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A Chinese research team has developed a novel panel surface temperature (PST) retrieval model designed specifically for utility-scale photovoltaic power plants.
The proposed approach leverages moderate-resolution thermal infrared (TIR) satellite imagery and is engineered to address several long-standing challenges that have limited accurate temperature estimation in large PV installations.
“The novelty of this research is that it enables satellites to estimate the surface temperature of photovoltaic panels – something that has been very difficult because solar farms are not uniform surfaces, but complex mixed scenes made up of panels, gap ground, and surrounding ground,” corresponding author Kun Yang told pv magazine.
“Our method goes beyond conventional land surface temperature retrievals by accounting for the three-dimensional structure of PV arrays, changes in the apparent panel area with viewing angle, and the unusually low, directional emissivity of PV panels,” the academic said. “In doing so, it provides a new scene-aware way to retrieve panel-scale thermal information from satellite observations over utility-scale solar farms.”
The novel method is based on measurements collected by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), a scientific instrument aboard NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites. With a spatial resolution of 1 km, each MODIS pixel covers a large surface area that typically includes not only PV modules, but also inter-row gaps, surrounding vegetation, access roads, and bare soil. As a result, the thermal signal recorded by the sensor represents a mixed radiance from multiple land-cover types rather than the temperature of the PV modules alone, which is the target variable of the study.
To address this limitation, the research team developed a pixel decomposition approach to separate PV modules from inter-row gaps within each MODIS footprint. High-resolution Sentinel-2 imagery was first used to estimate the fractional PV coverage within each MODIS pixel. This information was then combined with a three-dimensional geometric model of the PV array layout, incorporating module tilt, azimuth, row spacing, and satellite viewing geometry, to determine the proportion of panel surface that is actually visible to the sensor.
Finally, by explicitly modelling the thermal contribution of non-panel components such as exposed ground and inter-row spaces, the researchers were able to isolate the radiative signal attributable to the PV modules. This correction enables a more accurate retrieval of panel surface temperature at utility scale using moderate-resolution thermal infrared satellite data.
To validate the method, the research team compared modelled results against ground-based measurements from two utility-scale PV power plants: an arid-site installation in Wujiaqu, Xinjiang (northwestern China), and a more humid site in Ganzi on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan Province (southwestern China). Ground-truth panel temperatures were recorded using calibrated thermocouples mounted on the rear surface of PV modules at four representative locations across each array.
The results show a substantial improvement in retrieval accuracy. During the warm season, the proposed algorithm reduced the root mean square error (RMSE) from 10.8–18.9 C under a conventional land-surface emissivity baseline approach to 3.7–8.6 C. At the same time, it significantly mitigated the systematic cold bias, improving it from approximately −10 to −17 C down to −2 to −3 C.
Overall, these improvements – on the order of roughly 10 C in absolute error reduction – translate into a 3–5% decrease in PV power simulation bias. This level of accuracy enhancement supports more reliable estimation of photovoltaic performance and generation potential from satellite-derived thermal data.
“One of the most striking findings is that the low emissivity of PV panels matters even more than directional effects,” Yang said. “If PV panels are treated as if they had the emissivity of a typical natural surface, the retrieved panel temperature shows a systematic cold bias of around 10 C. In other words, getting the emissivity right is essential for accurate satellite retrieval of PV panel temperature.”
However, the scientist highlighted that while the method performs well in the warm season, winter remains far more challenging, primarily due to long shadows and potential snow cover. “These factors make the ground between panel rows colder than nearby open land, which can lead to significant underestimation of panel temperatures. To address this, we plan to develop a new approach to estimate the temperature of these shaded gaps and then incorporate that into our retrieval algorithm,” Yang said.
“Our long-term goal is to produce a global data set of utility-scale PV panel temperature for both research and industrial applications. Our next key step is to understand better the non-panel parts of solar farms, especially the shaded gaps between rows of panels. These gaps can strongly affect satellite measurements in winter,” he concluded. “We will also test this method on more solar farms under different climate conditions and array setups, including both fixed-tilt and sun-tracking systems, to see how widely it can be applied.”
The new approach was presented in “Photovoltaic panel surface temperature retrieval from MODIS through accounting for directional effects,” published in the International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. Scientists from China’s Tsinghua University, Renewables Research Center of Huairou Laboratory, SPIC Southwest Energy Research Institute, SPIC Innovation Center of Photovoltaic Industry, Qinghai Huanghe Hydropower Development, the Aerospace Information Research Institute under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIRCAS), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Huadian Xizang Energy have contributed to the study.

