Daily Archives: August 13, 2026

Don't have an account? Create one US to impose floor prices and tariffs for polysilicon and derivatives The moves aim to strengthen both solar and semiconductor supply chains, but experts warn that it may not be enough by Matt Blois … Continue reading →

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India Daily: India Backs BESS with ₹5,400 Cr, India Solar Crosses 164 GW, NTPC Mining Plans 50 MWp Solar, CEA Proposes New Grid Standards and More…  SolarQuartersource

Soren, the French state-approved organization responsible for managing end-of-life photovoltaic panels, says it has “reached a milestone” in its 2025 activity report. The year saw unprecedented growth in the French photovoltaic recycling sector, with 13,760 tonnes of panels collected, a … Continue reading →

⚡ Quick ReadIn a strategic move to bolster the adoption of renewable energy across the commercial and industrial (C&I) landscape, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the state-run power giant NTPC, has officially invited Expressions of Interest … Continue reading →

Construction on $200 million solar farm in East Texas in early 2027  Yahoosource

Korean industrial engineering and green energy company Shinsung E&G has launched a new solar module production line in South Korea.The Gimje plant, located in the southwestern province of Jeollabuk-do, is intended to serve as a core production base for the … Continue reading →

Energies Media The Thar Desert does not forgive idle machinery. Temperatures swing past 122 degrees Fahrenheit in summer, sandstorms arrive without warning, and the air carries a fine brown grit that settles on every surface by morning. It is, on … Continue reading →

Towards an equitable future of global photovoltaic waste recycling  Naturesource

India’s solar manufacturing story has become one of the country’s biggest industrial success stories. In just a few years, the country has transformed from being heavily dependent on imported modules to building one of the world’s largest domestic manufacturing bases. Policy … Continue reading →

Researchers at the Southwest Petroleum University in China have tested zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films to protect silicon heterojunction (HJT) solar cells from UV-induced degradation (UV-ID) and have found that they can increase cumulative power output by 4.8%“Current approaches to mitigating UV-ID … Continue reading →

Energy storage manufacturer HiTHIUM has started mass production at its integrated long-duration energy storage (LDES) industrial park in Heze, Shandong Province. Covering approximately 80 hectares, the project involves a planned investment of more than RMB 13 billion across LFP battery … Continue reading →

⚡ Quick ReadIndia’s solar cell localisation strategy has become a cornerstone of the nation’s industrial policy. Through initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, Basic Customs Duty (BCD), and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), India has … Continue reading →

Solar power minus the red tape  Politicosource

India’s solar manufacturing story has become one of the country’s biggest industrial success stories. In just a few years, the country has transformed from being heavily dependent on imported modules to building one of the world’s largest domestic manufacturing bases. Policy … Continue reading →

BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) – A proposed solar farm in the town of Dallas is drawing pushback from Barron County residents who say they have unresolved questions about its impact.MN8 Energy, a U.S.-based clean energy company, is behind the Sandhill … Continue reading →

Construction on $200 million solar farm in East Texas in early 2027  KTALnews.comsource

Korean industrial engineering and green energy company Shinsung E&G has launched a new solar module production line in South Korea.The Gimje plant, located in the southwestern province of Jeollabuk-do, is intended to serve as a core production base for the … Continue reading →

In Texas, Elon Musk’s empire could soon add a $10 billion Tesla solar plant  Yahoo Financesource

Aresearch team from India’s Visvesvaraya Technological University has experimentally compared two PV module cooling approaches – aluminum fins and a copper oxide (CuO)-water nanofluid – under identical operating conditions.“In this work, two identical PV panels, one cooled by aluminum fins and the … Continue reading →

Soren, the French state-approved organization responsible for managing end-of-life photovoltaic panels, says it has “reached a milestone” in its 2025 activity report. The year saw unprecedented growth in the French photovoltaic recycling sector, with 13,760 tonnes of panels collected, a … Continue reading →

The 100,000-ton-per-year site includes glass-upgrading systems, supporting production of higher-specification glass products. By DeAnne Toto, Editorial Director Comstock Metals LLC, a subsidiary of Comstock Inc. that recycles photovoltaic, or solar, panels, has started its industry-scale solar recycling facility in Silver … Continue reading →

Home/SolarContributed by Jonás Rodríguez | Head of Renewables North America, RINA Edited by Paul GerkeIn central Washington, a significant shift is underway. Grant County, known for its access to transmission and favorable site conditions, is now the center of a … Continue reading →

