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A research group in Australia has developed an automated screening method to qualify decommissioned PV modules for second-life applications. The method comprises two main current-voltage (I-V)-based screening steps: quality-control pre-filtering and quantitative module health assessment.“With the rapidly growing number of … Continue reading →

MOSS BLUFF, La. (KPLC) – A proposed solar farm spanning nearly 4,700 acres in North Calcasieu Parish is facing pushback from residents and at least one state lawmaker, who say the project threatens the rural and residential character of the … Continue reading →

Pakistan’s shift from net metering to net billing could help address financial pressures in the country’s power sector but deeper structural problems facing the grid remain, according to new research.Pakistan officially transitioned to a net billing system in February, replacing … Continue reading →

⚡ Quick ReadTranslucent Solar, a U.S.-based manufacturer, has officially initiated the ramp-up phase of its 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility located in Summerville, South Carolina. This strategic development comes at a time when the global solar industry is navigating … Continue reading →

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·Energy crisis and high electricity costs are accelerating solar adoption, with strong policy support and auction programs driving large-scale deployment·Solar growth spans all segments, led by residential rooftop demand, expanding C&I installations, and multi-GW utility-scale projects under GEAP The Philippines … Continue reading →

GCSTIMES has completed a rooftop solar PV installation at its headquarters, expected to generate 351 kWh of clean electricity daily, equivalent to the annual consumption of 43 households. Photo by GCSTIMESWho’s been soaking up the sun on our office rooftop … Continue reading →

Molly McMillin, a 30-year aviation journalist, is managing editor of business aviation for Aviation Week and editor-in-chief of The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week market intelligence report.  Gulfstream Completes Solar Panel Installation At Mesa Service Center is published … Continue reading →

⚡ Quick ReadAs India’s digital infrastructure expands, data centers have emerged as one of the most power-intensive commercial sectors. These facilities require constant, uninterrupted power to maintain cooling systems and server uptime. To manage escalating operational costs and meet sustainability … Continue reading →

Rating agency ICRA expects renewable energy, including large hydropower, to account for more than 35% of India’s total electricity generation by 2029-30, up from 22% in 2024-25.The renewable energy project pipeline remains strong, with more than 150 GW under construction … Continue reading →

The government of New Zealand has agreed to move ahead with recommendations laid out in a recent sector review report covering small- and medium-sized solar installations for residential and commercial customers.The 15 recommendations outlined in the report include previously-announced plans … Continue reading →

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 →

EDF power solutions North America has signed two 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Nevada utility NV Energy to sell power generated at a solar-plus-storage project in the state.The Winston Energy project, currently under construction in Lyon County, Nevada, will … Continue reading →

Group-buying scheme to help homeowners deploy solar panels and battery storage  BusinessGreensource

Solar panels can cool crops—and workers  phys.orgsource

“Electrictify Everything” author Saul Griffith, co-founder of Rewiring Australia and Rewiring America, is taking on a new form as a new AI advisor dubbed Electric Saul, showing households how solar and batteries can slash energy costs.The non-profit electrification advocate has … Continue reading →

An international research group has developed a comprehensive framework to evaluate the economic and climate benefits of local versus outsourced PV waste recycling. Covering mainstream recycling technologies, 32 regions, various waste-trade configurations and subsidy schemes, the researchers assessed 1,708 different … Continue reading →

TOYO Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: TOYO) reported its financial results for the first half of 2026, highlighting significant revenue expansion and margin growth driven by demand in the United States.For the six months ended June 30, 2026, revenue reached $261.0 million, … Continue reading →

A research group in Australia has developed an automated screening method to qualify decommissioned PV modules for second-life applications. The method comprises two main current-voltage (I-V)-based screening steps: quality-control pre-filtering and quantitative module health assessment.“With the rapidly growing number of … Continue reading →

ByLorene Roberson lar@ou.eduDateNORMAN, OKLA. – Three University of Oklahoma students took a class assignment beyond the classroom, developing a large-scale solar energy plan that could help reduce electricity costs at the Sulphur Veterans Home.Nicolas Skuja, Zachary Bell and Wolfgang Yarbrough, … Continue reading →

The company has secured electricity business licences for three South Korean solar projects, whose combined capacity is expected to reach about 500MW once completed.Gurīn Energy has secured 379 megawatts (MW) in electricity business licences (EBLs) for three utility-scale solar projects … Continue reading →

South African utility Eskom has decided not to fine or disconnect residential customers who miss a September 30 deadline to register their small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems.Eskom, alongside several municipalities, had previously warned customers with unregistered solar systems face fines … Continue reading →

