Daily Archives: August 21, 2026

OX2 starts Muswellbrook construction  reNEWSsource

The Portuguese government has approved the Sectoral Programme for Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas, identifying areas across more than 170 municipalities in mainland Portugal to facilitate the deployment of solar PV and wind projects and speed up permitting procedures.The Portuguese government … Continue reading →

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India Bets on Battery Storage Boom to Reduce Solar Power Losses  Bloomberg.comsource

India bets on battery storage boom to reduce solar power losses  Moneycontrol.comsource

0 Powered by : ATOME provided an update on ATOME POWER, its renewable power and battery storage solutions division, has entered into an agreement with a multilateral development bank’s dollar fund. Under this agreement, the fund agreed to provide financial … Continue reading →

Silver makes up roughly 0.5% of a solar cell’s mass, yet accounts for 47% of its recycling value, according to a May 2026 research paper on PV recycling in Science Bulletin – an imbalance that dictates much of how recyclers … Continue reading →

A research group in India has developed a novel photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) hydrogen-generation system that integrates air-bubble injection to improve system performance. The researchers also sought to isolate the effect of air-bubble injection on PVT cooling, allowing them to assess its … Continue reading →

Invenergy and Grant PUD Break Ground on 120 MW Quincy Solar Energy Center in Washington  SolarQuartersource

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The European Commission has adopted a communication providing Member States with guidance on the possibility of extending the scope of the national escape clause (NEC) for defence to also include energy security measures during the 2026–2028 period.In short, the EU … Continue reading →

Saatvik Green Energy Secures INR 190 Crore Solar PV Module Supply Order from Domestic IPP/EPC Player  SolarQuartersource

Solar panels significantly reduce soil erosion directly beneath them during rainfall events. However, concentrated runoff at panel edges causes increased erosion in those specific areas. Studies indicate that this edge effect can substantially elevate erosion rates and runoff volumes. Researchers … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“This project shows that clean energy doesn’t have to come at the cost of land.”Photo Credit: iStock While much of … Continue reading →

A Chinese Study Links Solar Expansion to Declining Bird Biodiversity  energynews.prosource

Let Utility Dive’s free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. In partnership withIn partnership withThe utility’s North Carolina and South Carolina territory “continues to experience significant growth,” with both states ranked among the fastest-growing, Duke told South Carolina … Continue reading →

Founder Group Secures $1.5 Million EPCC Solar Subcontract in Malaysia’s Kedah  energynews.prosource

Recibe las noticias más leídas de la semana directamente en tu email Respetamos tu privacidad. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. An innovative pasta factory in Cuba is betting on solar energy to ensure its survival amid frequent power … Continue reading →

Germans could save thousands by ditching gas heating – even if they have to take out a loan to electrify their homes.A new analysis by clean-tech brand 1KOMMA5° compared a €10,000 new gas heating system with a €60,000 package consisting … Continue reading →

Illinois city approves solar for fire department, rec center — if grant money arrives  Yahoosource

Need help?Follow Us Your cart is empty Tesla has quietly ended one of its most ambitious energy products. According to a report from Fred Lambert on August 21, 2026, the company has confirmed to installers that it will no longer … 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 →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Residents can enroll for free and receive credits connected to local renewable energy production.Photo Credit: iStock East Windsor residents may … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Many HOA rules can steer residents away from improvements that reduce utility costs.Photo Credit: iStock Homeowners associations can shape far … Continue reading →

Reports of wildfires across Europe have been mounting in recent years. It is not only holiday destinations in Southern Europe – such as areas around Madrid, Crete and southern France – that are affected. Fires are also breaking out in … 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 →

Aneo moves ahead with solar project at former airport  EnergyWatchsource

NLC India Renewables has invited bids to purchase 1,500 acres of private land in Tamil Nadu for solar PV projects, requiring parcels to meet connectivity, title and development criteria. August 21, 2026. By EI News Network According to the tender, 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.Durability remains one of the biggest challenges.Photo Credit: SunHydrogen SunHydrogen says its solar-powered modules exceeded 10% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency in testing … 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 test is meant to show how well the prototype both endures and produces electricity in rugged off-grid conditions.Photo Credit: … Continue reading →

Saatvik Green Energy in focus after subsidiary bags Rs 190 crore solar PV module order  Moneycontrol.comsource

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.The coating screened out much of the ultraviolet range while still transmitting visible light efficiently.Photo Credit: iStock Chinese researchers are … Continue reading →

Bangladesh has made solar power mandatory for the charging of millions of illegally operated battery-powered three-wheelers, which are currently charged from the electricity grid.“To get registered, these auto-rickshaws will have to charge their batteries with solar power,” State Minister for … Continue reading →

Founder Energy Secures RM6.05 Million Subcontract for 29.99 MWac Solar Project in Malaysia  SolarQuartersource

Ohio expected to cut water plant energy costs by $10 million by floating solar panels on drinking water reservoir  Yahoosource

Markets & PolicyTenders & AuctionsSolar ProjectsLarge-Scale ProjectsRooftopC&IManufacturingModulesInverters & BOSTechnologyFinance and M&AMarkets & PolicyT&DUtilitiesSmart GridMicrogridEventsWebinarsInterviewsCells accounted for 92.4% of imports, while modules comprised 90.8% of exportsAugust 21, 2026Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insightsSolar … Continue reading →

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has found that rising solar and wind generation, supported by battery storage, eased pressure across Australia’s wholesale electricity market in 2025.The AER’s Wholesale Electricity Market Performance Report 2026, its fifth review of the National Electricity … Continue reading →

Signal OhioState officials on Thursday issued environmental permits to a natural gas fired power plant in Carroll County and a solar farm atop a former coal mine in Vinton County. When it comes to statewide issues, the details matter. Signal Statewide … Continue reading →

The foundational data underpinning nearly every credible life cycle assessment (LCA) of PV solar electricity has just received its most comprehensive overhaul since 2020 — and in some respects its most thorough update in more than a decade. A new … Continue reading →

Tesla Stops Production of Solar Roof, Focusing on Traditional So  GuruFocussource

e-EditionSign up for email newsletters Sign up for email newsletterse-Edition TRENDING: Maryland officials on Wednesday approved a 20-year solar power purchase agreement that they say could save the state approximately $300 million while expanding its use of renewable energy.The deal … Continue reading →

The International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme has released its most comprehensive update of publicly available life cycle inventory data for photovoltaic systems in more than ten years. The IEA PVPS Task 12 refresh uses 83 factory datasets from … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.Still, they generated more electricity per unit of land than conventional silicon modules.Photo Credit: iStock Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are … Continue reading →

Tesla has discontinued the Solar Roof, its solar-tile roofing product, Electrek has learned.The company has told third-party installers that it will no longer supply solar roof tiles going forward, only solar panels, according to two sources close to the program.Two … Continue reading →

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Correction: An earlier version of this article did not specify the currency of the cost figures referenced from ARENA’s report. This has been updated to clarify that they are understood to be in Australian dollars (AU$).Australia’s installed cost of utility-scale … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.These funds will support youth programs, better athletic equipment, and events that highlight local traditions.Photo Credit: iStock A large solar-and-storage … 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 expand-as-you-go model could make it easier for families to scale up their home energy system without having to replace … Continue reading →

SA Power Networks will run its annual test of the state’s rooftop solar curtailment system on 25 August in South Australia.The test will temporarily reduce generation and export from around 100,000 residential systems for less than an hour to confirm … Continue reading →

International study finds solar panels in China could be harming birds  South China Morning Postsource