Daily Archives: October 9, 2026

NTPC tenders 1 GW solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh and 3.3 GWh BESS at Khavda – pv magazine India

NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has issued a tender for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 1 GW (2 × 500 MW) ground-mounted solar PV project at Kambadur in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Separately, NTPC Green Energy Ltd … Continue reading →

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Study finds robotic solar cleaning can scour away protective coatings when dust builds – 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.When the brush moved in the same direction as its travel, it dragged dust across the surface and produced severe … Continue reading →

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Spanish researchers reduce losses in organic solar cells by restricting emission angle – pv magazine Global

Researchers at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in Spain have developed an optical configuration to reduce Boltzmann losses in organic solar cells and improve their power conversion efficiency.Boltzmann losses arise from the mismatch between the narrow angular range at … Continue reading →

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Dos Grados acquires 500MW-plus of solar projects from Akuo in Spain – PV Tech

Spanish sustainable investment firm Dos Grados has agreed to acquire three PV solar projects under development in Spain from French independent power producer (IPP) Akuo, with a combined installed capacity of more than 500MW.The projects are in Castilla y León … Continue reading →

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Green light for large east Donegal solar farm – Donegal Daily

Planners have given the green light for a large new solar farm in east Donegal.Irish Premium Solar Ltd plans to install the panels on a 13.88 hectare (32.9 acre) site at Tullydonnell Upper And Convoy Townparks, on the outskirts of … Continue reading →

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PowerChina switches on 1 GW PV-CSP hybrid plant in northwestern China – pv magazine Global

PowerChina has completed grid connection and started electricity generation at a 1 GW hybrid solar PV and concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Gonghe county, Qinghai province, northwestern China.The project reached full-capacity grid connection on Oct. 1, according to the … Continue reading →

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India’s MNRE issues 12th solar cell ALMM revision, capacity reaches 37.8GW – PV Tech

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued the 12th revision of its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells on 8 October 2026, through a memorandum from its Grid Solar Power division.The latest … Continue reading →

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Case study: Apartment solar? A novel approach from Bucharest – Renewable Energy World

Home/Solar/ResidentialBy Adrian Băisan | PhotoVoltaic Windows SRLEdited by Paul GerkeAt PhotoVoltaic Windows, we have been working with semi-transparent photovoltaic glass and exploring how it can be integrated into buildings — windows, facades, balustrades, terraces, greenhouses, and other glazed surfaces.The photovoltaic … Continue reading →

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Scottish council approves 40MW Kirknewton solar-plus-storage project – Solar Power Portal

The project will combine 40MW of solar PV capacity and a 9MW battery energy storage system (BESS) and will connect to the grid via the Currie Substation in Edinburgh.October 9, 2026The West Lothian Council planning committee has approved the Kirknewton … Continue reading →

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How China achieved its photovoltaic turnaround – Global Times

Solar rooftop photovoltaic power generation facilities are seen on a building in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, on June 23, 2026. Photo: VCGChina-EU trade talks are on. Pressure tactics are employed by the EU. However, they cannot replace the real … Continue reading →

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India ALMM List-II 12th Revision: Gopin Semicon Added, Capacity Reaches 37.8GW – 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.India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released the 12th edition of its Approved List of Models … Continue reading →

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ContourGlobal breaks ground on 450MW solar-plus-storage facility in Arizona – PV Tech

Independent power producer ContourGlobal has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of Project Sterling, a hybrid solar-plus-storage facility in Mohave County, Arizona.The project is privately funded after the company secured an equity bridge loan from an international banking … Continue reading →

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Isaias ends historic Atlantic hurricane lull after sunny southern summer – pv magazine Global

An historically quiet Atlantic hurricane season and persistent high pressure brought sunnier-than-average conditions to Mexico and the southern United States during August and September, according to analysis using the Solcast API. Irradiance was around 10% to 20% above average across … Continue reading →

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Scottish council approves 40MW Kirknewton PV-plus-storage project – Solar Power Portal

The project will combine 40MW of solar PV capacity and a 9MW battery energy storage system (BESS) and will connect to the grid via the Currie Substation in Edinburgh.October 9, 2026The West Lothian Council planning committee has approved the Kirknewton … Continue reading →

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Dos Grados Acquires 500MW+ Solar Projects in Spain from Akuo – 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.Dos Grados, a Spanish company focused on sustainable investment, has reached an agreement to take over three … Continue reading →

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Prices drive Pakistan’s metered solar, outages drive hidden uptake – pv magazine Global

