Daily Archives: April 17, 2026

Zero Equilibrium Global Macro Watch: China's Renewable Energ – KuCoin

Zero Equilibrium Global Macro Watch: China's Renewable Energy Dominance. China doesn't just dominate the worlds renewable energy push, but also completely dominates the entire global solar panel supply chain. There are four major component goods used in making solar panels: … Continue reading

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JinkoSolar officially launches ‘Light Diamond’ lightweight module – PV Tech

JinkoSolar has officially launched a lightweight module solution specifically designed for low-load-bearing roofs—the Jinko ‘Light Diamond’, high-strength module, based on its Tiger Neo 3.0 technology platform.Module weight: 16.2 kgModule dimensions: 1980 × 1134 × 30 mmWeight density: 7 kg/m²— a … Continue reading

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Agrivoltaics maintain or enhanche forage quality, study finds – pv magazine International

Researchers have analyzed the biomass and nutritional value of grasses and legumes for grazing dairy cattle, growing in agrivoltaics fields. The results showed that forage quality may be maintained or even enhanced in agrivoltaic environments.Image: Antalexion, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA … Continue reading

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Activ8 installs solar system for Saint-Gobain unit in Ireland – Renewables Now

Activ8 installs solar system for Saint-Gobain unit in Ireland  Renewables Nowsource

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Officials to install rooftop solar panels on USC, other GW buildings – The GW Hatchet

The Hatchet is celebrating its 120th birthday Are you human? Yes! Email address: GW will install solar panels on about 11 buildings, including the University Student Center, in the next year, officials announced at a Campus Plan Advisory Committee meeting … Continue reading

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Enfinity Global Signs 1.8 TWh In Energy Deals Under Italy’s Energy Release 2.0 – SolarQuarter

Enfinity Global Signs 1.8 TWh In Energy Deals Under Italy’s Energy Release 2.0  SolarQuartersource

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Solar power grants relaunched with bids opening for larger projects – Times of Malta

Grants and feed-in tariffs are set to return, with 20-year contracts for larger projects also up for grabsThe government has relaunched existing renewable energy support packages, keeping in place incentives for households and small-scale generators while opening a fresh round … Continue reading

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Over 500 Jobs To Be Created At New Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility – CleanTechnica

Georgia-based Suniva, Inc. plans to open a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens, South Carolina. The investment will support the creation of about 564 new jobs.“South Carolina already has a very rich history in advanced manufacturing. This is the … Continue reading

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Satellite Photovoltaic Cells Global Market 2026-2032: Size Dynamics, Key Trends and Growth Trajectory Forecast – openPR.com

This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. We are checking your browser to establish a secure connection and keep you safe. … Please enable JavaScript to continue. Please enable JavaScript to continue.Performance & security … Continue reading

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Kochi rooftop PV growth has hit transformer limits – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : Kerala State Electricity Board, an India-based power utility, has limited new domestic solar panel grid connectivity in Kochi because transformer loading in several areas has neared the 90% threshold permitted under existing norms. According to board … Continue reading

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Suniva to Set Up 4.5 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina – Mercomindia.com

Markets & PolicyTenders & AuctionsSolar ProjectsLarge-Scale ProjectsRooftopC&IManufacturingModulesInverters & BOSTechnologyFinance and M&AMarkets & PolicyT&DUtilitiesSmart GridMicrogridEventsWebinarsInterviewsThe company will invest over $350 million to set up the facilityApril 16, 2026Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insightsU.S.-based … Continue reading

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Naturgy Adds 300 MW Solar Capacity With Six New Plants In Andalusia, Spain – SolarQuarter

Naturgy Adds 300 MW Solar Capacity With Six New Plants In Andalusia, Spain  SolarQuartersource

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PV module prices continue to rise unabated – pv magazine International

Photovoltaic module prices have risen for the fourth consecutive month, driven by strong demand for energy independence despite falling upstream costs such as polysilicon. At the same time, production cuts in China and tighter supply conditions are limiting availability, reinforcing … Continue reading

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Quality assurance provider Intertek buys PV lab in India – Renewables Now

Quality assurance provider Intertek buys PV lab in India  Renewables Nowsource

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South Africans want solar power but they worry panels will be stolen – study – The Conversation

Share articlePrint articleSouth Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy.The country is sunny, with high solar generation potential. Solar is a clean, reliable source of power that can help people reduce their dependence on … Continue reading

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Solar Topics in Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) – Department of Energy (.gov)

An official website of the United States governmentHere’s how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock ) … Continue reading

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Swansea-led UK-Africa partnership developing next-generation perovskite solar technologies for energy access – Swansea University

Start your journey hereFind out more about our world-changing researchLatest news and researchSOLACE will advance next‑generation perovskite solar technologies through a UK–Africa partnership powering sustainable energy access. Credit: (Left and top right) Maseno University & (Bottom right) Swansea University.A new … Continue reading

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Intertek acquires Mitsui solar lab assets India – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : Intertek Group plc has acquired solar PV laboratory assets from Mitsui Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The facility provides ISO 17025 accredited testing services for solar installations, materials, and components. It also includes BIS … Continue reading

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Heat pumps may help boost residential solar in France – pv magazine International

The government’s electrification plan, presented last week, includes a goal to double heat pump deployment in France by 2030, potentially benefiting the residential photovoltaic sector.Image: AiraFrom pv magazine FranceUnveiled last Friday by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, France’s electrification plan places … Continue reading

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Australia: 3.6GWh solar+storage EPC deal, 60MW acquisition – Energy-Storage.News

3.6GWh of solar-plus-storage developments have progressed in Australia this week, with Edify Energy partnering with DT Infrastructure and Flow Power acquiring a 60MW project.The developments span Queensland and New South Wales. In Queensland, Edify Energy has secured DT Infrastructure as … Continue reading

