Daily Archives: August 18, 2026

NTPC Invites Bids for 1,300 kWp Solar Modules in Telangana – mvapulse.com

⚡ Quick ReadNTPC, India’s largest power utility, continues to expand its renewable energy footprint by integrating solar power into its existing thermal power station infrastructure. The latest development involves the procurement of solar modules for a 10 MW solar project … Continue reading →

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Saatvik Solar agrees Odisha MoU for 3.6-GW solar cell expansion – 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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India among lowest-cost solar markets, beats China on PV power cost: IRENA – business-standard.com

India among lowest-cost solar markets, beats China on PV power cost: IRENA  business-standard.comsource

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Telecom could drive India's next manufacturing leap, NITI Aayog says – business-standard.com

Telecom could drive India’s next manufacturing leap, NITI Aayog says  business-standard.comsource

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Better baking will see next-gen solar cells with fewer defects – esdnews.com.au

Australian researchers have uncovered a new way to improve a promising next-generation solar cell material.Engineers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have harnessed the fundamental skills of bakers to ensure next-generation environmentally friendly solar-cell materials form with fewer … Continue reading →

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Plans in for 191-acre Darlington solar farm – Place North East

How much faster can they go ? There are times of the day where it is impossible to get out of… Be nice if the build larger homes people can afford not like 780k onwards Delighted M&S are coming to … Continue reading →

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Arkansas is installing 96 Solar Panels on a 40-Acre farm reservoir: researchers want to see how migratory – The Times of India

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Australia’s EV divide revealed: Outer-suburban solar households dominate tax discount uptake – evcentral.com.au

Australia’s Electric Car Discount is proving especially popular in the outer suburbs, with new data showing households in areas with high levels of rooftop solar dominating uptake of the federal EV tax incentive.But the figures also highlight an emerging divide … Continue reading →

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India’s solar growth cuts midday fossil output, evening demand surges – asian-power.com

Asian Power website works best with Javascript enabled. Please enable your javascript and reload the page.Coal generation ramps up after sunset to meet evening demand.India’s solar growth has cut midday fossil generation, but output has risen after sunset, according to … Continue reading →

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Recurrent Energy Secures $695 Million for 330 MW California Solar Project – Mercomindia.com

Markets & PolicyTenders & AuctionsSolar ProjectsLarge-Scale ProjectsRooftopC&IManufacturingModulesInverters & BOSTechnologyFinance and M&AMarkets & PolicyT&DUtilitiesSmart GridMicrogridEventsWebinarsInterviews August 18, 2026Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insightsRecurrent Energy, a developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy … Continue reading →

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Agastya Green Energy to Invest ₹7,800 Crore in 12 GW Ingot and Wafer Manufacturing – Electronics For You BUSINESS

The project comes as India continues to strengthen its domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem.Agastya Green Energy Limited, part of the Anubhav Agarwal Group, has announced an investment of approximately ₹7,800 crore to establish integrated 12 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity … Continue reading →

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Oceanfront solar looked ideal in Hawai'i until corrosion forced a 200-panel swap – 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.A coastal site may offer plenty of daylight, but it can also subject solar equipment to salt spray, humidity, and … Continue reading →

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Perigus Energy completes 81-MW solar farm in Ireland – 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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Alpex Solar Reports 32% Revenue Growth in Q1 FY27 as Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility Nears Production – SolarQuarter

Alpex Solar Reports 32% Revenue Growth in Q1 FY27 as Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility Nears Production  SolarQuartersource

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Solar crosses 3 TW threshold – pv magazine Australia

The world surpassed 3 TW of installed solar capacity, marking another milestone in the rapid expansion of photovoltaic energy.According to BloombergNEF (BNEF), it took about 10 years for global solar capacity to rise from 100 GW in 2012 to 1 … Continue reading →

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AES Andes inaugurates 510 MW solar plus storage complex in Chile – ESS News

AES Andes officially inaugurated the Andes Solar Hub, a photovoltaic generation and battery storage complex located in the Atacama Desert with a combined capacity of 692 MW of solar power and 510 MW of storage. The ceremony took place on … Continue reading →

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Middle East Weekly: Türkiye-Saudi Partnership Reaches 5 GW, Scatec’s 1.1 GW Obelisk Goes Live, Syria Signs 760 MW Solar Deals, NEOM Completes $8.5 Billion Hydrogen Plant, DEWA Posts AED 3.33 Billion Profit and More… – SolarQuarter

Middle East Weekly: Türkiye-Saudi Partnership Reaches 5 GW, Scatec’s 1.1 GW Obelisk Goes Live, Syria Signs 760 MW Solar Deals, NEOM Completes $8.5 Billion Hydrogen Plant, DEWA Posts AED 3.33 Billion Profit and More…  SolarQuartersource

