Daily Archives: August 2, 2026

Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installationsSolar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to … Continue reading →

US lawmakers seek a crackdown on solar imports they say dodge duties  reuters.comsource

People buy solar panels at a solar equipment store in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 29, 2026. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)KABUL, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — Customers moved from one display to another, comparing solar panels, batteries and inverters at a busy solar … Continue reading →

A research group at TU Graz’s Institute of Electrical Measurement and Sensor Systems in Austria is seeking to revive a photovoltaic concept long considered obsolete: dual-axis solar tracking.Due to significantly higher specific yields, dual-axis tracking was once a proven approach, … Continue reading →

KIRO 7 Now Solar installation issues, from solar companies going bankrupt to hidden costs and misleading long-term leases, cause financial and psychological stress and leave homeowners trapped and burdened. Instead of having a positive experience, some homeowners find themselves locked … Continue reading →

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1977 New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) India’s installed solar power capacity has surged by a massive 50-fold from a mere 3 GW in 2014 to scale the 162.15 GW mark till June 30, 2026, marking the … Continue reading →

India’s solar power capacity has skyrocketed from 3 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW by June 2026, marking a 50-fold increase. The country added 37 GW in 2025, overtaking the US in annual additions to become the world’s second-largest solar … Continue reading →

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Energies Media Something unusual sits underfoot at every panel in this Kentucky field.It is not soil.It is not gravel.It is decades of compacted coal combustion waste, shaped into gentle hills, capped with a synthetic green turf, and now holding the … Continue reading →

ALDIE, Va.—Last autumn, a peculiar-looking crop sprouted on a Loudoun County clearing where cattle have grazed since the late 1700s.This summer, curious farmers are still flocking to the undulating parcel of piedmont to investigate.What’s the draw? Forty-two solar panels planted … Continue reading →

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As technology within the energy space evolves, solar farms have become a key production source across the world. For example, solar farms in the United States produce energy and a whole lot more, and solar farms in Britain have expanded to … Continue reading →

The rejection of a solar farm, which objectors said would cause "significant deterioration" in recreational use of the land, has been overturned.Reform UK-led Durham County Council rejected plans for the 58-hectare solar farm on land south of Wagtail Lane, Craghead, … Continue reading →

This signup form requires necessary cookies.Allow marketing cookies to load the newsletter signup form. Next Upcoming By Canary Media By Canary Media Canary Media 30 July 2026 Construction is underway on a $1.7 billion solar and battery storage project in … Continue reading →

India surpasses US to become second-fastest growing solar energy market  The Statesmansource

‘Three to five years is a realistic payback period’ — plug-in solar panels will be legal next month, but what do they cost, who can fit them, and is your home even suitable? We asked the experts  TechRadarsource

Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture Audio By CarbonatixA Chatham solar project approved by the Sangamon County Board in late … Continue reading →

Learn how we are working to transform how we use and produce energy. RMI is an independent nonprofit working to accelerate the clean energy transition. We publish research like this to inform decision-makers and drive real-world impact.Our work is supported … Continue reading →

Daily e-EditionEvening e-EditionSign up for email newsletters Sign up for email newslettersDaily e-EditionEvening e-Edition Trending: A week after Connecticut Siting Council signaled it will approve a controversial $11 million solar array along scenic Nod Road, Simsbury filed a challenge in … Continue reading →

The solar panels you can plug straight into a wall are almost here — but are they worth it? Industry experts answer your biggest questions about cost, installation, and when they’ll pay for themselves  Yahoo Techsource

On Instagram, a young woman with dark hair stares intensely into the camera. “We’re losing our country,” the text reads.The video cuts to fields of solar panels.“This is what their ‘clean energy’ looks like,” the caption says, as footage flashes … Continue reading →

India’s Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a national scheme to develop 5,000 megawatts of floating solar photovoltaic capacity — a target that exceeds the entire global floating solar installed base as recently as … Continue reading →

The EUR 3 million initiative targets Australia’s growing photovoltaic (PV) waste stream. The Australian Research Council Hub for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability marks the country’s first dedicated effort to build a circular solar economy.Trade minister Matt Thistlethwaite attended … Continue reading →

Subscription ServicesCloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High near 80F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear to partly cloudy. Low 61F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: August 2, 2026 @ 6:01 amA Say … Continue reading →

By: Luis ReyesPublished: Aug 2, at 6:30am ETEvery solar panel you have ever driven past is tilted to face the sun, and the logic is not complicated. The sun sits highest at midday, midday is when the most energy is … Continue reading →

