Daily Archives: May 18, 2026

ACEN Australia has revealed an 87% year-on-year increase in generation output for the first quarter of 2026, reaching 528GWh, driven primarily by the first full quarter of operations from its 400MW Stubbo Solar project and improved performance at the 400MW … Continue reading →

The electricity and building maintenance bills of the Kyiv HOA at 12 Mitropolita Sheptytskoho Street have been reduced by UAH 115,000. The association of co-owners managed to achieve such savings thanks to two steps: installation on the building solar power … Continue reading →

Photovoltaic Market Size, Share, and Trend Analysis Report – Industry Overview and Forecast to 2032 | CAGR of 8.00%  openPR.comsource

01342 332000Pollution from coal-fired power plants significantly reduces the efficiency of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, a study led by the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) has revealed.Joshua NeilPublished 18th May 2026Join our growing army of changemakers and … Continue reading →

(Numatic International via SWNS)(Numatic International via SWNS) (Numatic International via SWNS)By Lauren BeavisPhotos show a new $1.25 million solar farm — that will help make 500,000 Henry Hoovers in a U.K. first.Numatic International — manufacturer of the vacuum — has … Continue reading →

Oman-based renewables firm Naqaa Sustainable Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 2.7GW hybrid renewable energy project in Mahout and Duqm, Oman. The hybrid renewable energy project will combine solar PV, wind power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to supply stable green … Continue reading →

Edited, representative imageHundreds of birds are falling from the sky at solar farms across the American Southwest.Pelicans, hummingbirds, grebes, and other species suddenly dive toward the panels below.Impacts often prove fatal or leave birds stranded on the scorching desert floor.Researchers … Continue reading →

The Vietnamese state power utility Vietnam Energy Generation Corporation 1 (EVNGENCO1) has proposed the development of 270MW of floating solar PV capacity on three hydropower reservoirs.The three projects will represent an investment of approximately VND4.4 billion (US$116,938), the utility said. … Continue reading →

https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/18/integrating-clean-power-and-the-natural-environment/By Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural EnglandIn this blog, our Chair Tony Juniper reflects on a recent site visit to a solar farm in Essex where he saw first-hand how clean solar energy can be delivered alongside measures to support biodiversity and to … Continue reading →

JA Solar has reached a combined 1GW DeepBlue 5.0 supply partnership milestone with five leading distribution partners in Australia: OSW, Luxco Energy, Sol Distribution, Solar Agent and Greentech.The milestone marks an important step in the Australian rollout of the DeepBlue … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“During the day, my solar panels can keep the whole house up.”Photo Credit: TikTok One homeowner took to TikTok to … Continue reading →

India-based Fujiyama Power Systems Limited has commissioned a 2 GW solar panel manufacturing facility in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. This line is part of its greenfield expansion project aimed at strengthening integrated solar manufacturing operations. It will target the domestic rooftop solar market.  The solar panel line will initially operate at ~1 GW annualized … Continue reading →

Spanish engineering company Intergia is testing floating PV systems adapted for manure lagoons at pig farms to reduce ammonia emissions while generating on-site solar electricity. Two prototypes are being assessed to measure emissions reduction, durability, and energy performance.A floating PV … Continue reading →

Recibe las noticias más leídas de la semana directamente en tu email Respetamos tu privacidad. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. The German company SINN Power GmbH inaugurated the world’s first vertically installed floating photovoltaic plant, based on the … Continue reading →

Taoyuan’s Department of Economic Development says its new guidelines for solar projects are designed to make photovoltaics “reliable and trustworthy neighbors.” Solar operators will be required to inspect environmentally-sensitive areas during the planning of future projects and prepare plans for … Continue reading →

KTRH-AM covering local news from Houston and across Texas. The Texas power grid has faced its fair share of concerns int he last decade or two. Especially in the wake of 2021 Winter Storm Uri, the Electric Reliability Council of … Continue reading →

Sunrun home solar and Brightbox battery storage turn rooftops into small power plants for many U.S. homes, offering predictable clean energy and backup during grid outages.Sunrun home solar with Brightbox battery storage is one of the most widely offered residential … Continue reading →

Swedish independent power producer (IPP) OX2 has started construction work at its Muswellbrook project, which combines 135MW of solar capacity and 100MW of batteries.The project will cover 482 hectares in the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone of New South … Continue reading →