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What size solar battery do you need for your home? – 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 articleHow household electricity use, smart tariffs and future plans can affect the amount of … Continue reading →

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X-Elio sells 14-MW Japanese PV park to Sumitomo, Shikoku Electric – 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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Scawby Brook Solar Farm Plans Refused Despite Officers Recommending Approval Plans for a major solar farm and battery energy storage system at Scawby Brook, near Brigg, have been refused by North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee, despite p – facebook.com

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Indonesia plans 30 GW of solar capacity in 2026, targeting 100 GW overall – Enerdata

Energy and Climate DatabasesEnergy – Climate ForecastsMarket IntelligenceMarket AnalysisEnergy – Climate ScenariosClimate Strategy and Policy EvaluationTrainingIndonesia’s president has announced plans for the government to progressively expand solar power capacity to 100 GW, starting by developing 30 GW of solar power plants … Continue reading →

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Agastya Energy Announces ₹7,800 Crore Solar Manufacturing Project – SMEStreet

0By clicking the button, I accept the Terms of Use of the service and its Privacy Policy, as well as consent to the processing of personal data.Don’t have an account? Signup Powered by : Follow UsAgastya Green Energy Limited, a part … Continue reading →

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Neoenergia to install solar arrays for 40 schools in Sao Paulo – 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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Asia Pacific Solar PV News Snippets: New Zealand Fast-Tracks 220 MW Solar Farm & More – TaiyangNews

Genesis Energy has received fast-track approval to develop a 220 MW solar farm near Foxton, New Zealand. The project is expected to generate about 345 GWh of renewable electricity annually, enough to power approximately 47,000 homes. Genesis submitted the application … Continue reading →

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Solar Module Prices Face Upward Pressure Ahead of ALMM Deadline – mvapulse.com

⚡ Quick ReadThe Indian renewable energy landscape is bracing for a significant shift as the December 31, 2026, deadline for Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II compliance approaches. Developers are currently accelerating project commissioning timelines to ensure their … Continue reading →

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Saatvik Solar to Add 3.6 GW Cell Capacity in Odisha – mvapulse.com

⚡ Quick ReadSaatvik Solar is significantly scaling its manufacturing footprint in India with a major expansion of its integrated solar facility in Gopalpur, Odisha. The company has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Industrial Promotion and Investment … Continue reading →

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As Europe overheats, solar module prices cool down – pv magazine Global

One heatwave follows another, with new temperature records being set across Europe. Forests are burning and rivers are drying up, even in temperate climate zones. What until recently sounded like dystopia from a mediocre science fiction novel has, this summer, … Continue reading →

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An Australian farmer put sheep beneath solar panels; he reported 15% more wool and green grass surviving t – The Economic Times

Sheep grazing beneath solar panels not only boosts farmer profits but also leads to purer wool. This innovative approach creates shaded environments that retain moisture, thereby enhancing pasture conditions during droughts. Research highlights an increase in nitrogen levels in grasses … Continue reading →

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Solex Energy Reports INR 2,656 Million Q1 FY27 Revenue as Solar Manufacturing Expansion Continues – SolarQuarter

Solex Energy Reports INR 2,656 Million Q1 FY27 Revenue as Solar Manufacturing Expansion Continues  SolarQuartersource

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Study finds two-terminal perovskite-silicon tandems may not deliver optimal performance in all geographies – pv magazine Global

New research conducted by researchers from China’s Southwest Petroleum University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Chengdu-based PV manufacturer Tongwei suggests that the commercial success of two-terminal (2T) perovskite-silicon solar cells will depend more on geography and market conditions … Continue reading →

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Butterfly wings inspire a breakthrough solar panel design that could boost electricity production by 66% – The Times of India

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Alpex Solar Rules Out Equity Raise Now, Mainboard Transition After Feb 2027 – Saur Energy

0By clicking the button, I accept the Terms of Use of the service and its Privacy Policy, as well as consent to the processing of personal data.Don’t have an account? Signup Powered by : Alpex Solar Rules Out Equity Raise … Continue reading →

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Romania's Antibiotice Iași cuts electricity bill by 20% with own solar park – Romania Insider

Romanian state-controlled pharmaceutical producer Antibiotice Iași (BVB: ATB) reduced its electricity expenses by 20% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, following the use of its own photovoltaic generation, according to the company’s H1 … Continue reading →

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India’s solar growth cuts midday fossil output, evening demand surges – Asian Power