Researchers from Pakistan and the United Kingdom have found that Pakistan’s solar boom is running through two separate channels. Registered net metering is concentrated among higher-income customers in the best-served utility areas. Unregistered off-grid and behind-the-meter systems dominate where the … Continue reading →

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Map shows if homes are suitable for solar panels – BBC

An online map has been launched to help islanders understand how suitable their homes are for solar panels.The States of Guernsey said the map was colour-coded to show the amount of light that solar panels would receive on the island's … Continue reading →

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To Block Solar Energy Projects, One Community Lumped Them in With Junkyards and Adult Bookstores – Inside Climate News

In Montgomery County, Indiana, utility-scale solar projects appear on an official list of undesirable land uses that also includes “adult-oriented businesses.”So it wasn’t surprising that the county Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected a 200-megawatt solar project on Sept. 28.But it … Continue reading →

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China Solar PV News Snippets – October 9, 2026 – TaiyangNews

As the solar industry pushes for higher output and leaner manufacturing, pushing performance limits requires more than cutting costs. True market success depends on ensuring that next-generation designs can endure decades of field operations without unexpected degradation.The TaiyangNews Reliable PV … Continue reading →

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Genneia opens 129 MW-San Juan Sur solar farm in Argentina – 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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Wirsol to build 9-MW solar facility with battery in Germany – 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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Australia backs goal to double global residential rooftop solar installations by 2030 – PV Tech

Australia has endorsed a global plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar PV by 2030, becoming the first country to do so.Chris Bowen, the Australian minister for climate change and energy, endorsed the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration … Continue reading →

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New Trump rules will make it harder for farmers to access US funds for energy projects – Reuters

New Trump rules will make it harder for farmers to access US funds for energy projects  Reuterssource

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Malagasy billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian signs deal for 200 MW Zambia solar plant – Billionaires.Africa

Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian has signed a power purchase agreement with Africa GreenCo for the 200 MW Kudu solar plant, its biggest project yet in Zambia.Axian Group, the Madagascar-based conglomerate led by businessman Hassanein Hiridjee, has signed a power purchase agreement … Continue reading →

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France spent millions on the world’s first solar road in 2016: Three years later, the project went wrong and w – Diario AS

A prototype solar panel pavement in France confirmed “the utter absurdity of insisting on innovation at the expense of solutions that already exist.”Solar energy has become one of the cheapest sources of electricity production. However, one of the biggest drawbacks … Continue reading →

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Solar power plans for Royal & Derngate theatre – BBC

A town centre theatre could have most of its energy needs met by on-site solar power, if planning permission is granted.The application for major roof works at the Royal & Derngate theatre in Northampton is being considered by West Northamptonshire … Continue reading →

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Guinness-certified! This 'horse' really does generate electricity – People's Daily Online

Deep in the Kubuqi Desert in Dalad Banner, Ordos, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a giant galloping “horse” formed entirely by solar panels holds the Guinness World Record for the largest solar panel image. It’s not just a spectacle—it … Continue reading →

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Gujarat's Gopin Group New Entrant In India's ALMM-II (Solar Cells) – 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 : Gujarat’s Gopin Group New Entrant In … Continue reading →

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Smart Gunes Enerjisi Secures $19.5 Million Solar Panel Contract with Arçelik – The Globe and Mail

Smart Gunes Enerjisi Teknolojileri Arastirma Gelistirme Uretim Sanayi ve Ticaret ( (TR:SMRTG) ) has issued an announcement. Smart Gunes Enerjisi, via its subsidiary Smart Gunes Enerji Ekipmanları Pazarlama A.Ş., has signed a supply contract with Arçelik Pazarlama A.Ş. for the … Continue reading →

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Greece is turning a former coal mine into a giant renewable-energy battery; the Kardia project will use t – The Times of India

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Infinity Power and AIKO expand African solar partnership – Africa Business Communities

Infinity Power and AIKO expand African solar partnership  Africa Business Communitiessource

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Polysilicon Market Size, Share, Trend, Revenue Report 2026 to 2035 – Insightace Analytic

We collect cookies to enhance your browsing experience.Learn more XGlobal Polysilicon Market Size is valued at USD 17.08 Bn in 2025 and is predicted to reach USD 53.03 Bn by the year 2035 at an 12.2% CAGR during the forecast … Continue reading →

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Solex Energy Secures Rs. 1.94 bn in TOPCon Module Orders – Construction World

Solex Green Energy received the larger order, valued at Rs. 1.81 bn, for supplying TOPCon bifacial glass-to-glass solar photovoltaic modules. The subsidiary is responsible for executing the order under the terms specified by the domestic customer.Separately, Solex Energy secured a … Continue reading →

