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By the time they asked Reddit for advice, a homeowner in central Connecticut had already estimated annual electricity use, average demand, and peak load. They were still weighing whether a rooftop solar system belonged in the DIY category at all.
What gave them pause was not the energy math but the setup: the likely roof area was two full stories up, and they would be working alone.
In a Reddit post, the homeowner said they had already worked out rough estimates of the output their home would need and had early ideas about panel type, size, and layout. The open questions were elsewhere: component selection, whether a self-install made sense, and where to find an installer in central Connecticut.
The replies offered some local guidance. One commenter recommended a Connecticut installer, while another pointed the homeowner to a Discord community. Going solar is one of the best ways to save money on home energy, and trying EnergySage can help by offering free solar installation estimates and a way to compare quotes.
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By the time they posted, the homeowner had already worked through the core usage numbers around average consumption, peak demand, and total annual electricity use. Those figures often shape decisions about panel count, inverter capacity, and how much roof space a system may require.
Solar’s financial upside depends on getting the project right. A well-sized system can lower electricity costs for years, while a rushed design, difficult roof access, or a last-minute equipment change can chip away at the savings a homeowner hopes to secure.
For someone in this position, comparing several bids may be a clearer next move than trying to choose between full DIY and a single installer.
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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 the commercial-scale manufacture of solar balance of plant and deployment technologies, which could include racking and tracking systems, robotics, advanced automation, prefabrication and other technologies, and which must contribute to achieving ARENA’s ultra low-cost solar (ULCS) goals, such as the 30-30-30 target to achieve 30% module efficiency at an installed cost of 30 cents per watt by 2030.
ARENA General Manager Solar Dan Sturrock told pv magazine Round 3 signals Australia is open for business with the world’s best solar innovators that want opportunities to develop or manufacture products at scale in Australia. 
“We think the next decade is a really exciting time to bring the best innovation from around the world here to Australia and show those products can be produced at scale to drive down the costs and increase the efficiency of how we build large-scale solar in Australia,” Sturrock said.
“We’re coming out now with Round 3 to be able to extend the ambition already demonstrated through Rounds 1 and 2. Round 2 has been running for about 12 months and we’ve got a couple of projects we’ve been able to announce, plus a strong pipeline of other projects coming through that round, and we expect to fully allocate the $150 million that we made available.”
Sturrock said with SunShot Solar Round 3 ARENA is more ambitious, wanting to work with a broader range of companies but also asking those companies to be equally ambitious with their ability to go larger at scale.
“Not just to manufacture product but to also really focus on product development, because when you think about recent Solar Sunshot Round 2 recipients, Built Robotics and Luminous Robotics, most of the product development happens in the US at the moment, so there’s an opportunity to bring product development expertise to Australia and really think about what’s the right product for this market,” Sturrock said.
Projects and products under Round 3 must also deliver value to the end user the builds or owns utility-scale solar farms.  
“We expect these projects to reduce the cost of solar farms, and it’s also about product quality, so if you’re building a quality product hopefully it’s lower cost but overall we expect these technologies to lower costs in the long term as we build out 10 GW of large-scale solar a year, rather than the current 5 GW.”
“We obviously look at value for money to the taxpayer, ultimately. Applicants do need to bring their own private investment. We generally expect in all of these projects that we’re not funding more than 50% of the total project cost,” Sturrock said.
“Sometimes a project is looking for a capital subsidy to reduce the cost of building a factory and sometimes they’re looking for a production subsidy to make their first batch of whatever the product is, to be cost effective and be able to break into the market at scale.”
“We’re hoping once established successful applicants are not only build a strong business in Australia but there’s absolutely no reason why they shouldn’t then be able to export those products or services to other markets in the region, whether that’s New Zealand, South East Asia, or further afield,” Sturrock said.
“When you look through the short term challenges in lots of different areas, we’re very optimistic that in 10 years’ time the solar industry will have grown massively and there’ll be really big changes in the way we build and operate solar farms in Australia with all the new technologies that are available,” Sturrock said.
Expressions of interest for Solar Sunshot Round 3 open on 2 November 2026.
Solar Sunshot Round 2
ARENA announced on 13 October 2026 Round 2 successful applicants US-based Built Robotics and Luminous Robotics, respectively receiving grants of $14.5 million and $17.8 million to establish new manufacturing facilities.
“Luminous Robotics has only been around for about three years, but they came to us early and received a small amount of funding and then saw a great opportunity to come in and scale up their business in Australia,” Sturrock said.
“They’re a really exciting company, high growth, big ambitions and now looking to manufacture their LUMI robots at scale in Melbourne, and they’re a great example, because we worked with them at the smaller scale when they demonstrated the robots at Goorambat and Culcairn solar farms in the last year or so.”
ARENA also worked with Californian start-up Built Robotics when they came to Australia to test their product.
“Like Luminous they are now seeing a great opportunity to scale up their piling robots in Brisbane and are building a large facility there where they’ve currently just got a small workshop,” Sturrock said.
Solar Sunshot Round 1
Applications for the $50 million Round 1B for upstream solar manufacturing feasibility studies and front end engineering and design (FEED) has been extended to 12 November 2026.
“We’re extending Round 1B to give an opportunity to both new entrants to come to us but also for companies to apply for second stage support. It is a bit of a ‘watch this space’, because we really need to come to an understanding of what does success look like in that upstream space because it is a difficult one and one that is rapidly evolving based on what is going on in the US and China, in particular, because a lot of these businesses will rely on a large buyer being willing to pay a non-China premium,” Sturrock said.
Rounds 1 and 2 funded projects include South Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar, Sydney-based solar technology company 5B and China-headquartered Sunman, founded by solar pioneer and University of New South Wales (UNSW) alumnus Dr Zhengrong Shi, which is building a 500 MW per annum solar module manufacturing facility in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales (NSW) backed by $171 million in federal and state government funding.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is delivering the $850 million Solar Sunshot program, launched in March 2024, to support innovation in Australia’s solar PV manufacturing industry.
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EWEC, the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, will use the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition to show how its long-term strategic planning is being converted into delivery, according to TradeArabia News Service. The company is attending WETEX as a Strategic Sponsor and has been a partner and exhibitor at the event over an extended period, supporting it as a platform for sustainable energy innovation.
Forecasts cited in the source indicate that by 2035 more than 60 percent of Abu Dhabi electricity will come from sustainable sources, while reverse osmosis is expected to represent 92 percent of installed water capacity, a combination intended to secure a resilient water and electricity future for the UAE.
EWEC is integrating advanced generation and desalination technologies at the scale needed to meet rising demand in the UAE. At WETEX, it plans to set out the technical execution of this transition through a portfolio that includes some of the largest utility-scale solar photovoltaic plants globally, advanced battery energy storage systems, and one of the largest low-carbon-intensive reverse osmosis desalination facilities in the world.
The company leadership team will take the technical discussion into the exhibition seminar programme, covering grid stability, water system resilience, solar power development and EWEC upcoming projects.
Mohamed Almarzooqi, Chief Assets Officer of EWEC, indicated that demand for water and electricity across the UAE continues to rise and that new sources of demand are emerging. He said EWEC plans and procures transformative water and electricity capacity years ahead of need, and that at WETEX the company will outline its strategic roadmap while showcasing technological advancements and existing deployments across its reverse osmosis and solar photovoltaic infrastructure.
Almarzooqi also commented that executing an energy transition of this scale requires deep, strategic collaboration with stakeholders, and encouraged industry partners and developers to visit the EWEC stand and engage with its technical experts on efforts to shape a secure, cost-efficient and sustainable energy sector for the nation.
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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 first-half 2026 financial results, it offered valuable insight into management’s perspective on the broader U.S. solar landscape. Specifically, TOYO highlighted that operational U.S. module capacity has reached roughly double the projected 43 GW of domestic annual demand. As a consequence, the United States no longer requires additional module capacity.
This market assessment likely serves, in part, to explain why TOYO is bypassing further U.S. module expansions. It also contextualises why the broader Abalance/TOYO/VSUN cell production strategy has migrated so rapidly from Vietnam to Ethiopia, and ultimately directly into the United States.
While a detailed critique of the global manufacturing strategy across Abalance, VSUN, and TOYO is worth revisiting in the coming months, management’s commentary cuts directly to the heart of a much larger industry unknown: exactly how much domestic production the United States actually needs over the next decade.
For the past two decades, having a precise outlook on U.S. solar module shipments was rarely essential, serving primarily as a tool for tracking general market trends. Because the United States lacked a domestic supply base capable of accounting for the majority of its module consumption, market sizing and forecasting were largely academic exercises. Aside from First Solar, forecasting was largely a matter of calculating exactly how many gigawatts would be imported into the country, particularly from Southeast Asia.
The emergence of significant, silicon-based domestic module production since 2023 demands a new level of scrutiny regarding U.S. forecasting methodologies. While TOYO’s reliance on data suggesting a flat 43 GW of annual demand through 2031 might seem minor, investors base major capital decisions on exactly this type of narrative. Consequently, the need for a radical overhaul of how we calculate U.S. module production requirements over the next decade carries far higher stakes than ever before.
To suggest that the U.S. does not require any additional module capacity is similarly misplaced and risks sending the wrong signal to outside observers. The critical question today is not about nameplate capacity alone, but rather actual production requirements mapped against dynamic forward forecasts.
U.S. utility-scale module demand over the next decade will be aggressively driven by massive solar farm deployments designed to power skyrocketing load growth from data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Consequently, future production forecasts would be far more accurate if built from a bottom-up analysis of domestic module manufacturers’ contracted pipelines—ultimately the most valid metric to use under these rapidly changing market conditions.
The figure above, taken from the new release of the Solar Manufacturing USA Quarterly report, illustrates this bottom-up pipeline analysis through the end of 2028, with projected production volumes segmented by key regional manufacturing hubs across the United States.
Moving forward, individual domestic module manufacturers will make targeted, independent judgments regarding capacity additions to satisfy their own specific project pipelines. Consequently, total U.S. solar capacity and actual production volumes will likely be determined by a bottom-up aggregation of these corporate pipelines, where a select group of 10 to 20 key suppliers effectively dictates a production-driven market trajectory.
Over the coming months, I intend to explore this pivotal issue in greater detail. Accurately forecasting this domestic trajectory is critical for mapping out forward demand across the upstream ingot, wafer, and cell production segments. Ultimately, this goes far beyond simply quantifying domestic manufacturing output—it underpins the massive amounts of capital that must be injected into the U.S. manufacturing sector over the next decade.
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(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 Townships, generating enough electricity to power more than 34-thousand homes. Developer RWE is suing members of the Smallegan farming family over access to approximately 563 acres of their property, which makes up nearly 30-percent of the proposed development. The company argues it properly exercised its lease options before a November 2025 deadline, while the family says it never received the required notices and believed the original agreement was only for studying the land.
An Ottawa County judge is expected to issue a ruling Wednesday, although separate state approval would still be needed before the solar farm could be built.
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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, was completed in less than six months and has been operational since October 2026.
RWE added that the two phases comprise 171,600 solar modules capable of generating enough electricity to supply around 34,000 households.
The first phase, which has been operational since the end of 2025, comprises 141,000 modules with a capacity of 86.5MWp, while the second adds 30,600 modules.
Alongside the solar development, RWE is constructing a 75MW battery energy storage system with a storage capacity of around 150MWh.
The facility is scheduled for completion in spring 2027 and will provide balancing energy to support grid stability.
The battery will share a grid connection with the neighbouring solar installation, allowing more efficient use of existing infrastructure.
RWE Renewables Europe & Australia chief executive Sopna Sury said the developments demonstrate the company’s continued commitment to expanding renewable energy in the Rhenish mining area.
“Along the A44n, the change towards a new energy landscape is visible: wind power, solar energy and battery storage complement each other here.”
RWE is also building the approximately 60MW Bedburg 3 wind farm near the solar installations.
Across the Rhenish mining area, the company is building and operating solar and wind projects with a combined capacity of around 600MW, with further renewable energy developments planned.
“Our recultivated areas at the Garzweiler opencast mine are particularly suitable for the expansion of renewable energies,” said RWE Power executive board member Thomas Körber.
“In doing so, we can build on the decades of experience of our employees for a secure energy supply.”

