Daily Archives: October 10, 2026

Siloam Springs Utility Commission: Board of Directors should revisit city’s solar policy – Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

This is subscriber-exclusive reporting from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. It’s original coverage you can’t get anywhere else. Copyright © 2026, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. (NWA Media)All rights reserved.This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest … Continue reading →

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Front-Electrode Engineering Pushes Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells to 33% Efficiency – Bioengineer.org

Front-Electrode Engineering Pushes Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells to 33% EfficiencyPerovskite/silicon tandem solar cells have long been heralded as the technology that will carry photovoltaics beyond the limits of silicon, and a new study now shows that one of the most … Continue reading →

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Blindsided by Big Solar: $1.7B energy project under construction outside Aggieland – KBTX News 3

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Robertson County will soon be home to what developers describe as the largest solar project ever built at an existing coal plant in North America.Construction began this summer on Big Rooter Power, a $1.7 billion … Continue reading →

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Defect passivation and optical management of triple-junction solar cells – Nature

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Axian unveils PPA for 200-MW solar project in Zambia – 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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This week in history: Stolen solar panels, passenger rail recommendations and more – SummitDaily.com

Explore SummitExplore-summit | Oct 9, 2026 sjosephson@summitdaily.comThe Summit High School mountain bike team is having a banner year. After attaining its first Division 1 win in team history on Aug. 24, 2025, Summit has continued to go on a tear, … Continue reading →

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ContourGlobal Breaks Ground on 450MW Hybrid Solar and Storage Project in Arizona – 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.Independent power producer ContourGlobal has marked the start of construction on Project Sterling, a hybrid solar-plus-storage facility … Continue reading →

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Walla Walla Public Schools powers electric bus fleet with new solar array – Elkhorn Media Group

By Griffin Beach on Friday, October 9th, 2026 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools are continuing to power up its student transportation with the completion of a new solar array that … Continue reading →

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In Alabama, murky water by Margaritaville build sparks runoff claims – 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.“We do understand the concern of the community and want people to know that we fully take our responsibility.”Photo Credit: … Continue reading →

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In New Zealand, petrol climbed to $3.35 a liter, and EV registrations surged 206% – 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.Conventional hybrids saw a modest 7.7% increase, but plug-in vehicles led the growth.Photo Credit: Getty images Higher gas prices appear … Continue reading →

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Solar Land Lease Payments Depend on More Than the Rate per Acre – Intelligent Living

Date:Suppose a solar developer takes an option on 200 acres at an eventual operating rent of $1,200 per acre. The landowner might expect $240,000 a year once the project starts generating electricity. But if the final project uses only 160 … Continue reading →

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China’s floating solar field changed microscopic life, with zooplankton hatching earlier and rotifers becoming more abundant after construction – Energies Media

Energies Media The Chinese are raising solar capacity by repurposing collapsed coal mining grounds.Worldwide, nations are pressured to accelerate renewable energy deployment to meet international and national climate regulations.For densely populated China with increasingly limited land, artificial flooded subsidence lakes … Continue reading →

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Cyprus solar panel owners face mounting losses as power cuts undermine savings – Philenews

Latest NewsDelivered by: Households in Cyprus that invested thousands of euros in rooftop solar panels are seeing their expected savings eroded by increasingly frequent cuts to renewable electricity generation, while the shift from net metering to net billing threatens to … Continue reading →

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Japan’s ambitious decarbonisation strategy needs a Plan B – East Asia Forum

Peer reviewed analysis from world leading expertsUniversity of Tokyo Japan’s Seventh Strategic Energy Plan sets ambitious targets of 40–50 per cent renewables and 20 per cent nuclear by 2040, but slow reactor restarts, constrained renewable development sites and overwhelming dependence … Continue reading →

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Innergex opens EUR-5m crowdfunding for solar project in France – 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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Despite setbacks in co-op dispute, brothers pursue case for agrivoltaics – West Central Tribune

Sponsored ByADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT OLIVIA — Despite setbacks, brothers Larry Rauenhorst and Rolly Rauenhorst are continuing to pursue their claim against Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association in a dispute over the state’s net metering law.Larry Rauenhorst filed a civil lawsuit asking the court … Continue reading →