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Geopolitics, Science and Technology At 19 astronomical units from the Sun, photovoltaic panels lose their purpose. Therefore, the new NASA nuclear generator being developed by L3Harris Defense Technologies has just passed the critical design review.On May 14, 2026, in an … Continue reading →

0 Powered by : Researchers have introduced formamidine acetate as a vapor-deposited additive for thermally evaporated FASnI2Br tin perovskite films. The lead-free and solvent-free approach is intended for indoor photovoltaics that can power low-energy electronics and IoT devices.  Formamidine acetate was found to coordinate … Continue reading →

European Energy pumps EUR 200m into new solar facility  Energy Watchsource

Home – Energy – A judge orders solar panels removed from a balcony, sparking an unexpected debate over saving electricity, neighbors, and the limits of home energyA resident in Gdańsk, Poland, installed a small solar kit on his apartment balcony … Continue reading →

The new propane heat pumps support water flow temperatures of up to 70 C and achieve a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 5.2 according to the UK-based manufacturer.The LA4060CP heat pump systemImage: DimplexUK-based heating specialist Dimplex has unveiled … Continue reading →

 Domestic banks have approved financing for storage on operating PV assets, with talks now underway to extend the model from single sites to full photovoltaic portfolios.Credit institutions have already signed financing agreements covering both smaller projects of around 8 MW … Continue reading →

New research led by the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) has revealed that pollution from coal-fired power plants is significantly reducing the energy output of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, particularly where these are expanding side by side.The … Continue reading →

We use cookies to improve your experience and for marketing. Read our cookie policy or manage cookies.Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories.CIM Group, a US real estate investment firm, has introduced a new energy platform with an initial … Continue reading →

Indian public solar developer Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) has issued a tender for two solar-plus-storage projects in India designed to provide power supply during peak demand periods.The projects, with contracted capacities of 50MW and 200MW respectively, will supply … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carter’s solar farm is still keeping his Georgia hometown running decades later  Yahoosource

Argentina’s YPF Luz cuts ribbon at 305-MW solar farm in Mendoza  Renewables Nowsource

AFRY has won a contract from Moreau for the detailed engineering of a utility scale solar power plant in Chile.The project will feature a 53 Mwp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in its first phase, with a second phase incorporating a … Continue reading →

Romania is not planning to run a grant scheme offering non-repayable funds for home solar installations for a second year running, instead aiming funds at existing solar prosumers looking to install battery storage systems. The Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association expects … Continue reading →

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The Truth Behind Factory Testing: How Product Sorting Is Used to Push Lower-Quality Solar Panels in African Markets  Modern Ghanasource

Michigan can pivot to renewable energy amid new landscape | Opinion  Livingston Dailysource

Apostolos Tomaras The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel program for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic.Frequent cuts imposed by the Cyprus Transmission System Operator throughout the year are only one part of the … Continue reading →

A Moroccan study finds that covering 40% of dam surfaces with floating solar could meet national electricity needs while cutting water evaporation by 30%.Moroccan researchers estimate that covering 40% of the country’s conventional dam surfaces with floating solar panels would … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.The speed at which Cuba is adding solar power is starting to draw attention.Photo Credit: iStock Cuba’s worsening blackouts are … Continue reading →

Solar power is being installed faster than any other power source in the world. That’s the case in the United States, and that’s the case globally. Solar power is booming.But not all is perfect in the solar industry, not all … Continue reading →

Oman signs PPA for 2.7GW round-the-clock renewable energy project  ZAWYAsource

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Май 18, 2026 08:36 95 The government of Rumen Radev can reduce household electricity bills by up to 30% if it simplifies the procedure for installing balcony solar panels. We are talking about the so-called Plug-in photovoltaics, which do not … Continue reading →

China’s Solar Exports Resilient Even After Tax Rebate Removal  Bloomberg.comsource

China’s solar exports resilient even after tax rebate removal  The Edge Singaporesource

Fujiyama Power launches 2-GW solar panel factory in India  Renewables Nowsource

M. Charles Gould<gouldm@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension – April 24, 2026 New grazing strategies challenge the idea that cattle don’t belong on solar sites and suggest they may thrive there.Solar grazing has largely been associated with sheep, but a Virginia-based … Continue reading →

Monday May 18, 2026 Highlights:Renewable energy investment was once largely confined to major industrial groups, but smaller factories are now steadily adopting rooftop solar and other green technologies.Despite high upfront costs, limited access to bank financing, and steep import duties … Continue reading →