Daily Archives: June 11, 2026

RWE secures Meta PPA on 298-MW Texas solar project

RWE and Meta have arranged a long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated by the 298-MWAC Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in Northeast Texas. Rabbit’s Foot began construction earlier this year. Once operational, the energy generated at Rabbit’s … Continue reading

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Solar-powered floating shellfish farming tested in French lagoon – pv magazine Global

From pv magazine FranceA French consortium has deployed a prototype floating solar shellfish farming platform combining photovoltaic power generation with oyster farming. Measuring 53 metres long and 18 metres wide, the structure has been deployed in the heart of Thau … Continue reading

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Clearvise AG Starts Construction of a 4.1 MWp Solar Park in Italy – energynews.pro

Clearvise AG has broken ground on the Tezze photovoltaic park in Vicenza province, northern Italy. With a capacity of 4.1 MWp and a 20-year government tariff premium, it is the first of three Italian projects in the…Just your email — … Continue reading

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Australia set for massive utility-scale solar and wind investment in 2026 – pv magazine Global

From pv magazine AustraliaBloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts AUD 5.1 billion of investment in utility-scale solar and wind projects in Australia in 2026, with wind accounting for 95% of the total.It said investment in utility-scale renewables will stay in line with 2025 … Continue reading

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BNEF report shows drop-off in support for standalone PV in Australia – pv magazine Global

From pv magazine AustraliaThe latest version of the BNEF New Energy Outlook for Australia shows investment in utility-scale solar declined to AUD 379 million ($263 million) in the second half of 2025, down from AUD 582 million in the first … Continue reading

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Moline moves forward on city solar farm, expects to save on energy costs – Dispatch Argus

Moline moves forward on city solar farm, expects to save on energy costs  Dispatch Argussource

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SECI tenders 1.2 GW renewable energy projects backed by storage for assured peak power supply – pv magazine India

Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects coupled with energy storage systems (ESS), aimed at delivering 4,800 MWh (1200 MW x 4 hours) of … Continue reading

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Rooftop solar rebounds in Australia, home battery demand surges – pv magazine Global

From pv magazine AustraliaThe latest monthly update from solar research firm SunWiz shows 281 MW of new small-scale rooftop solar (0 kW to 100 kW) capacity was registered across Australia in February 2026, up 57 MW on the 224 MW … Continue reading

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MN8 plugs in 260 MW of US solar farms under Microsoft PPAs – Renewables Now

Renewables Now is a leading business news source for renewable energy professionals globally. Trust us for comprehensive coverage of major deals, projects and industry trends. We’ve done this since 2009.Stay on top of sector news with with Renewables Now. Get … Continue reading

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Tandem Solar Cell Hits 31% Efficiency Without Special Equipment – Seoul Economic Daily

Tandem Solar Cell Hits 31% Efficiency Without Special Equipment  Seoul Economic Dailysource

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Solar slowing – BNEF asks what’s next for the industry? – pv magazine USA

In late 2025, BloombergNEF (BNEF) projected that 2026 would be the first down year for solar panel installations in two decades. As of its presentation at SNEC 2026 in Shanghai, with Chinese capacity installations slowing significantly versus the prior year … Continue reading

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India assesses over 102 GWp floating solar potential, dedicated scheme on the way: Pralhad Joshi – Deccan Herald

India assesses over 102 GWp floating solar potential, dedicated scheme on the way: Pralhad Joshi  Deccan Heraldsource

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Weekly Tech Newsletter: Explore The Latest Breakthroughs in Solar, Storage, and More… – SolarQuarter

Weekly Tech Newsletter: Explore The Latest Breakthroughs in Solar, Storage, and More…  SolarQuartersource

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GREW Solar Seeks ALMM List-II Approval for 3.5 GW TopCon Solar Cell Capacity – Machine Maker

GREW Solar Seeks ALMM List-II Approval for 3.5 GW TopCon Solar Cell Capacity  Machine Makersource

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‘Crystalline silicon is the future, oil is last century’ – PV Tech

Despite the policy setbacks solar PV faced last year in the US, the technology keeps on shining, as shown recently by the first-quarter 2026 installation figures. Despite witnessing a year-on-year drop, solar PV, along with energy storage, still accounted for … Continue reading

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German scientists just found that a solar farm bigger than 20 square kilometers could start making its own rain over the desert, and they're now hauling laser equipment into the UAE to prove it – Autonocion.com

By: Luis ReyesPublished: Jun 10, at 12:30pm ETEveryone knows what solar panels do. You bolt enough of them to a roof or a field, the sun hits them, and you get electricity instead of a power bill. That part is … Continue reading

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Spark secures Australian approval for massive solar and battery project – pv magazine Global

