Daily Archives: October 18, 2026

It struck me the other day that ‘peace’ is a word we’re not using much at present. Our war in Iran is unpopular, for sure, but there’s not really a ‘peace movement’ to end it (though the midterm elections are … Continue reading →

Justin Paget/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesChina has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to manufacture solar equipment, a move that could complicate overseas production plans and reinforce its position in the global solar supply chain, Reuters reported Sunday.The proposal would … Continue reading →

Market Research & StrategyBusiness & Plant Feasibility StudiesConsumer Insights & Behavior ResearchPricing & Procurement ServicesGreenfield and Brownfield Plant Setup & Operations ConsultingThe Australia rooftop solar market size reached USD 1,528.1 Million in 2025. The market is projected to reach USD 2,654.1 Million by 2034, … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.The breakdown came from the installation, with “about everything” done incorrectly.Photo Credit: Reddit A homeowner who expected efficient heating from … Continue reading →

China’s exports of solar cells and panels by weight fell 6.4% year on year (YoY) in September to 1.21 million metric tons (mmt), Reuters reported on October 18, citing customs data.The volume increased from 840,000 metric tons in August, according … Continue reading →

China solar giants shed another 40,000 jobs last year as overcapacity persists  Reuterssource

In Tesla’s words, a virtual power plant, or VPP, is, “…a community of electric customers on the local power grid who agree to network their energy resources –- such as home batteries, smart thermostats, EV chargers, and solar systems –- … Continue reading →

Menu Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report We estimate that U.S. generation from small-scale or rooftop solar photovoltaic systems (smaller than 1 megawatt of capacity) has increased from 18,812 gigawatthours (GWh) to 92,979 GWh over … Continue reading →

China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology have published a draft revision of the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export. The proposal adds 40 technologies, including 12 related to photovoltaic manufacturing, and is open for … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“Our Eversource bills are absolutely bonkers.”Photo Credit: Getty Images Faced with an electric bill nearing $700 a month, one Massachusetts … Continue reading →

Together for a unified, stronger European capital market.A data-driven snapshot of how Euronext-listed companies are advancing their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The first edition of the Euronext Index Outlook series with a particular focus on the European Strategic Autonomy … Continue reading →

More than 45% of all silicon-based solar module production in the United States during 2027 is forecast to take place within a radius of roughly 100 miles from the centrally located I-45 Industrial Corridor in Texas, dominated by assembly plants … Continue reading →

A Normal Camera That Can Detect Solar Cell EfficiencyCommercial cameras can be remarkably powerful instruments, producing images with exquisite detail that mimic real life, and in laboratory settings, specially designed cameras can photograph objects in the infrared region of the … Continue reading →

By Colleen HoweBEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) – China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns, as part of a ​broader revision that also covers AI and biotechnology.The ministry ‌of commerce proposed … Continue reading →

China’s solar panel exports extend slump in September  TradingViewsource

China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies  Reuterssource

BEIJING (Oct 18): China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns, as part of a broader revision that also covers AI and biotechnology.The ministry of commerce proposed adding the photovoltaic technologies … Continue reading →

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First Solar wins CII National Award for environmental best practices 2026 for closed-loop solar module recycling  AL Circlesource

Current conditions in Dubuque, IAWinifred Sylvah unlocks the door to access her farm patch at a solar generating facility in Big Lake, Minn. Winifred Sylvah unlocks the door to access her farm patch at a solar generating facility in Big … Continue reading →

Partly cloudy skies. High 72F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph.. A few clouds. Low 66F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: October 18, 2026 @ 2:25 amOctober 18, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Workers are seen at a … Continue reading →

Fine-Tuned Molecular Design Pushes Organic Solar Cells Toward 19.67% Efficiency and Lasting StabilityOrganic photovoltaic cells have long promised a future of lightweight, flexible, and low-cost solar energy, yet one stubborn obstacle has kept them from widespread commercialization: the trade-off between … Continue reading →

Renewables: new incentives on the way – from auctions to grants, how they work and how to access them  Il Sole 24 OREsource

A utility-scale PV plant is being added to a state-owned hydroelectric power plant in what would be Zambia’s second such co-located facility.Subscriber only contentAn active subscription is required to view this articleSubscribe to African EnergyView subscription optionsTagged with: Power Zambia … Continue reading →

