Daily Archives: May 6, 2026

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — Hours after Tippecanoe County commissioners unanimously approved contentious new restrictions on solar energy developments, the West Lafayette city council followed suit on an ordinance that represents a compromise months in the making.Monday’s county approval ended an … Continue reading →

The Chinese manufacturer has launched an “Australia specific” variant of its Vertex S+ modules featuring a power output of 515 W and a maximum efficiency of 24.65%. Its lower-voltage design reportedly enables more flexible string sizing, allowing installers to optimize … Continue reading →

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Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has opened a dedicated lab in Freiburg, Germany, to scale perovskite-silicon tandem cell designs to large wafer formats using industry-standard processes.Image: pv magazineFraunhofer ISE has opened a new lab in Freiburg, Germany, to … Continue reading →

Lusa – Business News – Angola: Solar farm key to Lobito Corridor – government  Alliance of Mediterranean News Agenciessource

onurdongel/iStock via Getty Images onurdongel/iStock via Getty ImagesI previously rated First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) as a Hold in February 2026, attributed to the cooling demand and the mixed booking trends.In this article, I shall discuss why FSLR remains a Hold … Continue reading →

Researchers in Brazil found that retrofitting commercial PV panels into PVT systems can boost total efficiency to around 46–50%, but added thermal resistance limits heat extraction and slightly reduces electrical performance. Their experiments showed performance is capped by interface quality … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s PLN has launched a tender for a 1,225 MW solar project that will be spread across several regions of the country. The state-owned utility has not publicly announced a closing date.Image: mz romadhoni/UnsplashIndonesian state-owned electric utility company PLN has … Continue reading →

MNRE has updated the ALMM List-I, adding 20 GW of solar module capacity in May 2026, taking the total enlisted capacity to 193,144 MW. Sudarshan Saur Shakti, Nav-Yug Solar and Silver Pumps and Motors are the new entrants. Waaree, Reliance … Continue reading →

Japan’s Bold Lunar Ring Plan Would Turn the Moon into a 24/7 Power Station  HotHardwaresource

A German research team has developed a nondestructive, on-site method to quantify water ingress in photovoltaic modules using near-infrared absorption (NIRA) spectroscopy calibrated with Karl–Fischer titration (KFT). The approach enables precise measurement of absolute moisture content in sealed modules without … Continue reading →

Engie Brasil to back three innovation projects for solar PV plant solutions  Renewables Nowsource

Brazil’s Aneel has revoked 3.57 GW of photovoltaic project authorizations across four resolutions, mainly at the request of developers citing insufficient grid evacuation capacity and rising curtailment.Image: Ilanwet, PixabayFrom pv magazine BrazilThrough four resolutions published in recent days, Brazil’s National … Continue reading →

Longroad starts operations at Sun Pond solar-BESS plant in Arizona  Renewables Nowsource

Efficiency enhancement of solar PV panel by incorporating wickless loop heat pipes with plate type evaporator  nature.comsource

The influence of solar PV panels on CO dispersion in ideal 2D street canyons  nature.comsource

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SolarPower Europe strengthens Its long-term collaboration With Rystad Energy Through A New Prime Market Research Partnership  SolarQuartersource

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“We’ve identified several hundred victims of the scheme. We think there might be more out there.”Photo Credit: iStock New York … Continue reading →

VINCI Energies Guinea, a division of Moroccan company Cegelec, has officially launched the development of a 50 MWp solar power plant in Kindia, marking a significant step in the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in Guinea. The project follows a … Continue reading →

The Indian manufacturer is investing around $420 million to expand its manufacturing footprint alongside efforts to advance high-efficiency PV technologies through its partnership with ISC Konstanz.Image: pv magazine/AI generatedFrom pv magazine IndiaIndian PV manufacturer Solex Energy has signed a memorandum … Continue reading →

0 Powered by : CEEC, a China-based central enterprise, has started construction of a 900 MW integrated energy project in Xizang, with PV generation forming its largest component. The project includes 800 MW of PV capacity and 100 MW of … Continue reading →

Mostly cloudy skies. High 81F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Cloudy skies early. Scattered thunderstorms developing later at night. Low 72F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Updated: May 5, 2026 @ 11:52 … Continue reading →

Solar PV Panel Market Growth Driven by Renewable Energy Demand and Government Incentives  openPR.comsource

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets is progressing with plans to introduce a grid fee that would see large-scale electricity producers, including solar power plants, contribute to the costs of the electricity grid. Its introduction is expected no earlier … Continue reading →

Share STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – A fire involving solar panels broke out on the roof of a Stafford County home Monday afternoon, but firefighters were able to quickly contain it.What we know:Fire crews were dispatched just before 2 p.m. to … Continue reading →