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Ambrosia Energy has begun work on a massive, 10 gigawatt-hour battery factory near Austin, Texas, co-founder and CEO Ben Longmier announced onstage Tuesday at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
“That allows us to build about a 300 megawatt power plant per year out at our field sites,” he said.
The factory will occupy 150,000 square feet, and Longmier said that Ambrosia plans to reach full production in two to three years.
The startup emerged from stealth in June to build power plants for data centers at a cost of $100 per megawatt hour. Longmier and his co-founder, Sara Spangelo, had settled on solar plus batteries as the cheapest option that’s the fastest to deploy. Solar panels power the load during the day and charge the batteries, which discharge at night and on cloudy days to keep the data center operating round the clock.
Longmier and Spangelo previously founded the satellite constellation startup Swarm, which they sold to SpaceX. 
Ambrosia is also beginning work on its first commercial power plant in West Texas later this year, Longmier said. The facility will pair 300 megawatts of solar panels with 660 megawatt-hours of batteries to deliver 30 megawatts of continuous power, with a goal of 99.3% uptime.
Even with “overbuilding” solar and batteries to deliver continuous uptime, Longmier said the company can be profitable at $100 per megawatt-hour, making it competitive with natural gas turbines that many hyperscalers are planning to use to power their data centers.
Sections of Ambrosia’s first pilot-scale power plant have been operating continuously for more than 100 days, Longmier said. The pilot is capable of generating 200 kilowatts of electricity 24/7.
To hit its cost targets, Ambrosia has been finding ways to simplify its components, including solar mounts and battery packs. By reducing part counts, and manufacturing many components in a factory, the startup has been able to reduce costs relative to buying from outside suppliers.
“We buy existing cells and we make our own pack in-house, and it has the fewest parts by a factor of about 100 compared to any other competitor we’ve seen,” Longmier said. ”We’ve been able to get to about 1.3x the cost of the bare cell compared to about a 5- or 7x for most stationary storage systems.”
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Copenhagen-based Modi Energy has opened registrations in Denmark for a new energy-as-a-service offer. The company installs and owns solar and battery systems on customers’ homes and guarantees bills 20% below the market price of the electricity they use, defined as the spot price without markup plus tariffs, taxes, and VAT.
Modi Energy said the saving appears as a separate line on each monthly statement and lasts as long as the customer keeps both the hardware and Modi as electricity supplier. Electricity contracts carry a six-month binding period and the hardware agreement 12 months, after which both roll over. Removal fees apply during the first five years, and contracts can be transferred to a new homeowner free of charge.
Each home gets 15 kW to 24 kW of solar, typically 24 kW, and 30 kWh to 40 kWh of battery storage.
Modi Emergy plans to trade the batteries in Denmark’s frequency containment and frequency restoration reserve markets as well as day-ahead and intraday markets, alongside optimizing household consumption. The company said spreading revenue across these markets protects the guarantee as reserve prices fall.
Emaldo has itself reported growing competition and declining capacity revenues in Danish reserve markets this year, as battery deployment accelerates. Denmark registered 191 MW of new battery capacity in the 12 months to the end of June.
The company has 50 units in field tests in Danish homes, and its first commercial installations are planned before the end of 2026. Modi runs on the platform of Emaldo, which says it manages more than 10,000 systems in the Nordics and partnered with Twig in August to widen its access to Nordic energy trading.
Modi Energy is led by Steffen Bjerregaard, who co-founded Emaldo and serves as its CEO for Europe. Financing comes from Modi’s owners and Emaldo, along with other financial instruments. The company said it has closed its latest financing round but did not disclose the amount.
Households are a small but fast-growing part of Denmark’s storage market. Residential battery installations rose from 546 to 1,403 over the 12 months to June, though they account for only 12.1 MW of capacity, against 112.4 MW at utility-scale plants. Denmark offers no subsidies for battery deployment, leaving market signals and price volatility as the main drivers, according to board members of the Danish solar association Dansk Solcelleforening.
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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 Module Design Online Conference, taking place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 09:30 to 13:00 CEST, will bring together leading module manufacturers, material and component suppliers, testing organizations, and other industry experts to discuss the latest module products and design concepts, material choices, quality considerations, and reliability challenges, from cells, glass, encapsulants, backsheets, and interconnection technologies to complete module architectures.
Ralph Gottschalg, Head of the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP, will deliver the keynote at the conference. His presentation is titled Beyond the Broken Pane: What Glass Breakage Can Teach the PV Industry.
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Solar cell manufacturer Jietai Solar (JTPV) has secured silver-level certification under both the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) ESG standard and its supply-chain traceability standard for its manufacturing bases in Chuzhou and Huai’an, China. TÜV Rheinland conducted on-site assessments of high-efficiency n-type solar cell production. The two facilities have a combined annual capacity of more than 40 GW.
Under SSI rules, from January 1, 2027, at least 80% of the PV modules supplied by SSI members to the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK must contain products from facilities certified to both SSI standards. The requirement will rise to 100% in 2028.
According to an InfoLink Consulting report released in August, JTPV was ranked 4^th among the leading cell suppliers globally (see InfoLink Consulting: Top 5 Cell Suppliers Ship 92 GW In H1 2026).
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and six other government departments released the 15^th Five-Year Plan for the advanced battery industry, targeting an innovation-led, safe, efficient, intelligent, and low-carbon industrial system. The plan calls for faster development of lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and flow batteries, with the industry expected to grow steadily by 2030. It also targets initial large-scale deployment of all-solid-state batteries, cycle lives of up to 15,000 cycles for long-life lithium batteries, and product defect rates at leading companies reaching the parts-per-billion level.
For energy storage, the plan supports advanced batteries on the generation and grid sides, as well as in industrial parks and data centers. It also promotes high-safety, large-capacity, grid-forming, ultra-long-life storage batteries, along with integrated source-grid-load-storage systems, virtual power plants, and coordination between energy systems and computing power. The plan also calls for energy management systems that optimize the coordinated operation of solar, wind, energy storage, and power grids.
Perovskite PV manufacturer GCL Perovskite has supplied customized modules for a 500-meter photovoltaic (PV) noise barrier at the Douzhuang service area on the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway. The completed installation comprises 224 single-junction perovskite modules rated at 270 W each, providing 60.48 kWp of generation capacity. It also includes two inverters and an integrated energy storage charging unit connected to the service area’s PV carport system.
The barrier combines a 0.4 m curved sound-absorbing section, a 1.1 m PV section, and a 2.9 m high sound-absorbing section. It achieves a noise reduction coefficient of at least 0.70 while integrating roadside power generation, on-site electricity consumption, and energy storage for peak shaving into a microgrid-based power supply system.
Last month, GCL Perovskite reported that it had completed an end-to-end production run on its GW-scale perovskite module manufacturing line (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
Tianjin’s Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology has launched a trial hourly green power trading scheme, introducing a mechanism for renewable energy projects that receive no subsidies and are not covered by the renewable energy price mechanism. The scheme will remain in effect through December 31, 2027.
Electricity will be traded hourly, with volumes submitted across 24 daily time slots. Annual, monthly, and intra-month transactions will be conducted through bilateral negotiations, while the energy price must remain within ±20% of Tianjin’s local coal-fired power benchmark price. Energy and environmental attributes will be settled separately. The volume eligible for environmental-value settlement will be based on the lowest of the contracted volume, actual grid-delivered power, and electricity consumption for each hour. Deviations will be subject to two-way compensation under the applicable environmental-value compensation standard.
Power developer Longyuan Power has launched its first 2026 framework tender for PV modules, with estimated procurement of 6 GWp across seven lots. The tender covers 1 GWp for offshore projects and 5 GWp for onshore projects. All lots require n-type monocrystalline bifacial dual-glass modules.
The 1 GWp offshore high-efficiency lot requires front-side conversion efficiency of at least 24.0%. The onshore high-efficiency lots cover 3.5 GWp under the same requirement. The remaining 1.5 GWp, split between two onshore medium-efficiency lots, must achieve front-side conversion efficiency of at least 23.2%. The framework agreement will remain valid for one year from the date the award notice is issued.
Late last month, Longyuan Power announced that its 11 GW Badain Jaran Desert renewable energy project in Gansu has received internal project approval from its parent company, CHN Energy (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
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There’s a tendency to treat climate change like it’s a lost cause, that inevitable doom is just around the corner, and that the Earth will be a wasteland in a generation or two (or sooner). It’s true that ice caps are melting, sea levels are rising, extreme weather events keep getting worse, and even our roads and bridges are cracking in the heat. Quietly, though, some reasons for hope have started to emerge, like a green shoot somehow finding its way through cement. In particular, a worldwide boom in solar power is rapidly shifting the economics of making a green transition on the power grid, which in turn aids a shift to electric vehicles. A tipping point is coming when photons from the Sun move more electrons on Earth than burning old dinosaur bones, and it’s sooner than you think. Let’s not say we’re saved just yet, but you can be optimistic without sounding crazy.
The solar boom took the world a bit by surprise, largely because it happened so quickly. Think of it this way: the entire world hit a combined 100 gigawatts of solar power in 2012. To get all the way up to 1 terawatt took a further 10 years. But getting to 2 terawatts happened just three years later, and getting to 3 terawatts took under two years. That is exponential growth in the amount of electricity coming from solar, and it hasn’t slowed down. Current projections put the world at 9 terawatts of solar power by 2036.
Ah, but what about the United States, where the Trump administration has killed or delayed $83 billion in clean energy investments? Well, in the face of unrelenting headwinds from the federal government, solar power and storage only managed to be… 91% of all new grid capacity in the first quarter of 2026. In fact, over the last five years, more solar capacity has been built than any other type of power. Just in May, solar eclipsed coal in terms of total power output for the month, a first in the nation. If you’re thinking this must be a blue state thing, think again. On March 14, Texas got 79% of its power from renewable energy. In fact, in 2026 Texas overtook California in utility-scale solar output.
Solar’s superpower is simple: it’s cheap. That wasn’t always true, but at this point, it’s usually less expensive to build a solar farm than a whole new fossil fuel plant. Beyond money, solar farms go up quickly, whereas fossil fuel plants take years to construct. Basically, if you want more power, there’s an option that is quicker, cheaper, and greener (solar), and another that is the opposite. Which would you pick? And the world is picking, as over 75% of all new power capacity worldwide has been renewable since 2020. In fact, the fastest-growing energy technologies, ever, have been solar and wind in the last few years.
The results have been pretty striking. In June, the European Union – the entire EU! – got 25% of all its power from solar. That’s pretty great! You know what’s better? Making so much power from solar that your government just starts giving it to you for free. Last year, three Australian states just gave everyone electricity at no charge in midday, every day. It’s worth noting that this excess electricity isn’t even coming from utility-scale solar farms, but from privately owned rooftop solar just pushing that many electrons to the grid.
No matter how hard America tries to use Daylight Savings Time, the Sun sets anyway. Once upon a time, this was solar power’s Achilles heel: it reached peak generation at noon, slowly faded throughout the afternoon, and dropped to zero at night. And of course there would be less light during winter or cloudy days, making for unreliable power. Better to just choke the planet with pollution instead.
But hey, did you know there’s this thing called a “battery”? It’s really neat, you can put electricity in it and then use it later. Battery storage at utility scale, which look a bit like shipping containers, has been one of the quiet triumphs of the last decade. In fact, in just the last five years, China alone built enough solar storage to power California and Texas for an entire day. Economies of scale mean that the more such batteries are made, the cheaper they get, leading to more batteries, which makes solar power a more reliable proposition, which leads to more solar, which leads to more batteries…
On July 9, California solar batteries discharged 13 gigawatts of power, or enough to power New York City on a hot day. Once a state famous for its rolling blackouts, this new storage capacity has allowed California to get through its hottest August on record without turning off anybody’s lights.
The war in Iran has surged oil prices all over the world, which is having long-term ripple consequences. Southeast Asia is swinging hard towards renewable energy as a direct response, focusing on building out solar power in particular. Meanwhile, having 25% of its power come from solar has saved the EU about $42 billion in gas surcharges. Other countries are likely to start making strategic investments into green energy, where solar plus storage remains the cheapest option; individuals, aghast at the numbers on gas station display boards, are more likely to start considering electric cars.
All combined, this one conflict may bring up the year when global oil consumption peaks by three whole years, from 2029 to 2026. As in, it is just possible that we are living through the peak of fossil fuels right now, this very year. This is the most that fossil fuels will ever be burned. It’s all downhill from here. That void is most likely to be filled by the Sun. Already, global emissions are down by 0.5% because the Strait of Hormuz is closed. The longer the war lasts, the faster the transition will come.
None of this is to say that all is well or that you should stop putting pressure on your elected officials to prioritize the environment. But the “all is lost” discourse hasn’t kept pace with the rapid advances in solar and storage, which are on track to generate a significant percentage of all power worldwide in the not too distant future. And that’s while there’s a renewable-hostile administration in the White House. So maybe, just maybe, there’s a little room for some optimism. You know, see the sunny side of things.

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Gujarat and Rajasthan accounted for around 55% of combined additions.
India added 35.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity and 4.69 GW of wind capacity in the first nine months (9M) of 2026, according to JMK Research.
The research firm said solar installations rose 19.5% year on year, whilst wind additions fell 5.5%.
Gujarat led state-level solar and wind capacity additions, with approximately 12.9 GW installed between January and September. Rajasthan followed with around 9 GW, whilst Maharashtra ranked third with approximately 3 GW.
Together, Gujarat and Rajasthan accounted for around 55% of India’s combined solar and wind additions. The top five states—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh—collectively contributed approximately 76%.
Citing data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India’s total installed renewable energy capacity reached approximately 299.2 GW as of September 2026.
Solar accounted for approximately 57% of the total, followed by wind at 20%, large hydropower at 17%, bioenergy at 4%, and small hydropower at 2%.
Utility-scale projects accounted for 24.4 GW of the solar capacity added during 9M. Additions peaked at 12.12 GW in the first quarter, before declining to 6.87 GW in the second quarter and 5.4 GW in the third quarter (Q3).
Rooftop solar additions reached approximately 9.8 GW over the same period, with Q3 accounting for around 34% of the total. Cumulative rooftop solar capacity stood at 33.4 GW as of September.
The off-grid and distributed solar segment added approximately 1,041 megawatts from January to September, representing around 3% of total solar additions.
In the wind sector, approximately 1.76 GW, or 37.5% of capacity added during 9M, was installed in Q3 alone.
JMK Research expects India to add another 10 GW–12 GW of solar and wind capacity in the fourth quarter, potentially bringing combined additions above 50 GW for the full calendar year.
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A research team from Sweden and Italy has investigated the performance of semitransparent, magenta-colored cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film PV panels designed to transmit wavelengths favorable for broccoli growth in an agrivoltaic system.
“Most existing agrivoltaic systems use conventional crystalline-silicon solar panels, which are opaque and therefore primarily manage how much sunlight reaches the crops. Our approach also considers the quality, or spectrum, of that light,” corresponding author Silvia Ma Lu told pv magazine. “The magenta-colored panels were specifically customized to transmit more blue and red light, corresponding to major absorption regions of plant chlorophyll pigments.”
Ma Lu said the research represents one of the largest published open-field experiments to date involving semitransparent, colored solar panels in agrivoltaics. “Our system explores the emerging concept of wavelength-selective agrivoltaics. The broader goal is to investigate whether sunlight can be used more efficiently by allocating different portions of the solar spectrum to crop growth and electricity generation,” she explained.
The researchers conducted a field experiment at Kärrbo Prästgård in central Sweden during the 2024 growing season, comparing broccoli grown in an open-field control plot with broccoli cultivated beneath two CdTe PV systems. The systems had nominal transparency levels of 50% and 70%, corresponding to average photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) transmittance values of 13.2% and 19.2%, respectively. Each PV system consisted of 21 panels supplied by Chinese manufacturer Advanced Solar Power, installed at a minimum height of 1.5 m and a tilt angle of 6 degrees.
Each plot contained 44 Marathon broccoli plants, transplanted on July 2 and protected by white insect nets. The researchers monitored light availability, air temperature, relative humidity, soil moisture, and soil temperature. They sampled six plants per treatment on Sept. 19, followed by six additional plants from each PV treatment on Oct. 14.
The team measured plant dimensions, fresh and dry biomass, broccoli head nutrient composition, and leaf photosynthetic responses. It also estimated electricity generation using the System Advisor Model (SAM).
At maturity, broccoli grown beneath the 50% and 70% transparency systems had average fresh head weights of 173.7 g and 168.5 g, respectively, compared with 187.6 g in the open-field control. The differences were not statistically significant. “One of the most interesting findings was how similarly the broccoli performed under the two systems despite their different transparency levels. We observed no meaningful differences in crop growth or nutrient composition between the two panel configurations at harvest,” Ma Lu said.
Broccoli grown beneath both PV systems reached maturity 104 days after transplanting, compared with 79 days for the open-field control, representing a 25-day delay.
“The delay in crop maturity compared with the full-sun reference was less surprising because both systems substantially reduced the amount of light reaching the plants,” explained the researcher. “Nevertheless, the similar performance between the two agrivoltaic treatments suggests that the broccoli responded to the conditions beneath both panel types in broadly similar ways despite differences in light availability.”
The comparable crop performance led the researchers to favor the 50% transparency configuration, which had a higher PV cell density and greater electricity generation potential. Radiation use efficiency, measured as aboveground dry biomass produced per unit of photosynthetically active radiation received, was 4.5 times higher under the 50% transparency system and 2.8 times higher under the 70% system than in the open-field control.
The researchers estimated that the approximately 1.1 kW prototype of the 50% transparency configuration could generate 447.6 kWh during the cultivation period. A theoretical hectare-scale calculation yielded a land equivalent ratio (LER) of 1.18.
“We have already started investigating how semi-transparent magenta panels, as well as panels that selectively transmit individual colors, such as red and blue, affect plant growth and physiological processes under more controlled experimental conditions,” concluded Ma Lu. “These experiments are designed to minimize light entering from outside the panels, allowing us to distinguish better the effects of different transmitted light spectra while keeping other environmental conditions as similar as possible.”
The findings are presented in Evaluating land productivity with semi-transparent colored CdTe thin-film PV and broccoli cultivation in agrivoltaic systems, published in Cell Reports Physical Science. Researchers from Sweden’s Mälardalen University, Italy’s National Research Council, and the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart contributed to the study.

