Daily Archives: August 27, 2026

Thailand’s TISI Race Heats Up: Factory Audits Could Squeeze Compliant PV Module Supply [SMM Analysis] – Shanghai Metals Market

Thailand is moving crystalline-silicon photovoltaic modules from a voluntary industrial standard to a mandatory market-access regime. Consultations, industry training and certification preparations are under way, but the final ministerial regulation and legally binding effective date had not been officially published … Continue reading

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I’m an energy expert – here’s my verdict on plug-in solar panels – 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 inThe Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we … Continue reading

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Colorado coal mine is being converted into a solar farm with 16,000 panels – Gamereactor UK

When it comes to energy production, few things are as dirty as coal. That’s why CBS is now reporting that a coal mine in Colorado, owned by a beer manufacturer, has been converted into a solar power plant to produce … Continue reading

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CrossBoundary Energy Launches 24/7 Solar-Plus-Storage at Kamoa Copper Mine in DRC – News and Statistics – IndexBox

We use cookies to improve your experience and for marketing. Read our cookie policy Manage cookies Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories.A solar-plus-storage facility, described as the first in Africa to provide round-the-clock renewable electricity, has started operations … Continue reading

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Plug-in solar panels go on sale in shops and online after legal barriers removed – The Independent

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Solar backup owner grows 'paranoid' after utility flickers trigger interruptions, dongle dropouts – 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.It turns out that a feature designed to make power interruptions less noticeable could actually be creating the issues.Photo Credit: … Continue reading

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Finland’s Solar PV Project Pipeline Exceeds 26 GW – TaiyangNews

Finland’s solar pipeline has moved well beyond the early planning stage, with 77 projects already permittedSatakunta has emerged as the country’s largest solar development regionA proposed 50-hectare zoning threshold could become an important factor for larger projectsFinland’s utility-scale solar pipeline … Continue reading

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ArMee Infotech secures BOS contracts for 600 MW Fatehgarh solar project – pv magazine India

ArMee Infotech Ltd, an integrated technology infrastructure and renewable energy company, said today it has received Letters of Award (LoAs) from Bondada Engineering Ltd for EPC balance-of-system (BOS) packages for a 600 MW solar project in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan.The total contract … Continue reading

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SolarWindow launches 0.85 mm-thick, self-adhesive solar film – pv magazine Global

US-based SolarWindow Technologies has announced the commercial launch of ElectroFlex, an ultra-thin, flexible solar product designed to generate electricity on flat and curved surfaces. The product targets applications where conventional PV modules face limitations due to weight, rigidity, or mounting … Continue reading

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Europe’s new renewable-energy champion is a surprise – The Economist

Europe’s new renewable-energy champion is a surprise  The Economistsource

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FAW Hongqi made the industry first solar sunroof that produces 400 kWh annually – CarNewsChina.com

FAW Hongqi made the industry’s first solar sunroof prototype with the integration of a perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology. It was installed on the Hongqi EHS7 electric SUV, achieving 300W of real-time power generation. This technology can produce 400 kWh of … Continue reading

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Nextnova plans 2GW n-type solar cell manufacturing in Oklahoma – PV Tech

US-based solar cell manufacturer Nextnova Solar has unveiled plans to build a 2GW n-type solar cell manufacturing facility in the US state of Oklahoma.The company expects to inaugurate the facility later this year in November and begin mass production in … Continue reading

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New Zealand airport advances proposed solar farm – pv magazine Australia

A proposed 12-17 MW solar farm, located 393 kilometres southeast of Auckland, is to be built on a 24-hectare parcel of airport land northwest of the runways, with estimated generation capability equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of approximately 3,000 … Continue reading

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Solar generation in Ireland reaches record levels – Tuam Herald

The Government has announced a major milestone for solar energy in Ireland, with solar capacity passing a 3 gigawatt milestone for the first time.Across the country, the rollout of solar energy continues at an accelerated pace; this includes rooftop solar … Continue reading

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A solar panel that rolls up, from a laboratory at IISc – YourStory.com

A solar panel that rolls up, from a laboratory at IISc  YourStory.comsource

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Burns & McDonnell, Gritt partner on AI-powered solar construction – PV Tech

US engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm Burns & McDonnell has partnered with Gritt to deploy AI-powered robotics technology for utility-scale solar construction. The companies have spent the past year evaluating Gritt’s robotic solar installation technology at multiple utility-scale project … Continue reading