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South African city wants to charge a monthly levy to households with solar panels on their roofs  newsday.co.za
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When the rains arrived in earnest last May, Chukwuemeka Obi’s solar setup in Lagos went from powering his entire household to struggling to charge his phones.
His inverter was alarming at odd hours, his batteries were draining faster than usual, and his panels, recently installed at no small cost, were producing a fraction of what the salesman had promised.
“I assumed the rain would clean everything,” said Obi, a pharmacy owner who invested N2,000,000 in a 1.5kVA solar system the previous December. “Nobody told me the rainy season is actually when the system needs the most attention.”
His experience is common. Nigeria’s solar market has grown sharply over the past three years, driven by chronic grid unreliability and the removal of the petrol subsidy that made generator fuel unaffordable for millions. The country now has one of the fastest-growing off-grid solar adoption rates on the continent, with the International Energy Agency estimating more than 4.5 million solar home systems currently in use nationwide.
But the investment comes with a largely unaddressed vulnerability: the six-month rainy season, which runs from April through October in the south and shorter windows in the north, actively degrades system performance in ways that owners rarely anticipate.

Clean the panels, rain doesn’t do it for you
The most widespread misconception in Nigerian solar ownership is that rainfall keeps panels clean. It does not. Rain washes loose surface dust away but leaves behind a film of mineral deposits, especially in areas with hard borehole water or industrial proximity.
In Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Onitsha, airborne particulates from traffic and industry mix with rain to create a residue that dries into a semi-permanent haze across panel glass.
That haze cuts energy output by between 15 and 30 percent, according to maintenance engineers at SolarNaija, a Lagos-based installer. The solution is a soft cloth or squeegee, clean water, and no detergent. Cleaning every three to four weeks during peak rain season is sufficient for most environments. Do it early in the morning, before the sun heats the glass, to avoid thermal shock cracking.

Check the mounting before the wind does it for you

Rainy season in southern Nigeria often arrives with squalls and sustained winds that probe every weakness in a rooftop installation. Loose mounting bolts, improperly seated panel clamps, and corroding brackets, often invisible during the dry months, become failure points the moment wind load increases.
Walk around the structure after every heavy storm. If panels have shifted position, even slightly, output drops and connector damage become likely. Tighten any loose hardware, replace galvanised bolts that show rust with stainless steel alternatives, and inspect roof penetration points for leaks. Water entering the roof around a mount is a slow catastrophe that most owners don’t discover until the ceiling caves.
Your battery and inverter need dry air
Humidity is the quiet enemy of charge controllers, inverters, and battery terminals. Lead-acid battery terminals oxidize faster in humid conditions, creating resistance that wastes charge and generates heat. Lithium systems are more tolerant but not immune.
At least once a month during rainy season, disconnect the battery terminals, inspect for white or greenish buildup, and clean with a dry cloth or fine wire brush. Do not use water. Ensure your inverter has adequate ventilation and is not mounted in a sealed cabinet. If you can hear the inverter fan running constantly, the ambient temperature in the room is too high — something that worsens when buildings retain humidity.

Monitor your numbers, not just your lights
Most inverters display daily generation figures. Write them down or photograph the screen weekly. A consistent drop of more than 20 percent against your dry-season baseline, on a day with partial sun, signals something is wrong, whether dirty panels, a failing battery cell, or a corroded cable joint.
Nigeria’s solar boom has produced a market full of smart buyers who did their research before purchase. The owners who protect that investment through rainy season are simply the ones who keep paying attention after the installation crew leaves.