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India’s renewable power generation and solar output reached record levels, but those gains were partly offset by curtailments during July and August, a period when the country faced power availability shortages, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The Finland-based research group said in a report released on Monday that more than 4% of the solar power generated in July and August had to be curtailed because of grid and operational constraints.
Solar power generation drove 58% of the increase in renewable electricity generation in the second quarter of India’s 2026/2027 fiscal year, according to the analysis, making it the main contributor to renewable generation growth. The research group reported that solar remained the fastest-growing major source of electricity generation in the quarter, rising 39% year-on-year, compared with 29% for wind and 26% for nuclear. Hydropower generation, by contrast, fell 20%.
Solar output set another daily record on September 30, with 705 million units generated, exceeding the previous record set in the first quarter of the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The analysts noted that despite the record renewable generation, substantial volumes of renewable electricity continued to be curtailed because of grid and operational constraints.
About 1.835 billion units of renewable energy generation, mostly solar, was curtailed in July and August, they said. The curtailments coincided with a surge in Indian demand between July and September, while coal plants increasingly operated with critically low inventories. The number of plants holding coal stocks below 25% of normative requirements climbed sharply from 32 on August 22 to 85 plants on October 1, according to the research group.
To address curtailments and the limited flexibility of renewable energy sources, India plans to introduce a regulation from July 2027 requiring developers of solar and wind energy projects to install battery storage at project sites.
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Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ – Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week low during trading on Wednesday. The company traded as low as $10.34 and last traded at $10.32, with a volume of 1,428,868 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $11.21.

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Several research analysts have weighed in on CSIQ shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded Canadian Solar from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, August 29th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of Canadian Solar from $18.00 to $17.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Canadian Solar from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Mizuho lowered their price target on shares of Canadian Solar from $18.00 to $17.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Finally, Glj Research reaffirmed a “sell” rating and set a $5.58 price target on shares of Canadian Solar in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $16.42.
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The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $701.41 million, a P/E ratio of -2.69 and a beta of 1.53. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $13.02 and a 200-day moving average of $14.69.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The solar energy provider reported ($1.40) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.18) by ($1.22). The company had revenue of $1.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.17 billion. Canadian Solar had a negative return on equity of 5.57% and a negative net margin of 3.73%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 28.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned ($0.53) EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Canadian Solar Inc. will post -2.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CSIQ. Mraz Amerine & Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in Canadian Solar during the second quarter worth about $188,000. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC bought a new position in Canadian Solar in the 2nd quarter valued at about $166,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its position in shares of Canadian Solar by 170.5% in the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 325,847 shares of the solar energy provider’s stock valued at $5,220,000 after buying an additional 205,397 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP acquired a new position in shares of Canadian Solar in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,018,259,000. Finally, Kingsview Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Canadian Solar during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $357,000. Institutional investors own 52.36% of the company’s stock.

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The company also develops, builds and operates solar-power and energy-storage projects through its Recurrent Energy business. These activities include project development, engineering, procurement and construction, as well as the ownership and sale of electricity-generating assets.

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London Stansted Airport has reached two significant milestones in its transformation programme, with its new 12.8 MW on-site solar farm now operational and enabling works completed for the next phase of its terminal extension.
The solar farm has begun helping power the airport, supporting its long-term sustainability ambitions. Meanwhile, the removal of the airside passenger bussing facility and link bridge has cleared the way for foundation works to begin on the terminal extension, marking the transition from demolition to construction.
The developments come as Stansted recorded its busiest September on record, welcoming 2.88 million passengers during the month. This represents a 6.4% increase compared with September last year and exceeds the previous September record, set in 2024, by 170,000 passengers.
The airport recorded 12 days in September when passenger numbers exceeded 100,000, a level it had never previously surpassed during the month. Its rolling 12-month passenger total reached 30.87 million, up 2.9% on 2025.
London Stansted Managing Director Gareth Powell said the airport’s transformation programme was progressing alongside continued passenger growth, with the projects intended to enhance the passenger experience while supporting its long-term sustainability objectives.
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The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that domestic solar panel manufacturing has been harmed by unfairly priced imports from India, Indonesia and Laos, according to Solar Power World. The affirmative final determination clears the way for antidumping and countervailing duties to be applied to silicon solar cells and modules brought in from those three countries.
The Department of Commerce had already issued its final tariff calculations in the investigation last month. With the trade commission’s affirmative decision, Commerce is set to issue its orders on November 2, after which Customs and Border Protection will begin collecting cash deposits on imports of the subject solar cells and modules from India, Indonesia and Laos.
The Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, a group of domestic solar manufacturers, petitioned the government in July 2025 seeking the investigation. The group alleged that solar panel makers had moved operations to India, Indonesia and Laos in order to avoid existing tariffs on imports from other locations. The trade commission’s vote concludes a 15-month investigation.
Tim Brightbill, co-chair of Wiley Rein’s International Trade Practice and lead counsel to the Alliance, said the vote confirms that U.S. solar manufacturers and workers have been harmed by dumped and subsidized imports from the three countries. He indicated that the orders strengthen fair competition at a time when the country needs more domestic energy production, and that U.S. manufacturers are prepared to compete.
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders now cover solar imports from a range of countries: China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia and Laos. Commerce is also weighing tariffs on solar imports from Ethiopia and South Korea, with those investigations still ongoing.
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Second, a demand model reconstructs the market from the perspective of consuming sectors, workflow stages, and applications. Depending on the product, this may include Grid-connected solar farms, Commercial rooftop installations, Residential solar systems, Industrial self-consumption projects, Off-grid electrification, and Solar-powered consumer electronics and mobility across Power Generation (Utilities/IPPs), Commercial Real Estate, Industrial Manufacturing, Residential Construction, Telecommunications, and Public Infrastructure and Technology R&D and Pilot Lines, Capacity Planning and CAPEX Deployment, Supply Chain Sourcing and Qualification, Manufacturing Process Optimization, Quality Assurance and Certification, Sales Channel and Distribution Setup, and Project Design and System Integration. Demand is then allocated across end users, development stages, and geographic markets.
Third, a supply model evaluates how the market is served. This includes Polysilicon, Silicon Wafers (Mono Grown, Cast Multi), Solar Glass, Encapsulation Materials (EVA, POE), Backsheets, Frames (Aluminum), Silver Paste & Conductive Adhesives, and Specialty Gases and Chemicals, manufacturing technologies such as Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC), Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon), Heterojunction Technology (HJT), Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC), Bifacial Module Design, Half-Cell and Shingled Cell Interconnection, and Advanced Module Encapsulation and Framing, quality control requirements, outsourcing, contract manufacturing, integration, and project-delivery participation, distribution structure, and supply-chain concentration risks.
Fourth, a country capability model maps where the market is consumed, where production is materially feasible, where manufacturing capability is limited or emerging, and which countries function primarily as innovation hubs, supply nodes, demand centers, or import-reliant markets.
Fifth, a pricing and economics layer evaluates price corridors, cost drivers, complexity premiums, outsourcing logic, margin structure, and switching barriers. This is especially relevant in markets where product grade, purity, customization, regulatory burden, or service model materially influence economics.
Finally, a competitive intelligence layer profiles the leading company types active in the market and explains how strategic roles differ across upstream material suppliers, component and controls providers, OEMs, storage-system integrators, EPC partners, project developers, and distribution or service channels.
This report covers the market for Solar Cells and Module in its commercially relevant and technologically meaningful form. The scope typically includes the product itself, its major product configurations or variants, the critical technologies used to produce or deliver it, the core input categories required for manufacturing, and the services directly associated with its commercial supply, quality control, or integration into end-user workflows.
Included within scope are the product forms, use cases, inputs, and services that are necessary to understand the actual addressable market around Solar Cells and Module. This usually includes:
Excluded from scope are categories that may be technologically adjacent but do not belong to the core economic market being measured. These usually include:
The exact inclusion and exclusion logic is always a critical part of the study, because the quality of the market estimate depends directly on disciplined scope boundaries.
The report provides global coverage. It evaluates the world market as a whole and then breaks it down by region and country, with particular focus on the geographies that matter most for deployment demand, battery-material processing, cell and component manufacturing, power-conversion capability, renewable integration, and project delivery.
The geographic analysis is designed not simply to rank countries by nominal market size, but to classify them by role in the market. Depending on the product, countries may function as:
This study is designed for strategic, commercial, operations, project-delivery, and investment users, including:
In many energy-transition, storage, power-conversion, and project-driven markets, official trade and production statistics are not sufficient on their own to describe the true market. Product boundaries may cut across multiple tariff codes, several product categories may be bundled into the same official classification, and a meaningful share of activity may take place through customized services, captive supply, platform relationships, or technically specialized channels that are not directly visible in standard statistical datasets.
For this reason, the report is designed as a modeled strategic market study. It uses official and public evidence wherever it is reliable and scope-compatible, but it does not force the market into a purely statistical framework when doing so would reduce analytical quality. Instead, it reconstructs the market through the logic of demand, supply, technology, country roles, and company behavior.
This makes the report particularly well suited to products that are innovation-intensive, technically differentiated, capacity-constrained, platform-dependent, or commercially structured around specialized buyer-supplier relationships rather than standardized commodity trade.
The report typically includes:
The result is a structured, publication-grade market intelligence document that combines quantitative modeling with commercial, technical, and strategic interpretation.
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Major R&D in PERC and HJT technologies
High-volume N-type TOPCon producer
Vertex series modules, 210mm wafer size
Strong in PERC and n-type technologies
Vertically integrated, strong project pipeline
Major US producer, strong utility-scale focus
Major US manufacturing expansion
Specializes in heterojunction (HJT) technology
Maxeon spin-off manufactures IBC technology
Major supplier of cells to module makers
Rapidly growing n-type capacity
Part of Chint Group conglomerate
Owned by Reliance Industries (India)
Strong international sales network
Significant production in Vietnam
Former industry leader, now part of Shunfeng
Exiting module business in 2022
Key player in India's domestic supply
Significant domestic and export capacity
Part of GCL Group polysilicon conglomerate
Aiming for large-scale vertical integration
Shifting to own-brand module production
Focus on premium rooftop segment
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CLINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Full construction is underway on Yellow Wood Solar, a 300-megawatt solar energy facility in Clinton County developed by Invenergy to supply power to tech giant Meta.
In June 2023, the Ohio Public Utilities Commission approved the construction. The project, located in Clark and Jefferson townships in southern Clinton County (just south of Jonesboro), spans approximately 2,460 acres of solar panels within a larger 4,400-acre project leased area.
According to the project timeline, construction will take place until September 2027. Testing and commissioning are expected to occur into the second and third quarters of 2027, with commercial operation being achieved by the end of 2027. Site restoration would then begin in the first quarter of 2028.
The utility-scale project will be built using regional union labor through partnerships with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 82, the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 265, and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18. Once operational, the facility is expected to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 59,000 homes.
Invenergy estimates the project will deliver more than $320 million in lifetime economic impact to the area through local tax revenues, landowner lease payments, wages and benefits, according to a news release.
The Yellow Wood Solar project will feature extensive arrays of photovoltaic modules, also known as solar panels, which will be mounted on a ground-mounted tracking rack system. In addition, the facility will encompass various infrastructure components including access roads, an operations and maintenance building, underground and overhead electric collection lines, weather stations, inverters and transformers, a collection substation, and a 345 kilovolt generation interconnect electric transmission line.
To address potential environmental impacts, the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has incorporated 34 conditions into the approval. These conditions were agreed upon by Yellow Wood Solar, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and the OPSB staff.
Measures such as the installation of agricultural-style fencing, setbacks of 150 feet to roadways and adjoining non-participating property boundaries, and a 300-foot setback to non-participating homes will be enforced. Additionally, Yellow Wood Solar is required to post a decommissioning bond, estimated at $14,115,364, to ensure the proper dismantling of the facility when it reaches the end of its lifespan.
Project partners emphasized that relying on southwestern Ohio union labor will keep economic returns in the community while expanding local workforce training.
“Projects like this create pathways for our communities,” said Tom Anderson, business manager of IBEW Local 82. “Pathways for local workers to stay close to home, pathways for new talent to become skilled electricians through our apprenticeship program, and pathways to millions of dollars in tax income that support the county where we work and live.”
Representatives from operating engineers and laborers echoed that sentiment. Troy Adamson, business representative for IUOE Local 18, called the start of construction a win that provides steady, high-paying jobs for members and their families. LiUNA Local 265 Business Manager Justin Phillips added that the agreement ensures Clinton County workers are on the front lines as Ohio’s demand for power accelerates.
Invenergy Project Manager Mary Vorderer said partnering with organized labor aligns with the company’s goal of keeping development benefits close to the site.
“Working with talented, local laborers helps keep jobs in our communities and supports workforce development across the state,” Vorderer said. “Yellow Wood Solar will be built for and by Ohioans, keeping construction and economic benefits local and adding reliable, Ohio-produced energy to the regional grid.”
Under the long-term corporate power purchase agreement, Meta will exclusively purchase and retire all renewable energy certificates and environmental attributes generated by Yellow Wood Solar to offset its operational footprint.
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, Ohio ranks 12th nationally in installed solar capacity—producing enough electricity to power nearly 777,000 homes. The trade group ranks the state eighth for long-term growth potential and seventh for solar capacity additions in 2025.