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Suniva announces 4.5-GW solar cell facility in South Carolina – Utility Dive

Let Utility Dive’s free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. In partnership withIn partnership withExpanding U.S. solar cell manufacturing capacity targets an “important bottleneck,” Keith Adams, Deloitte’s U.S. renewable energy leader, said in an email to Utility Dive.Suniva, … Continue reading

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Solar self-generation could outperform PPAs in Brazil, delivering up to 32.9% savings – pv magazine International

A study comparing power purchase agreements and solar self-generation in Brazil’s free market finds that direct investment in photovoltaic plants can cut costs by up to 32.9%, with solid returns but higher risk exposure. While regulatory exemptions significantly improve project … Continue reading

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Davenport leaders updated on solar farm ordinance after almost year-long pause – KWQC

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Davenport leaders were updated on the proposed solar farm ordinance that’s been paused for almost a year on Tuesday.The Community Planning Department gave a presentation that included how people would be able to use solar and … Continue reading

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Solar farm project gets the greenlight from Quincy City Council – KHQA

Sunny. High 83F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. A few passing clouds. Low 61F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: April 16, 2026 @ 2:05 pmA new solar farm is set to be constructed on Quincy’s … Continue reading

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SRP flips the switch on 55 MW ‘living lab’ solar project in Arizona – pv magazine USA

Salt River Project (SRP) has commissioned its first utility-owned solar plant, a 55 MW facility at the Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center. Beyond its immediate generation capacity, the site is being utilized as a testing ground for PV hardware … Continue reading

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‘Solar rooftop systems can slash power costs by 30%’ – BusinessMirror

‘Solar rooftop systems can slash power costs by 30%’  BusinessMirrorsource

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Solar Panel Market Expands Rapidly with Increasing Focus on Sustainable Energy Solutions – openPR.com

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Germany adds record 1 GWh of battery storage in March – ESS News

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) runs the German focused Energy-Charts, which produces easily digestable data from Germany’s national Market Master Data Register, which is the system where owners officially register storage, from utility-scale big batteries to commercial sized, … Continue reading

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US Solar Cell Manufacturer Rises From The Dead, Again – CleanTechnica

Despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, demand for solar power is booming, and US President Trump’s war in Iran has added even more fuel to the fire. With all that simmering in the background, it’s no surprise to … Continue reading

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Solar panels leave room to graze – AgUpdate

Get local news delivered to your inbox!E-edition PLUS unlimited articles & videosPersonalized news alerts with our mobile app*FREE access to newspapers.com archivesHundreds of games, puzzles & comics online*Refers to the latest 2 years of agupdate.com stories. Cancel anytime.The organic dairy … Continue reading

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Planning Inspectorate completes solar farm review – BBC

An examination by the Planning Inspectorate into a proposal for what could become England's largest solar farm has finished.The proposed Green Hill Solar Farm would cover about 2,965 acres (1,200 hectares) of land south and west of Wellingborough and north … Continue reading

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Government launches new €15 million renewable energy schemes for 2026 – The Malta Independent

Government has launched a €15.3 million package of renewable energy schemes for 2026, offering grants, feed-in tariffs, and long-term contracts aimed at boosting investment in solar energy and battery storage across households and businesses.Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, together with the … Continue reading

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Spotted: Ribbon cutting for new solar photovoltaic system installed at Atherton Town Hall – InMenlo

clear skyscattered cloudsovercast cloudsovercast cloudsOn April 15, Atherton town leaders joined Peninsula Clean Energy at a ribbon cutting celebrating the installation of a new solar photovoltaic system at the Atherton Town Hall that will result in emission-free power and long-term … Continue reading

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Restrictions on solar move ahead as neighbors, advocates air grievances – Journal & Courier

LAFAYETTE, IN — Officials are one step closer to heavily restricting the development of solar farms in Tippecanoe County, after the Area Plan Commission voted Wednesday evening to advance a proposed ordinance change that left both anti-solar community members and … Continue reading

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Briefcase-sized battery powers key appliances during blackouts — cheaper than whole-home units – 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.“Energy security shouldn’t be a luxury.”Photo Credit: YouTube For years, Tesla’s Powerwall has dominated the home battery backup market, but … Continue reading

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Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang and Hon. Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips Attend the Commissioning Ceremony of the Aurora Solar Farm_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China – fmprc.gov.cn

On April 8, Ambassador Yang Yang and Hon. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips attended the Commissioning Ceremony of the Aurora Solar Farm and delivered remarks. Ambassador Yang stated that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, and that a … Continue reading

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EBRD lends USD 65m to HAU Energy for Egypt solar project with storage – Renewables Now

EBRD lends USD 65m to HAU Energy for Egypt solar project with storage  Renewables Nowsource

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Eco-Friendly Gaming: Scientists Develop New Technology That Lets You Charge Consoles While Playing – Tech Times

Green gaming technology is reshaping how players think about power, turning energy generation into part of the gameplay itself. At TU Delft, researchers have created a portable console that blends solar harvesting and a kinetic crank system, allowing players to … Continue reading

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How Space Solar Power and Satellite Energy Could Light Up the Earth – Tech Times

Space solar power is moving from science fiction toward engineering reality as researchers test whether satellites in orbit could one day beam clean electricity down to Earth’s grids. By collecting sunlight in space and turning that satellite energy into wireless … Continue reading

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MXene-driven nanoscale field-effect junction for advanced 4-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar panels – 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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Suniva to open 4.5-GW solar cell factory in South Carolina – Renewables Now

Suniva to open 4.5-GW solar cell factory in South Carolina  Renewables Nowsource

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