Daily Archives: September 24, 2026

LONGi unveils HIBC solar cell with 28.29% conversion efficiency – PV Tech

Leading Chinese PV manufacturer LONGi has unveiled a hybrid interdigitated back contact (HIBC) solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 28.29%, a record for the company.The new cell builds on a previous record of 28.13%, set in April, and marks … Continue reading →

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UK cabin builder weighs split heat pump, learns simpler hot-water tank may be smarter – 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.“I can’t imagine a whole monobloc install would be cost effective compared to just a HPHW tank.”Photo Credit: iStock A … Continue reading →

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Solar project planned for Port Penn sparks pushback – spotlightdelaware.org

Spotlight Delaware Empowering Delawareans with Independent Local News Why Should Delaware Care?Gov. Matt Meyer has pushed for more solar projects as an environmentally friendly way for the state to generate more energy. But some feel the projects are covering too … Continue reading →

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Chinese scientists test underwater solar power generation at 10 metres – 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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Louisiana homeowner gets $24,000 quote to add Powerwall 3 to Powerwall 2, hears 'highway robbery' – 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.“That’s like $8,000-$10,000 high at California prices, and you’re in Louisiana.”Photo Credit: Tesla A Louisiana homeowner looking to expand a … Continue reading →

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Second-life PV modules turned into solar balconies in Germany – pv magazine Global

A photovoltaic reuse initiative in Kassel, Germany, has repurposed 300 used solar modules to create 150 balcony PV systems. The panels, which had operated for 13 years on the roof of an industrial building, were inspected, refurbished and distributed to … Continue reading →

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Solar project planned for Port Penn sparks pushback – Spotlight Delaware

Spotlight Delaware Empowering Delawareans with Independent Local News Why Should Delaware Care?Gov. Matt Meyer has pushed for more solar projects as an environmentally friendly way for the state to generate more energy. But some feel the projects are covering too … Continue reading →

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Websol secures land for 4 GW solar cell and module factory in India – pv magazine Global

Websol Energy System Ltd has secured 21.9 hectares of land at Falta Industrial Park in the Indian state of West Bengal for a planned solar manufacturing facility.The factory will have 4 GW of annual solar cell production capacity and 4 … Continue reading →

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Navitas Solar Plans ₹10,000 Crore Investment Across Gujarat, Maharashtra – 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 : Navitas Solar Plans ₹10,000 Crore Investment … Continue reading →

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Neoen’s French portfolio tops 2.5 GW with new projects launch – 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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Two Routes, One Destination: How Italy and Chile Navigate Their Way to Carbon Neutrality – Impakter

Rows of solar panels similar to those found in Chile’s Atacama Desert.On February 25, 2025, a 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line disconnected between Vallenar and Coquimbo, Northern Chile. The Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional reported loss of supply from Arica in the … Continue reading →

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Rooftop Solar PV Market to Reach USD 172.4 Billion by 2035 as Distributed Solar Adoption Accelerates – TMR – industrytoday.co.uk

The leading B2B Content publishing platformFurther information or supportShare across 30+ relevant IndustriesTake advantage of a wealth of insightSearch our networkThe global rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) market is entering a period of sustained expansion as households, businesses, and industrial facilities … Continue reading →

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Amazfit’s T-Rex Dual Solar smartwatch charges on both sides – Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews is supported by its audience. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Amazfit has unveiled the T-Rex Dual Solar, a rugged smartwatch that takes solar charging a little further by putting … Continue reading →

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Trinasolar sees extreme weather lifting demand for tougher solar panels – BNamericas

Trinasolar sees extreme weather lifting demand for tougher solar panels  BNamericassource

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West Bengal allots 54.20 acres to Websol for 4 GW solar cell and module plant – BioEnergy Times

Green hydrogen outlook uncertain for 2030, but long-term potential strong: NTPC officialWest Bengal allots 54.20 acres to Websol for 4 GW solar cell and module plantChinese EV makers race to cut charging time to just a few minutesNamibia green hydrogen … Continue reading →

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Developer eyes new 150-acre solar farm project in Effingham County – Savannah Morning News

Developer eyes new 150-acre solar farm project in Effingham County  Savannah Morning Newssource

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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom – nz.news.yahoo.com

Steve Cargil's family has farmed the flat, dry land around Uvalde, a small city in southwest Texas, since 1953.Cargil, 67, had always assumed that one of his three children would eventually take it over, the way he had from his … Continue reading →

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Longi sets 28.29% world record for single-junction silicon solar cell efficiency – pv magazine Global

Chinese PV module manufacturer Longi announced today that it has achieved a power conversion efficiency of 28.29% for a hybrid interdigitated-back-contact (HIBC) solar cell.The result was verified by Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH).The achievement represents a world … Continue reading →