ISLAMABAD — Every day, Mohammed Saber places a single rectangular solar panel on the roof of the bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack that he and his family have called home for years, the last stop on their journey after fleeing the Myanmar military’s … Continue reading →

#RHD #Dainikshiksha #Dainik Amader Barta To increase the use of renewable energy in government facilities, an initiative has been launched to install solar power panels on the rooftops of more than 400 buildings belonging to the Roads and Highways Department … Continue reading →

CCA’s Mark Francis has been pondering if it’s okay for cathedrals to not bank ethically if they have solar panels. He’s run the numbers and the results are in.The transition to renewable energy is a vital part of the fight … Continue reading →

Font SizeChinaDunhuang City in northwest China’s Gansu Province is home to the country’s first 100-megawatt molten-salt tower solar thermal plant, a pioneering mega-project that underpins the city’s status as a green energy hub and sets an example for Chinese clean … Continue reading →

China’s solar panel exports extend slump in September  Reuterssource

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph TegbeThe people of Talasse in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State have received a major boost in electricity supply with the commissioning of a 1-megawatt (MW) solar mini-grid project expected to benefit about 6,000 … Continue reading →

Something went wrongInvesting.com — China has proposed export restrictions on 12 solar manufacturing technologies, citing national security concerns, in a move that could affect overseas production plans and reinforce Beijing’s dominance in the global photovoltaic industry. China’s Ministry of Commerce … Continue reading →

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© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“Clear information, realistic expectations and strong consumer protections will be essential to building confidence.” Photo Credit: iStock Legal approval for … Continue reading →

RDH to install solar panels on rooftops of 400 buildings  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)source

Stay informed • Subscribe To Our NewletterIt might have been cloudy, but Unionville High School celebrated its new solar array on Friday with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The array — installed by TerraSol Energies — covers roughly 70 percent of … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“We had something very similar and our floor collapsed soooo spend the money to fix it.”Photo Credit: Reddit Trying to … Continue reading →

State Permitting Approves 90% of US Wind and Solar Projects, Study FindsWhen a wind turbine or a field of solar panels is proposed in the United States, two bureaucratic hurdles stand between the developer and construction: connecting the project to … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“This is a negotiation and you have the upper hand.”Photo Credit: iStock After buying a home in August, a Washington … Continue reading →

In Rhode Island, a one-panel fridge backup ran into a tricky code question  Yahoo Techsource

0 Powered by : Actis announced the launch of Yeltica Energy on September 17, 2026, as a greenfield renewable energy platform in Mexico with a target of more than 2 GW of generation capacity. The platform is anchored by three … Continue reading →

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“You may not be able to export all you generate.”Photo Credit: iStockA U.K. homeowner was left with a conundrum after … Continue reading →

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ – Get Free Report) was downgraded by Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report issued on Thursday, Zacks reports.CSIQ has been the subject of a number of other reports. … Continue reading →

⚡ Quick ReadVikram Solar, a prominent name in the Indian renewable energy manufacturing landscape, has announced the acquisition of a significant 187 MW PV module supply order. This contract, awarded by a leading renewable energy developer, underscores the growing demand … Continue reading →

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Europe’s solar and storage industry has just reached a milestone worth celebrating: close to one million jobs in 2025, according to SolarPower Europe’s EU Solar Jobs Report 2026. But headline employment figures tell us how many people the sector employs. … Continue reading →

Adaptive fairness algorithm delivers near-perfect energy sharing in peer-to-peer microgridsAs rooftop solar panels, home batteries and electric vehicle chargers turn ordinary consumers into energy traders, a quiet mathematical problem has become one of the defining challenges of the decarbonized grid: … Continue reading →

Brazil’s new curtailment rules unlikely to revive utility-scale solar investment  pv magazine Globalsource

Thailand’s Ministry of Industry is promoting the creation of specialized industrial zones for recycling solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. The initiative is intended to help the country cope with growing volumes of such waste and strengthen control over the … Continue reading →

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 : India overtook the United States (US) … Continue reading →

Following an initial package of measures announced in April, French government spokesperson Maud Bregeon has unveiled additional initiatives aimed at accelerating the electrification of the economy and improving electricity demand flexibility.The government identified significant untapped potential in the residential sector, … Continue reading →