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Stacy Neuman, a local real estate agent and former Barron County supervisor, speaks during a community meeting organized by Save Barron County Farms Inc. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Whitmore Family Farm. Neuman addressed concerns regarding the proposed 1,039-acre Sandhill Solar Project, highlighting disparities in zoning enforcement and cautioning about potential reductions in nearby homestead property values based on regional precedents. See the story at the bottom of this page. Photo by Kenton Troutman

Stacy Neuman, a local real estate agent and former Barron County supervisor, speaks during a community meeting organized by Save Barron County Farms Inc. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Whitmore Family Farm. Neuman addressed concerns regarding the proposed 1,039-acre Sandhill Solar Project, highlighting disparities in zoning enforcement and cautioning about potential reductions in nearby homestead property values based on regional precedents. See the story at the bottom of this page. Photo by Kenton Troutman
Facing a state regulatory process that strips local municipalities of direct voting power, Town of Dallas residents and Barron County landowners gathered Saturday morning at the Whitmore Family Farm to establish a formal legal defense ahead of the proposed Sandhill Solar Project’s official state filing.
Organized by Save Barron County Farms Inc., the Oct. 10 community meeting brought together over 100 neighbors, local officials, and legal experts to map out strategy before developer MN8 Energy formally files its application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC).
While a formal project application has not yet been submitted to state regulators, newly released pre-application engineering plans submitted by the New York-based developer to the PSC in September reveal the project scope has expanded to 1,039 acres—up from early 900-acre estimates—and includes a 4-acre substation alongside industrial battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.
“For neighbors who live here, these are substantial details,” said Greg Whitmore, president of Save Barron County Farms Inc. “We want people to understand the difference between simply saying they oppose or support something and participating effectively in the process. If we are going to comment, we want our comments to be informed, specific, and useful.”
Securing a Seat at the
Table in Madison
Principal speaker Erik Olsen, a Madison-based attorney with Eminent Domain Services LLC, emphasized that while individual public comments voice local opinion, formal intervention is required to influence PSC rulings.
“The Public Service Commission process functions much like a court,” Olsen explained to attendees. “Every argument we make—whether regarding local hardship, land values, or grid impacts—must be backed by sworn expert testimony submitted under oath.”
By incorporating Save Barron County Farms Inc. as a non-stock non-profit corporation, organizers have established the legal entity required to file for official “intervener status”. Intervener standing grants the group the right to cross-examine utility experts, submit formal evidence, and place sworn testimony from local property owners directly into the official state record.
Olsen noted that under state guidelines, the PSC is required to evaluate whether a proposed project serves the public interest after considering the specific economic and personal hardships placed on neighboring families.
“We have to put as much onto the scales as possible,” Olsen said. “When we present documented, sworn testimony of individual hardship through our organization, we build a record that the state cannot simply ignore.”
The “Merchant Power”
Loophole and Rate Impact
A central concern raised during the meeting is Sandhill Solar’s classification as a “merchant power plant”. Unlike regulated public utilities built to serve specific local service territories, merchant facilities generate electricity strictly for commercial profit to sell on the open wholesale market.
Olsen cautioned that electricity generated in Barron County may be exported out of state or sold to regional data centers, while local ratepayers absorb the broader grid integration costs.
Under current state mandates, regulated utilities are required to purchase specified percentages of renewable energy. Panelists noted that forcing traditional utilities to purchase power from independent merchant developers at inflated rates ultimately drives up consumer electric bills.
Speakers cited state energy data showing Wisconsin’s residential electricity rates have climbed over the past two decades from among the lowest in the Midwest to the second-highest across 12 central states. Passing massive construction costs for intermittent generation onto ratepayers while customers continue paying off debt on existing infrastructure forces power customers to fund parallel energy systems at once.
The Property Tax Exemption:
School Districts Left Out
Beyond zoning and land use, a central financial concern raised during community discussions with State Senator Romaine Quinn and Congressman Tom Tiffany back in July, centered on Wisconsin’s utility tax framework and its direct impact on local school funding.
Under Wisconsin state law (Wis. Stat. § 76.28), utility-scale solar installations are completely exempt from standard local property taxes based on assessed physical real estate value. According to official Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) guidelines and public utility aid formulas:
Host Counties receive an annual state Utility Shared Revenue payment of $2,333 per megawatt of capacity.
Host Townships receive $1,667 per megawatt.
School Districts receive zero allocation under Wisconsin’s utility aid statute.
To supplement local revenues or address municipal impacts, developers frequently negotiate voluntary Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) directly with host county or township boards. However, public records show these agreements are strictly municipal contracts. Because local school boards possess no statutory jurisdiction over municipal road access or local zoning agreements, school districts are neither parties to county JDAs nor recipients of developer JDA funds.
For the Barron Area School District, taking over 1,000 acres of commercial agricultural land off standard property tax rolls removes that property value from the district’s taxable base without providing replacing revenue from state utility aid or developer JDAs.
The Multi-Project
Multiplier Effect
The financial effect on local schools becomes more pronounced when evaluated across Barron County’s broader energy footprint. The Sandhill proposal joins other major developments across the region, including the proposed Maple Grove Solar Project spanning roughly 1,500 acres across the Towns of Barron and Maple Grove.
When thousands of agricultural acres transition into utility-exempt status under Wis. Stat. § 76.28, the cumulative erosion of the school district’s taxable real estate base grows exponentially.
Under Wisconsin’s school district revenue limit caps, public school operating budgets are tied to overall district property valuation. When substantial agricultural land value is removed from local tax rolls, state formula rules require the remaining tax levy to be re-apportioned across non-participating property owners—shifting a higher relative school tax burden onto homeowners, main-street businesses, and active agricultural producers across Barron County.
State legislators have pointed to this statutory framework as a primary driver of rural tax shifts, noting that while out-of-state merchant developers capture federal tax credits and municipal bodies receive shared revenue, local public school districts and non-participating property owners are left to absorb the long-term tax base impact.
Pressure Mounts on County
and Town Boards
While state preemption limits direct zoning authority, local units of government retain critical legal avenues to push back.
Stacey Neuman, a local real estate agent and former county supervisor, highlighted the stark contrast between municipal zoning enforcement for residents versus utility developers.
“If a local family wants to split a parcel or build a garage, they face strict zoning set-backs and rules,” Neuman noted. She also pointed to historical precedent in Barron County, where industrial frac sand mining operations reduced nearby homestead property values by up to 50%, cautioning that similar unmitigated industrial development threatens the local tax base.
Community leaders urged local town boards and the Barron County Board of Supervisors to submit formal “minor interventions” with the PSC opposing the project.
Residents were specifically advised to monitor the Barron County Executive Committee, which sets the agenda for the full county board. County officials have held closed-session discussions regarding a proposed Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with the developer.
Tom Wilcox, co-founder of the grassroots organization Farmland First, warned attendees that developers routinely present signed JDAs to state regulators as proof of local community support. Wilcox, who has helped dozens of Wisconsin townships navigate industrial wind and solar proposals, stressed the urgency of direct citizen attendance at county proceedings.
“If the county board isn’t hearing from you, they are hearing from the developer,” Wilcox told attendees, urging neighbors to contact their county supervisors and attend upcoming board meetings in person.
Pre-Filing Action Steps
for Residents
Save Barron County Farms Inc. is mobilizing volunteer committees ahead of MN8 Energy’s anticipated formal state application, which could come before the end of 2026.
Organizers are directing community action through several immediate channels:
• Legislative Engagement: Contacting state legislative candidates ahead of November to secure commitments on restoring local siting authority (§ 66.0401) and reforming PSC preemption rules.
• Public Comment & Testimony Preparation: Assisting impacted property owners in drafting detailed hardship statements to be submitted under oath once the PSC docket opens.
• Media & Regional Outreach: Coordinating letters to the editor and op-eds across regional newspapers to raise statewide awareness of rural land conversion.
• Grassroots Fundraising: Establishing dedicated defense funds at Security Bank in New Auburn, alongside Venmo and GoFundMe channels, to cover legal and expert witness fees required for the PSC intervention.
“We are doing this to win,” Olsen told the crowd. “Across Wisconsin, communities are waking up and standing together. We are not alone, and we have to do our part to protect our farms and our way of life.”
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By Kelly Pickerel | October 14, 2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has found that the domestic solar panel manufacturing industry has been harmed by unfairly priced imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. The affirmative final determination by the ITC means that antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) will be placed on silicon solar cells and modules imported from the three countries.
The Dept. of Commerce issued its final tariff calculations in this AD/CVD investigation last month. Now with the ITC’s affirmative final decision, Commerce will issue its orders on November 2, and then Customs and Border Protection will begin collecting cash deposits on imports of subject solar cells and modules from India, Indonesia and Laos.
The Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, a group of domestic solar manufacturers, petitioned the government in July 2025 for the AD/CVD investigation, alleging that solar panel manufacturers had relocated their operations to India, Indonesia and Laos to avoid existing tariffs placed on imports from other locations. Today’s ITC vote brings a conclusion to the 15-month investigation.
“Today’s vote confirms that U.S. solar manufacturers and workers have been harmed by dumped and subsidized imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. With these orders, fair competition is strengthened just as America needs more domestic energy production to power AI and data centers, secure its energy independence, and keep electricity reliable and affordable. U.S. manufacturers are ready to compete, and now they can,” said Tim Brightbill, co-chair of Wiley Rein’s International Trade Practice and lead counsel to the Alliance.
There are now AD/CVD orders placed on solar imports from a range of countries: China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia and Laos. Commerce is also considering tariffs on solar imports from Ethiopia and South Korea, and those investigations are ongoing.
Kelly Pickerel has more than 15 years of experience reporting on the U.S. solar industry and is currently editor in chief of Solar Power World.