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The government of Kyrgyzstan has announced the first phase of a planned 1.9 GW solar project is now operational.
Work on the ROX Issyk-Kul solar power plant, which is being implemented, financed and managed by Vietnam’s Rox Energy Global and RECA LLC, began in July 2025 following the signing of a deal with Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Energy. It is located in the region of Issyk-Kul in eastern Kyrgyzstan.
The first phase of works encompassed a 175 MW solar plant alongside a 110 kV high voltage substation and associated transmission infrastructure. According to national news agency Kabar, investment in the initial first phase reached $130 million. More than 250 Kyrgyz citizens are currently involved in construction works.
Total investment for the 1.9 GW project, which is currently slated for completion by the end of 2028, is expected to reach $1.4 billion. Kabar adds that the project will be Central Asia’s largest solar project once operational.
The commissioning of the first phase of works represents Kyrgyzstan’s largest operational solar project to date. According to figures published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the country had deployed 100 MW of solar by the end of 2025, up from 0 MW at the end of 2024.
Kyrgyzstan’s first large-scale solar plant, a 100 MW facility located in the northern Chui region, was inaugurated last December.
Several other large-scale solar projects are under development in Kyrgyzstan. Last November, the country’s National Investment Agency entered into an agreement with Hungary’s Electron Holding for the development of 300 MW of solar. A month prior, the Energy Ministry signed an investment agreement with a consortia of Chinese companies for a 250 MW solar project scheduled for completion in 2027.
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India’s green energy sector at start of Y2K-like multi-decade growth cycle: Nuvama  Moneycontrol.com
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China Energy Investment Corp (CHN Energy) has completed construction of its Guohua Rudong solar-hydrogen-storage integrated project in Jiangsu province, marking another step in China’s efforts to combine large-scale solar generation with battery storage and green hydrogen production.
The project is located in the Yudong reclaimed tidal-flat area near Yangkou Port in Rudong county, Nantong. It is operated by the Jiangsu branch of Guohua Investment, a CHN Energy subsidiary. The company describes it as China’s largest integrated solar-hydrogen-storage project.
The facility includes a 400 MW coastal PV plant, a 60 MW/120 MWh battery energy storage system, a green hydrogen production facility with a capacity of 1,500 Nm³ per hour, and a 220 kV shore-based substation. It also features hydrogen refueling capacity of 500 kg per day.
According to CHN Energy, the PV plant is expected to generate about 468 GWh of electricity annually, enough to meet the yearly power demand of nearly 200,000 households. The hydrogen facility is designed to produce 482 tons of high-purity green hydrogen per year.
The project reached its first grid-connection milestone in early 2025. Its 400 MW PV section achieved full-capacity grid connection on April 29, 2025. CHN Energy said the integrated project was completed on June 10, 2026, following system-wide joint commissioning, with performance indicators meeting design specifications.
The hydrogen production facility remains in the final stage of equipment commissioning and is expected to begin operations in August 2026, according to the company. Once operational, the project will establish an integrated system linking renewable power generation, energy storage, hydrogen production and downstream hydrogen use.
A dedicated submarine cable connects the PV plant directly to the hydrogen production facility. During periods of high solar generation, surplus PV electricity can be supplied to the electrolyzer without first passing through the public grid. Local project operators said that, at full PV output, approximately one-fortieth of the plant’s hourly generation is sufficient to operate the hydrogen facility at full load.
The battery energy storage system is designed to smooth fluctuations in PV output and provide a stable power supply for hydrogen production. The configuration is intended to increase local consumption of renewable electricity while serving as a demonstration of renewable hydrogen production directly coupled with coastal PV generation.
The project also incorporates coastal ecological restoration measures. CHN Energy said the development occupies about 2.9 km2 of tidal-flat land and was implemented alongside a broader Spartina alterniflora control and coastal wetland restoration program covering approximately 4.3 km2.
The project is part of China’s third batch of large-scale wind and solar power bases. Its significance lies not only in its 400 MW PV capacity but also in its integrated operating model, combining coastal solar generation, battery storage, traceable green hydrogen production and local hydrogen consumption within a single commercial demonstration project.
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Irish data center developer Red Admiral has received approval to construct a data center and solar farm on a 600-acre land parcel in Westmeath County, Ireland.
Westmeath County Council approved plans to build the campus on June 2.




