Daily Archives: August 11, 2026

SEG Solar Opens Second Solar Module Plant in the United States – energynews.pro

SEG Solar has inaugurated its second U.S. photovoltaic module plant in Texas, raising its domestic production capacity to 6 gigawatts a year, backed by a 200 million dollar investment.SEG Solar inaugurated its second photovoltaic module manufacturing plant in the United … Continue reading

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Huge solar farm proposed near Three Points – Arizona Daily Star

Get your morning recap of today’s local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning A Spanish-based utility company is in the planning stages of developing a 500-megawatt solar and battery storage facility near Three Points that could cover thousands … Continue reading

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Rooftop panels in cities cannot replace solar farms – Financial Times

Rooftop panels in cities cannot replace solar farms  Financial Timessource

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CIP reaches financial close on 420MW/150MW solar-plus-storage project in Mexico – PV Tech

Danish energy infrastructure investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has reached final investment decision and financial close of the 420MW solar-plus-storage La Esperanza Solar project in Mexico.Located in the southeastern state of Campeche, in the Yucatán Peninsula, the 420MW solar PV … Continue reading

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Tesla files for $10.1B ‘Project Crystal Sun’ solar factory in Texas – Electrek

Tesla has filed for a $10.1 billion solar cell factory in Fort Bend County, Texas, under the codename “Project Crystal Sun,” according to a tax-incentive application posted by the Texas Comptroller.The filing pegs the plant at 9,712 permanent jobs, roughly … Continue reading

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Subsidies aside, DOE targets $0.03 per kWh solar to undercut fossil fuels by 2030 – pv magazine USA

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office set its sights on driving unsubsidized utility scale photovoltaic power down to $0.03 per kilowatt-hour by 2030. Reaching that threshold cuts the levelized cost of energy in half from its 2017 … Continue reading

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Philippines eases rules for own-use solar systems – pv magazine Global

The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines has agreed on updated policy guidelines for solar systems designed entirely for self-consumption.A series of changes signed off by the department last week include the exemption of plug-and-play micro-solar systems from securing … Continue reading

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India’s Climate Stress and the Solar Power Paradox – thediplomat.com

Read The Diplomat, Know The Asia-PacificRising demand will keep coal the backbone of India’s power grid in the coming years. This buys time for executing an energy transition, if India can see through its plans. In April and May 2026, all … Continue reading

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Producers may be made responsible for EV, solar panel waste in Selangor – mediaselangor.com

SHAH ALAM, Aug 11 — The state government is considering adopting an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) approach to make producers, suppliers, and brand owners directly responsible for products throughout their lifecycle, including the safe management of end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) … Continue reading

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Gunze United commissions 424 kWp rooftop solar project at DEPZ – Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

News FlashDHAKA, August 11, 2026 (BSS) – Gunze United Limited has successfully  completed and commissioned a 424 kWp (kilowatt-peak) Rooftop Solar PV Project  at its facility in the Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ), Savar, marking  another step toward sustainable and … Continue reading

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St. Louis County installs solar renewable energy systems on three Public Works facilities – Mesabi Tribune

St. Louis County’s three newest Public Works facilities—in Culver and Kugler Townships, and near the Whiteface Reservoir—are now equipped with a 40-kilowatt solar array on each roof, according to a county news release.The solar panels were produced locally by Heliene … Continue reading

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European power prices jump as heatwave curbs French nuclear output, German wind – Reuters

European power prices jump as heatwave curbs French nuclear output, German wind  Reuterssource

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Is the rapid growth of China’s emerging industries driven by industrial subsidies?: People’s Daily – Global Times

Workers assemble solar photovoltaic modules at a smart manufacturing workshop of Ronma Solar Energy Group in Jindong district of Jinhua city, East China’s Zhejiang Province, on July 28, 2026. Photo: VCGAt a recent press conference, an official from China’s National … Continue reading

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Solar powers non-fossil capacity past 300 GW – 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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How Consumers Energy Turns Michigan Farm Communities Upside Down – Michigan Enjoyer

The latest solar field project promises to ruin "The Back Forty" for hunters and unleash untold harm on productive landFrom chasing white-tail deer to fishing for brook trout as a child, I had the opportunity to learn from my dad, … Continue reading

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India’s round-the-clock renewables tender attracts lowest bid of $0.055/kWh – pv magazine Global

The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has discovered a lowest tariff of INR 5.25 ($0.055)/kWh in its tender to procure 1 GW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) on a round-the-clock (RTC) basis from ISTS-connected renewable energy projects.Kengeri … Continue reading