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Two East Texas counties are considering a partnership to study the effects of large-scale projects including solar farms and high-capacity water wells at no cost to taxpayers.David Dunagan leads a group called Save Van Zandt County. … Continue reading →

Subscription ServicesCloudy with periods of rain. Low 43F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy with periods of rain. Low 43F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Updated: May 5, 2026 @ 11:27 pm GIBSON CITY … Continue reading →

Financial Trend: From Negative to OutstandingEmmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd delivered an exceptional financial performance in the quarter ending March 2026, prompting a significant upgrade in its financial trend rating from negative to outstanding. The company’s financial score surged to 32 … Continue reading →

Is the global energy network ready for a solar charging market worth $2.88 billion by 2031?  openPR.comsource

AI is draining Earth’s grid, Meta wants to plug into space  Cybernewssource

Bluefield said it will advance a pipeline of utility-scale floating solar PV across the UK.May 5, 2026Having commissioned analysis that showed 40GW floating solar could be delivered in the UK by 2050, Bluefield Solar has launched a new business unit … Continue reading →

THE police on Tuesday, dragged a 28-year-old trader, Aliyu Sa’ad before a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, for allegedly receiving stolen property.Sa’ad, a dealer in fairly used items, who reside at Gidan-Bila Abuja, is standing trial on charges … Continue reading →

During a trial run in April, 2026, one of the most recent new CSP projects in China, the 100MW tower CSP project at Tangshan Haitai’s 1 GW Qiquanhu PV Industrial Park, set an operation record.It ran continuously and safely around … Continue reading →

South Africa rapid expansion of solar PV capacity is creating new opportunities for industrial development, but industry stakeholders warn that policy missteps could undermine both energy security and local manufacturing growth.The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has urged government to … Continue reading →

The French energy regulator has released the specifications for the ninth period of the PPE2 ground-mounted solar auction, covering projects above 500 kW and setting a submission deadline of July 30, 2026.Image: X-ElioFrom pv magazine FranceCommission de régulation de l’énergie … Continue reading →

Something went wrongSolar cellShares of Jusung Engineering, a little-known industrial equipment maker in South Korea, have soared roughly 80% since mid-April, following reports that it stands to benefit if China restricts exports of solar manufacturing equipment. The stock surge has … Continue reading →

Power banks are a dime a dozen, but this one caught my eye with a feature I haven’t seen before: a built-in solar panel to recharge it using the power of the sun.The Solly actually ticks a lot of boxes. … Continue reading →

FLASH: Astronergy and Midsummer fo…  Mysteelsource

The long-term value of a solar power plant depends on its ability to consistently deliver expected energy output. Soiling is a predictable and manageable factor that directly affects both performance and revenue. Addressing it through regular and structured cleaning practices … Continue reading →

Solar Power WorldBy SPW | May 5, 2026 I spent a week in Barcelona this April, and I left the Catalonian capital with the understanding that cities can be living things. They cannot breathe or think; they have no arteries carrying … Continue reading →

First Solar upgraded at Freedom Broker as Section 232 seen driving upside (FSLR:NASDAQ)  Seeking Alphasource

Chinese PV technology manufacturer Trina Solar has launched an “Australia specific” variant of its Vertex S+ modules featuring a power output of 515 W and a maximum efficiency of 24.65%.Image: Trina SolarTrina Solar has unveiled a variant of its Vertex … Continue reading →

Grand Design is recalling more than 1,200 model year 2025-2026 Lineage motorhomes. The epoxy adhesive securing the solar panels to the roof may fail, allowing the solar panel to detach. As many as 1,269 RVs may be affected by the … Continue reading →

Media networks reported on May 3 that some lawmakers proposed looking into unregistered or informal solar installers over safety and regulatory compliance concerns. Cristina Eloisa Baclig Philippine Daily Inquirer View all posts by Cristina Eloisa Baclig → Philippine Daily Inquirer … Continue reading →

China Energy Engineering Corporation has successfully connected the 30 MW Dekemhare Solar Plant to Eritrea’s national grid at full capacity in Dekemhare, marking a significant milestone in the country’s power sector development and its transition toward cleaner energy systems.The facility … Continue reading →

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Solar Power WorldBy Kelly Pickerel | May 5, 2026The Sun Pond solar and storage project in Maricopa County, Arizona, is now online. The 111-MW solar and 340-MWh storage project was developed by Longroad Energy and constructed by McCarthy Building Companies. Two … Continue reading →

EDP Weighs Sale of US Unit Focused on Small-Scale Solar Power  Bloomberg.comsource