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Sungrow brings PowerHarbor to Benelux homes for more value, less complexity – pv magazine Global

Sungrow has brought its all-in-one residential energy storage system to its first European markets. PowerHarbor, which made its debut at Intersolar Europe 2026, is now available in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.Under the theme “All in Harbor”, PowerHarbor brings the … Continue reading →

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RECPDCL Signs MoA with ICAR for Rooftop Solarisation of 76 Institutes Across India – 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 UsThe MoA for implementation of … Continue reading →

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GarCo Report: Cavern Springs, Sweetwater Lake and a solar farm – The Sopris Sun

The Sopris Sun Your community connector The Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) were urged to sign a pledge to protect elections on Monday. Heather Exby, former dean and vice-president of Colorado Mountain College’s Spring Valley campus, explained that “pro-democracy … Continue reading →

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Solar Panels to be Installed in 6,544 Government Institutions Under the Initiative of State Minister Mir Shahe Alam – businessinbangladesh.com.bd

September 24, 2026Desk Report:The power sector has faced the greatest strain due to adverse global conditions. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s government has not remained idle in addressing this challenge; they have already undertaken various initiatives.As part of this effort, the … Continue reading →

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Blue wafers are fundamentally undermining U.S. solar manufacturing – pv magazine India

As the United States builds a more resilient solar supply chain, the industry’s attention and data collection has primarily focused on factory capacity: how many gigawatts have been announced, how quickly facilities can begin production and where new manufacturing operations … Continue reading →

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Websol gets 54.20 acres in West Bengal for 4 GW solar cell and module plant – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : A parcel of about 54.2 acres at Falta Industrial Park now belongs to Websol Energy System, an India-based solar cell and module manufacturer. The West Bengal government allotted the land for a greenfield manufacturing facility. Plans … Continue reading →

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Websol allotted land for 4 GW solar cell and module facility in West Bengal – pv magazine India

Websol Energy System Ltd has been allotted a 54.20-acre land parcel at Falta Industrial Park in West Bengal by the state government for its planned greenfield solar manufacturing facility.The proposed facility will have 4 GW each of solar cell and … Continue reading →

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A recent legal victory could free $7B in frozen Solar for All funds – Canary Media

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. This signup form requires necessary cookies.Allow marketing cookies to load the newsletter signup form. Next Upcoming By Canary Media Canary Media 24 September 2026 … Continue reading →

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U.S. solar module production reaches historic 100 GW landmark – pv magazine India

The United States passed a special solar manufacturing landmark during the second quarter of 2026; cumulative domestic production of solar PV modules reached 100 GWp-dc.While this production landmark seemed like a distant dream just a few years ago, it now … Continue reading →

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Islington Rooftop Solar Energy Scheme – burohappold.com

Home » Projects » Islington Rooftop Solar Energy SchemeLondon Borough of Islington 2023-2024Economics, Energy consultingThe strategy focused on helping the borough identify the most effective ways to support local businesses in cutting costs by installing rooftop solar panels, with funding … Continue reading →

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Kilmarnock to sell parcel for solar farm – Rappahannock Record

by AnnGardner EubankKILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, September 21, unanimously adopted a resolution to enter a purchase agreement with Dimension Energy for the sale of 48.4 acres behind Technology Park Drive for a solar plant facility.According to zoning administrator … Continue reading →

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Romsey firm installs 48-panel solar array – Daily Echo

Share A business is powering up its green ambitions with a new solar project. BPC Energy Ltd in Romsey has installed a 48-panel solar PV array at its headquarters with a £3,900 grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported … Continue reading →

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Silver Maple Solar Farm application refiled with Michigan regulators amid dueling lawsuits – FOX 17 West Michigan News

ZEELAND, Mich. — RWE Americas has refiled its application with the Michigan Public Service Commission for the Silver Maple Solar Farm, a $300 million, 200-megawatt project proposed across 1,900 acres of agricultural-zoned land in Zeeland and Jamestown townships.WATCH: Silver Maple … Continue reading →

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Australian off-grid PV system keeps high energy utility running 24/7 – pv magazine Global

A water treatment plant in South Australia (SA) has employed a containerised off-grid power system installed by SA renewable energy systems company MyEnergy Engineering, in an area with no grid connection that ensures energy needs are met, and essential water … Continue reading →

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Southern rural homeowner wants off-grid solar for long outages, learns battery component isn't cheap – 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.“I know the AC unit is a big drain so that is optional.”Photo Credit: iStock A homeowner in a rural … Continue reading →

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Hoymiles Microinverters Power 300 kW C&I Solar Project at Sagari Leathers in Agra – SolarQuarter

Hoymiles Microinverters Power 300 kW C&I Solar Project at Sagari Leathers in Agra  SolarQuartersource