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According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Grounding Rails and Conductors market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
The global grounding rails and conductors market is positioned for sustained expansion through 2035, underpinned by accelerating solar photovoltaic deployments and the proliferation of industrial automation systems. Grounding rails and conductors are critical for establishing safe, reliable electrical grounding paths in applications ranging from utility-scale solar farms to semiconductor fabrication facilities. Demand for copper-based grounding components is projected to grow at an estimated 6-9% annually over the 2026-2035 horizon, with the solar mounting segment alone accounting for roughly 35-40% of total unit demand.
As electrical codes tighten and precision manufacturing requirements become more stringent, the market is shifting toward higher-purity materials and certified assemblies. Supply remains concentrated in Asian manufacturing hubs, while North America and Europe exhibit structurally high import dependence, exposing buyers to copper price volatility and trade policy shifts. This report provides a data-driven outlook on market size, segmentation, competitive dynamics, and regional trends, equipping stakeholders with actionable insights for strategic planning.
The baseline scenario for the world grounding rails and conductors market anticipates robust growth from 2026 to 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%, culminating in a market index of 198.5 by 2035 (2025=100). This expansion is primarily driven by the global energy transition, particularly the rapid buildout of solar photovoltaic capacity, which requires dedicated grounding rails and conductors to meet electrical safety codes. Industrial automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are also fueling demand for reliable grounding in manufacturing and process control environments.
Regionally, Asia-Pacific will remain the largest and fastest-growing market, supported by China’s solar manufacturing dominance and India’s infrastructure push. North America and Europe will see steady replacement demand and upgrades to meet stricter safety standards, though import reliance will persist. Copper price volatility poses a significant cost risk, but manufacturers are mitigating this through hedging and material substitution where feasible. The market is expected to see increased consolidation as key players seek to secure supply chains and certification advantages. Overall, the outlook is positive, with demand fundamentals strong across all major end-use sectors.
The solar PV mounting and grounding segment represents the largest and fastest-growing application for grounding rails and conductors. As utility-scale and commercial rooftop solar installations expand globally, each system requires dedicated grounding rails and conductors to safely dissipate fault currents and meet electrical codes. The demand is particularly strong for copper and aluminum grounding rails that can withstand outdoor exposure and provide low-resistance paths. Through 2035, solar PV additions are projected to sustain double-digit growth, anchoring demand for these components. Key demand-side indicators include solar installation rates, module prices, and government renewable energy targets.
The segment is also seeing innovation in integrated grounding solutions that simplify installation and reduce labor costs. Major companies in this space include solar mounting manufacturers and electrical component suppliers that offer grounding kits specifically designed for PV systems. Current trend: Rapid growth driven by global solar capacity additions.
Major trends: Shift toward integrated grounding solutions in solar mounting systems, Increasing use of aluminum grounding rails for cost and weight advantages, Adoption of pre-assembled grounding kits to reduce installation time, Growing demand for corrosion-resistant materials in coastal and harsh environments, and Standardization of grounding requirements in solar codes and standards.
Representative participants: Schneider Electric, ABB, Eaton, Panduit, Hubbell, and nVent Electric.
Industrial automation and instrumentation is a critical end-use sector for grounding rails and conductors, as reliable grounding is essential to protect sensitive control systems from electrical noise, surges, and faults. The ongoing adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT sensors, robotics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), is driving demand for high-quality grounding components in manufacturing plants. Through 2035, the segment will benefit from the modernization of industrial facilities and the expansion of smart factories. Demand-side indicators include industrial capex, automation penetration rates, and the number of new manufacturing lines.
Grounding solutions in this segment must often meet specific standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety. Key suppliers include electrical component manufacturers and automation solution providers that offer grounding busbars, rails, and conductors tailored for industrial environments. Current trend: Steady growth supported by Industry 4.0 and IoT adoption.
Major trends: Increasing integration of grounding into automation system design, Rising demand for EMI/RFI shielding grounding solutions, Growth in modular and scalable grounding architectures, Adoption of predictive maintenance for grounding systems, and Tightening safety regulations in industrial workplaces.
Representative participants: ABB, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Legrand, Rittal, and OBO Bettermann.
The semiconductor and precision manufacturing sector demands exceptionally high-purity grounding rails and conductors to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and maintain cleanroom integrity. As semiconductor fabrication advances to smaller process nodes, the need for reliable grounding becomes even more critical. This segment is characterized by high barriers to entry due to rigorous certification requirements, such as compliance with IEC 62305 and UL 467. Through 2035, the expansion of semiconductor fabs in Asia, the United States, and Europe will drive demand for premium grounding components, including silver-plated conductors and specialized busbars.
Demand-side indicators include semiconductor capital expenditure, fab construction rates, and cleanroom area growth. Suppliers must offer products with documented purity levels and traceability. Major companies include specialized grounding component manufacturers and large electrical conglomerates that serve the semiconductor industry. Current trend: High-value growth driven by stringent purity and static control requirements.
Major trends: Shift toward higher-purity copper and silver-plated conductors, Increasing demand for ESD-safe grounding solutions, Growth in modular grounding systems for cleanroom environments, Adoption of real-time grounding monitoring in fabs, and Tightening of static control standards in semiconductor manufacturing.
Representative participants: Schneider Electric, ABB, Eaton, Panduit, Hubbell, and nVent Electric.
The OEM integration and maintenance segment encompasses grounding rails and conductors used in original equipment manufacturing as well as aftermarket replacement and upgrade activities. OEMs across various industries, including power generation, transportation, and heavy machinery, integrate grounding components into their products to ensure safety and compliance. The maintenance segment is driven by the need to replace worn or corroded grounding components in existing installations. Through 2035, this segment will see steady demand from equipment manufacturers and service providers. Demand-side indicators include OEM production volumes, equipment fleet age, and maintenance spending.
Grounding components in this segment are often standardized, but customization is required for specific equipment. Key suppliers include electrical distributors and component manufacturers that offer a broad portfolio of grounding products. Current trend: Moderate growth driven by equipment replacement and aftermarket services.
Major trends: Increasing demand for standardized grounding kits for OEMs, Growth in aftermarket services for grounding system upgrades, Adoption of modular grounding components for easier maintenance, Rising focus on lifecycle management of grounding systems, and Expansion of OEM warranties requiring certified grounding components.
Representative participants: Hubbell, Eaton, ABB, Schneider Electric, Legrand, and Thomas & Betts (ABB).
The electronics and optical systems sector requires grounding rails and conductors to manage electromagnetic interference (EMI) and ensure signal integrity in sensitive devices. Applications include consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and optical instruments. As electronic devices become more compact and operate at higher frequencies, the demand for effective grounding solutions increases. Through 2035, this segment will grow moderately, driven by the proliferation of connected devices and the rollout of 5G networks. Demand-side indicators include electronics production volumes, R&D spending, and the adoption of high-speed data interfaces.
Grounding components in this segment are often small, precision-engineered parts, such as braided cables and micro busbars. Suppliers must meet stringent performance specifications and often work closely with OEM design teams. Major companies include specialized component manufacturers and large electronics firms that produce grounding solutions. Current trend: Niche growth driven by miniaturization and noise sensitivity.
Major trends: Miniaturization of grounding components for compact devices, Increasing demand for high-frequency grounding solutions, Growth in flexible and braided grounding conductors, Adoption of grounding solutions for 5G and high-speed data, and Rising importance of EMI shielding in optical systems.
Representative participants: Panduit, Hubbell, Schneider Electric, ABB, Eaton, and Legrand.
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Asia-Pacific dominates the global grounding rails and conductors market, driven by China’s solar manufacturing leadership and India’s infrastructure expansion. The region is also a major exporter of grounding components, with competitive pricing and large-scale production. Demand is expected to grow at a robust pace through 2035, supported by renewable energy projects and industrial automation. Direction: Growing.
North America represents a mature market with steady demand from replacement and upgrade activities. The region is highly import-dependent for grounding rails and conductors, sourcing 30-50% of volume from overseas. Growth will be driven by solar installations, data center construction, and industrial automation, though trade policies and copper prices pose risks. Direction: Stable.
Europe’s market is characterized by stringent safety regulations and a focus on high-quality grounding solutions. Demand is supported by renewable energy targets and the modernization of industrial infrastructure. Like North America, Europe relies on imports for a significant portion of its grounding components, making it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. Direction: Stable.
Latin America is an emerging market for grounding rails and conductors, with growth driven by solar PV projects and industrial development. Brazil and Mexico are the largest markets, but economic volatility and political uncertainty may temper growth. The region offers opportunities for suppliers willing to navigate local regulations and logistics challenges. Direction: Growing.
The Middle East & Africa region is witnessing increased demand for grounding components due to large-scale solar projects and infrastructure investments. The market is relatively small but growing, with South Africa and the UAE leading. Challenges include limited local manufacturing and reliance on imports, but the outlook is positive. Direction: Growing.
In the baseline scenario, IndexBox estimates a 7.2% compound annual growth rate for the global grounding rails and conductors market over 2026-2035, bringing the market index to roughly 198 by 2035 (2025=100).
Note: indexed curves are used to compare medium-term scenario trajectories when full absolute volumes are not publicly disclosed.
For full methodological details and benchmark tables, see the latest IndexBox Grounding Rails and Conductors market report.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the Grounding Rails and Conductors market in the world, covering market size, growth trajectory, demand structure, supply capability, trade flows, pricing, competitive landscape, and forecast to 2035.
The study is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, investors, procurement teams, advisors, and strategy teams that need a consistent, data-driven view of market dynamics and a transparent analytical definition of the product scope.
This report covers the market for grounding rails and conductors, which are essential components used to establish safe and reliable electrical grounding paths in various industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications. The scope includes products designed to dissipate fault currents, mitigate electromagnetic interference, and ensure personnel and equipment safety across multiple sectors.
The report combines the standard market-statistics backbone with strategic chapters that are useful for commercial planning, sourcing decisions, market entry, competitor monitoring, and portfolio prioritization.
The market is segmented into decision-relevant buckets so that demand drivers, pricing logic, supply constraints, and competitive positions can be compared across the same analytical frame.
The classification coverage encompasses grounding rails and conductors categorized by product type, including components and modules, integrated systems, and consumables and replacement parts. Applications span industrial automation and instrumentation, electronics and optical systems, semiconductor and precision manufacturing, as well as OEM integration and maintenance. The value chain analysis covers upstream inputs and critical components, manufacturing, assembly and quality control, distribution, integration and channel partners, and after-sales service, replacement and lifecycle support.
Coverage includes global totals, major demand markets, production and sourcing hubs, leading exporters and importers, and country profiles for the top national markets.
The report combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, product-level evidence, and analyst validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to keep market sizing, trade flows, pricing, and forecasts comparable across countries and time periods.
All indicators are mapped to a consistent product definition and reviewed against the segmentation framework used in the Table of Contents.
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Concise View of Market Direction
Market Size, Growth and Scenario Framing
Commercial and Technical Scope
How the Market Splits Into Decision-Relevant Buckets
Where Demand Comes From and How It Behaves
Supply Footprint, Trade and Value Capture
Trade Flows and External Dependence
Price Formation and Revenue Logic
Who Wins and Why
Where Growth and Supply Concentrate
Commercial Entry and Scaling Priorities
Where the Best Expansion Logic Sits
Leading Players and Strategic Archetypes
Detailed View of the Most Important National Markets
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Malaysian telco U Mobile has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysian renewable firm HLGY Energy to develop a portfolio of 5G-supported smart solar farms across the country.
Under the terms of the MoU, the companies will jointly explore the use of 5G networks to monitor and manage solar farms. According to the partners, the tie-up will focus on determining how U Mobile’s ULTRA5G network can enable industrial automation and remote monitoring across large solar farms. In addition, the companies aim to explore how to assess applications that utilize drones, surveillance systems, and the use of AI.
As part of the agreement, U Mobile will act as HLGY’s innovation, automation, and communications infrastructure provider. This will involve the company tracking the performance of solar inverters, photovoltaic arrays, and other electrical equipment through digital monitoring. The partners have not disclosed what form of network architecture they will use for the system, nor the system’s coverage area or how it will integrate with existing physical monitoring equipment.
Proposed applications under the agreement could include autonomous drone inspections, AI-powered analytics, and smart CCTV surveillance.
How Lih Ren, chief business officer of U Mobile, said: “This collaboration will demonstrate how U Mobile’s ULTRA5G network can enable the next generation of smart and sustainable infrastructure. By combining private 5G connectivity with AI and industrial automation, we aim to help HLGY Energy develop renewable energy assets that are safer, more efficient, and increasingly autonomous.”
Kenneth Yap, chairman and executive director of HLGY Energy, added: “Malaysia’s green energy transition needs renewable energy infrastructure that is reliable, efficient, and built for the future. Our collaboration with U Mobile brings together solar energy expertise and private 5G connectivity to explore how AI and automation can improve the way we operate and manage our solar assets.”
According to HLGY, the MoU is expected to support its longer-term renewable energy plans, including opportunities under the Malaysian government’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) framework. The company has not publicly disclosed its total installed capacity, but owns and operates several utility-scale solar projects in Malaysia, including the Kedah Rubber City Solar Power Plant, at which the 5G monitoring system is expected to be deployed.
Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, U Mobile is Malaysia’s third-largest mobile network operator, with more than nine million subscribers.
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A 500MW solar farm combining solar power with BESS has been approved by the government.  
With an estimated output equivalent to the electricity needs of 200,000 homes, the development has been dubbed as a major project. It is planned to cover around 1,200 hectares across Northamptonshire and the Milton Keynes area.
Green Hill has committed to a minimum 47% biodiversity net gain in habitat units, which means that some of this land will be used for a range of environmental and habitat improvements. This is planned to include over 14.4 hectares of green corridors and woodland planting, alongside 50.7km (31.5 miles) of new and improved hedgerows.
The scheme will also include more than 18km (11 miles) of new permissive paths to improve the local footpath network. A community fund will ensure that local people benefit from the scheme.
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Tesla is turning to the Arizona desert for a major new source of clean electricity. The project shows how the company is expanding beyond electric vehicles and growing its energy business. The project, called Sterling, is being built in Mohave County, Arizona. It will combine a large solar farm with a battery storage system. Energy company ContourGlobal is developing the facility, while Tesla has agreed to buy most of its expected electricity output.
The project will include 509 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar capacity and a 360-megawatt battery system. It is expected to produce more than 1.1 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity each year when fully operational. Construction is underway, with completion planned for 2028.
Tesla has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) covering about 90% of the project’s expected electricity output. This deal gives Tesla access to a large supply of solar power without requiring it to own and operate the facility.
The project also shows why batteries are becoming important to the clean energy market. Solar panels produce electricity when the sun shines, while batteries store some of that power for use later in the day.
Project Sterling will cover more than 2,000 acres in the Mojave Desert, about 20 miles north of Lake Havasu City. It will include more than 760,000 solar panels and over 300 battery storage containers. The project has several key features:
ContourGlobal will build, own, and operate the facility. Tesla will buy most of the electricity under its long-term agreement. According to ContourGlobal, the combined solar and battery system is designed to provide electricity for up to 16 hours a day. Actual supply will depend on sunlight, battery charging, operating conditions, and the terms of the power agreement.
Antonio Cammisecra, President & CEO of ContourGlobal,
“Arizona’s sun has been shining on this land for billions of years. Project Sterling will put it to work by turning sunlight into electricity and storing part of that energy for delivery after sunset. Today’s ceremony marks the visible beginning of our partnership with Mohave County, the State of Arizona, and our customer, Tesla. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with them and with the people who will now build this plant safely, with respect for the local community and the land of the Mojave Desert.”
The project will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. This type of battery is widely used in large energy storage systems. The facility will also have liquid cooling and built-in fire protection.
ContourGlobal says Sterling is its largest renewable energy project worldwide and its largest power purchase agreement to date. A group of international banks is supporting the project’s financing through an equity bridge loan, a type of temporary financing used during project development and construction.
Solar power has one major limit: it depends on sunlight. Panels produce electricity during the day, but output falls in the evening and can change with the weather.
Batteries help solve this problem. They store electricity when solar production is high and release it later when demand rises or sunlight fades. This makes solar power more useful for businesses that need electricity at different times of day. It can also help reduce exposure to changing electricity prices. However, the savings depend on market conditions and the terms of each power contract.
For Tesla, Project Sterling offers a long-term source of contracted clean electricity. The deal also shows how companies can support new renewable energy projects by agreeing to buy their power.
However, Tesla will not own the Sterling facility. ContourGlobal is responsible for building and running it, while Tesla is the main buyer under the power agreement.
The deal also does not mean all the electricity Tesla uses will come from renewable sources. The project’s wider impact will depend on how much power it delivers, when that power is used, and how Tesla accounts for its energy use.

Arizona is well suited to solar power because it receives abundant sunshine. The state already has a large solar industry, and projects that combine solar panels with batteries could help expand its role in the US energy market.
The Solar Energy Industries Association’s March 2026 state profile ranked Arizona third in residential solar capacity and fifth in utility-scale solar capacity. The state had nearly 9,800 solar jobs and attracted about $2.9 billion in solar investment during 2025, according to the association.
Large projects such as Sterling could add more renewable electricity to the region. Batteries may also help supply power when solar output drops, making it easier to use renewable energy at different times of day.
Energy storage is growing across the United States, too. The SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reported that the country installed 9.7 GWh of energy storage in the first quarter of 2026, up 32% from the same period a year earlier.

The groups also forecast more than 610 GWh of total installed storage capacity by 2030. These figures cover the wider US market, not just Tesla projects. Still, they show how batteries are becoming a bigger part of the country’s energy system.
Tesla is known mainly for electric vehicles, but energy storage is another important part of its business. Its products include Megapack, a large battery system for utilities and businesses, and Powerwall, which helps homes and smaller businesses store electricity.
These products can help customers save power for later use, manage their electricity needs, and support the wider power grid. Tesla reported deploying 13.7 GWh of energy storage products in the third quarter of 2026. It also delivered 486,532 vehicles during the quarter. The company had scheduled the release of its full third-quarter financial results for October 21.

Project Sterling is separate from those reported deployments because the facility is still being built. Once completed, it will add another large solar-and-battery project to the market in which Tesla operates.
The deal also shows that Tesla can expand its energy business by working with other companies. ContourGlobal will finance and run the facility, while Tesla will buy most of its electricity.
The project’s financial results will depend on the final cost, the amount of electricity delivered, and how well the facility performs. The companies have not disclosed the price Tesla will pay for the power.
Tesla (TSLA) stock gained 2.05% on October 9, closing at $382.70, after rising from $375 on October 8. Despite the recent rebound, shares remain volatile as investors assess Tesla’s vehicle sales, autonomous-driving plans, and growth prospects.

Solar panels generate electricity without directly burning fossil fuels. Batteries can store that electricity and release it later, which may reduce the need for power from coal or natural gas plants. However, the project’s total climate benefit will depend on which power sources its electricity replaces. Manufacturing solar panels and batteries, building the facility, and producing battery materials also create emissions.
The battery system is important because it allows some solar power to be used after the sun goes down. But batteries do not generate new electricity. They store power produced elsewhere, and some energy is lost when batteries charge and discharge.
The project’s actual emissions savings will therefore depend on how it operates and the wider electricity supply in the region. For Tesla, the agreement provides access to a large amount of contracted clean electricity. For Arizona, the project adds new solar and storage capacity and is expected to support hundreds of construction jobs.
Project Sterling shows how solar power and battery storage can work together to supply electricity at different times of day. Its large capacity, long-term agreement with Tesla, and planned 2028 completion make it an important addition to Arizona’s clean energy pipeline.
For Tesla, the deal offers access to renewable electricity without the need to own the facility. For ContourGlobal, the agreement provides a major customer for its new solar-and-storage investment.
The project’s final climate and financial benefits will depend on how much electricity it delivers, how well the system operates, and which power sources it replaces. Still, projects that combine solar panels with large batteries are playing a growing role in the shift toward cleaner electricity.