Data center campus is on the left; the proposed solar farm is highlighted in black
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The 250MW campus will consist of six 14,000 sqm (150,694 sq ft) data center buildings across 96 acres, and the solar farm, located east of the facility, is set to span 415 acres and include a battery energy storage system.
The campus’ solar farm will use fuel cells provided by SK ecoplant, which forms part of the South Korean conglomerate SK Group.
The campus will be built on land parcels situated west of the village of Rochfortbridge, and it will be bounded by the Monagh River to its north, Kiltotan and Collinstown to its south, Farthingstown to its east, and Gneevebane to its west.
Red Admiral has estimated that the campus would cost €1 billion ($1.16bn) to develop.
Reports of a 250MW facility first surfaced in November 2023, and plans for the facility were submitted by Red Admiral in December 2024.
There has been some opposition to the campus. 70 submissions were lodged against the proposal, citing concerns about the impact of the data center on the environment, the suitability of a data center in a rural environment, the strain on the Irish grid, and more.
Red Admiral is a subsidiary of Irish energy firm Lumcloon Energy. The latter already has a presence in Rochfortbridge, as evidenced by its plans to develop a 65MW battery storage facility and a 275MW natural gas power plant.
Ireland’s data center energy woes have been particularly acute. The percentage of Ireland’s metered energy consumed by data centers currently hovers at around 20 percent, according to a report released by the country’s Central Statistics Office in June 2025.
This has led to fierce backlash against data centers. In July 2025, Ireland’s National Trust appealed against planning permission granted to a data center in County Louth, and in May, bestselling author Sally Rooney and others contested Mayo County Council’s decision to grant permission to Avaio for a new data center.

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It was tested in a stormwater pond in Ontario, Canada.
Researchers at Canada’s Western University designed a foam-backed floating photovoltaic (FPV) system. 
It was tested in a stormwater pond in Ontario, Canada. The system generated 7.7 megawatt-hours of electricity over a year, outperforming a standard reference floating system by about 2.7 percent.
“The results of this study established foam-based FPV as a promising and adaptable platform for renewable energy generation,” the team noted in the study paper. 
Solar power has long had a geography problem.
To build the massive solar farms required to displace fossil fuels, developers need land. Usually, that means competing with agriculture or cutting into natural conservation areas. The solution in warmer climates has been “floatovoltaics“—placing solar panels on giant plastic pontoons over lakes and reservoirs.
But if you try that in a Canadian winter, thick moving ice will crush the structures like aluminum cans.
Now, researchers have solved the cold-weather problem using a deceptively simple combination of materials: shipping foam and hot tub bubbles. In particular, a monocrystalline foam-backed FPV system was fabricated.
It shows that floating solar can not only survive freezing temperatures but actually thrive in them. 
Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
To prevent ice damage, an underwater air-bubbler system was installed. A shore-based pump pushes bubbles from the bottom of the pond, carrying warmer deep water to the surface to keep the area around the panels ice-free. It acted like a localized defroster.
The results showed that on days when the rest of the pond was frozen, the water directly surrounding the solar array remained completely clear. 
Keeping the ice away didn’t break the energy bank, either. Over a year of continuous monitoring, the air-bubbler system consumed as little as 0.02 percent of the total energy the panels generated. At its peak during the worst winter storms, it reduced yield by only 14.5 percent. 
“A regression model developed in this study indicated that the foam-based FPV system generated 7.7. MWh/year, representing up to 2.7% more energy than other PV models,” the study noted. 
It also pulled double duty as a water conservation tool.
In sitting flat against the water’s surface, the foam-backed array acted as a physical shield, blocking direct sunlight and cutting off the wind that typically drives evaporation. The researchers calculated that the relationship between solar coverage and water savings is linear, meaning that every additional square meter of panel added results in a predictable drop in water loss.
“FPV coverage linearly reduced pond evaporation, aiding agricultural water conservation,” the study stated.
If scaled up to cover just half of the Ontario stormwater pond, this innovative setup would trap and save roughly 927 cubic meters of water annually. 
For local communities and farmers, that means keeping hundreds of thousands of gallons of precious water in the reservoir to support agricultural irrigation when it is needed most.
With the concept proven on a small scale, the researchers are looking to take their foam-and-bubble design out of the pond. The next step is testing the technology on a larger scale across harsher, more diverse bodies of water. 
The findings were published in the journal Applied Energy.
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The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has switched on a 3,300-panel solar installation at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, claiming it to be the “largest rooftop solar deployment on a sports stadium in the UK”. 
The system, delivered by solar installer EvoEnergy, is expected to generate 1.24GWh. The installation of the solar array was completed in September 2025, with the system entering operation earlier this month following commissioning. 
The generation estimate was calculated by EvoEnergy using PVsyst modelling software, which incorporates long-term meteorological data, system design characteristics and site-specific shading assessments to forecast annual energy yields. 
Gavin Marshall, chief operations and finance officer, WRU said, “We’re not only reducing our carbon footprint but also strengthening the financial sustainability of the Union through the money we will save, creating long-term value that can be reinvested into Welsh rugby at every level.”   
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The organisation said the project forms part of a broader programme to decarbonise operations across Welsh rugby and reduce reliance on grid-supplied electricity. 
Alongside the solar deployment, the stadium has introduced a range of sustainability measures including LED lighting upgrades, rainwater harvesting systems, a well-water abstraction system for non-potable uses and sustainable food procurement initiatives. 
The solar installation comes as the WRU prepares to publish its first dedicated sustainability strategy later this year. The strategy will build on the organisation's 2022 sustainability policy and is expected to outline longer-term plans for reducing emissions and embedding environmental targets across the governing body's operations. 
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Cumulative installation figures further illustrate the scale of the sector’s growth, with a total 4,368,164 rooftop solar systems totaling more than 28.3 GW capacity installed across Australia, alongside 284,580 small-scale battery energy storage systems. (Note: 2025 solar battery data is only available from 1 July 2025, when solar batteries became eligible under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme according to Clean Energy Regulator).
The figures showcase the continued expansion of distributed energy resources and the increasing role of residential solar in Australia’s broader energy transition.