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Order solar panels online. Plug in. Save. – EDF Vital Signs

A growing number of states are authorizing the use of inexpensive plug-in solar panels people can hang on balconies and back fences. Fire escapes, too. Can installing solar panels really be a DIY project? Outside Pensacola, Florida, Eric Henley got his … Continue reading →

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Premier Energies secures 2.308 GW of solar cell and module orders – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : Premier Energies, an India-based integrated solar cell and module manufacturer, has received orders that are worth INR 4,001 crore (~ $412.97 million) during the July-September quarter. Those orders require the company to supply 2.308 GW of … Continue reading →

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Solex Energy wins INR 194.14 crore TOPCon module orders in India – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : Solex Energy, an India-based solar PV module manufacturer, has secured two work orders together with its wholly owned subsidiary, Solex Green Energy. The orders are worth INR 194.14 crore (~ $20.05 million) in all, and each … Continue reading →

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U.S. Solar Manufacturing Capex Forecast to Fall in 2027 – 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.U.S. solar photovoltaic manufacturing capital expenditure is forecast to decline year over year in 2027 compared with … Continue reading →

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Beyond Gigawatts: Why India's Clean Energy Future Depends on Storage Intelligence – 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 renewable energy transition has long been tracked through installed capacity figures, but that single measure is … Continue reading →

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The Big Problem With Using Solar Roofs To Power EVs – Yahoo Life UK

With utility bill spikes making inflation appear like it's going up at a snail's pace, sticking a bunch of solar panels on the roofs of electric vehicles (EVs) seems logical. However, solar energy and EVs aren't really "friendly" with one … Continue reading →

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Lightstar Renewables plans 3.5-MW community solar project in Illinois – 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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Sunbooster Wins European Patent for Bifacial Solar Fence Strips – 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.Austrian company Sunbooster has obtained a European patent covering its vertical photovoltaic solution built for integration into … Continue reading →

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Lightsource bp revises Sophia solar project, cuts capacity to 573 MWp – 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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SunPower-REC Introduce Monolith II Solar Panel – GlobeNewswire

SunPower-REC Introduce Monolith II Solar Panel  GlobeNewswiresource

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Two MPs criticise approval of major solar farm – Yahoo

Two MPs criticise approval of major solar farm  Yahoosource

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California utility customers could tap 0% solar and battery loans up to $65,000 – 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 can also help some households go off grid for stretches, depending on the setup.Photo Credit: iStock Pasadena Water and … Continue reading →

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Genneia inaugurates 129 MW San Juan Sur solar park in Argentina – Solarbytes

0 Powered by : Genneia, an Argentina-based renewable energy company, has inaugurated the 129 MW San Juan Sur Solar Park, its fourth solar facility in Argentina’s San Juan province, with an investment of $110 million. The project features approximately 250,000 bifacial … Continue reading →

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LAPLACE Presents Integrated Approach to U.S. Solar Manufacturing at PV magazine Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 – WBOC TV

Generally cloudy. High 72F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies with periods of rain late. Low 63F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch. Updated: October 10, … Continue reading →

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Austria: 43,300 applications for solar subsidies submitted in just ten minutes – pv magazine Global

Austria opened its third and final funding round of the year for photovoltaic systems and battery storage on Thursday afternoon. Demand was even higher than in the previous round, according to an announcement issued Friday by the Federal Ministry for … Continue reading →

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Sunbooster secures European patent for bifacial photovoltaic fences – pv magazine Global

Austrian company Sunbooster has secured a European patent for its vertical photovoltaic solution designed for integration into fences. The technology is now protected in 18 European Union member states, and the company aims to expand its presence in the French … Continue reading →

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Green Hill Solar Farm development secures UK Government consent – Power Technology

Once operational, the solar farm is projected to produce enough power for more than 200,000 UK homes annually.The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted a development consent order for the Green Hill Solar Farm in Northamptonshire … Continue reading →

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California just made it legal to turn balconies into tiny power plants – WFTV

WFTV Now As free and abundant as sunlight may be, harnessing its power remains stubbornly difficult for homeowners. While the cost of solar energy has plummeted more than 90 percent in the last decade, panels remain a significant investment. And it’s … Continue reading →