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Allied Facility Partners, a design-build and performance contracting firm that serves K-12, municipal and public-sector organizations across Illinois and Wisconsin, has finished a districtwide rooftop solar project for Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 in Illinois, according to Allied. The project covers rooftop solar installations at three district facilities and has a combined system capacity of 843 kW.
The systems are expected to produce roughly 990,654 kWh each year, which would offset an estimated 55% of electricity consumption at those facilities. The arrays are made up of 1,429 solar modules and seven inverters.
David Martin, Operations Coordinator for Cary School District 26, described the project as a significant long-term investment in the district’s future. He said that pairing the solar installations with ongoing roof and facility improvements is raising the efficiency and sustainability of the buildings while the district acts as a responsible steward of its resources. He also noted that the project offers an educational opportunity, letting students and staff observe renewable energy in operation and gain a better understanding of its community impact.
The scope of work included final system design, structural engineering, utility interconnection, permitting, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, staff training and cloud-based performance monitoring. Allied also coordinated renewable energy credit applications, utility incentive programs and other available funding opportunities to help the district maximize its return on investment. A public-facing energy dashboard gives real-time visibility into solar production and system performance.
The project was delivered through a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract, which allows the district to carry out comprehensive energy improvements while using projected energy and operational savings to support the investment over time.
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For more than two decades, Suntech has been one of the most famous Chinese names in global solar. Founded in 2001, the company was among the pioneers that helped bring photovoltaic manufacturing to industrial scale, building a commercial footprint that now extends across more than 100 countries and regions. Today, as the solar industry enters a new phase — one defined not only by capacity and price, but increasingly by technology, supply-chain resilience, long-term reliability, bankability and local service — Suntech is opening a new chapter in its global journey.
Following the completion of Suntech’s restructuring and its strategic combination with HY SOLAR, this new chapter is taking shape around a clear division of strengths. Suntech has 25 years of sound module manufacturing experience, an established international brand, long-standing customer relationships and a mature overseas channel network. HY SOLAR brings the industrial depth behind the brand: vertically integrated manufacturing, technology development and supply-chain coordination stretching from upstream materials through wafers and cells to finished modules. Overseas module sales will continue to be under the Suntech brand, with the manufacturing platform of HY SOLAR serving as the industrial backbone behind it.
A market that rewards more than scale
The logic of the combination reflects a strategic shift in the global module business. Years of rapid capacity expansion and technology iteration have pushed module prices sharply lower, but price alone is no longer enough to define a durable competitive position. Developers, distributors, EPCs and financing institutions increasingly look at the full proposition behind a module: whether the supplier can ensure consistent quality, secure delivery, maintain a credible technology roadmap, support customers locally and stand behind its products over a project lifetime. This transition from competition built primarily around capacity and price toward a broader contest of brands, channels, bankability and localized service also forms the strategic backdrop to the integration.
Suntech enters this phase with an asset that cannot be built overnight: experience. The company has accumulated 25 years of module manufacturing experience, more than 5,000 global partners and a business footprint covering over 100 countries and regions. By 2024, cumulative module shipments had exceeded 55 GW. Its history stretches from the earliest era of commercial crystalline-silicon modules to today’s N-type technologies, giving the brand a continuity that is increasingly valuable in an industry known for rapid cycles of expansion and consolidation.
The strategic combination adds another dimension to that heritage. Rather than changing Suntech’s identity in overseas markets, HY SOLAR strengthens the industrial system behind it. 
Industrial depth behind a global-facing brand
The photovoltaic manufacturing platform of HY SOLAR spans industrial silicon and polysilicon, wafers, cells and modules, alongside its energy storage systems (ESS) business. According to the companies’ latest materials, the integrated platform includes 55 GW of wafer capacity, 26 GW of cell capacity and 26 GW of module capacity, complemented by 5 GWh of intelligent ESS solutions, together with upstream silicon production. For Suntech’s global module business, the importance of that structure goes far beyond scale.
A more integrated chain can connect product design more closely with wafer and cell technologies, extend quality control to upstream, improve visibility across critical materials, and coordinate procurement, production and delivery more efficiently. It also gives Suntech greater flexibility to translate technology advances into commercial products while maintaining manufacturing consistency across large-volume deliveries.
In other words, the combination brings together the two ends of the solar value proposition: Suntech’s market-facing capabilities — brand, channels, customers and local knowledge — with the manufacturing-facing strengths in technology, production and cost control. The result is intended to be a more complete platform built around “manufacturing + brand + channels + service,” rather than manufacturing capacity alone.
Turning integration into product strength
The effect of this industrial support can already be seen in Suntech’s technology roadmap. Its current Ultra T portfolio is based on N-type TOPCon technology, while the Ultra T 3.0 generation incorporates quarter-cell architecture, edge passivation, Poly-Finger metallization and advanced packaging technologies.
The portfolio covers multiple application scenarios, from 470–490 W residential rooftop modules to 650–670 W products for commercial and utility applications, as well as a 740–760 W format for large-scale power plants. Yet the more important story lies behind the wattage. With wafer, cell and module development increasingly connected within an integrated manufacturing platform, product optimization can take place across several layers at once — from wafer format and cell efficiency to module architecture and bill-of-material design.  
This matters because module competition is increasingly shifting from headline power ratings to lifetime system value. Temperature behavior, degradation, energy yield, mechanical reliability and consistency over decades all feed into project economics. Suntech’s long operating history provides a useful foundation here. Several long-term European field studies in which earlier-generation Suntech modules installed showed limited degradation after many years of operation, offering a rare bridge between today’s technology promises and products already tested by time.
Global reach, now with a stronger backbone
Suntech’s second enduring advantage is its international market infrastructure. Its business footprint covers more than 100 countries and regions, supported by regional operations in key markets including Singapore, Germany, the United States, Australia and the UAE, with additional presence in Brazil and South Africa. This gives the brand an established platform from which to address very different market structures, customer requirements and application segments.
Such a network represents more than dots on a map. It embodies customer relationships, channel partnerships, market knowledge and service experience accumulated through multiple solar cycles. Those capabilities are particularly difficult to replicate quickly — and they become more valuable when connected to a stronger manufacturing and supply-chain platform.
Suntech and HY SOLAR will move forward together in international markets, combining their respective strengths to drive shared growth. Suntech remains the global-facing module brand, while the integrated industrial platform provides the technology, manufacturing discipline, supply coordination and cost competitiveness required to support the brand over the long term. That combination is intended to strengthen not only product competitiveness, but also the consistency, delivery capability and long-term bankability increasingly demanded by international customers.
A new chapter
For the past decade, solar industry has changed, and the parameters of competition have changed too. For Suntech, a greater opportunity lying ahead is to combine something old and something new: the accumulated trust of a 25-year global brand with the industrial capabilities required for the next generation of solar manufacturing.
If Suntech’s first chapter was about helping Chinese PV manufacturing to rise, and it did, its next chapter will be about turning integration into durable global value — better products, more resilient delivery, stronger local support and deeper long-term bankability. That will be a different growth story. It is less about adding another headline capacity figure than about strengthening the chain of confidence linking manufacturing, product, channel and customer. With Suntech at the front and HY SOLAR providing the industrial backbone, the platform is now positioned for the next cycle of global solar.

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A strange meter reading prompted questions from one National Grid customer after a solar setup pushed the display past zero and over to 99999. 
In the r/solar subreddit, solar users said that kind of rollover can be normal when a home sends more power to the grid than it uses.
After seeing their meter pass 0 and land on a large positive number, the original poster wrote on Reddit that National Grid “had no real answer.” They were worried the utility might mistake the display for enormous power use instead of surplus solar energy exported to the grid.
Some net meters simply are not built to display negative values. 
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“The utility can handle the math on meter rollovers, whether happening going forward (ie, crossing over 999999) or backwards as has happened to you,” one commenter wrote. “It is not particularly complex.”
Several replies also argued that a 99,999-kilowatt-hour charge would make little physical sense. Using a 31-day month at 240 volts, one commenter noted that a 100-amp service running continuously would max out at 17,856 kWh, while a 200-amp service would reach 35,712 kWh.
For homeowners with rooftop solar, a backward-spinning or rolling meter is often tied to real savings. When a system produces more electricity than the home uses, that extra power can generate credits that reduce future bills instead of going to waste.
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Commenters also shared examples of how much excess generation can turn into bill credits. One wrote, “Most of the year I am negative. Each month outside of the winter months I go negative by over 1000kwh.”
One person added that this display behavior dates back at least to 2008, saying their digital net meter from 2008 “couldn’t go below 0000.”
The practical advice in the thread was to wait for the next statement and compare it against the meter display. If the utility ever billed the rollover as though it were massive consumption, commenters noted that a customer could challenge.
“Pulling 99 999 kWh in one month is physically impossible,” one wrote. “If an issue arises, point that out and continue pointing it out until someone listens.”
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Another commenter shared a simple way they interpret the reading: “Subtract the current reading from 100,000. when you consume, the meter will spin forward, when you export it’ll spin back.” 
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EnergySage’s solar map shows the average cost of a home solar panel system by state, along with details on local incentives. Those resources can help homeowners get the best price for rooftop solar panels.
Adding battery storage to a solar setup is also one of the best ways to protect your home during outages, save money on energy, and go off-grid. Homeowners can explore EnergySage for information about home battery storage options, including competitive installation estimates.
For a clearer picture of how utilities handle exported solar power, there are more real-life examples of the interplay.
• In Ohio, one homeowner learned net metering may leave major utility charges untouched after going solar.
• In 20 states, the net metering rule still shapes whether adding a home battery pays off.
• In Massachusetts, one homeowner said solar, mini-splits, and net metering left him 4,100 kWh ahead.
• In South Carolina, a solar owner saw exports, then a $150 bill claiming grid use instead.
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When Cuba suffered its seventh national blackout this year, the guests at La Campana in Havana kept partying. Thanks to the event center’s solar panels and backup batteries, they didn’t even realize the lights were out.
Cuba’s chronic power woes have made life a misery on the island of 9.4 million people. But that pain is being mitigated by one of the fastest solar adoption rates in the hemisphere. And the US is helping keep at least some of the lights on.
In the first seven months of this year, the US exported $6.3 million worth of solar cells and modules to Cuba, according to US Census data. That’s up 1,070% versus all of 2025, when just $538,000 worth of equipment was shipped to the island from American ports.
And while China remains the main supplier by far, exports from Cuba’s longtime ally are dropping. By the end of July, the Asian giant had exported $19.5 million in solar equipment to Cuba. That’s down 83% from 2025’s full-year tally, according to data compiled by BloombergNEF.
Another fresh donation of 5,000 solar systems from China arrived in September, yet it’s US shipments that have become a lifeline for average Cubans trying to find a few watts to keep their phones charged or their businesses afloat. Among them is Ramiro Llovet, who runs La Campana out of his home in Havana, hosting weddings, birthdays and corporate gatherings for groups as small as 15 people and as large as 350.
Even as President Donald Trump squeezes Cuba hard in hopes of ousting the Communist Party that’s held power for almost seven decades, his administration is allowing goods to be sent to entrepreneurs on the island like Llovet through a loophole in the longstanding trade embargo.
Trump’s de-facto fuel blockade and ever-tighter sanctions have chased away allies such as Venezuela and Mexico, dovetailing with the president’s push to reassert US dominance of the Western Hemisphere and curb the influence of China and Russia. That’s created space for American exporters to step in, with the resulting surge in cargo shipments helping both to stave off a complete humanitarian collapse in Cuba and to create a dependency on the US in the absence of other benefactors.
The energy crisis is nonetheless forcing the island to dramatically ration power.
Deputy Cuban Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío told Bloomberg News that for the last eight months he’s only had power at his home for two or three hours a day. Trump’s pressure campaign “has successfully intimidated the whole world so it doesn’t export fuel and other products” to Cuba, he said. “That’s an aberration.”
Running out of fuel and frequent breakdowns in Cuba’s aging power plants have made the island increasingly reliant on solar.
Cuba’s 144 solar parks now produce 1,418 megawatts of energy, or about a fifth of total national electric generation, President Miguel Díaz-Canel told state radio last month. In addition, the private sector now produces 20% of its own energy needs.
“Despite the blackouts, this is an area where we’ve made great strides,” the president said.
Some analysts, however, are less effusive.
Jorge Piñon, a researcher at the University of Texas Energy Institute who tracks power issues on the island, said that while Cuba is ramping up solar, it’s not doing so in a strategic way. The country has virtually no utility-scale battery storage, he explained, which means solar parks are only functional during the day and not properly integrated into the grid.
“Solar is a good investment as long as you do it smartly, which — regrettably — they are not doing right now,” he said.
Given Cuba’s size, solar will never be able to provide baseload energy, Piñon added, and it will always need large thermoelectric plants.
Llovet, 52, and his wife relied for years on a small noisy generator to get through temporary power outages that have plagued their La Campana, their 15-year-old business. But as Washington cranked up the pressure, the outages grew untenable.
Last year, Llovet started gathering the pieces for a solar system, but could only find the 5 kilowatt-hour lithium batteries he was looking for on Amazon.com. He had them shipped to a relative in Miami and then forwarded to Cuba through CubaMax — one of the dozens of delivery services that have become a key source of goods for the island.
After plowing about $10,000 into the system, La Campana runs almost entirely on self-generated power. “It was a big investment, but it was obvious that this isn’t a problem that is going to be resolved in the near future,” Llovet said.
While most of Cuba’s solar imports are manufactured in China, the growing role of ports in Florida, Texas and Louisiana to deliver the technology to the island is significant, according to John Kavulich, president of the US-Cuba Trade and Economic Council.
“It’s sort of ironic that Cuba could become a substantial renewable export market for US companies,” Kavulich said. “Particularly given the less than supportive view from the White House on renewables.”
The solar bandaid is just one of the elements keeping the island from imploding, he explained.
Cuba also produces about 40% of the crude it needs to fuel its power plants and has been making strides in refining more of it. And, crucially, the population and economy are both in decline, with the number of people living on the island down 16% over the past decade.
“The reason Cuba hasn’t stopped and collapsed and halted is because the economy has shrunk almost equal to the magnitude of the fuel that they were importing,” Kavulich said.
Despite the increased flow of solar panels and other goods, life remains a struggle for Cubans like Llovet.
Amid diesel and fuel shortages he swapped out his car for an electric tricycle, which have become ubiquitous in Havana. He said he’s also trying to navigate new local laws that would allow him to import his own party supplies.
But, more than anything, he needs a break in the drumbeat of US sanctions and other bad news.
“I would really like for everyday life to be just normal,” he said. “We’ve had that in the past and everything went well. We just need things to go back to normal, one way or another.”
Wyss writes for Bloomberg. Tom Fevrier of Bloomberg contributed.