By: Luis ReyesPublished: Aug 19, at 12:00pm ETIf you farm in the US right now, you have probably had the conversation. Somebody wants to lease your acreage for solar panels, or somebody wants to buy it outright and put a … Continue reading →

Cars, EVPublished on Aug 20, 2026 at 12:08 AM (UTC+4) by Ben ThompsonLast updated on Aug 20, 2026 at 12:08 AM (UTC+4) Edited by Mason JonesWhen this man tried out the world’s cheapest solar car, he got to deliver his … Continue reading →

Even the most forgiving automotive designers might struggle to find a flattering angle on the Deep Orange 17.Looking less like a sleek vehicle of the future and more like a Top Gear budget challenge gone wrong, the college-built experimental solar … Continue reading →

Chinese-Canadian solar module manufacturer Canadian Solar announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has dismissed with prejudice Maxeon’s patent infringement suit in the Federal District Court. The decision formally terminates the remaining litigation between the … Continue reading →

Molly McMillin, a 30-year aviation journalist, is managing editor of business aviation for Aviation Week and editor-in-chief of The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week market intelligence report.  Gulfstream Completes Solar Panel Installation At Mesa Service Center is published … Continue reading →

ByLorene Roberson lar@ou.eduDateNORMAN, OKLA. – Three University of Oklahoma students took a class assignment beyond the classroom, developing a large-scale solar energy plan that could help reduce electricity costs at the Sulphur Veterans Home.Nicolas Skuja, Zachary Bell and Wolfgang Yarbrough, … Continue reading →

BusinessDay Folake Balogun August 18, 2026Solar panels have long been associated with rows of dark blue or black rectangles covering rooftops and solar farms but a new generation of photovoltaic technology is challenging that familiar look by turning solar panels … Continue reading →

EDF power solutions North America has signed two 25-year power purchase agreements with utility NV Energy for the combined output of the Winston Energy Project, a new 400 MW/1,600 MWh utility-scale solar and energy storage facility in Lyon County, Nevada. EDF … Continue reading →

Subscribe Now! Get features likeThe Centre is testing whether the country’s vast agricultural landscape can be tapped to produce both food and electricity through agrivoltaics—a system that grows crops beneath elevated solar panels. With pilots already in place, advisories for … Continue reading →

Trinasolar supplied 3 MWp of solar modules and a 10 MWh battery storage system for the Corona Resort tourism complex in Phu Quoc, as part of a project developed by Nam Viet Green Energy JSC.Trinasolar has supplied 3 MWp of … Continue reading →

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 articleThe Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. If you submit a form or … Continue reading →

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© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Renters and apartment residents can test out solar without taking on a major home upgrade.Photo Credit: iStock In the United … Continue reading →

Plug-in solar, also known as “balcony solar” is a new category of small, portable solar system that plugs directly into a wall outlet.The concept took off in Germany in the 2010s with more than one million plug-in solar devices now … Continue reading →

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Since the launch of Level Up modules series in November 2025, shortly after the introduction of ZRM+ in the M450 roof module line, Swiss PV manufacturer Megasol has received numerous customer requests to make anti-glare technology a standard feature of … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Electrification can be much more effective when it is approached as a whole-home strategy.Photo Credit: iStock A U.K. family says … 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.Agastya Energy, an Indian solar photovoltaic manufacturer, has commenced construction of its integrated ingot and wafer production … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Adding battery storage is one of the best ways to protect your home during outages and save money on energy.Photo … 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 registration deadline is Oct. 14, and participants can opt out at any point.Photo Credit: iStock The City of El … Continue reading →

New Texas program lets homeowners compare solar bids before spending a dime  Yahoosource

The global solar PV manufacturing landscape is evolving rapidly, with technology roadmaps diverging across regions. While China advances beyond first-generation TOPCon into back-contact (BC) and hybrid architectures, hubs like India, Europe, and North America are balancing TOPCon expansion, HJT, and … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Potential savings, in other words, depend on more than the equipment alone.Photo Credit: iStock Future solar expansion was at the … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.That amount of new capacity is enough to supply electricity to 25,000 homes.Photo Credit: iStock More than 50,000 subsidized home … Continue reading →

The global solar PV manufacturing landscape is evolving rapidly, with technology roadmaps diverging across regions. While China advances beyond first-generation TOPCon into back-contact (BC) and hybrid architectures, hubs like India, Europe, and North America are balancing TOPCon expansion, HJT, and … Continue reading →

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Since the launch of Level Up modules series in November 2025, shortly after the introduction of ZRM+ in the M450 roof module line, Swiss PV manufacturer Megasol has received numerous customer requests to make anti-glare technology a standard feature of … Continue reading →