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Study finds up to 27.1% bifacial PV gain across five Indian climate zones – pv magazine Global

A research team in India has compared the performance of bifacial and monofacial solar PV modules under varying albedo and climatic conditions across the country and has found that ground albedo has a strong and systematic influence.The researchers simulated the … Continue reading →

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German Vertical PV Pioneer Next2Sun Battles Funding Crunch – TaiyangNews

Next2Sun is seeking fresh capital to expand its vertical bifacial Agri-PV technologyThe company says demand for its dual-use solar solutions is rising, but financing conditions remain difficultDelayed agri-PV subsidy approvals and cautious investor and bank sentiment have strained its finances, … Continue reading →

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Sheep under solar panels: how one northern Minnesota farm fits into the green energy push – brownfieldagnews.com

News Sheep under solar panels: how one northern Minnesota farm fits into the green energy push September 23, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Livestock, Minnesota, News, Renewable EnergyA livestock producer in northern Minnesota plans to incorporate solar grazing into … Continue reading →

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Commerce is watching polysilicon imports to stop stockpiling – solarpowerworldonline.com

Solar Power WorldBy Kelly Pickerel | September 23, 2026To prevent stockpiling polysilicon and its derivatives ahead of Sec. 232 tariff initiation, the Dept. of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a temporary final rule explaining how it … Continue reading →

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North America Solar PV News Snippets: US Judge Restores $7B US Solar For All Program & More – TaiyangNews

A US federal court has ordered the restoration of the $7 billion Solar for All program. US District Judge Mary S. McElroy ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not have the authority to terminate funding already awarded under … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts homeowner weighs oil vs. heat pump, and a $700 solar credit shifts the math – 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.This decision is becoming more common as more households add solar panels, batteries, and high-efficiency electric appliances.Photo Credit: iStock Rising … Continue reading →

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Star Wars-inspired art museum from George Lucas is covered in solar glass – solarpowerworldonline.com

Solar Power WorldBy Kelly Pickerel | September 22, 2026Onyx Solar has supplied over 32,000 sq. ft of photovoltaic glass for the roof of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the museum founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson that opens … Continue reading →

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Trump policies prompt 37,000 lost clean energy jobs in US – PV Tech

The US clean energy sector has gone from creating 100,000 new jobs a year to shedding nearly 40,000 in 2025, according to a report by E2.New analysis from the US business group reveals that the country’s clean energy workforce fell … Continue reading →

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Australia's ARENA backs AU$25 million Lightspeed trial to cut construction costs at solar sites – PV Tech

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed AU$25 million (US$16.7 million) to Equans Solar & Storage for a three-year programme testing construction and operations technologies across the company’s Australian solar and storage project pipeline.The Lightspeed project will trial up … Continue reading →

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India's solar companies face cell shortage amid China hurdles – Nikkei Asia

Move to localize manufacturing hampered by export curbs, lack of knowhowIndia is experiencing a solar cell shortage as it moves to localize manufacturing of the entire solar value chain. © ReutersBENGALURU — India's small and midsize solar manufacturers are grappling … Continue reading →

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Solar panels aren't lasting as long as intended – University of Nevada, Reno

NevadaToday Corrado De Gasperis speaking at the Energy Solutions Forum (photo by Yasmin Barbosa) Corrado De Gasperis speaking at the Energy Solutions Forum (photo by Yasmin Barbosa) Corrado De Gasperis speaking at the Energy Solutions Forum (photo by Yasmin Barbosa)Solar … Continue reading →

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Renewables: Grid shortages are forcing India to produce and waste green energy – bbc.co.uk

Renewables make up for 54% of India's total 552GW installed power capacityOn a hot July afternoon this year, electricity generated from renewable energy briefly met over half of India's peak power demand – only the second time this happened. The … Continue reading →

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UK solar buyer chose pricier installer for support, then got ghosted and considered plug-in panels – 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’s just the lack of communication that’s annoying me.”Photo Credit: iStock A U.K. homeowner ordered a solar panel system for … Continue reading →

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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom – bbc.co.uk

Farmer Steve Cargil is now paid $200,000 a year for hosting a solar farm on his landSteve Cargil's family has farmed the flat, dry land around Uvalde, a small city in southwest Texas, since 1953.Cargil, 67, had always assumed that … Continue reading →

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Biden-era grant for solar panels might be restored – ipm.org

Low-income Hoosiers may be getting back $117 million in grant funding for solar panels cancelled by the federal government.Rhode Island District Court Judge Mary McElroy ruled last week the EPA’s August 2025 termination of the $7 billion Biden-era Solar for … Continue reading →

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For lower-income group, energy efficiency better than solar power – The Malaysian Reserve

For lower-income group, energy efficiency better than solar power  The Malaysian Reservesource

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