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The Panther Energy Project is anticipated to begin construction in 2027 and reach completion in 2028, creating an estimated 200 construction jobs. The project is expected to contribute an estimated $20 million in property tax payments over its operating life, benefiting area schools, infrastructure, and other public services while driving additional economic activity.
Arevon has established a local office in Pinckneyville, providing landowners, residents, and other community members with direct access to the Panther project team during development and upcoming construction. Once operational, the project is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 37,000 Illinois homes.
The long-term commercial agreements follow Panther Energy’s selection in the Illinois Power Agency’s Summer 2026 Indexed REC procurement, which was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Under the IPA’s procurement methodology, Panther Energy was selected to deliver 421,131 RECs in the first year, which will be allocated among Ameren Illinois, ComEd, and MidAmerican through separate long-term contracts with each utility.
The Indexed REC structure provides long-term revenue certainty that supports the development and financing of new renewable energy projects. The RECs acquired by the utilities will help meet their obligations under the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard.
The Summer 2026 procurement was conducted pursuant to Illinois’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which became law in 2021 and established the Indexed REC pricing structure for utility-scale renewable energy procurements. In total, the ICC approved contracts for 1.55 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity, including four utility-scale solar projects totaling 740 MWac, through the Summer 2026 procurement.
“Arevon is proud to work with Ameren Illinois, ComEd, and MidAmerican through the IPA procurement to move Panther Energy closer to construction and contribute to Illinois’s energy goals,” said Tommy Greer, Chief Commercial Officer at Arevon.
“We appreciate the collaboration of Perry County residents, landowners, and local officials throughout the project’s development. We look forward to delivering reliable, homegrown energy to the grid while creating jobs, generating long-term economic benefits, and investing in the local community.” 

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Portage Township Schools is poised to spend $1 million on solar panels to get nearly $1.5 million in guaranteed energy savings.
At its next meeting, the School Board is expected to vote on the contract with Veregy for the project at Portage High School.
The selection of Veregy was announced at Monday’s meeting. Consultant Stratelign outlined the decision in a letter to Nicholas Gron, the school district’s chief financial officer.
“The submitted proposal identifies first-year energy savings of $46,669 and cumulative guaranteed savings of $1,457,946 over 20 years,” the letter reads.
Stratelign recommends seeking a federal incentive that would net 25.5% in savings, or $264,690, which would bring the net solar investment to $774,310 before service costs.
Veregy’s closest office is in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
The company’s proposal notes the district’s desire to save on energy costs, diverting money to the classroom that would otherwise go to NIPSCO. Veregy said it has done multiple solar projects within NIPSCO’s service area, and the project manager is a Portage High School alumnus.
Stratelign said in the letter to Gron that Veregy scored 97 out of 100 under Stratelign’s criteria.
The school district is issuing a general obligation bond that includes funding for the solar project at PHS. The school needed a new roof on part of the building after an April windstorm, making it an ideal spot for a new solar installation. That way, the roof shouldn’t need to be replaced soon after the solar panels are installed.
On Monday, the board voted to adopt a $98.9 million budget for 2027. That includes $15.7 million in property taxes for operating costs and $11.5 million for debt service. The state picks up the tab for classroom instruction.
The state recommends diverting a maximum of 15% of its school funding for operating costs, including bus transportation, but Portage is planning to use only $6.2 million, or less than 11%, Gron said.
“I’m sure that’s probably unique compared to some of the districts,” board President Andy Maletta said.
The board also heard a presentation on how standardized tests are used at the elementary level, especially in improving students’ reading ability.
The IREAD test tells whether students are proficient and offers broad reporting on category strengths and weaknesses, but it doesn’t tell which skill to teach first, the best instructional strategy for the student or whether the student can consistently apply the skill in authentic reading, Jones Elementary School Principal Jon Chlebowski said.
Two years ago, the IREAD test was expanded to second graders. “This is one of the few tests we have left that actually measures basic skills,” he said. “It’s directly correlated with future success,” both in school and with life.
Looking at data for 2025 and 2026, the district improved 2 percentage points, to a 91.3% pass rate. The state average is 88.7%. The state’s goal is 95%.
Looking at Individual schools, Jones, Saylor, Kyle and South Haven saw their scores drop, but they were offset by big gains like 9.3% at Myers, 7% at Crisman and 5.6% at the former Aylesworth Elementary School.
Myers Principal Jon Evers talked about IXL, a comprehensive test that offers diagnostic information for each student and provides individualized practice.
“Getting that data is very helpful in making our determination in how we want to move forward in helping our students succeed,” he said.
“Our ultimate goal is to make them better than they were the day before,” Evers said.
“Our students are in IXL all the time,” he said, constantly having practice to close any gap educationally and getting used to taking standardized tests.
Superintendent Amanda Alaniz praised the IXL program. “It’s been really fantastic to watch,” she said.
Two years ago, the district streamlined the number of tests and assessments.
“We really have aligned,” she said. “The curriculum is tight. The assessment is tight.”
“Every child is getting the prescribed instruction they need,” about 15 minutes a day, Alaniz said.
Parents get their children’s reports for the first time at a parent-teacher conference. A form letter explaining the program is aimed at making it easy for parents to understand what their kids should work on and how the parents can help at home.
“Our ultimate goal is to intervene early,” Alaniz said.
Not only does the individual instruction help kids who need remediation, but it also gives wings to advanced students so they’re not held back while other students are being brought up to speed.
Doug Ross is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.
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Speakers participating in a workshop on solar waste governance, which was organised by the Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) in the city on Wednesday, wanted an exclusive solar recycling policy to be enacted by the Central government, similar to the e-waste policy in the country to deal with solar panel wastes. 
Swati Singh Sambyal, principal expert (Pollution) of GRID-Arendal, said with the country having set a target of 280 giga watt (GW) of solar energy, processing of solar photo voltaic (PV) panels has become an environmental challenge. Citing the failure of extended producer responsibility (EPR) in safely dismantling and creating a circular economy, Ms. Sambyal wanted an environmental law framework to be created. She highlighted the growth of solar installation at present, resulting in high-risk waste generation and the regulatory gaps in the current framework of e-waste policy. 
Syed Sultan of NST Hi-Tech Recycling, said at present, though there is high potential for recycling the solar waste, most people are not familiar with handling waste unlike other countries including China. Mr. Sultan said only New Delhi is doing a good job in handling solar panel waste. 
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Plug-in solar has become one of the most successful clean energy projects in Europe. In Germany, an estimated 4 million households now use small, portable, “balcony” solar panels that plug directly into a wall outlet.
Adoption of these systems grew roughly 73% in 2024 alone, and it’s not hard to see why: A single-panel system can be as inexpensive as $300 and pay for itself in as little as four years in high-energy-cost states, according to the Clean Energy States Alliance. If that model takes hold in the United States, it could make solar ownership accessible to households who never thought it possible to utilize solar power to lower their bills.
Unfortunately, it’s a mistake to think plugin solar in the U.S. will roll out as simply as Germany’s model. U.S. residential electrical systems, codes and safety requirements were built around the assumption that power only flows from the grid into the home. Plug-in solar breaks that assumption by feeding power back into the household circuit through an ordinary wall outlet, creating complex engineering questions that must be answered to ensure household safety.
A 2025 UL Solutions white paper laid out these concerns plainly. Standard branch circuit breakers are sized to catch overloads from the grid side only — they can’t “see” a solar inverter also feeding current into the same circuit, which means a combined overload could go undetected. The same is true in Germany, but in the European Union, homes are wired at 220 volts instead of 120, which means wires and circuits can safely accommodate larger loads than in the U.S.
The attachment plug itself is a concern, too, as a plug is built to go dead the instant it’s unplugged, and UL’s testing found today’s grid-interactive inverters may continue to energize the prongs of a plug for two seconds after the plug is disconnected. And in lab tests, UL found that plugging a solar device into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet — the same protection required near sinks, pools and outdoor receptacles — could in some cases damage the GFCI or let current keep flowing into a ground fault for a moment after it trips.
None of this means that plug-in solar is unsafe, but rather points to the fact that the technology must be adapted to American standards, and homeowners, installers and code officials need to do their homework before treating it like any other plugin appliance you buy off the shelf.
Fortunately, the global enthusiasm for plug-in solar means that smart folks across the U.S. are turning their attention to these problems. UL Solutions, the same organization behind the safety testing for nearly every appliance in your home, is developing a dedicated standard for this technology. The UL 3700, the Outline of Investigation for Interactive Plug-In PV (PIPV) Equipment and Systems, is designed to address the specific gaps identified above: touchsafe output circuits, compatible GFCI protection and overcurrent protection tailored to the connection these devices have to your home. This is exactly the kind of independent, rigorous safety procedure that should underpin any new class of consumer electrical product, and it’s why we believe the technology’s promise and the need for caution aren’t in conflict; they’re two sides of the same process.
New Hampshire is now one of the first states in the nation to explicitly allow plugin solar.
Senate Bill 540, signed into law on July 2, 2026, by Governor Kelly Ayotte, created a clear, legal pathway for plug-in solar devices up to 1.2 kW in New Hampshire by building safety requirements directly into the bill: automatic shutoff during a power outage to protect lineworkers, mandatory compliance with the state’s existing fire and electrical codes and installation according to manufacturer instructions. Once there are devices that have been approved as being up to American safety standards, the state will amend the building code and interconnection regulations to make sure plug-in solar is accommodated.
The law was written to allow for the regulations to catch up with the technology, before plug-in solar starts to roll out across our state. Specifically, the law makes it clear that necessary changes to the building code and interconnection rules won’t occur until the UL 3700 standard has been completed, and we can be sure that compliant devices are being manufactured.
New Hampshire doesn’t have to choose between opening up solar access and protecting public safety. SB 540 shows that these goals can reinforce each other: a technology with the ability to expand energy affordability, paired with a deliberate, forward-thinking legislative process and an evolving national safety standard built to ensure success. SB 540 represents the best of how policymaking can be done well at the State House: bipartisan legislation that expands consumer choice while taking safety seriously from the very beginning. By pairing innovation with rigorous safety standards and clear regulations, New Hampshire has created a blueprint that other states can follow.
Kyana Burgess is communications coordinator at Clean Energy NH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advocates for the adoption of clean energy initiatives through a non-partisan, fact-based lens.
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Ikigai Group, a leading energy transition adviser and developer, together with Zestec Renewable Energy, have announced the successful energisation of a 10MW solar PV plant at Glasgow Airport. Developed in partnership with AGS Airports, the project was supported by Ikigai from inception through to energisation, including securing the investment partner. Zestec Renewable Energy funded, delivered and energised the first phase, with RSK Group acting as contractor.
AGS Airports has unveiled the completion of the solar farm as part of their program Horizons – Looking ahead, acting together – and celebrated a major sustainability milestone as Glasgow Airport’s solar farm begins generating enough renewable electricity to meet around 25% of the airport’s on-site demand.
The first phase of the 10MW farm located on Glasgow Airport land near Barnsford Road has been funded and delivered by Zestec Renewable Energy, who will manage and optimise the infrastructure long-term.
Comprising more than 14,300 photovoltaic panels, the development generates renewable energy to help power airport operations and reduce reliance on energy from the grid.
The solar farm is a key initiative within Horizons, AGS Airports’ sustainability & ESG strategy, which sets out the group’s long-term ambitions across four strategic pillars:
Under the strategy, AGS Airports has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net zero for its own emissions by 2035 while continuing to create positive impacts for the communities it serves, investing in its people and championing innovation across the aviation sector.
Fiona Smith, Executive Director of ESG & Sustainability at AGS Airports, said, “The launch of Horizons marks an important moment for AGS Airports as we set out a clear vision for building a more sustainable future for our airports. Looking ahead, acting together captures our belief that meaningful progress can only be achieved through collaboration. The solar farm is an example of that approach in action and a major milestone on our sustainability journey.”
The opening of the farm sees AGS Airports achieve another of its targets, generating 25% of on-site renewable energy for its own use at Glasgow Airport by the end of 2026, improving energy efficiency across its airport operations.
The solar farm is also expected to save around 1100 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) based on grid electricity emissions per year.
Toby Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Zestec, said, “With the solar farm now operational, we look forward to supporting the airport over the long term and helping maximise the benefits of the clean energy it generates.”
Helena Anderson, Chief Operating Officer at Ikigai, commented, “We supported Glasgow Airport from inception to energisation, jointly developing the onsite generation project and securing the most competitive investor. It is rewarding to see that collaboration now delivering clean, competitively priced electricity for the airport.”
The success of the project has been underpinned by strong partnership with SP Energy Networks (SPEN), the electricity network operator for central and southern Scotland
Looking to the future, innovation will remain a core focus of the Horizons strategy, with attention now turning to how the success of the solar farm can be replicated at Aberdeen International and Southampton airports. The company has also set its sights on helping to deliver the UK’s first scheduled zero-emission passenger route.
Earlier this year, AGS Airports supported the UK’s first real-world electric aviation demonstration programme with BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA aircraft completing flights across Scotland.
The trials showed how zero-emission aircraft could operate from existing airport infrastructure in the years ahead.
Kam Jandu, Chief Executive Officer at AGS Airports, commented, “Horizons reflects our ambition not only to reduce our environmental impact but also to help shape the future of sustainable aviation. Horizons and the targets we have set ensure AGS Airports continues to lead by example.”
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By Kelly Pickerel | October 14, 2026
Ameresco has completed a solar-plus-storage project at the main office of the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority (RUSA) in Oregon. The $1 million project is the beginning of a multi-phase transformative energy program aimed at enhancing the resilience, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of RUSA’s key facilities, which include its main office, wastewater treatment plant and natural treatment system.
The project includes a 39.4-kW solar system designed to generate approximately 51,580 kWh annually and offset 100% of the electricity used at RUSA’s main office. The solar array is paired with an 184-kWh battery energy storage system that helps ensure critical administrative and operational functions remain available during power disruptions.
The project was made possible through a combination of funding sources, including an $870,870 grant from the Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Renewable Energy Program (C-REP), as well as support from the Energy Trust of Oregon.
“Partnering with Ameresco allows us to modernize our facilities, safeguarding the long-term well-being of our community as a result,” said Jim Baird, General Manager of RUSA. “Through smarter energy use and resilient infrastructure investments, we’re advancing reliable wastewater management while ensuring continued service for our customers in both everyday operations and critical situations.”
The second and third projects will see the installation of a 900-kW ground-mounted solar PV system at the wastewater treatment plant and a 400-kW floating solar PV system at the natural treatment system. Construction on these projects is anticipated to begin before the end of the year.
“Operating a wastewater treatment facility requires substantial energy consumption, which is why RUSA’s initiative and others like it are so important to build a more efficient energy future,” said Louis Maltezos, Co-President of Ameresco. “By working together, we’re showing how public organizations can adopt forward-looking strategies that cut emissions, lower costs, and strengthen the quality of life for the communities they serve.”
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Emmvee Photovoltaic Power delivered Q2 revenue of ₹1,576 crore, representing an approximate 39.47% YoY growth compared to ₹1,130 crore in the year-ago period.
Market snapshot: Emmvee Photovoltaic Power reported Q2 revenue of ₹1,576 crore (₹15.76 billion), up from ₹1,130 crore (₹11.3 billion) in the corresponding period of the previous year. The result reflects expanded solar module delivery scale and sustained execution across domestic contracts.
Emmvee Photovoltaic's Q2 performance demonstrates sustained execution capacity supported by domestic manufacturing mandates. The sequential revenue stability highlights steady operational demand across independent power producers and commercial solar projects.
A 39.5% revenue expansion underscores strong operational traction among domestic solar module OEMs, supporting positive sentiment across green energy capital equipment suppliers.
Market Bias: Bullish
Strong revenue growth of 39.47% YoY to ₹1,576 crore indicates solid contract delivery and robust capacity utilization.
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India's solar manufacturing sector continues to benefit from Domestic Content Requirement policies and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers mandate, supporting domestic module manufacturers.
On July 15, 2026, Emmvee Photovoltaic reported Q1 FY27 revenue from operations of ₹1,555.52 crore with net profit of ₹380.29 crore. Management confirmed during its Q1 earnings call that the order book stood at 9.9 GW with fresh inflows of approximately 1.5 GW.
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Rockyford expects to save up to $7,000 annually through its new solar project.
The village recently installed solar panels at its village office to generate electricity for the office and fire hall.
According to the village, the panels are expected to produce about 77 per cent of the electricity used by the two buildings annually, reducing operating costs.
Mayor Darcy Burke said the project cost just under $45,000 and was fully funded through grants.
The project received funding through the Municipal Electricity Generation Program and the Canada Community-Building Fund, now known as the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Community stream.
The Municipal Electricity Generation Program supports municipal electricity-generation projects, including solar installations. It is administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, a partnership of Alberta Municipalities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Government of Alberta. The Canada Community-Building Fund provides federal funding for local infrastructure projects.
“Our project here was 100 per cent paid for by grant funding,” Burke said.
Burke noted the anticipated savings could be redirected toward other municipal priorities.
“We’re going to see $7,000 that can be utilized elsewhere in our budget,” he said. “If it does work out well, council will move forward with doing some more community buildings as time progresses and to further continue reducing costs.”
Burke said the project is one way the village is exploring renewable energy to improve efficiency and manage spending.
“These are steps that we must take in order to become more efficient with our tax dollars,” he said.