Asian Power website works best with Javascript enabled. Please enable your javascript and reload the page.Coal generation ramps up after sunset to meet evening demand.India’s solar growth has cut midday fossil generation, but output has risen after sunset, according to … Continue reading →

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Goldilocks expands solar power capacity – Daily Tribune

The Philippines' leading digital newspaper.Company© 2026 Daily Tribune · tribune.net.ph · Powered by QuintypeMico Virata·18 August 2026, 1:35 pm·1 MIN READPhoto courtesy of Goldilocks.ShareStay informedBreaking news, opinion, and business coverage for readers in the Philippines and abroad.Read nextWhat's your take?ShareGoogle … Continue reading →

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UK homeowner with new solar setup struggles to tell if a second battery will pay off – 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 math depends heavily on how the home uses electricity day to day.Photo Credit: iStock For homeowners who have already … Continue reading →

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Agrivoltaics webinar offered Aug. 25 – The Globe | Worthington, Minnesota

'Best of the Best' Nominations Now OpenSponsored ByADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTST. PAUL — Across the country, extensive research is underway to keep agricultural land in production while developing it for solar energy. These dual-use “agrivoltaic” systems involve studying everything from panel-created microclimates and … Continue reading →

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Guernsey solar panel complainer now 'supporter of plan' – BBC

A critic of a proposed solar panel site in Guernsey says he is now a "complete supporter of the plan" after going through the details with the applicant.Applicant Len Shephard said his proposals for 72 panels on a site behind … Continue reading →

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Botched solar job sparks fire fears after 130-pound battery is found in loft – 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 battery was resting on decayed chipboard over rafters that homeowner said were not meant to carry that kind of … Continue reading →

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Windlab and Squadron Energy refer 500MW solar-plus-storage site for EPBC Act approval in Australia – PV Tech

A joint venture between Windlab and Squadron Energy has referred the Bungaban Solar Project, a 500MW solar PV facility paired with a 500MW battery energy storage system (BESS), to Australia’s federal government for assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity … Continue reading →

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A forced pause for India’s solar power generation | Hindustan Times – Hindustan Times

Subscribe Now! Get features likeOne hates to admit this, but India may have to temporarily pause further addition to its renewable capacity, especially solar. There are two main roadblocks that have led to a situation where it must back down … Continue reading →

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Agrivoltaics can reduce soil temperatures by more than 20 C – pv magazine Global

Agrivoltaic systems can significantly alter the microclimate around crops, with soil temperatures recorded at more than 20 C below those measured in directly exposed areas, according to Giuseppe Ferrara, professor at the University of Bari.Ferrara’s team is currently taking field … Continue reading →

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Recycled solar panels could be a source of strategic materials – pv-magazine-usa.com

As a relatively new source of energy generation, photovoltaic solar’s success is often highlighted by how much new capacity comes online. For environmental reckoning, such accounting is measured against how much legacy fossil-fuel generation is retired as a result. At … Continue reading →

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Solar farm comes to Orange County – The Daily Tar Heel

Though Orange County homeowners might not notice a difference, their power is now coming from a much cleaner energy source.Solar energy provider Strata Solar completed construction of a solar farm in Chapel Hill’s White Cross community two weeks ago.The solar … Continue reading →

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How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash – georgiarecorder.com

How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash  georgiarecorder.comsource

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China’s Solar Industry Slows Down Due to Industry Pressures – CleanTechnica

China’s solar industry is entering a more challenging phase following years of record expansion. The sector is currently grappling with slower installation rates, shifts to market-based electricity pricing, significant manufacturing overcapacity, and a rapid transition toward higher-efficiency technologies.Some experts say … Continue reading →

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Aukera reaches financial close on German solar site – reNEWS

Aukera reaches financial close on German solar site  reNEWSsource

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Researchers improve triple-junction solar cells through defect passivation and optical management – Bioengineer.org

Perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction solar cells have taken another significant step toward the efficiency levels needed to transform next-generation photovoltaics. In a study published in Nature, researchers report a device architecture that combines molecular defect passivation in a wide-bandgap perovskite with carefully … Continue reading →

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Tesla Proposes $10.1 Billion Solar Cell Factory in Texas – mvapulse.com

⚡ Quick ReadAs the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, Tesla is evaluating the development of a massive $10.12 billion solar cell manufacturing facility in Fort Bend County, Texas. Filed under the state’s Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation (JETI) program, … Continue reading →

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Texas city launches group-buy solar program to help homeowners shop for rooftop savings – 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.For many families, the hardest part is figuring out whether the economics make sense.Photo Credit: iStockA new solar shopping program … Continue reading →

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