The historical data highlights the upward trajectory of the country’s adoption of rooftop solar. Early-stage deployment remained relatively limited, with less than 65,000 installations recorded in 2009. The market however accelerated significantly in the following years, driven by policy incentives, declining installation costs, and increasing consumer awareness.
Installer-level data provides additional insight into recent activity. According to the Solar 365 May 2026 Report, the company installed 600 solar systems in the first four months of this year with an annual target of more than 4,000. This compares with the 2,500 systems installed in 2025 and 1,200 installed in 2024.
While this dataset reflects a single installation company, it highlights continued strong growth in the residential solar segment, reflecting ongoing market expansion and increasing customer adoption.
The growth of rooftop solar sector is now being mirrored by the small-scale battery storage market with energy storage emerging as a key technology in Australia’s clean energy transition with the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries rebate program, introduced in July 2025, having a significant effect on the market.
In the first six months following the launch of the rebate scheme, 165,979 batteries were installed and 28.4% of all new rooftop solar installs included an energy storage system.
The total number of batteries installed under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program has now climbed to more than 380,000 installations, delivering more than 10 GWh of capacity.
Those figures showcase the shift toward integrated solar and storage systems, with households increasingly adopting batteries to improve energy self-consumption and reduce reliance on the grid.
Long-term installation data provides a detailed view of Australia’s solar growth trajectory, showing a transition from early adoption to large-scale deployment.