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Want a plug-in battery to go with your new solar panels? Read this first to avoid disappointment – Yahoo Tech

Want a plug-in battery to go with your new solar panels? Read this first to avoid disappointment  Yahoo Techsource

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New Georgia recreation center getting solar panels in effort to save taxpayer money – Yahoo

New Georgia recreation center getting solar panels in effort to save taxpayer money  Yahoosource

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Ireland’s PV capacity reaches 3 GW – pv magazine Global

Ireland has passed 3 GW of installed solar capacity, according to Irish PV association Solar Ireland. This comes from both large utility-scale sites and rooftop installations, according to the industry association.“Three gigawatts is a big moment for Irish solar,” said … Continue reading

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Half of us want homes with solar panels — your no-nonsense guide to installing them – Metro.co.uk

Solar panels are becoming hot property, after 53% of prospective buyers say they would actively seek out a home with panels already installed.In a fairly stagnant housing market they might just be the ticket to getting your house sold, or … Continue reading

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Aptera's solar car delivered roughly 47 miles of estimated range with its hatch angled at the sun – Stock Titan

Aptera’s solar car delivered roughly 47 miles of estimated range with its hatch angled at the sun  Stock Titansource

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California solar owner builds iOS tool to predict electric bills before annual true-up shock – Yahoo Tech

California solar owner builds iOS tool to predict electric bills before annual true-up shock  Yahoo Techsource

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Otovo acquires Hawaiian solar repair brand

Small-scale solar system services company Otovo will now have a presence in Hawaii after an acquisition of PV Hawaii LLC is completed. PV Hawaii, founded in 2016 and based in Oahu, provides solar repair, warranty and inspection services and panel cleaning … Continue reading

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Iran’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant Comes on Stream – تسنیم

The plant was inaugurated in the Abbas Abad Industrial Park in Pakdasht County in the presence of Shina Ansari, head of Iran’s Department of Environment.Built with 10,000 domestically produced solar panels at a cost of more than 3 trillion rials, … Continue reading

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Homeowner's cracked solar panel still works, but DIYers say it's 'just a matter of time' – 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.Broken glass can cut performance and shorten the panel’s usable life.Photo Credit: iStockAfter a homeowner received a solar panel that … Continue reading

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Family shopping for blackout backup finds cheap power station is tough to pair with solar – 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 mismatch can leave consumers with equipment that simply will not charge, even if the specs are close on paper.Photo … Continue reading

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More than 10,800 K-12 schools have gone solar across the United States

More than 10,800 K-12 schools representing more than 7 million students across the United States now use solar energy, helping schools lower electricity costs, invest more resources in students and strengthen their communities, according to a new report from clean … Continue reading

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JAKSON Engineers appoints Ivan Saha as managing director – pv magazine India

JAKSON Engineers Ltd, part of energy and infrastructure conglomerate JAKSON Group, has appointed Ivan Saha as managing director. Saha will lead the company’s integrated solar manufacturing business, overseeing technology, manufacturing operations and business growth.Saha brings more than 31 years of experience across the semiconductor, … Continue reading

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Plug-in solar becomes legal in Britain, govt posts regional breakdown – 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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ART-PV is stacking two solar cells on top of each other to push past silicon's limit – YourStory.com

ART-PV is stacking two solar cells on top of each other to push past silicon’s limit  YourStory.comsource

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AmpereHour builds the battery systems that let a grid store what its solar farms generate – YourStory.com

AmpereHour builds the battery systems that let a grid store what its solar farms generate  YourStory.comsource

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Australian grid operator announces curtailment drill for rooftop PV – pv magazine Australia

SA Power Networks, the electricity distribution network operating in the state of South Australia, has announced its annual curtailment test will take place next Tuesday (August 25).A statement published on the network’s website describes the annual test as “like a … Continue reading

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Canadian Solar Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results – Yahoo Finance Singapore

Canadian Solar Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results  Yahoo Finance Singaporesource

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Australia’s battery boom is reshaping the grid, but few are sharing the power – The Straits Times

Choose editionSearchsingaporeasiaworldopinionlifebusinesssportVisualPodcastsSTClassifiedsPaid press releasesAdvertise with usFAQsContact usSign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developmentsA solar and battery boom in Australia is helping home owners cut their electricity bills and feed power into the grid. PHOTO: REUTERSPrashant MehraPublished Aug 24, 2026, … Continue reading

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Ivan Saha Joins JAKSON To Lead Solar Manufacturing – 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 : JAKSON Engineers Limited, part of JAKSON … Continue reading