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Mova Tech launches 4 kWh residential battery with AI-based energy management – pv magazine Global

Mova Tech launches 4 kWh residential battery with AI-based energy management  pv magazine Globalsource

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Texas Powerwall owner gets recall notice, then Sunrun partner bills $450 to 'troubleshoot' – 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 poster said they would not pay because they viewed the work as part of a recall and warranty issue.Photo … Continue reading →

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US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026 – PV Tech

After years of uncertainty, the US solar policy landscape includes “a lot of good news,” particularly for manufacturing.This was the opinion of Crux head of policy Hasan Nazar, who spoke to PV Tech earlier this year in one of many … Continue reading →

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Plans for a solar panel recycling plant in Tartu – ERR

Although volumes remain small, plans are underway to establish a solar panel recycling facility in Tartu. Epler & Lorenz has received nearly €500,000 in funding from the EU Cohesion Fund to develop the facility.Most solar panels currently in use in … Continue reading →

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Saatvik Green Energy secures INR 1,041.63 crore SECI order – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has awarded Saatvik Green Energy an order worth INR 1,041.63 crore for the supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company was selected as one of the bidders under … Continue reading →

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Australian renewable-energy company LGI has agreed to acquire two oper – Shanghai Metals Market

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.Notice: … Continue reading →

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Rompetrol Rafinare to develop a photovoltaic power plant for the Petromidia refinery – The Diplomat Bucharest

Published onRompetrol Rafinare continues its investments in renewable energy and is launching a project to develop a photovoltaic plant with an installed capacity of 9.4 MW at the Petromidia refinery. The photovoltaic plant is expected to generate more than 9,800 … Continue reading →

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Towards a prosperous and enduring U.S. solar PV manufacturing ecosystem – pv magazine USA

Two weeks ago, the leading stakeholders in U.S. PV manufacturing came together at the inaugural Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 conference in Austin, Texas. The speakers left the audience with plenty to digest, and having had time to reflect, we want … Continue reading →

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Zelestra closes $350 million funding for 203 MW Reclamation Solar project backed by Meta – Renewable Energy Magazine

This, in turn, has put more than 800 MW of new solar into construction for Zelestra’s customers across the country.The credit facilities were provided by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), BBVA and Societe Generale. Reclamation, which takes its name … Continue reading →

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From broken panels to responsible recovery: Green Clean Solar leads industry recycling efforts – Solar Power World

Solar Power WorldBy SPW | October 8, 2026Solar projects are built to generate clean energy, but construction and operations can also generate materials that need to be managed responsibly. At a solar site in Maysville, Georgia, broken and damaged solar … Continue reading →

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Solar farm near Taunton can remain in use until 2068 as plans approved – South West Farmer

ShareShareFind, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the area. The Public Notice Portal carries statutory public notices published in local newspapers and is the fastest and most effective way of finding out what is happening in YOUR … Continue reading →

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Yellow Door turns sod on 49-MWp S African solar park – 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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Fiscal Court approves new regulations for large-scale solar projects, extends moratorium on other energy facilities – The Owensboro Times

The Owensboro TimesNewsBy Ryan RichardsonOctober 9, 2026 | 12:15 amUpdated October 8, 2026 | 11:16 pmStock imageDaviess County Fiscal Court approved two ordinances Thursday establishing new restrictions on large-scale solar energy projects, including limits on acreage, increased setbacks, and stricter … Continue reading →

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Thousands of wind and solar park systems sit exposed on the internet across Europe – Help Net Security

Help Net Security newsletters: Daily and weekly news, cybersecurity jobs, open source projects, breaking news – subscribe here!Modat and NCSC-NL, the Dutch government’s cybersecurity center, found 8,547 internet-facing systems at wind farms and solar parks in 35 countries in and … Continue reading →

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Solar and storage accounted for nearly 1 million EU jobs in 2025 – pv magazine Global

The solar PV and battery storage sectors supported 982,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in the European Union in 2025, according to SolarPower Europe’s new EU Solar Jobs Report 2026. Solar accounted for 874,000 jobs, while battery energy storage systems (BESS) … Continue reading →

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Grid failure cuts power to over 73,000 in Lanzarote, Spain, interrupts drinking-water supply – 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.Some areas were further warned of reduced pressure and temporary cutoffs.Photo Credit: iStock A power failure in Lanzarote, Spain knocked … Continue reading →

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Vena Group starts up 72-MW solar park on former golf course in Japan – 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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