From pv magazine AustraliaThe New South Wales (NSW) Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has granted approval for the Dinawan Solar Farm and battery project being developed by Spark Renewables near Coleambally in the state’s southwest.Spark Renewables, owned by Malaysian electricity giant … Continue reading

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Queensland to invest $3.2 billion into CopperString transmission project – pv magazine Australia

The Queensland government has pledged to invest $3.2 billion (USD 2.2 billion) in the CopperString transmission project as part of its 2026-27 Budget, with early works progressing on the Eastern Link and ground broken at Flinders Substation.CopperString will connect north … Continue reading

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Landmark 50 MW / 400 MWh long-duration battery system officially opened in NSW – pv magazine Australia

A ribbon cutting ceremony held 11 June 2026 has celebrated the official opening of the Limondale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), attended by the BESS owner and operator Germany-headquartered developer RWE Renewables Australia, project partners and the New South Wales … Continue reading

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Regulators' pause in Duke Energy solar procurement raises concerns about bills – WUNC

A new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association ranks North Carolina fifth in the country for installed solar capacity, with enough generation to power more than 1.2 million homes.The report highlights the state’s mix of rooftop installations and utility-scale … Continue reading

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Bangladesh introduces 0% tax rate for solar power sector – pv magazine Global

The government of Bangladesh on Thursday announced a major policy package to accelerate solar power development, including a zero per cent tax rate for the solar power sector until 2035.In addition, a 5% tax rebate will be provided on payments … Continue reading

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India's floating solar potential mapped at 102 GWp; MNRE working on dedicated scheme – PSU Watch

New Delhi: India’s floating solar potential has been assessed at 102.18 GWp, according to a report released by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday, with the ministry working on a dedicated scheme to promote floating solar deployment across … Continue reading

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China Resources New Energy seeks US$3.6 billion Shenzhen IPO to fund wind, solar projects – The Standard (HK)

China Resources New Energy, the renewable energy unit of China Resources Power, targets to raise about 24.5 billion yuan (HK$28.3 billion) in proceeds from a Shenzhen initial public offering, according to a filing with the exchange on Thursday.If completed at … Continue reading

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May PV Index – prices up, confidence up, inverters steady – pv Europe

 Sun.store data show solar module prices climbing across the European market in May, with the PV Purchasing Managers’ Index jumping to 70 – its strongest reading since the start of the year.Premium and high-efficiency module categories continued to lead price … Continue reading

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Solar team evaluates next step in wake of Madison County’s special-use permit denial – The Troy Times Tribune

By Randy Pierce • In the aftermath of the defeat by the Madison County Board of a special-use permit request concerning a proposed solar energy facility near Glen Carbon last month, the team of individuals who sought it are evaluating … Continue reading

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India has 102 GWp floating solar potential, new scheme to be launched soon: Pralhad Joshi – ET EnergyWorld

RenewableBy commenting, you agree to the Prohibited Content PolicyBy commenting, you agree to the Prohibited Content Policy News See whats happening in Energy sector right now Exclusive Read and get insights from specially curated unique stories from editorial Leaders Speak … Continue reading

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Solar above parking, Slade informative, ban gerrymandering | Letters – Post and Courier

Plenty of sunshine. High 89F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph..Clear to partly cloudy. Low 76F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: June 11, 2026 @ 8:13 amThe Post and Courier provides a forum for our readers … Continue reading

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Solar module cooling tech based on perforated fins – pv magazine Global

A research group at the University of Batna, Algeria, has evaluated the cooling performance of heat sinks with different fin geometries and perforated structures for photovoltaic (PV) applications.“This work’s combination of geometric optimization of fins and perforations offers new insights … Continue reading

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German agencies warn of Russian cyber threats to weak PV systems – Renewables Now

Renewables Now is a leading business news source for renewable energy professionals globally. Trust us for comprehensive coverage of major deals, projects and industry trends. We’ve done this since 2009.Stay on top of sector news with with Renewables Now. Get … Continue reading

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Cover glass from photovoltaic modules recycled into float glass – IOM3

Our membership benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career Find out more You can find all our latest consultation responses and latest policy news. Find out more Showcasing the latest advances in technology from those … Continue reading

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Want solar panels? Here's what you should know – 1News

Want solar panels? Here’s what you should know  1Newssource

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Amazon moves ahead on massive Oregon solar farm amid tech scramble for clean energy – The Business Journals

Amazon moves ahead on massive Oregon solar farm amid tech scramble for clean energy  The Business Journalssource

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A look inside Qcells – The Rome News-Tribune

A look inside Qcells  The Rome News-Tribunesource

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Novar reaches close on 148 MWp Dutch solar park – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : Novar, headquartered in Groningen, and Westermeerweg Zon Holding have reached financial close for the 148 MW Westermeerdijk Solar Park in the Netherlands. The project is located in Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, and stretches around 6.4 kilometres behind the … Continue reading

