Daily Archives: June 18, 2026

Quiet solar workhorse, NextEra Energy’s Stonewall Energy Center shows how storage scales – AD HOC NEWS

NextEra Energy’s Stonewall Energy Center in Virginia looks unspectacular from the road, but behind its fences thousands of solar panels and a growing battery system are quietly feeding the grid and testing how far large-scale renewables can really go.Reviewed: ad … Continue reading →

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China's firm sets world record with new perovskite tandem solar panel – Interesting Engineering

From daily news and career tips to monthly insights on AI, sustainability, software, and more—pick what matters and get it in your inbox.Discover the engineering revolution transforming modern defense with Strength, Stealth, Speed: The Very Fast Future of Advanced DefenseAccess … Continue reading →

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NASA-Backed Electric Dust Shield Could Boost Solar Panel Output by Cleaning Dust With Electricity – Saur Energy

0By clicking the button, I accept the Terms of Use of the service and its Privacy Policy, as well as consent to the processing of personal data.Don’t have an account? Signup Powered by : NASA-Backed Electric Dust Shield Could Boost … Continue reading →

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Shelter-in-place order lifted after Boyle Heights commercial building fire – NBC Los Angeles

A fire at a cold food storage facility is burning near homes in Boyle Heights. Eliana Moreno reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.A shelter-in-place order was lifted hours after a fire involving solar … Continue reading →

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Nigeria: Net metering for C&I PV plants comes into effect – African Energy

New rules have come into effect in Nigeria for smaller C&I generators to feed excess PV production back into the grid.Tagged with: Power Nigeria Subscriber only contentAn active subscription is required to view this articleSubscribe to African EnergyView subscription options … Continue reading →

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Zambia • TotalEnergies to finally bring solar and wind project with First Quantum to fruition – Africa Intelligence

With backing from the presidency and influential diaspora networks, Algeria is investing in music, sport and culture to recast the country’s image, attract foreign investment and position itself as a more appealing tourist destination.The French energy giant’s project, which has … Continue reading →

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Simpler procedures for installing photovoltaic panels and storage systems – Moldpres

Stay up to date with the latest newsStay up to date with the latest news Log in with Create your account with HomeAbout UsServicesLogin HomeAbout UsServices Simpler procedures for installing photovoltaic panels and storage systems The procedures for installing photovoltaic … Continue reading →

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According to Macao Radio, the SAR government is encouraging the gradua – Shanghai Metals Market

According to Macao Radio, the SAR government is encouraging the gradual expansion of green energy use, and has planned to install solar PV power generation systems in new public buildings and sports venues. The Environmental Protection Bureau said that a … Continue reading →

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From indoor three-sided spaces to outdoor rooftops, the rooftop economy has become a booming trend. – 36 Kr

Currently, the home building and decoration industry has entered a transformation stage where the incremental growth is slowing down and the focus is on improving the quality of the existing stock. The growth of new housing is narrowing, and traditional … Continue reading →

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Glorit Solar Plant Financial Close: 171MWdc Project Near Auckland Advances – News and Statistics – IndexBox

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.Lightsource bp has finalized financing for the 171MWdc Glorit solar farm north of Auckland, New Zealand. Construction … Continue reading →

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Scatec Reaches Financial Close for 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II Solar Project in Tunisia – SolarQuarter

Renewable energy company Scatec ASA has achieved financial close for the 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar power project in Tunisia, marking another milestone in the country’s transition toward cleaner energy sources and enhanced energy security.The project was awarded under … Continue reading →

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Texas Solar Facility Hit With Patent Suit Over Solar Trackers – Bloomberg Law News

Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Americas+1 212 318 2000 EMEA+44 20 7330 7500 Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000 Connecting … Continue reading →

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China Resources New Energy launches Shenzhen IPO targeting record $3.4 billion raise – pv magazine Global

China Resources New Energy Holdings has launched its A-share initial public offering (IPO) on the main board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, in what could become one of China’s largest renewable energy listings.The company, a renewable energy subsidiary of China … Continue reading →

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Mining company opens 30 MW solar tender in Botswana – pv magazine Global

Diamond mining company Lucara Botswana, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lucara Diamond Corp., is running a tender for a 30 MW solar project.The solar plant will supply electricity to the Karowe diamond mine in northcentral Botswana. The mine, operated by Lucara … Continue reading →

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Elementary school joins district solar push with project expected to save nearly $2 million on energy bills – Yahoo

Elementary school joins district solar push with project expected to save nearly $2 million on energy bills  Yahoosource

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Fusion to Photovoltaics – The Hottest Clean Energies – offgridenergyindependence.com

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Defining agrivoltaics: Spanberger, local lawmakers celebrate bill-signing at Loudoun farm event – Rappahannock News

