Daily Archives: August 5, 2026

Home – Tech – Science says solar panels do more than cut bills: they can cool your house and raise its resale valueWhen people picture rooftop solar, they usually think of a lower electric bill. Yet the equipment sitting above … Continue reading →

MPA Installs 1,092 Solar PV Panels At Marina South Pier To Advance Singapore’s Clean Energy Goals  solarquarter.comsource

Germany-based Enpal has secured up to €65 million in funding by selling its stake in some of its subsidiaries holding the company’s residential solar energy assets. The consortium comprising Equitix, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, MM Capital Partners and Mizuho Leasing has acquired a majority stake in the subsidiaries. The portfolio includes … Continue reading →

Silicon Photovoltaics Make Power Generation in Space More Cost-Effective  EIN Newssource

Aurora Solar has announced the launch of the Aurora Solar Marketplace, an online platform where U.S. homeowners can get cost and savings estimates for rooftop solar installations and reach out for service on their existing installations. After providing details including an … Continue reading →

ContourGlobal expands Chilean portfolio via solar project  Enlit Worldsource

US independent power producer (IPP) Avantus has closed a US$1.05 billion corporate credit facility, doubling the US$522 million facility it secured in July 2024.The expanded financing will support the company’s IPP strategy and accelerate the development of its solar and energy storage … Continue reading →

BusinessDay Abubakar Ibrahim August 4, 2026The global clean energy transition has continued to record a rise to a new investment frontier that extends well beyond solar farms and panel manufacturing. As governments race to triple renewable energy capacity and investors … Continue reading →

IEEFA Report Highlights Rooftop Solar as Key Driver of Distributed Energy Growth Across Australia, India and Bangladesh  SolarQuartersource

⚡ Quick ReadNTPC, India’s largest power utility, has officially floated a tender for the comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of its 25 MW floating solar project situated at the Simhadri Super Thermal Power Station in Andhra Pradesh. As India continues … Continue reading →

The solar photovoltaic market size was valued at approximately USD 425.28 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 488.04 billion in 2026. The market is projected to attain USD 1,063.73 billion by 2034, with CAGR of 10.23% during … Continue reading →

SubscribeToday’s print editionHome DeliveryThe Trump administration is preparing to set a price floor and impose tariffs on polysilicon and related products, according to four people familiar with the plan, putting a material critical to solar panels and semiconductors at the … Continue reading →

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-I by adding 12,724MW of solar module manufacturing capacity in its August 2026 update, taking the total listed capacity to 217,107MW.Adani New … Continue reading →

The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has awarded €360 million (US$415 million) to 1.14GW of solar PV co-located with battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.Although the programme, called RENOINN 2, was open to other technologies co-located with BESS, solar … Continue reading →

Monolithic perovskite/Cu(In,Ga)Se₂ tandem solar cells have reached a new performance milestone, with researchers reporting a certified power conversion efficiency of 30.57% for a small-area device. The work, published in Nature Energy, addresses one of the most persistent obstacles facing this … Continue reading →

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 →

Illustration: Xia Qing/GTChina has stressed that advancing Chinese modernization requires promoting the marine economy’s high-quality development and forging a Chinese …The first quarter of 2026 has turned out to be quite a busy season for Chinese new energy …In the … Continue reading →

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ContourGlobal Begins Construction of 131 MWp Solar, 90 MW/360 MWh BESS Hybrid Project in Chile  solarquarter.comsource

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The global green transition won’t be driven by self-interest alone  Financial Timessource

Minnesota’s largest coal plant is being replaced by 1.7 million solar panels and giant batteries  Yahoosource

New Zealand’s Ministry for Regulation has recommended legalizing plug-in solar.The recommendation forms part of a solar regulatory review published by the ministry which covered the regulations surrounding small- to medium-sized solar installations in New Zealand. It follows a review order … Continue reading →