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US imposes new tariffs targeting China’s solar panel sector – Semafor

Intelligence for the New World EconomyThe Trump administration’s latest trade campaign against China’s dominant solar industry could do little more than raise consumers’ costs, industry insiders warn. On Friday, Washington imposed a 15% tariff and price floors on all imported … Continue reading

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OnPath Energy begins work on 49 MW PV & BESS site – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : OnPath Energy, a UK based UK renewable energy developer, has started construction of the Common Farm Solar Park near Dinnington, South Yorkshire. The project combines 49 MW solar farm with battery storage across 116 hectares of … Continue reading

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Italy Publishes Final FER X Decree for 37.15 GW of Renewables – energynews.pro

Italy's FER X ministerial decree, effective August 7, 2026, sets a 37.15 GW cap for solar, wind, hydropower and biogas capacity, introducing new component-origin requirements.Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has published the final text of the FER … Continue reading

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Lloyds Metals to Procure 66 MW of Wind, Solar Power from Gentari – Mercomindia.com

Markets & PolicyTenders & AuctionsSolar ProjectsLarge-Scale ProjectsRooftopC&IManufacturingModulesInverters & BOSTechnologyFinance and M&AMarkets & PolicyT&DUtilitiesSmart GridMicrogridEventsWebinarsInterviewsLloyds will invest ₹480.2 million for a 26% stake in three of Gentari India’s SPVs August 11, 2026Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean … Continue reading

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Orlen puts on stream 42-MW solar farm in Lithuania – 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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SEG Solar commissions 4GW HJT module assembly plant in Texas – PV Tech

US solar module manufacturer SEG Solar has inaugurated a 4GW module manufacturing facility in Tomball, Greater Houston, Texas, taking the company’s total US annual module nameplate capacity to 6GW.The company described the plant as a major step in its expansion … Continue reading

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Don’t use too much electricity during solar eclipse, urges supplier – The Times

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Researchers uncover a silver lining to Australia’s solar panel landfill problem – The National Tribune

Australia’s growing mountain of solar panel waste could become far more valuable, with University of Newcastle researchers taking a major step towards making solar panel-recycling economically sustainable.The team has successfully scaled up a process that recovers valuable silver from end-of-life … Continue reading

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Connecticut elementary school strives for environmental stewardship with solar project

Andover Elementary School in Andover, Connecticut, in partnership with Titan Energy and Greenskies Clean Energy, recently completed a rooftop solar project designed to support the district’s long-term sustainability goals while stabilizing future energy costs. The solar project required years of … Continue reading

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OnePlanet says it can get silicon above 95% purity from recycled solar panels – Solar Power World

Solar Power WorldBy Kelly Pickerel | August 11, 2026OnePlanet releases details today of its proprietary, fully automated recycling process that recovers copper, aluminum and high-purity silicon carrying ore-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels. The process, Photovoltaic Recycling through Integrated Systems … Continue reading

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Flotation process recovers nearly 100% of silver during solar panel recycling – Tech Xplore

Flotation process recovers nearly 100% of silver during solar panel recycling  Tech Xploresource

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How to stay cool in the home with renewable technology – The Independent

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inSwipe for next articleSustainability expert on solar panels, heat pumps and home batteries to make your home … Continue reading

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Trinasolar and Spear Commercial Complete Unique 1.3 MW Rooftop and Carport Solar Installation for Drake Plastics – The Manila Times

Vertex N modules power branded, high-performance C&I solar PV system, offsetting new manufacturing facility's energy use by 30% Drake Plastics-Trina Solar Panels Aerial View Drake Plastics-Trina Solar Panels Aerial View The commercial and industrial (C&I) solar system features 324 of … Continue reading

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India Solar Power Generation Surges 45.9% in Q2 2026 – mvapulse.com

⚡ Quick ReadIndia’s solar power generation has witnessed a monumental shift, reaching 62.8 billion units (BU) in Q2 2026, according to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). This represents a significant 45.9% year-over-year (YoY) increase compared to … Continue reading

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Fly into Houston and see this unique solar carport design

A unique solar system at Drake Plastics in Cypress, Texas, has been in operation for eight months and is helping the polymer manufacture achieve 30% overall energy use offset. Trinasolar supplied its Vertex N solar panels for a 1.3-MW rooftop … Continue reading

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How Consumers Energy Turns Michigan Farm Communities Upside Down – enjoyer.com

