Daily Archives: October 15, 2026

Switzerland's glacier ice shrank 5.5% in 2026, leaving behind 'rock deserts' – 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.“They’re really just falling apart.”Photo Credit: iStock Switzerland’s glaciers lost 5.5% of their volume over the first two-thirds of 2026, … Continue reading →

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Emmvee's H1 Profit Jumps 79 Percent on Strong Solar Demand – Energetica India Magazine

Emmvee is progressing with a 6 GW integrated TOPCon solar cell and module manufacturing expansion. October 15, 2026. By Abha Rustagi Tunwal E-Motors’ Jhumarmal Tunwal Eyes Expansion in Emerging EV Markets GPI Targets 45 CBG Projects in Three Years, Says … Continue reading →

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Korean Team Removes Lithium Ions That Cut Solar Cell Life – Seoul Economic Daily

Energy Research Institute Strips Out Lithium Ions, the Main Culprit Behind Shortened Lifespans Cells Retain 95% of Initial Efficiency After 1,000 Hours of Heat and Humidity TestingDAEJEON — A South Korean research team has succeeded in eliminating the main culprit … Continue reading →

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Scientists develop moth-eye-inspired antireflective surfaces for PV modules – pv magazine Global

Researchers in Portugal have investigated the friction and wear behavior of moth-eye-inspired silicon surfaces designed to reduce light reflection and improve light absorption in solar cells. The study examined, in particular, how these antireflective nanostructures withstand mechanical stress relevant to … Continue reading →

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Mova launches residential battery with integrated EV charging management – pv magazine Global

Chinese storage sytem provider Mova has introduced the LumeGret S5000, a residential energy storage system designed to integrate rooftop solar generation, battery storage, household electricity consumption, and electric vehicle charging.The system features an integrated inverter with four maximum power point … Continue reading →

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Huge data centre and solar farm plans revealed – BBC

Plans have been drawn up for a huge new data centre and one of the UK's largest solar farm's near King's Lynn in Norfolk.Developers behind the Longmarsh Green Energy project said the data centre would require up to 1 gigawatt … Continue reading →

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Reportage – Solar flares: Fires from solar panels are on the rise. Is faulty installation to blame? – The Developer

Get updates from The Developer straight to your inbox Yes, please!The rise of rooftop solar has been a positive trend, but panel fires have increased by 133% since 2022. Peter Apps investigates what could set them alightPete Apps is a … Continue reading →

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Octopus Renewables picks up UK solar project – Mining.com.au

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (LSE:ORIT) has signed a conditional agreement with OnPath Energy, a UK onshore renewable energy developer, to acquire the Barnsdale Solar Park in West Yorkshire.Barnsdale is a 55 megawatt-peak project and is currently under construction. Once operational, … Continue reading →

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Valenciaport is installing solar panels for the vertical photovoltaic system on the breakwater of the Port of Valencia’s northern expansion – Valenciaport

Valencia, June 12, 2026 – Valenciaport is moving forward with the installation of vertical solar panels on the breakwater of the northern expansion of the Port of Valencia, an initiative that is part of the European project RENEWPORT – Harnessing … Continue reading →

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Efforts to Bolster Japan’s Production of Next-Generation Solar Cells Are Powering Up – The Japan News

Efforts to Bolster Japan’s Production of Next-Generation Solar Cells Are Powering Up  The Japan Newssource

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Colorado now generates the bulk of its energy from renewable sources. Here’s how we got here – KUNC

Colorado recently reached a new clean energy milestone: In the first six months of this year, the majority of its electricity – just over 53 percent – came from renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal.That’s according to a recent … Continue reading →

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Solar repowering guide shows installers how to tap into the aging rooftop market – pv magazine Global

To help residential contractors capitalize on the growing wave of aging photovoltaic systems, Tigo Energy has released a comprehensive guide titled the Repowering Business Playbook. Designed as a step-by-step manual, the document outlines practical strategies for solar professionals to transition … Continue reading →

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An Improved iTransformer for Day-Ahead Photovoltaic Power Forecasting Based on Frequency Domain and Periodic Modeling | Journal of Energy Engineering | Vol 152, No 6 – ASCE Library

An Improved iTransformer for Day-Ahead Photovoltaic Power Forecasting Based on Frequency Domain and Periodic Modeling | Journal of Energy Engineering | Vol 152, No 6  ASCE Librarysource

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Meet the researcher: Rowena Yew – CSIRO

AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL SCIENCE AGENCY Dr Rowena Yew was drawn to the sea but physics has taken her to the sun. Share By  Joshua Janssen 15 October 2026 4 min read Dr Rowena Yew didn’t set out to become a physicist.Growing … Continue reading →

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Robots and racking systems: Australia turns focus to PV construction costs in quest for ultra-cheap solar p… – Renew Economy