Tesla is seeking a ten-year property tax limitation in Texas to support the construction of a $10.1 billion solar cell manufacturing facility, according to application documents posted by the Texas Comptroller. Code-named Project Crystal Sun, the application outlines a 3,050-acre site near Richmond … Continue reading →

Solar Power WorldBy Kelly Pickerel | August 12, 2026It’s only Wednesday, and it’s already been a week of wild weather that won’t soon be forgotten in Ohio. Intense thunderstorms have reached every corner of the state, and strong winds flipped … Continue reading →

Solar rooftop photovoltaic power generation facilities are seen on a building in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, on June 23, 2026. Photo: VCGChina General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) announced on Monday that its Jixi 100-megaWatts (MW) solar thermal power plant, … Continue reading →

⚡ Quick ReadAs the Indian solar market expands, maintaining optimal PV module cooling has become a critical focus for developers aiming to maximize energy yield in high-ambient-temperature regions. Excessive heat significantly degrades the performance of polycrystalline solar panels. Recent experimental … Continue reading →

Subscribe to Our NewsletterQuercus Castelo Branco is questioning Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) about the process of reformulating the massively contested Sophia Solar Photovoltaic Plant.  At issue is the APA’s decision to suspend the administrative procedures for a maximum period of … Continue reading →

We use cookies to improve your experience and for marketing. Read our cookie policy Manage cookies Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories.Europe’s effective solar PV capacity is set to drop by 9.7GW during this evening’s solar eclipse, as … Continue reading →

Energies Media Floating solar panels have long been restricted to quiet, undisturbed settings—tranquil reservoirs, sheltered lakes, and glass-like ponds where ripples are rare. The prospect of anchoring sensitive photovoltaics in turbulent open waters where crashing waves fight back has traditionally … Continue reading →

Scattered thunderstorms. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low 71F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.. Scattered thunderstorms. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low 71F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. … Continue reading →

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Plan commission tables solar decision after three-hour hearing  Journal Reviewsource

Home » City seeking grant for solar panels on childcare facilityCity of Cranbrook council recently approved a request for city staff to pursue external funding opportunities and draw on reserve funds for the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system … Continue reading →

World’s first: Researchers pull near-100 percent silver from solar panels without acid  Yahoosource

DAKAR, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Central African Republic on Wednesday inaugurated a photovoltaic solar power plant that will boost the country’s electricity generation by more than 60%, its Abu Dhabi-based owner Global South Utilities said.The business stories shaping Africa, selected by our … Continue reading →

The world’s five largest solar cell suppliers shipped about 91.9 GW in H1 2026, representing a year-on-year (YoY) growth of around 5% from the same period in 2025, according to InfoLink Consulting. In H1 2025, the top 5 companies shipped 87.8 GW (see China Solar PV News Snippets).  Its latest ranking is based on … Continue reading →

Aresearch team from India’s Visvesvaraya Technological University has experimentally compared two PV module cooling approaches – aluminum fins and a copper oxide (CuO)-water nanofluid – under identical operating conditions.“In this work, two identical PV panels, one cooled by aluminum fins and the … Continue reading →

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Sign up for Email Alerts from KYMA.com!YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – You get a knock at the door. They’re selling solar and have a great plan to turn all of the sunshine into savings for you.That could happen, But if they … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.All told, the body panels contain more than 1,700 photovoltaic cells.Photo Credit: BMW GroupA student team working with BMW is … Continue reading →

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Western Australia-based resources and technology company Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) and its subsidiary, VSUN Energy, have signed a memorandum of understanding with Alcoa to evaluate the potential use of vanadium flow battery (VFB) energy storage technology in the miner’s alumina … Continue reading →

Solar Power WorldBy Archit Patnaik, PE, PMP, NABCEP PVIP, Pure Power Engineering | August 12, 2026In commercial and industrial solar PV work, the mounting surface is rarely the engineer’s choice. Factors of geometry, land availability, shading and budget affect that … Continue reading →

Researchers in Australia have heralded a potential breakthrough in recovering valuable silver from decommissioned PV modules.Scientists from the University of Newcastle recovered nearly 100% recovery of the silver from half a tonne of end-of-life PV modules using a mineral processing … Continue reading →

NEW DELHI-Chinese social media has been flooded with discussions about India’s rapid rise in solar manufacturing, with some posts portraying the country’s growing photovoltaic (PV) industry as a new challenge to China’s long-standing dominance in the sector.Phrases such as ‘China’s … Continue reading →

Researchers Eliminate a Main Cause of Perovskite Solar Cell Degradation  Technology Networkssource

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.A home with solar panels alone typically cannot keep powering the house during a blackout.Photo Credit: iStock A Florida homeowner … Continue reading →