Defining agrivoltaics: Spanberger, local lawmakers celebrate bill-signing at Loudoun farm event  Rappahannock Newssource

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Solar sector corporate funding increases 131% year-over-year – pv magazine Global

Corporate funding, public market financing, and debt investments in the global solar sector experienced 131% year-over-year growth to open the first quarter of 2026, said Mercom Capital Group.The $11.1 billion raised across 53 deals represents a substantial volume growth from the $4.8 billion secured across 39 deals in … Continue reading →

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Smarten to Expand Distributor Network Beyond 350 Partners in FY 2026–27, Strengthening Nationwide Reach for Power Backup and Solar Energy Solutions – SolarQuarter

Smarten to Expand Distributor Network Beyond 350 Partners in FY 2026–27, Strengthening Nationwide Reach for Power Backup and Solar Energy Solutions  SolarQuartersource

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Hui Hengyu of Chaoxi Capital: AI Unveils a Brand – New Realm for the Energy Sector, Beyond Mere Amplified Demand – 36 Kr

Any individual or organization that is not good at using AI tools to transform itself will be eliminated.“We’ve reflected on it, and there’s one thing we underestimated – our understanding of the power grid wasn’t fast enough.”When saying this, Hui … Continue reading →

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We finally got to drive the Aptera solar electric car – Electrek

After a very long wait, Aptera’s solar car is finally rolling and ready for journalist drives. So we headed down to San Diego to check out how development is going on this unique solar electric vehicle.If you’ve been around the … Continue reading →

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Elementary school joins district solar push with project expected to save nearly $2 million on energy bills – 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.“The biggest thing for us is probably not even the power generation. It is the shade.” Photo Credit: LinkedIn After … Continue reading →

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Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the A – The Economic Times

Solar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rovers to clean panels. This electrodynamic dust shield removes 97 percent of dust. The system is cost-effective, saving millions for … Continue reading →

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The Dire Need for Due Diligence – pv magazine USA

Thousands of pages of documentation are generated during the development, financing, construction, and operation of a solar project. Environmental studies, engineering reports, permitting records, contracts, inspections, and compliance documentation all exist for one reason: to reduce risk.Risk is the underpinning … Continue reading →

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Solar tracker pneumatic actuator design study improves efficiency up to 66.4% – pv magazine Australia

A study run by the University of Technology in Baghdad, Iraq, has tested solar tracker pneumatic actuator design for harsh environments raising average efficiency by 62.3% and 66.4% respectively on a test panel using one axis and a single actuator, … Continue reading →

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Gautam Solar Upgrades Reliability Lab to Strengthen Solar Module Quality Testing – Energetica India Magazine

Gautam Solar’s upgraded facility is designed to conduct accelerated lifetime testing, support research and development of new module technologies, and validate product durability under India's diverse climatic conditions. June 17, 2026. By Abha Rustagi Integrated EPC Solutions are IB Solar’s … Continue reading →

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Sitapur Solar Project: India's First Defence Solar-BESS Project – Sanskriti IAS

The Sitapur Solar Project is a landmark initiative that brings together renewable energy, energy storage, and defence infrastructure for the first time in India. Developed on around 850 acres of vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh, the project is expected … Continue reading →

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Jackery announces new home backup products FridgeGuard and HomePower – pv magazine USA

Jackery, a company best known for its portable power solutions, has unveiled four new products designed to meet the more stationary needs of many different kinds of customers, a move the company describes as a “design evolution into premium interior … Continue reading →

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Menlo Park City Hall solar project now generating clean energy – InMenlo

clear skyclear skyclear skyclear skyThe solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Menlo Park’s City Hall is now fully operational and generating renewable electricity.The system reached commercial operation June 1, marking an important milestone in the City’s efforts to eliminate the use … Continue reading →

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India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity in fiscal year 2025–26 – pv magazine Global

India needs around 10 GWh of battery storage immediately to stop renewable energy curtailment when the coal fleet cannot ramp down below its technical minimum, according to a new analysis by energy think tank Ember.With solar power flooding the grid … Continue reading →

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Middle East Conflict Accelerates Southeast Asia’s Solar Shift Amid Rising Energy Costs—Report – SolarQuarter

Middle East Conflict Accelerates Southeast Asia’s Solar Shift Amid Rising Energy Costs—Report  SolarQuartersource

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For the first time, solar beats coal in US electricity, with nearly all new power from solar or batteries – 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.This shift could eventually mean lower electric bills and less pollution from the power sector.Photo Credit: iStock For the first … Continue reading →

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Thanks to solar, electric grid more prepared for summer heat – Environment America

Thanks to solar, electric grid more prepared for summer heat  Environment Americasource

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Harford County landowners push back on solar farms – WMAR 2 News Baltimore