Thursday, October 15, 2026The pursuit of ultra-low cost solar is making “good progress” at the panel and cell level, according to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, but there’s a “long way to go” when it comes to driving down construction … Continue reading →

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The Sun Above the Toll Booth: The Photovoltaic System at the Roma Est Toll Plaza – Strada dei Parchi

All the news from Strada dei Parchi. Get real-time updates on traffic, discover events and curiosities along the A24 and A25. Section dedicated to real-time traffic: webcam, weather, snow info. Travel informed, travel on Strada dei Parchi.Enter our motorway network. … Continue reading →

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Emmvee H1 Revenue Rises 45% to Rs. 3,131.9 Crore; PAT Jumps 79% to Rs. 762.3 Cr – 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 : Bengaluru-based solar module and cell manufaturing … Continue reading →

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Solar phone chargers travel to Ukraine – Douglas Budget

By Austin Beck-Doss Lander Journal via Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — Since 2023, 268 solar panels — many hand-decorated by local students and artists – have traveled thousands of miles from Lander to Ukraine. Converted into self-sufficient phone chargers by … Continue reading →

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Solar and battery scheme proposed at Shropshire poultry farm – Border Counties Advertizer

ShareFind, 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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Solar panel promises turn into costly problems for Texas homeowners. Who’s responsible? – Click2Houston

Rilwan Balogun, ReporterJon Hill, Investigative PhotojournalistAdrian Montes, Investigative PhotojournalistPublished: October 14, 2026 at 8:00 AMUpdated: October 14, 2026 at 7:14 PMRilwan Balogun, ReporterJon Hill, Investigative PhotojournalistAdrian Montes, Investigative PhotojournalistHOUSTON – For one Texas homeowner, solar panel were supposed to mean lower energy … Continue reading →

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French lightweight module manufacturer Heliup and Holcim-owned waterpr – 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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Morocco seeks EPC, O&M contractors for 350 MW NOOR PV Multisites solar programme – TradingView

Morocco seeks EPC, O&M contractors for 350 MW NOOR PV Multisites solar programme  TradingViewsource

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Hart Solar Project celebrates official ribbon-cutting – Shoreline Media Group

Cloudy. Low 44F. Winds light and variable.. Cloudy. Low 44F. Winds light and variable. Updated: October 14, 2026 @ 11:28 pmCristina Juska | Oceana Herald JournalRows of solar panels tilt on an axis to follow the sun in Hart Township.Cristina … Continue reading →

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Butte County offers free solar panel drop-off this month – Action News Now

Butte County residents can drop off unwanted solar panels for free this month at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility near Paradise. The residential recycling pilot program runs Thursdays and Fridays, but appointments are required and limited to 1 … Continue reading →

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In India, a Surge of Solar Is Keeping Coal Power in Check – Yale E360

 / ← →E360 DigestSeptember 21, 2026A solar plant in Rajasthan, India. Jitendra Parihar / Thomson Reuters FoundationIndia, a country of nearly 1.5 billion people, has long relied on coal to power its growing economy. But over the last two years, it has … Continue reading →

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BELECTRIC's 4-Step PV + BESS System Design Approach – TaiyangNews

Johannes Linder, Director, System Design & Innovation at BELECTRIC, a member of the Elevion Group, shared ideas on optimizing system designs for PV-plus-storage hybrid power plants, particularly in Germany, at the TaiyangNews Solar Power Plants & Storage Conference 2026. His … Continue reading →

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Atomic motion could help push solar cells beyond conventional limits – Science Tokyo

Search Science Tokyo site October 13, 2026 Discovery of a bulk photovoltaic effect driven by atomic fluctuation in a time-averaged centrosymmetric crystal opens new pathways for high-efficiency photoelectric conversion The bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE), a photoelectric effect that generates photocurrent … Continue reading →

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83-year-old California man still takes snake calls after seven decades of rescues – 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 hope they stop killing the snakes.”Photo Credit: iStock At 83, volunteer reptile wrangler Douglas Lemmons still responds when snakes … Continue reading →

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Anza Power signs second Fonterra PPA for 110MWac Karioi solar PV power plant in New Zealand – PV Tech

Anza Power signs second Fonterra PPA for 110MWac Karioi solar PV power plant in New Zealand  PV Techsource

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Pexapark: September 2026 PPA prices rise 5% across Europe – PV Tech

Pexapark: September 2026 PPA prices rise 5% across Europe  PV Techsource

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Letter: Grace Lutheran celebrating new community projects – Evanston RoundTable

Evanston RoundTable Evanston's community newspaper since 1998 Sign up for our free newsletters!Blessing upon blessings! This Sunday, Oct. 18, Grace Lutheran Church will bless our new community refrigerator and solar panels, flipping on the switch for these vital ministries.Grace, as … Continue reading →

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Free rooftop solar from grant in England cut summer bills below £3 and even earned an extra £197 – 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.Solar can shrink power bills, unlock incentives, and sometimes benefit entire communities.Photo Credit: iStock A grant-funded rooftop solar system helped … Continue reading →

