new modules undermine the economics of reuse. Image: EnergyBin, LLC. / Buckstop, Inc. Given that modules from the early … Continue reading →

The Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation, Keir Mathew, today (March 19) officially opened Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (LJLA) new £3m solar farm during a visit to the airport.The airport’s investment in the solar farm is a key part of … Continue reading →

MERALCO PowerGen Corp, (MGEN), through its affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), has successfully energized the MTerra Solar project as a generator — marking the moment the facility went live and began delivering electricity to the grid.The milestone marks … Continue reading →

Greenergy-Solar Duna to build energy storage facilities in Paks  ceenergynewssource

The Australian government has granted approval for the 1,440MWh Garoo solar-plus-storage project, which is being pursued by Jinko Power Australia, the regional entity of Chinese solar manufacturer JinkoSolar.Located approximately 40km south of Tamworth in New South Wales, the hybrid renewable … Continue reading →

However, much of the progress will depend on sustained policy coherence, capital mobilisation and upstream integration 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 … Continue reading →

India solar to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, power ministry adviser says  Reuterssource

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The Japanese government has set 2026 feed-in tariff (FIT) terms for solar below 250 kW, set the renewable energy levy at JPY 4.18 ($0.026)/kWh, and confirmed that feed-in premium (FIP) auctions for large-scale solar will end after 2026.Image: pv magazineJapan … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON — A pair of astronauts aboard the International Space Station stepped out into the void Wednesday, exiting the station for a spacewalk to conduct upgrades on a solar panel array. Jessica Meir and Chris Williams took part in the approximately … Continue reading →

LEGO reveals plans for over 40,000 solar panels in Virginia  Brick Fanaticssource

Thursday, March 19, 2026  EDITOR’S NOTE: This was initially published in the March 11, 2026 edition. Some information may be outdated.  Millard County planning commissioners voted to give a positive recommendation to a new 3,600-acre solar farm just west of … Continue reading →

Leapting secures USD 14.5m to advance solar robotic tech  Renewables Nowsource

India to require domestically produced solar cells for all projects from June 2026  energiesmedia.comsource

PUBLISHED : 19 Mar 2026 at 05:48NEWSPAPER SECTION: BusinessWRITER: Yuthana PraiwanSmall businesses and households are being urged to reduce their reliance on the state electricity grid and adopt solar power solutions, as global energy price volatility threatens to drive up … Continue reading →

India’s solar manufacturing surge gains pace ahead of June 2026 domestic content mandate  energiesmedia.comsource

Number of rooftop solar PV systems installed in Spain 2016-2024, by sector  Statistasource

Chinese solar module maker Risen Energy has introduced a 475 W bifacial solar module with a power conversion efficiency of 23.8% to the Australian market, targeting the rooftop market.Image: RisenRisen Energy has announced the official launch of its ​​n-type 475 W … Continue reading →

New data from UK-based energy supplier Octopus Energy has shown a 27% increase in British solar installation enquiries since the conflict in the Middle East began.March 19, 2026Octopus Energy’s data looked at the number of solar enquiries between 28 February … Continue reading →

1/2 Pcs Small Solar Panel 1W 3V 100mA With Cable – Mini DIY Polysilicon Epoxy Cell Charger For LED Lights, Fans  ruhrkanal.newssource

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Home > Mains Article > Solar Sourcing NormSolar sourcing norms in India now include wafers and ingots to reduce Chinese imports and boost domestic manufacturing across the solar supply chain.By Vajiram Mains Team – Mar 19, 2026, 10:21 ISTSource: IE … Continue reading →

Taylor Troeth, Property JournalistFirst published 27 Oct 2025, 3:58pmEnvironmentally-friendly homeowners now have the upper hand in the property market, new data reveals.Aussie ecowarriors who are putting sustainability at the forefront of their homes are now adding an estimated $23,100 nationally … Continue reading →

Stefany Payne is stuck paying for a system that has only raised her billsStefany Payne is stuck paying for a system that has only raised her billsStefany Payne is stuck paying for a system that has only raised her billsIt … Continue reading →

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Avantus and Toyota Tsusho America have completed construction of a 159 MWdc solar project in Texas, adding another large-scale clean energy asset to the state’s fast-growing solar fleet.The Norton Solar Project, in Runnels County southwest of Fort Worth, reached “substantial … Continue reading →

Tongwei Shines at All-Energy Australia 2025|Company News  Solarbe Globalsource

EMEBAY Solar Fountain Pump With Battery Backup – 10V Submersible, Lifts Water 100cm | For Bird Bath, Pond, Garden | Solar Panel Kit  ruhrkanal.newssource

10AWG Solar Panel To O Ring Cable – 25cm, 4-Pack, For Charge Controllers & Power Stations  ruhrkanal.newssource

Luke Bell had a nagging worry following his last year’s test flight with the first solar-powered drone. Could a drone truly run solely on solar power and stay aloft for far longer than anyone imagined possible on a clear day? … Continue reading →

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WexfordLocal.com News and Sport and Events that matter across County Wexford. By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting and GusseraneGusserane Community Action Group protested outside County Hall, Wexford, before the December meeting of Wexford County Council and representatives of … Continue reading →

In a breakthrough poised to reshape the future of photovoltaics, researchers have unveiled a novel solution addressing one of the most persistent challenges in perovskite solar cells (PSCs)—their vulnerability to reverse-bias conditions. These conditions, often encountered in real-world installations due … Continue reading →

Marstek has unveiled a plug-in storage system with a two-kilowatt-hour capacity. The device plugs into a standard household socket and is designed to store solar power from balcony systems or draw in cheap electricity from dynamic pricing tariffs.Image: MarstekFrom ESS NewsChinese … Continue reading →

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – A temporary ban on solar power facilities and solar farms could be in Alabama’s near future. There are a number of bills, some of which would take effect with Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature, that would put … Continue reading →

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Material Innovations Improving Solar Module Performance: The Alishan Approach  SolarQuartersource

Company looks to install 17-acre solar farm in Hamburg  wivb.comsource

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Sustainable living can be a lot more attainable than you think.Photo Credit: iStock Sustainable living means different things to different … Continue reading →

Hamilton Locke’s Matt Baumgurtel warns of a seismic shift as distributed energy resources with “zero marginal cost” reshape grid dynamics and push developers toward 6+ hour battery storage and hybrid strategies.The Australian energy storage market stands at a critical inflexion … Continue reading →

Rising need to reduce carbon emissions, declining solar technology costs, and Vision 2030's ambitious renewable energy targets are driving solar energy adoption in Saudi Arabia, supported by favorable government initiatives, increasing energy security focus, and massive infrastructure investments in photovoltaic … Continue reading →

Under the theme ‘Central India’s Solar Rise: Madhya Pradesh Steps Forward’, the REconnect Summit Indore will bring together leading voices from across the solar ecosystem, including IPPs, EPCs, manufacturers, policymakers, and energy storage providers, to showcase the state’s advancing journey … Continue reading →