Daily Archives: July 19, 2026

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.A May survey found that more than 70% of Americans do not want a new data center built in their … Continue reading →

Greenfield solar farm approved for 40 years  Yahoosource

Developers hoping to build a 78-acre (31-hectare) solar farm on a greenfield site have been granted planning permission.Grange Farm Partnership sought approval to develop the site at Preston Deanery, just outside Northampton, for a period of 40 years, then permission … 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 cost of electricity has risen to absurd levels.”Photo Credit: iStock Rooftop solar is no longer a niche option for … Continue reading →

New milestones for Polish solar energy projects  Enlit Worldsource

Plans call for a 300MW pumped hydro power station, alongside a 320MW solar power plant.The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has granted planning consent for Yancoal Australia’s 3.6GWh Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar project.The project is located at … Continue reading →

Solar panels operate at Dalad Banner Photovoltaic Top Runner Base in northern China’s Inner Mongolia province on Friday, June 12, 2026.To view our latest e-Edition, click the image on the left.Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to … Continue reading →

Google has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) to take 100% of the initial generation from the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas, marking the largest solar-plus-storage project of its kind to break ground in the United States. Developed by Cypress Creek … Continue reading →

Mainly sunny to start, then a few afternoon clouds. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. High 79F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility … Continue reading →

During the second quarter of 2026, Europe reached a new record for photovoltaic generation, producing 129 TWh of electricity, which is almost 20% more than in any previous second quarter. According to Montel’s Q2 European Electricity Market Summary report, the … Continue reading →

Solar Panel Makers Can’t Escape The Copper-Silver Deficit Loop  Benzingasource

Solar panels operate Dalad Banner Photovoltaic Top Runner Base in northern China’s Inner Mongolia province on Friday, June 12, 2026.Your comment has been submitted. ReportedThere was a problem reporting this. Log In We welcome comments, however there are some guidelines: … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“May affect a customer’s homeowners or renters insurance coverage.”Photo Credit: iStock New Hampshire is making it easier for residents to … Continue reading →

US independent power producer (IPP) Cypress Creek Energy has started construction work at its Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas, which will combine 2.5GW of solar PV capacity with 2.9GWh of battery energy storage when complete.Power from the first two … Continue reading →

As power bills climb, California city turns rooftop solar into relief for low-income homes  Yahoosource

Renewable energy investment platform Qualitas Energy has secured a €53 million (US$63 million) non-recourse financing package for a 117MWp greenfield solar PV portfolio in Poland.The financing will support the construction of two solar PV projects located in Słoniawy, in the … Continue reading →

0 Powered by : Qualitas Energy, a Spain-based investment and management platform focused on renewable energy and energy transition infrastructure, has secured approximately €53 million (~ $60.76 million) in financing for a 117 MW greenfield solar PV portfolio in Poland. … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.A 0% utility payment plan can make a larger upfront purchase feel more manageable.Photo Credit: iStockA homeowner in central New … Continue reading →

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© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.The session is set to address bill credits, available incentives, and which upgrades offer the quickest payoff. Photo Credit: Newton … Continue reading →

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL), an Indian multinational renewable EPC company, today reported an unexecuted order value (UOV) of around INR 13,000 crore as of June 30, 2026, its highest since the Covid-19 pandemic.The company said its domestic … Continue reading →

Xpanner, a US-based construction automation company, today announced the release of its X1 Panel Lift, an intelligent, excavator-based panel installation system engineered to address one of the solar industry’s most persistent constraints: the availability of skilled installation labor at scale. … Continue reading →

An international team of researchers has built the first high-performance, commercially sized tandem solar cell that doesn’t rely on the scarce and expensive metal, indium.Published in Science, the breakthrough replaces indium-based oxide with abundant tin oxide, a material that costs … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“A roof is expensive but so is having to pay to have that array taken off and reinstalled.”Photo Credit: Reddit … Continue reading →