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ARENA launches third round of Solar Sunshot program – Energy Source & Distribution

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched its third round of the Solar Sunshot program, which is designed to support the manufacture and scale-up of technologies to facilitate cheaper and faster large-scale solar builds.With available funding of up to … Continue reading →

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ARENA launches AU$250 million third Solar Sunshot round targeting large-scale solar PV plants in Australia – PV Tech

ARENA launches AU$250 million third Solar Sunshot round targeting large-scale solar PV plants in Australia  PV Techsource

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Squeezed behind live runways at Christchurch Airport, 300,000 panels on 1,833 acres finished construction and feed the grid through 11 miles of cable threaded under active taxiways – Energies Media

Energies Media The ground crew finishes its checks before sunrise.The taxiway lights blink on.Just beyond the perimeter fence, 300,000 solar panels sit in the Canterbury dark waiting for the same dawn the aircraft are waiting for.Construction on the Kōwhai Park … Continue reading →

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“Playing catch-up:” Sunshot targets cheaper construction in quest for ultra-low cost solar – Renew Economy

Thursday, October 15, 2026The pursuit of ultra-low cost solar is making “good progress” at the panel and cell level, according to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, but there’s a “long way to go” when it comes to driving down construction … Continue reading →

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South Dakota owner caps grid exports at 22 kW, still makes 6.1 MWh in August after inverter failure – 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 may increase or even unthrottle at some point.”Photo Credit: iStock A South Dakota homeowner said a heavily equipped solar … Continue reading →

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Houston woman posed as county inspector, then her son got 87-year-old's home for $10 – 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 case has led to felony charges against the woman and her son.Photo Credit: iStock Court documents allege that an … Continue reading →

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Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd Sept-Quarter Consol Net Profit 3.82 Billion Rupees – TradingView

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd Sept-Quarter Consol Net Profit 3.82 Billion Rupees  TradingViewsource

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New Jersey greenlights 1,200W plug-in solar as DIY homeowner eyes new project – 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.Homeowners are testing what the new rule means in practice.Photo Credit: iStock New Jersey’s legalization of plug-in solar systems up … Continue reading →

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SAEL Secures 1 GWp Solar PV Module Supply Orders – https://www.mvapulse.com/

⚡ Quick ReadSAEL Industries Ltd, an integrated renewable energy player, has announced a significant milestone in its manufacturing division. Its subsidiary, SAEL Solar P6, has successfully secured supply orders for 1 GWp of solar PV modules over the last six … Continue reading →

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Solar Panels Market Report 2026-2035 | Size and Forecast – Spherical Insights

According to Spherical Insights, the Global Solar Panels Market Size was valued at USD 187.98 Billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 619.87 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 12.67% during the forecast period 2026-2035. The … Continue reading →

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Ampotech and Buskowitz: Transforming Energy Solutions in the Philippines – SolarQuarter

Ampotech and Buskowitz: Transforming Energy Solutions in the Philippines  SolarQuartersource

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Connecticut homeowner does the solar math, then asks if a two-story DIY install is worth it – 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 rushed design, difficult roof access, or a last-minute equipment change can chip away at the savings.Photo Credit: iStock By … Continue reading →

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Qatar solar capacity to grow 12.4% annually through 2035 – GlobalData – 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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Up the ante on ambition: $250 million Solar Sunshot Round 3 now open – pv magazine Australia

Targeting equipment, manufacturing processes and deployment technologies, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened the $250 million (USD 174 million) Solar Sunshot Round 3 inviting Australian and international companies with commercially mature technologies to apply.Round 3 is focused on … Continue reading →

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EWEC at WETEX 2026: Strategic Roadmap, Solar PV and Reverse Osmosis – 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.EWEC, the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, will use the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition … Continue reading →

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Is TOYO correct – the U.S. is done building modules? – pv magazine Global

During its recent 2026 Solar Analyst Day on 6 October, TOYO Co., Ltd. (TOYO) provided key updates on its U.S. manufacturing operations, coinciding with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its module expansion in Humble, Texas.While the presentation largely echoed the company’s … Continue reading →

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Judge Weighs Future Of Ottawa County Solar Farm – WGHN

(Grand Haven, MI) — An Ottawa County judge is preparing to rule on a legal dispute involving a proposed 300-million-dollar solar farm near Zeeland and Hudsonville. The Silver Maple Solar project would cover roughly 19-hundred acres in Zeeland and Jamestown … Continue reading →

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RWE expands Garzweiler solar project beyond 100MW – reNEWS

RWE has completed the second phase of its solar project at the Garzweiler opencast mine, increasing the total installed capacity to 105.7MWp.The company said the latest 19.2MWp expansion, located on recultivated land along the A44n motorway between Bedburg and Jüchen, … Continue reading →

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