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India’s Floating Solar Power Potential Crosses 102 GWp, Total Solar Capacity Estimate Reaches 3,445 GWp – Sarkaritel.com

Announcing the development, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said the government is actively working on a dedicated scheme aimed at accelerating the deployment of floating solar projects across the country.The minister highlighted that reservoirs, lakes and … Continue reading

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India’s Floating Solar Potential Assessed at 102 GWp; Dedicated Scheme Under Works: Pralhad Joshi – Energetica India Magazine

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi unveiled a report, prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy, estimating India’s floating solar potential at over 102 GWp and announced plans for a dedicated scheme to accelerate floating solar … Continue reading

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Sussex County solar farm developments might be slowed due to connectivity challenges – Delaware Public Media

Sussex County staff is tracking 59 conditional uses, or CUs, related to solar arrays or panels in the county, but only some have been issued building permits.Of those, 14 have yet to build any panels to begin farming solar energy, … Continue reading

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Warwick District Council buildings are looking greener – The Leamington Observer

11th Jun, 2026MORE solar panels have been installed on council buildings in the district.Castle Farm Leisure Centre in Kenilworth and the Royal Spa Centre in Leamington both now boast photovoltaic solar panels, as part of WDC’s ongoing work to decarbonise … Continue reading

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India Identifies 102 GWp Floating Solar Potential Across Water Bodies – BW Businessworld

India Identifies 102 GWp Floating Solar Potential Across Water Bodies  BW Businessworldsource

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India identifies 102 GW floating solar potential – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : New Delhi-headquartered Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released NISE’s floating solar assessment on June 10, 2026. Gurugram-based National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has prepared the report, titled Solar PV Potential of India: Floating Solar. … Continue reading

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SNEC 2026: BESS overtakes PV modules in expo floor space, more than 97GWh of deals signed – Energy-Storage.News

Carrie Xiao reports back from this year’s edition of SNEC in Shanghai, China, the world’s biggest solar and energy storage expo. The 19th SNEC International PV Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition concluded on June 5, 2026. This … Continue reading

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Study finds tandem PV has 30% lower environmental impact than crystalline silicon – pv magazine Global

A research group from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Spain has conducted conducted a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) of eight PV panel types across three generations and has found that tandem technologies demonstrate improved environmental performance over silicon-based … Continue reading

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India floats tenders for 1.2 GW of renewables with storage to ensure reliable peak power supply – pv magazine Global

Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids to develop 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects coupled with energy storage systems (ESS), aimed at supplying 4,800 MWh of assured peak power (1,200 MW for four … Continue reading

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Long-distance renewable opponents force solar and battery hybrid project to go to independent panel – Renew Economy

Thursday, June 11, 2026Submissions from nearly 100 mostly anti-renewable campaigners have forced a new solar and battery hybrid project to be referred to the NSW Independent Planning Commission, even though they all live more than 50 kms away from the … Continue reading

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Electrical industry groups warn government against a rushed roll-out of plug-in solar panels – Envirotec Magazine

Leading electrical industry bodies have warned that plug-in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems should not be rushed into the UK consumer market until safety, regulatory and technical frameworks are fully established, despite government plans to make the technology widely available.The warning … Continue reading

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British households turning to solar "at pace" – Transport + Energy

British households are turning to solar panels at a pace as energy costs continue to climb and global instability fuels concerns about future price shocks.New research commissioned by Good Energy reveals that 91% of UK adults are concerned geopolitical instability will … Continue reading

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One-year outdoor testing reveals degradation paths in perovskite tandem solar cells – pv magazine Global

Researchers from the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) have conducted a 1-year test to measure the outdoor performance of peroskvsite solar technologies and have found that several factors … Continue reading

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Tongwei debuts BIFIMAX module for projects requiring high-bifaciality – pv magazine Global

At this year’s Intersolar Europe in Munich, Tongwei will debut its new BIFIMAX module variant, which pushes bifaciality from 80% to 90%. The variant is designed for high-latitude, high-albedo markets. It will be applicable across the entire Tongwei TNC family … Continue reading

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Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time – FOX 5 Atlanta

ShareThe Stanton Energy Center, a coal-fired power plant and the Stanton Solar Farm are seen in Orlando. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity … Continue reading

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New Jersey Enacts Landmark Law to Boost Rooftop Solar Access & Affordability – National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

January 29, 2026MidAtlanticEnergyEmily OdgersGrid SpecialistAs household electricity rates rise and supply tightens, states are exploring policies that cut costs for residents and remove barriers to building more renewable energy. As 2025 closed, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S4100/A5264 — … Continue reading

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