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Australia seeks 1.8 GW of renewable energy generation in new CIS tender – pv magazine Global

The latest round of the Australian government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) is officially open, providing renewable energy project developers with the opportunity to register and bid for underwriting contracts for generation projects in Western Australia’s Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).CIS Tender … Continue reading

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Plug-In Solar Panels Legalised Across Great Britain – digit.fyi

Home > Business > Sustainability Plug-In Solar Panels Legalised Across Great Britain Graham Turner 27 August 2026, 11.13am The change is intended to make domestic renewable energy more accessible, particularly for renters and people living in flats. Graham Turner 27 … Continue reading

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Chinese owner Shandong Shipping’s ore carrier gets world-first solar class certificate – Portnews

About PortNews IAA NewsContactsEnРу中文РЕКЛАМАПАО “ДВМП” ИНН 2540047110 ERID: 2W5zFHrvuLCРЕКЛАМАООО “Газпромнефть Марин Бункер” ИНН 7838392447 ERID: 2W5zFGkoFySSearch2026 August 26   11:03shipbuildingChinese owner Shandong Shipping’s 250,000-dwt ore carrier Shandong Hexie has received what is claimed to be the world’s first Solar Photovoltaic System class … Continue reading

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Canadian Solar reports Q2 2026 revenue of $1.2B… – Pluang

Canadian Solar announced Q2 2026 financial results with net revenues of $1.2 billion, hitting the high end of guidance, and a gross margin of 13.9%. The company opened the first phase of its HJT solar cell factory in Indiana, aiming … Continue reading

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China Solar PV News Snippets: Runergy’s TOPCon 3.0 Module Hits 25.9% Efficiency & More – TaiyangNews

PV cell and module manufacturer Runergy has announced that its independently developed TOPCon 3.0 large-area module achieved a conversion efficiency of 25.9% in testing and certification at the US National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). The company said the result … Continue reading

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Waaree, Premier, Vikram Solar, Emmvee: Check targets & upside potential for India's solar stocks – BusinessToday – IndiaIPO

India's solar manufacturing industry is entering a structural upcycle, driven by rapid growth in domestic solar installations, supportive government measures and rising localisation across the solar PV value chain, according to a report by SMIFS. The report said India is … Continue reading

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First look at the best plug-in solar panels as UK rules change – The Independent

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Flinders University develop 60,000-cycle zinc-iodine battery prototype – pv magazine Australia

In collaboration with industry partners, Flinders University researchers are developing a zinc-iodine battery storage system prototype based on their aqueous zinc-iodine battery (AIZB) design that can charge and discharge over 60,000 cycles.Aiming to establish an alternative to large-scale lithium-ion (Li-ion) … Continue reading

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Africa’s first 24/7 ‘solar baseload’ power plant, enabled by batteries, goes online at DRC copper mine – Energy-Storage.News

A solar-plus-storage project, claimed as the first of its kind in Africa to deliver 24/7 renewable electricity, has come online at a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Developer and independent power producer (IPP) CrossBoundary Energy announced … Continue reading

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I’ve started using plug-in solar panels – I’m on course to save £300 a year – The i Paper

IMPARTIAL NEWS + INTELLIGENT DEBATEAccount Electrical expert Matt West says the £600 system he installed earlier this summer is working ‘better than expected’ The plug-in solar panel revolution has finally arrived in the UK, as self-install kits go on sale … Continue reading

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Discover The Top Plug-In Solar Panels Of 2026 – HuffPost UK

For camping, power outages, or simply saving cash.Shopping WriterWe hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation … Continue reading

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Plug-In Solar Panels Become Legal Across Great Britain – TaiyangNews

Great Britain has opened the market for plug-in solar systems from August 27, 2026The systems can provide up to 800 W of power without conventional installationTheir rollout comes as demand for household solar and batteries continues to increaseThe UK has … Continue reading

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Where to buy plug-in solar panels as new rules take effect – The Independent

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Ireland solar capacity passes 3GW – reNEWS

Ireland solar capacity passes 3GW  reNEWSsource

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CIMC Raffles developing bamboo-based offshore floating photovoltaics – pv magazine Global

Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard, a marine equipment and offshore engineering company based in Yantai, Shandong province, China, has recently completed what it claims is the world’s first bamboo-based offshore floating PV platform.The 100 kW Jilin No. 2 platform was jointly … Continue reading

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