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A Massachusetts dairy farmer nearly sold an unfarmable slice of his land to Walmart, but put an 11-acre s – The Times of India

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New Orleans backs home battery push with $23.6 million, reserving 40% for lower-income homes – 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 a public health emergency, especially for our seniors and neighbors who rely on medical equipment.”Photo Credit: iStock A $23.6 … Continue reading →

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In Jamaica, one used solar panel shows 0 watts, and the closest replacement doesn't quite match – 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 owner said the defect might have gone unnoticed at the time of purchase.Photo Credit: Reddit While preparing a homebuilt … Continue reading →

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Homeowner plans a roof replacement, but Tesla demands $4,600 for 15-year-old panels first – 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.“Either way no, $4600 is not reasonable for that system.”Photo Credit: iStock A Reddit homeowner preparing for a roof replacement … Continue reading →

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Jackery Enters Smart Electric Trailer Market via Pebble Partnership – 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.Jackery, known for outdoor and home backup storage products, has revealed plans to move into the smart … Continue reading →

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This reluctant Iowa farming county undid a ban on battery storage – AGDAILY

FFA News & Features Ag Insider Diversity in Agriculture Mental Wellness in Ag Farm Babe Columns Beginning Farmers Grants & Loans FFA College Guide Diversity in Ag InsightsBy Julian Spector, Canary Media Published: October 09, 2026The soil in northwest Iowa … Continue reading →

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LGI Limited Acquires Maryborough and Chinchilla Solar Farms – SolarQuarter

LGI Limited Acquires Maryborough and Chinchilla Solar Farms  SolarQuartersource

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Australia backs goal of 150 million new rooftop solar systems globally by 2030 – pv magazine Global

Australia is the first country to endorse a global plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar by 2030 following its endorsement of the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration at the 2026 Pacific Pre-COP meeting in Fiji.The Declaration is … Continue reading →

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China's solar capacity surpasses coal, reshaping the nation's energy mix – People's Daily Online

Photo shows a solar power plant in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region. (Photo/Yuan Hongyan)As of late July this year, China’s installed solar power capacity officially surpassed that of coal-fired generation for the first time, establishing solar as the … Continue reading →

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POWERCHINA's 96.9 MW Wayra Solar Project in Peru fully operational – POWERCHINA

The Wayra Solar Project is expected to boost local clean energy supply and low-carbon green development.The 96.9 MW Wayra Solar Project in Peru, built by POWERCHINA, achieved full-capacity grid-connected power generation ahead of schedule on Sept 19, marking the completion … Continue reading →

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In Ohio, a free solar co-op could cut Duke Energy bills by about $1,000 a year – Yahoo

In Ohio, a free solar co-op could cut Duke Energy bills by about $1,000 a year  Yahoosource

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Beyond Gigawatts: Why India’s clean energy future depends on storage intelligence – pv magazine India

For decades, the success of India’s renewable energy transition has largely been measured in gigawatts. That indicator remains relevant, but it is no longer sufficient. The more important question today is how effectively the electricity system can accommodate, coordinate, and … Continue reading →

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In Ohio, a free solar co-op could cut Duke Energy bills by about $1,000 a year – 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 solar co-op approach is a win-win for both solar energy buyers and system installers.”Photo Credit: iStock A new solar … Continue reading →

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MPs criticise Green Hill Solar Farm approval in Northamptonshire – BBC

Two Conservative MPs have criticised the approval of plans for one of the biggest solar farms in the country.Stuart Andrew, the MP for Daventry and Sarah Bool, the MP for South Northamptonshire, claimed Green Hill Solar Farm would take up … Continue reading →

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Heliene launches 108HC M10 SL All-Black solar module for residential rooftops – pv magazine USA

Solar module manufacturer Heliene, Inc. has announced the release of its 108HC M10 SL All-Black solar module, engineered specifically for residential rooftop applications.  The new framed glass-backsheet panel features 108 half-cut monocrystalline PERC cells based on the M10 wafer format, … Continue reading →

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DEWA’s 950MW CSP+PV solar park powering Dubai gets refinanced – SolarPACES

Source: Dubai Government Media OfficeHis Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced the successful refinancing of the Noor Energy 1 project at USD 2.70 billion, well ahead of … Continue reading →

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