STREET, Md. — Two megawatts of power.If Chaberton Energy gets its way, solar panels will produce enough energy from this 20-acre ridge near Federal Hill Road in Street, Maryland to power 250 homes.So, why then, do its prospective neighbors in … Continue reading →

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Retired solar panels become building facades in Tianjin base – China Daily

Thousands of retired solar panels have been transformed into colorful building facades and fences at a demonstration base in Tianjin, showcasing a new approach to tackling the growing challenge of photovoltaic waste.The project uses colorful microlayer technology, developed by Colorfulead … Continue reading →

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On Grid Solar Pv Market Forecast Points Higher Toward 2035, Driven by Grid Integration Needs and Falling LCOE – IndexBox

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.Tell us where to send the sample and whether you want this report customized.Thanks. Our team will … Continue reading →

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Do solar panels in space produce way more power? Here's the math behind the claim – qz.com

Do solar panels in space produce way more power? Here’s the math behind the claim  qz.comsource

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Illinois put community solar on a 150-year-old coal mine – Electrek

An old coal mine in Illinois is now generating community solar power for hundreds of households and businesses.Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy have completed two community solar projects on a reclaimed coal mine site in Woodford County, Illinois. The projects turn … Continue reading →

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India's Solar Sector Sees Surge in Orders, Investments, and Funding in 2026 – IndexBox

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.India’s solar industry has witnessed multiple recent developments, including module supply agreements secured by Waaree Energies and … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Utilities proposal for solar customers includes choice of two ways to increase rates – Colorado Springs Gazette

Daily Weather ReportPowered By:Archive InformationCarrier PortalSearchBuy Our Photos Colorado Springs Utilities would give solar net metering customers two options to choose from as the utility looks to increase electric rates for residents who have a home solar panel.The net metering … Continue reading →

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Abu Dhabi just started building a solar farm bigger than 90 square kilometers that could run a full gigawatt straight through the night, and they're wiring it to the largest battery ever built to prove the sun doesn't have to stop at dark – Autonocion.com

By: Luis ReyesPublished: Jun 17, at 10:30am ETSolar power has one problem no amount of clever engineering has fully solved: the sun goes down. Panels that pump out gigawatts at noon are dead weight by midnight, which is why nearly … Continue reading →

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Governor comes to Aldie to sign bill on agriculture, solar energy – Loudoun Times-Mirror

Cloudy. Low 71F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy. Low 71F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: June 17, 2026 @ 6:59 pmGov. Abigail Spanberger (seated) signs legislation June 17 defining agrivoltaics in state code. Solar panels … Continue reading →

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Tractor-Trailer Hauling 60,000 Pounds of Solar Panels Rolls Over in Compton, Requiring Rotator Crane Recovery – Yahoo

Tractor-Trailer Hauling 60,000 Pounds of Solar Panels Rolls Over in Compton, Requiring Rotator Crane Recovery  Yahoosource

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INDIA ROUND-UP: Waaree secures module orders, Bondada wins EPC contract and Navitas plans cell plant – PV Tech

In a series of developments across India’s solar sector, Waaree Energies and Gujarat Inject have both secured module supply orders, while Bondada Engineering has secured an INR13.38 billion engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from NTPC Renewable Energy for a 250MW solar-plus-storage project … Continue reading →

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NZ solar farm gets green light from Contact and BP unit – NZ Herald

NZ solar farm gets green light from Contact and BP unit  NZ Heraldsource

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Letter: Renewable energy is worth the investment, not coal plants – Grand Forks Herald

Nominate now for 2026 Best of the BestADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTTo the editor,On June 5. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak posted on her Facebook page that “President Trump announced $425 million in funding to strengthen and expand America’s coal fleet, including $27.4 million for upgrades … Continue reading →

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‘Agrivoltaics’ can both power AI data centres and increase food production — new study – The Conversation

Share articlePrint articleArtificial intelligence (AI) use is exploding. More than 50 per cent of new internet content was generated by AI in 2025, according to an industry report. We even train AI on AI-generated content now and, although this can … Continue reading →

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Man held for stealing solar panels from govt school in Chatra – The Times of India

He covers Hazaribag and Chatra districts, focusing on crime, politics and human interest stories. He covered the programs of prominent national and regional leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their visits to Hazaribag/Chatra. Covered the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak … Continue reading →

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India needs 10 GWh battery storage to curb renewable curtailment: Ember – Business Standard

India needs 10 GWh battery storage to curb renewable curtailment: Ember  Business Standardsource

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Korean developers propose 500 MW solar project in Zambia – pv magazine Global

Developers from South Korea are planning to build a 500 MW solar project in Zambia.According to an update shared by Zambia’s Ministry of Information and Media, a delegation from Korea, including Seoul-headquartered energy and infrastructure firm KS Eco Solutions Holding … Continue reading →

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