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Solar cell and module manufacturer TSEC Corp (元晶) yesterday said that its business is bottoming out this year, and it is optimistic that new rooftop solar installation incentives and strong green energy demand would revitalize the nation’s solar sector next year.
This anticipated policy push comes at a critical time. Over the past two years, the nation’s solar companies have struggled to turn a profit, weighed down by sluggish deployment of large-scale solar systems after subsidy-related corruption scandals.
Abroad, Taiwanese firms remain locked in intense price competition with low-cost Chinese counterparts.
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“We are experiencing a gradual improvement in momentum,” TSEC chief executive officer William Liao (廖偉然) told reporters at the Net-zero Taiwan and Energy Taiwan exhibitions in Taipei.
“This year should be the trough for TSEC. We are seeing a far better business outlook for the company and for the industry next year, compared with this year,” he said.
Domestic solar panel installations are expected to grow 25 percent to 1 gigawatt next year, from an estimated 800 megawatts (MW) to 900MW this year, Liao said.
About one-third of the total solar panels installed next year are expected to be on rooftops, he said.
The rooftop solar sector is more stable than fishery-solar or agrivoltaics infrastructure due to a streamlined regulatory approval process involving fewer government agencies, Liao said.
TSEC’s revenue plummeted about 38 percent annually in the first nine months of this year to NT$904 million (US$28.19 million). Losses in the first half of the year were NT$304 million, company data showed.
However, robust green energy demand from local artificial intelligence supply chains has boosted green power prices to about NT$6 per kilowatt-hour lately, benefiting the company’s business outlook, TSEC said.
The government’s new solar policy and replacement demand would also drive the domestic market, it said.
After a new amendment to the Regulations on the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Equipment in Buildings took effect on Aug. 1, newly constructed or expanded buildings with a building area of 1,000m2 or more must install solar power generation systems.
United Renewable Energy Co (URE, 聯合再生) chief executive officer Richard Chang (張為策) yesterday said that the new policy meant a new growth driver, adding 200MW to 300MW of solar panel installations a year to the existing 500MW to 700MW rooftop solar market.
More enterprises are deploying rooftop solar systems across their facilities to boost green energy capacity, Chang said.
TSEC and URE showcased new solar modules such as low-reflection solar panels, perovskite-silicon tandem modules and full-color semitransparent solar modules for buildings at the exhibition.
INFRINGEMENT: The investigation comes after a complaint from Vicor Corp, with the company seeking a limited exclusion order as well as cease-and-desist orders, the ITA said The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched a Section 337 investigation naming Taiwanese technology companies, including Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海), Delta Electronics Inc (台達電) and Quanta Computer Inc (廣達), as respondents. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) pledged assistance if needed. The USITC said on Friday in a statement that it had voted to institute an investigation under Section 337 of the US Tariff Act of 1930 into certain vertical power delivery systems, related components and computing devices incorporating such systems. The investigation covers 20 companies from Taiwan, China, Germany and the US, the commission said, adding that it
PACKAGING PUSH: The chipmaker said that it would begin ramping up silicon interposer production in New York in the first half of 2028 to support AI systems GlobalFoundries Inc shares gained as much as 7 percent after the chip manufacturer announced a five-year, US$2 billion deal to provide US production capacity to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電). Under the agreement, announced on Thursday, GlobalFoundries is to help supply components known as silicon interposers. The US company is to rely on manufacturing at its facility in Malta, New York, and said it has the option to expand capacity “as customer demand grows.” An interposer is a small layer of silicon that sits between a chip and its packaging. It is home to the wires that carry electronic signals and
A man charged along with Super Micro Computer Inc co-founder Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw (廖益賢) of conspiring to send cutting-edge chips to China in violation of US export controls pleaded guilty, court documents said. Ting-Wei “Willy” Sun (孫廷瑋), a former outside contractor described by US authorities as a “fixer” who allegedly aided in the sales, pleaded guilty on Thursday at a hearing in federal court in New York as part of an agreement with prosecutors, court filings showed. Prosecutors claimed the men were part of a scheme to send Nvidia Corp-powered servers to an unnamed Southeast Asian company and then divert them to
SECOND-TOP MONTH: September revenue was 0.6 percent lower month-on-month, but despite the drop, it was the firm’s highest-ever sales report for the month Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) yesterday reported record quarterly revenue for last quarter, after sales last month hit the second-highest monthly level in the company’s history. Revenue in the quarter ended last month was NT$1.49 trillion (US$46.75 billion), up 17 percent from NT$1.27 trillion in the second quarter and exceeding the combined prediction of 19 LSEG SmartEstimate analysts of NT$1.46 trillion. Last quarter’s figure — which was up 12 percent from the midpoint of last year — also surpassed the company’s July estimates of US$44.6 billion to US$45.8 billion amid surging demand for the ramp-up of its advanced 2-nanometer technology, artificial

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India’s operational solar cell manufacturing capacity approached the 50 GW milestone, according to Mercom India’s PV Manufacturing Tracker. However, the nearly 50 GW manufacturing capacity does include a stabilization period for newly commissioned cell lines.
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) rejected a petition seeking to increase the generic solar tariff to ₹5.50 (~$0.06)/kWh for the financial year 2027. The Commission found insufficient grounds to review its earlier tariff determination.
The Andhra Pradesh Power Coordination Committee invited bids to develop standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) at three locations in Andhra Pradesh. The tender covers a cumulative capacity of 1,250 MW/5,000 MWh. The last date to submit bids is November 23, 2026. Bids will be opened the following day.
Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation issued a tender to procure four-hour energy storage capacity from fully commissioned BESS projects for two years. The total capacity to be procured is 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh. Bids must be submitted by October 14, 2026. Bids will be opened the next day.
Power Grid Corporation of India invited bids to set up a BESS in Telangana. The tender covers a 187.5 MW/750 MWh system with a four-hour discharge duration. The last date to submit bids is October 19, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day.
The Andhra Pradesh Power Coordination invited bids from pumped storage generators to provide energy storage capacity from fully commissioned or eligible partly commissioned pumped storage projects anywhere in India. The procurement period is four years, extendable by up to two years. The last date to submit bids is October 26, 2026. Bids will be opened the following day.
The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company invited bids to develop a solar power project integrated with BESS at Jungle Sundari, Karmanagari, in Purulia district. The last date to submit bids is November 17, 2026. Bids will be opened on November 19.
Vikran Engineering’s wholly owned subsidiary, NOPL Solar Projects, secured a loan of up to ₹29.41 billion (~$307.36 million) from the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency. NOPL plans to use the financing for its 969 MW/1,163 MWp solar project across 152 locations in Maharashtra under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 program.
VSL PowerHive, a wholly owned subsidiary of solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar, announced plans to establish a 7.5 GWh battery energy storage system assembly facility at Oragadam, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The facility is expected to begin commercial operations in April 2027.
Researchers from Australia’s UNSW Sydney and UtmoLight achieved a certified stabilized power conversion efficiency of 23.5% for a large-area perovskite solar submodule. The 30 × 30 cm submodule, with an aperture area of 676 cm², surpassed the previous efficiency benchmark by 0.6 percentage points.
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IT Home, October 14 news: According to Xinhua News Agency today, the accompanying energy storage power station for the Guohua Rudong 400 MW integrated photovoltaic-hydrogen-storage project officially went online and began operation.
At this point, the photovoltaic and energy storage components of the project have been fully commissioned, while the hydrogen component is undergoing final debugging. The energy storage facility has a capacity of 60 MW / 120 MWh, making it the largest energy storage system配套 in China’s integrated photovoltaic-hydrogen-storage project.

The project is located in the coastal tidal flat area of Yangkou Port, Rudong, Jiangsu Province, with a total photovoltaic capacity of 400 MW and covering approximately 4,388 mu. It is a key project in the third batch of national "desert,戈壁, wasteland" large-scale wind and photovoltaic bases. The project includes the construction of a new 220 kV onshore substation and a hydrogen production and refueling station with a hydrogen production capacity of 1,500 standard cubic meters per hour (IT之家 note: hydrogen refueling capacity of 500 kg/day), forming a complete industrial chain of "power generation — energy storage — hydrogen production — hydrogen refueling."
Among them, the photovoltaic power station achieved full-capacity grid connection and power generation on April 29, 2025, with an annual average grid-connected electricity output of approximately 468 million kilowatt-hours, sufficient to meet the annual electricity needs of nearly 200,000 households.

The newly commissioned energy storage power station consists of one 60 MW / 120 MWh energy storage unit, configured with 27 battery containers each with a capacity of 5 MWh, 13 prefabricated converter-step-up units each rated at 5 MW, and one prefabricated converter-step-up unit rated at 2.5 MW. After connecting to a 35 kV busbar, it is integrated into the grid via a single 220 kV cable linked to the photovoltaic step-up substation.
As a grid-side energy storage project, this energy storage station accepts unified dispatching from Jiangsu Power Grid and complements hydrogen production loads by shifting operations to off-peak periods. During periods of high photovoltaic output and insufficient grid absorption capacity, surplus electricity is prioritized to charge the energy storage batteries, while hydrogen production equipment simultaneously increases output to convert excess power into storable hydrogen. During peak grid demand, the energy storage station rapidly discharges to support grid peak loads, while hydrogen production loads adjust accordingly to prioritize power supply to the grid, creating a flexible interaction model of “hydrogen production during off-peak hours and power delivery during peak hours.”
Compared to traditional photovoltaic and energy storage projects, the integrated photovoltaic-hydrogen-energy storage system uses hydrogen production as a flexible load absorption outlet, creating a multi-time-scale regulation system that combines rapid response with long-duration storage.
After the commissioning of this energy storage unit, Rudong County’s integrated “source-grid-load-storage-hydrogen” energy system has been further enhanced. To date, the total installed capacity of new energy in Rudong County has exceeded 8.3 million kilowatts, with wind, solar, and other new energy sources becoming the primary contributors to the regional energy supply.
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Tunisian national utility Société tunisienne de l’électricité et du gaz (STEG) has launched a tender for the construction of a 50 MW solar PV plant linked with 10 MW/20 MWh of battery storage capacity.
The selected developers will have to build the facility and the associated high-voltage grid infrastructure and transmission lines.
The project will be located in Tataouine, in southern Tunisia.
The deadline to submit project proposals is December 10.
In March, Tunisia’s Ministry of Energy and Mines also launched a tender for the construction of a 300 MW solar farm and a 150MW/540MWh of battery storage system.
The Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA) project database states Tunisia has 728.8 MW of operational solar capacity. With Amea Power’s plant now online, the country will be moving closer towards the 1 GW benchmark.
In March, the Tunisian government granted licenses for four new utility-scale projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW. The projects were selected under a 1.7 GW renewable energy tender.

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After getting a 40-kilowatt DIY solar installation up and running, one DIYer was thrilled to show off their array and brag about its benefits.
On Reddit, the original poster said the project began in April, with work seemingly completed in early October. They had to obtain permits and an interconnection agreement, but they are now clear to export electricity.
According to the post, the equipment list included four Solis S6 high-voltage hybrid inverters, 80 Waaree B-grade 590-watt panels, and a Sinclair sky rack. 
Those core components alone totaled about $28,400. Roughly $11,000 for the rack picked up at the Sinclair factory, $10,400 for the 80 panels, and about $7,000 for the four inverters shipped from AliExpress.
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While the system did not yet include batteries, the poster said 1:1 net metering allows exported solar generation to offset power taken from the grid.
In the thread, one commenter joked: “Anything worth doing, is worth overdoing.”
A project like this can lower costs for homeowners who understand the equipment, code requirements, and permitting process. If you’re interested in rooftop solar, getting free installation estimates through EnergySage can make it easier to compare quotes and see what a professionally installed system might cost.
In the comments, the poster said buying the Solis inverters through AliExpress likely saved “a couple thousand,” though delivery took about 45 days. The builder also said they chose Solis because the units “seem very compatible with the battery emulator project,” suggesting that future expansion was part of the plan from the beginning.
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A solar array this large can do more than shrink a utility bill. It can effectively turn a home into a small-scale power producer. Even without batteries, net metering can lower monthly energy costs, and the original poster said the setup is already exporting electricity rather than only covering on-site demand.
Much of the challenge came down to paperwork, code compliance, and obscure electrical details.
“That was one of the hardest parts, but the most rewarding,” the original poster wrote. “I downloaded a copy (free) of the 2023 NEC and started googling.”
They said local utility and county solar requirements were part of the process, alongside the electrical code for “trench depths, conduit fill calculations, and wire ampacity ratings.” 
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The OP also noted that “solar is considered a continuous load,” so components had to be sized to 125%.
For homeowners who want solar savings without handling every permit and calculation themselves, EnergySage can be especially useful. With its help, the average person can save up to $10,000 on solar purchases and installations. 
EnergySage’s solar map shows the average cost of a home solar panel system by state, along with local incentives. Those tools can help homeowners get the best price for a rooftop solar array.
Adding battery storage to a solar setup is also one of the best ways to protect your home during outages, save money on energy, and go off-grid. Homeowners can explore EnergySage for information about home battery storage options, including competitive installation estimates.
Other households are reporting lower bills, utility credits, and backup power thanks to their solar panels. 
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