Full access to essential energy & environment news for professionals. EXPLORE COVERAGE REQUEST A DEMO EXPLORE COVERAGE By Benjamin Storrow | 07/16/2026 06:19 AM EDT The country’s largest solar project just broke ground. Is it a one-off, or a harbinger … Continue reading →

Massachusetts hospital adds solar, and island households could save $550,000 on power  Yahoosource

Govt extends exemption for net metering, open access RE projects till December  Moneycontrol.comsource

Govt Extends ALMM Solar Cell Exemption For Rooftop, Open Access Projects Till 2026E  BW Businessworldsource

BusinessSwarajya StaffJul 19, 2026 | Updated 10:35 AM GMT+5:30Save & read from anywhere!Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.The government has extended the exemption from mandatory sourcing of Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) … Continue reading →

Minnesota doctor installed solar panels, and in one standout month his power bill fell to $4  Yahoosource

0 Powered by : Aligned Climate Capital, a US-based asset manager, has acquired the 7.3 MW DC Armoracia community solar project. The Collinsville Township project is under construction across 16 acres and will use Planted Solar’s platform. Armoracia will serve … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“Looks more like a cold water heater to me, but it’s probably toast.”Photo Credit: Reddit Once floodwater reaches a fuel-burning … Continue reading →

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Europe TodayEuronews' flagship morning TV show with the news and insights that drive Europe, live from Brussels every morning at 08.00. Also available as a newsletter and podcast.The RingThe Ring is Euronews’ weekly political showdown, where Europe’s toughest debates meet … Continue reading →

Weeks after rollout, Centre defers domestic solar cell sourcing mandate till December 31  The Indian Expresssource

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.In some homes, pairing electric hot water with rooftop solar can push that expense close to zero.Photo Credit: iStock Australian … Continue reading →

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CHARLESTON — Residents in Franklin County, the community that’s rallied against a proposed state prison project since late 2024, raised their voices against tax breaks for a new 3,777-acre solar farm planned near Branch. This is subscriber-exclusive reporting from the … Continue reading →

Scientists at Graz University of Technology (Austria) have developed an innovative solar system that automatically tracks the sun’s movement and retracts into a protected position during hailstorms, strong winds, or snowfall, according to the website “Knowridge.” The new technology, called … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“A lot of employees got axed a week before Christmas and they were closing the business.”Photo Credit: iStock Rooftop solar … 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 app is probably in Savings mode. Try Self Powered mode.”Photo Credit: iStockA new solar-and-battery owner expected lower bills after … Continue reading →

Mostly sunny skies. Hot. High 93F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.. Mainly clear early, then a few clouds later on. Low near 75F. Winds light and variable. Updated: July 19, 2026 @ 1:58 am The Rogers County Planning … Continue reading →

SolarPower Europe: Solar PV Saved EU €20 Billion in Gas Import Costs, Became Largest Electricity Source in June  SolarQuartersource

Columbia Fire Dept. blames roof solar panels for southwest house fire  ABC17NEWSsource

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“Three fridges, jacuzzi, inground pool, two kitchens, electric car, two air conditioners, etc.”Photo Credit: iStock A Tesla Powerwall 3 owner … Continue reading →

+ 964.58+ 261.55+ 336.00+ 607.00+ 436.00+ 964.58+ 261.55+ 261.55+ 336.00+ 336.00+ 607.00The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the relief given to Net Metering and Open Access renewable energy projects to continue sourcing solar PV cells from non-ALMM-listed manufacturers till December 2026.The Ministry also reiterated that there will … Continue reading →

Richland solar farms junk up once pastoral landscapes, rural landowners say  The Statesource

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.A discrepancy in bill credits could mean money is not being paid out.Photo Credit: iStock A homeowner who installed solar … Continue reading →

Texas woman says small-time solar company vanished after panels failed, but the bills keep coming  Yahoo Financesource

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Possible explanations mentioned in the thread included a heat-sensitive ignition problem.Photo Credit: iStock When a power outage hits, a backup … Continue reading →