The latest solar field project promises to ruin "The Back Forty" for hunters and unleash untold harm on productive landFrom chasing white-tail deer to fishing for brook trout as a child, I had the opportunity to learn from my dad, … Continue reading

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Neutral salt layer could address one of perovskite solar cells' biggest drawbacks – Tech Xplore

Neutral salt layer could address one of perovskite solar cells’ biggest drawbacks  Tech Xploresource

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The critical role of logistics in scaling solar adoption – pv magazine India

India’s PM Surya Ghar scheme aims to install rooftop solar systems in one crore homes across India by March 2027. Registrations have already crossed 1.38 crore. So, demand is not the problem; in fact, demand has overshot the target.The scheme … Continue reading

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China Solar PV News Snippets: LONGi Surpasses 500 MW In ACM Module Shipments & More – TaiyangNews

Vertically integrated PV manufacturer LONGi has announced that cumulative shipments of its modules featuring Advanced Contact Matrix (ACM) technology have exceeded 500 MW. The milestone follows the start of mass production in July 2026. ACM modules use a patented nano-alloy … Continue reading

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SEG completes construction on 4-GW solar panel factory outside Houston

SEG Solar last week inaugurated its second U.S. panel assembly site, a 4-GW annual capacity facility in Tomball, Texas. The company also operates a 2-GW panel facility nearby in Houston and is building a third factory in the area. Representing … Continue reading

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Beyond modules: Why cell manufacturing will shape India’s next solar growth story – pv magazine Global

India is witnessing a remarkable expansion in solar cell manufacturing. In just a year, ALMM-listed cell manufacturing capacity has increased from around 13 GW to roughly 31 GW across eight revisions. With a substantial pipeline of commissioned, under-construction and announced … Continue reading

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Acciona Energia to add 33 MW of BESS at Spanish wind, solar farms – 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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Perovskite Solar Cell Market to Reach USD 49,884.6 by 2035, Growing at a 67.6% CAGR – Market.us

More ResultsHome ➤ Press Releases ➤ Perovskite Solar Cell Market to Reach USD 49,884.6 by 2035, Growing at a 67.6% CAGRQuick NavigationIn 2025, the Global Perovskite Solar Cell Market was valued at USD 289.4 million. From 2026 to 2035, the … Continue reading

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European Energy secures finance at 68MW solar-plus-storage project in the UK – PV Tech

Danish independent power producer (IPP) European Energy has secured finance for a renewable energy project in the UK that combines 68MW of solar PV capacity and a 47.5MW/95MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).The Indian Queens hybrid renewable energy project in … Continue reading

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SEG Solar Commissions 4 GW US Solar Module Factory – TaiyangNews

SEG Solar has launched its Tomball #1 solar PV module factory in the US with 4 GW annual production capacity It expects the facility with four production lines to start commercial production in Q3 2026 The company is already building a third … Continue reading

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India's non-fossil power capacity hits 300 GW – 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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PowerBank signs lease for 4-MW solar project in Ontario – 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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‘Biosolar’ design boosts rooftop PV performance by 23.25% – pv magazine Global

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) research shows PV panels installed as part of an integrated biosolar system installed in Western Sydney have outperformed a conventional rooftop system by an average of 11.1% during the Australian summer, with peak gains of … Continue reading

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World's first solar ambulance to bring healthcare to remote regions – 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.Access expert insights, exclusive content, and a deeper dive into engineering and innovation all with fewer ads or … Continue reading

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Europe's power grids braced for eclipse with extensive backup plans – Reuters

Europe’s power grids braced for eclipse with extensive backup plans  Reuterssource

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OnePlanet says it can get silicon above 95% purity from recycled solar panels

OnePlanet releases details today of its proprietary, fully automated recycling process that recovers copper, aluminum and high-purity silicon carrying ore-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels. The process, Photovoltaic Recycling through Integrated Systems and Mechanics (PRISM), has completed engineering testing and … Continue reading

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UK solar owner weighs app tools that charge on dips, sell at peaks, and save backup – 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 financial upside often depends on strategy as much as equipment.Photo Credit: iStock For homes with solar, battery storage, and … Continue reading

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Levanta breaks ground on 166-MWp Philippine solar project – renewablesnow.com

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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Faulty monitoring turned one home's solar upgrade into months of guesswork – 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.That kind of problem goes beyond a simple software glitch.Photo Credit: Reddit Home solar is a tried-and-tested method for saving … Continue reading

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