The data shows strong growth between 2009 and 2012, followed by stabilisation and another growth phase from 2018 onward. The inclusion of battery systems from 2025 onwards marks a structural shift in the market.
Role of solar platforms in Australia’s solar growth
Various digital platforms have contributed to the expansion of Australia’s residential solar market by improving access to information, pricing transparency, and installer comparisons. These platforms typically act as intermediaries between customers and installers.
A key function of these platforms is customer education. By breaking down technical aspects such as system sizing, panel efficiency, warranties, and battery integration, they reduce complexity and support more informed purchasing decisions.
Platforms such as Solar Quotes and Solar Panels and Battery Package, along with bundled solution offerings like solar packages, illustrate how the market has evolved to become more transparent and user-focused. Collectively, these platforms have played a supporting role in increasing consumer confidence and accelerating the adoption of residential solar systems across Australia.
Financial performance remains a primary factor influencing residential solar adoption.
Based on a standard 6.6 kW system, consumers can expect to save about $1,500 per year on their energy bill with a payback period of three to four years after applying the rebate. Those who install a battery can expect savings of about $3,000 per annum.
The figures reinforce the economic viability of installing solar, particularly when combined with battery storage.
Future projections suggest continued expansion of rooftop solar capacity across Australia with key outlook figures including 36 GW rooftop solar installation target and 82% of electricity from renewables by 2030.
Long-term projections indicate 53 GW to 71 GW of rooftop solar capacity by 2050, depending on adoption trends.
These projections, combined with strong financial returns and ambitious national targets, indicate that residential solar – and increasingly battery energy storage – a will continue to play a critical role in Australia’s energy landscape in the coming decades.
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Bondada Engineering Ltd has received a Notification of Award (NoA) from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package of a 250 MW solar PV project co-located with a 50 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
The contract is valued at approximately INR 1,338 crore, including GST. The project is scheduled for completion within 18 months of the award date.
The project is part of NTPC Renewable Energy’s utility-scale renewable energy expansion strategy and includes energy storage to support grid stability and reliability.
Following the award, Bondada Engineering said its solar EPC order book has increased to about 5.5 GWp, while its BESS order book has reached around 1.1 GWh.
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Dutch independent power producer (IPP) MPC Energy Solutions has started testing and commissioning its 66.1MW San Patricio solar PV project in Guatemala.
The IPP announced that the project had secured its final permit, at which it started construction in February 2024, and now expects to spend two weeks completing testing and commissioning work.
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MPC expects to receive a commercial operation date certificate for the projects within the next few weeks and begin commercial operations in the third quarter of this year, slightly later than the company’s initial planned Q2 start date.
MPC noted that it had contributed an additional US$1.5 million to the project to cover the additional costs associated with starting commercial operations later than expected, including debt service payments, on-site staff costs and operational expenses. The IPP expects to cover “nearly the entire amount of this additional funding” from the eventual sale of the project, alongside the sale of the Santa Rosa and Villa So projects in El Salvador, which have a combined capacity of 87.4MW.
This plan was outlined in its financial reporting for the first quarter of the year, and the sale of the San Patricio project would represent an immediate exiting of the Guatemalan solar sector for MPC, as it is the company’s first project in the country. MPC also said that it plans to raise money by selling electricity generated during the testing phase until the start of commercial operations through the spot market.
The start of commercial operations at San Patricio would be a significant development for the Guatemalan solar sector, which has around 200MW of capacity currently in operation. The project’s capacity is also in line with the largest solar PV project to be operational in the country, the 73.7MW Yolanda project, which is owned by Spanish firm Ecoener and started commercial operations in 2024.

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The state government has allocated over EUR 10 million in its 2026-27 budget to address the anticipated surge in end-of-life solar panels and embedded batteries, according to Recycling International.
Australia currently recycles only about 17% of retired solar panels, with the remainder sent to landfill, stockpiled, or exported. The funding aims to improve this rate as the nation faces growing pressure to enhance solar panel recycling.
The money will flow through the state’s Remade in WA initiative. Approximately EUR 7.3 million is designated for solar panel collection and recycling pathways, while an additional EUR 1 million will support programme delivery.
State energy and manufacturing minister Amber-Jade Sanderson stated that the investment is intended to future-proof waste management systems. She noted that as more solar panels and batteries enter use daily, systems must be in place to manage them at end of life, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.
Sanderson emphasized that the funding is part of a larger clean energy package. Other investments include battery storage projects, renewable energy training centres, green steel development, and grid infrastructure upgrades. For instance, EUR 1.7 million will fund battery collection points at local authority facilities.
The investment reflects the rapid expansion of solar power across Australia. Western Australia hosts extensive solar installations across remote landscapes and regional communities. One example is the Merredin Solar Farm, which operates around 360,000 panels and generates enough electricity to power tens of thousands of homes annually. However, this success creates a recycling challenge: Australia is expected to produce roughly 90,000 tonnes of solar panel waste each year by 2030.
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ROOF SOLAR: Jared Salvatore, left, and Garrison Riegel, of Celestar Solar, carry a solar panel onto a roof in Schaumburg, Ill., on Nov. 30, 2023. Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune/TNS