International power producer ContourGlobal has signed a long-term corporate power purchase agreement (cPPA) with Tesla in the United States, which will see Tesla purchase the majority of generated power from ContourGlobal’s Project Sterling hybrid solar and storage facility in Arizona.The … Continue reading →

Europe makes trillion-euro bet to revive its battered industry  reuters.comsource

By Maddie Ames , ReporterJuly 30, 2026, 6 a.m. · The state’s largest solar farm – the 304-megawatt Panama Energy Center – is being built in Lancaster County. So, to Lancaster County Commissioner Chelsea Johnson, it made sense to implement … Continue reading →

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A group of researchers from Australia has investigated the electrochemical factors influencing silver recovery during solar module recycling. The study examined, in particular, the impact of electrode material, current density, and copper contamination on silver electrodeposition.“Although silver represents only around … Continue reading →

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards  nytimes.comsource

A team of recent graduates from the School of Engineering and Sciences at the Monterrey Institute of Technology have developed a novel agrivoltaic proposal.Known as SolarRoot, their system combines photovoltaic modules installed above the crops with rainwater harvesting and an … Continue reading →

Abu Dhabi-based developer Masdar has entered into joint development agreements with Montenegrin power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) covering two solar projects in Montenegro.The agreements encompass the 115 MW Štedim solar project and 35 MW Krupac solar project. Masdar and … Continue reading →

Published 5:00 am Thursday, July 30, 2026 By Kyle Odegard The Linn County Board of Commissioners approved sending a letter to the Oregon Department of Energy opposing the Muddy Creek Energy Park project, which could cover nearly 1,600 acres of … Continue reading →

What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels  nytimes.comsource

Cabinet Approves INR 5,070 Crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana For 5 GW Floating Solar With Energy Storage  SolarQuartersource

Daily e-EditionEvening e-EditionSign up for email newsletters Sign up for email newslettersDaily e-EditionEvening e-Edition Trending: A week after Connecticut Siting Council signaled it will approve a controversial $11 million solar array along scenic Nod Road, Simsbury filed a challenge in … Continue reading →

Published 5:43 am Friday, July 31, 2026 By Lia Portillo Construction on a $200-million solar farm project in Marion County is expected to begin early next year.California-based Pathway Power will build the farm on 2,000 acres south of Avinger, east … Continue reading →

India holds back 8,133 GWh of solar power in April-June quarter owing to transmission constraints  reuters.comsource

India unable to run 7% of solar capacity at full output due to infrastructure constraints  reuters.comsource

An international research team led by the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG) has conducted an extensive review of all PV-related fires requiring firefighter intervention across the UK, Italy, Slovenia and Sweden and have found the diversity in … Continue reading →

Solar Power WorldBy Kelly Pickerel | July 30, 2026Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy (TPE) have completed a 4-MW community solar project in Dover, Delaware. The project will deliver renewable energy to the Delmarva Power grid, with a dedicated portion serving … Continue reading →

Environmental advocates yesterday urged the National Land Management Agency not to approve a previously suspended solar farm construction project in Kaohsiung’s Dashu District (大樹) until the developer restores a destroyed hillside, as required by law.They also called for the preservation … Continue reading →

New York AlmanackHistory, Natural History & the ArtsJuly 31, 2026 by Editorial Staff 1 CommentBack on May 28, 2026 the New York State Legislature passed the Solar Up Now New York (SUNNY) Act (A.9111C/S.8512C), which would remove red tape and … Continue reading →

The TOI Science Desk stands as an inquisitive team of journalists, ceaselessly delving into the realms of discovery to curate a captivating collection of news, features, and articles from the vast and ever-evolving world of science for the readers of … Continue reading →

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 →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.The move may read as a mixed signal for homeowners.Photo Credit: Getty Images Tesla customers may not see an immediate … Continue reading →

ZNShine recently showcased a range of graphene-coated TOPCon PV modules, spanning a quarter-cut high-efficiency module, a busbar-free module for utility-scale projects, and a lightweight module aimed at roofs with load-bearing limits.The 670 W module uses 264 G12R-size quarter-cut cells interconnected … Continue reading →

  Nostalgia THIS article was prepared by the Fulmer Research History Group, who have compiled an archive detailing the history of the Stoke Poges-based Fulmer Research Institute, one of the UK’s leading R&D organisations in the second half of the … Continue reading →

ALBANY, Ore. – Linn County commissioners voted on Tuesday to oppose a massive solar energy project planned for farmland near Harrisburg.The Board of Commissioners approved sending a letter to the Oregon Department of Energy opposing the Muddy Creek Energy Park on … Continue reading →