The Indian government has approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a INR 5,070 crore program to support the deployment of 5 GW of floating solar PV projects paired with energy storage systems. The scheme aims to expand floating … Continue reading →

loremMore programmesCopy linkCopied Scientists are developing advanced photovoltaic technologies to increase renewable energy capacity Indonesia is accelerating research into next-generation solar panel technologies as part of its strategy to strengthen energy independence, expand renewable energy generation and build a competitive … Continue reading →

Sofidel has commissioned a new photovoltaic system at its Circleville facility in Ohio, United States, as part of the company’s strategy to increase the use of renewable energy across its operations.The solar installation, located on the roof of the reel … Continue reading →

India’s renewable energy transition is often celebrated as one of the country’s greatest development achievements. Installed capacity of solar power has crossed 162 GW by June 2026, making India one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy hub. Yet, there is … 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 →

Why natural gas isn’t going anywhere in the US power system  Reuterssource

Australia’s Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced the country’s small-scale renewable energy scheme (SRES) will be expanded from 100 kW to 1 MW, saying it will address the “missing middle” in Australia’s energy transition.“The missing middle is mid-scale solar,” the … Continue reading →

Australia cuts cost of rooftop solar for businesses  Reuterssource

India’s rooftop solar program has supported over 5 million households with rooftop solar installations, while cumulative rooftop solar capacity commissioned under the scheme has reached 14.8 GW, according to the country’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).The milestone has been reached … Continue reading →

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SHERIDAN, WY, August 05, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Eco Solar Kits, an online retailer of renewable energy products operated by D&D Eco Power Goods LLC, announced the continued expansion of its catalog of complete solar power solutions for American homeowners, RV … Continue reading →

Ilikwa 50 MW Solar Facility Begins Commercial Power Supply in South Africa  SolarQuartersource

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 →

0 Powered by : Tata Power Renewables, an India-based renewable energy partner, has deployed rooftop PV for Jupiter Wagons Limited. The 3.5 MW system is installed at the company’s Kolkata operations facility. It supports energy requirements for cutting, welding, fabrication, … Continue reading →

Africa Weekly: SolarAfrica 184 MW + 300 MWh; Malawi Launches First BESS; AfDB Funds €100M Gigafactory; POWERCHINA Completes 27 MW Solar; Enersynk Gets 500 MW Approval and More…  solarquarter.comsource

Tata Power is accelerating India's clean energy transition by combining rooftop solar with advanced battery energy storage solutions, enabling reliable, uninterrupted and cost-effective power for residential, commercial and industrial consumers. August 05, 2026. By News Bureau As India celebrates its … Continue reading →

SIM Partners With Peak Energy To Install Solar PV Under 14-Year PPA In Singapore  solarquarter.comsource

China has placed energy storage at the center of its strategy to make wind and solar power more reliable during the next five-year planning period, with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA) jointly releasing … Continue reading →

‘Absolutely nothing is sacred’: Meet the rural communities fighting the surge of giant solar farms  GB Newssource

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Germany Records Historic 12 Billion kWh Solar Feed-In in July 2026  solarquarter.comsource

A research team from Japan’s Ritsumeikan University has investigated hotspot mirroring in commercial 120-half-cell silicon heterojunction (HJT) PV modules under partial shading conditions and has identified the electrical mechanisms that drive the phenomenon and developed a circuit-level model to predict … Continue reading →

US module manufacturer DYCM Solar Modules has closed an investment roundto fund the growth of its business and its solar module assembly plant in California, US.The funding was secured through investment firms Octo Capital, Audrose Capital Partners, and affiliates of … Continue reading →

India’s Solar Power Generation Jumps 138% In Four Years  BW Businessworldsource

DOE, 5 Eastern Visayas LGUs launch solar energy program  Philippine News Agencysource

Wednesday, August 5, 2026Discount supermarket chain Aldi has launched its rooftop solar and battery offering in Western Australia and South Australia, expanding the program’s reach to six states and territories across the country.Aldi first launched its solar and battery offering … Continue reading →

Solar energy was the leading source of electricity in Spain during July for the fourth consecutive month.Data published by Spanish electricity company Red Eléctrica shows solar produced 7,696 GWh in July, representing a new all-time high for monthly solar generation … Continue reading →