ROOF SOLAR: Jared Salvatore, left, and Garrison Riegel, of Celestar Solar, carry a solar panel onto a roof in Schaumburg, Ill., on Nov. 30, 2023. Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune/TNS
The U.S. residential solar industry is cratering after President Donald Trump eliminated a key tax credit for homeowners to install solar panels last year – and it’s dragging down residential battery additions, according to a new BloombergNEF report.
The U.S. is expected to add 4.1 gigawatts of residential solar in 2026, down 15% from 2025, according to a BloombergNEF projection. That would mark the lowest level of new residential solar installations in five years.
“The market is not expected to recover to the record levels of 2023 anytime in the next decade,” the report states.
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The main reason for the anticipated drop in home solar is the sunsetting of a 30% tax break for homeowners late last year under the One Big Beautiful Bill, explains BloombergNEF’s June 15 report. This has made solar systems more expensive for consumers. Meanwhile, tariffs and other factors have raised costs for solar equipment too.
DECLINING SECTOR
Solar companies are feeling the pressure. According to the new report and company filings, Sunrun Inc is expecting a 25% drop in U.S. residential solar additions in 2026 compared to 2025, while Enphase Energy Inc, SolarEdge, and SunPower Corp are expecting declines of 22%, 20% and 15%, respectively. Back in April, Freedom Forever filed for bankruptcy, citing the elimination of the federal tax credit.
While most of the country is experiencing this drop, two states are bucking the trend: California, a longtime solar leader, and Florida, which passed a new pro-solar law last year. BloombergNEF projects Florida’s residential solar additions will hit 710 megawatts in 2026, a 62% increase over last year. California’s installations are also forecast to grow 17% in 2026. Both states are also leading on solar permit applications.
BATTERY CRUNCH
The national solar crunch is having a knock-on effect on home batteries, which are highly dependent on solar installations. About 1.4 gigawatts of home storage is expected to go online this year, down 26% from 2025.
But even as total home battery installations are down, the combination of residential solar with batteries is on the rise. As of the first three months of 2026, some 40% of new residential solar systems have a battery attached, BloombergNEF found, up from an average of 35% last year.
“Battery storage is the future of home solar,” said Cosmo van Steenis, a BloombergNEF analyst and co-author of the new report. “Batteries can lay up stores of solar power in the daytime and release them at night.”

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Vikram Solar is advancing the first phase of its planned 12 GW solar cell manufacturing facility and expects to commission 9 GW of cell production capacity by the third quarter of fiscal year 2027 (3QFY27), ending December 2026.
The expansion comes as India’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II took effect on June 1, 2026. Under the new requirement, solar PV modules deployed in projects covered by the ALMM framework, including government-supported schemes, net-metering installations, and open-access renewable energy projects, must use solar cells sourced from manufacturers listed under ALMM List-II.
“While certain under-construction projects have received transitional relief, the broader policy direction remains unchanged. With domestic cell capacity still trailing module capacity, access to ALMM-compliant cells and backward integration will increasingly differentiate manufacturers. As ALMM List-III for wafers and ingots remains under consultation for its proposed June 2028 implementation, the policy framework is expected to increasingly favour scaled, integrated players, accelerating industry consolidation over the medium term,” says Equirus Securities in its recent research note.
According to the research note, Vikram Solar is simultaneously expanding its module manufacturing capacity from 9.5 GW to 15.5 GW, with the additional capacity expected to be commissioned by the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
The report notes that domestic cell capacity continues to lag module manufacturing capacity, making access to ALMM-compliant cells an increasingly important competitive factor for solar manufacturers.
Module-cell integration is expected to play an important role in Vikram Solar’s next phase of development. The report notes that the company has secured interim domestic cell availability through a 2GW ALMM-compliant sourcing arrangement with Jupiter International, ensuring domestic cell availability ahead of its planned backward integration. However, Equirus Securities said this agreement is unlikely to materially alter Vikram Solar’s earnings, as DCR-linked pricing premiums are likely to remain with cell suppliers rather than flow through to module manufacturers.
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The widespread deployment of renewable energy capacity in Spain has driven a decoupling of energy prices from volatile global gas prices, resulting in a 19% reduction in consumer electricity bills.
This is a key takeaway from a report, published today by think tank Ember, which looks at the impact of Spanish renewable energy deployment on the country’s power prices. The report examines changes in power prices across Europe in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, two significant macroeconomic disruptions that drove up power prices in several European countries.
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The increase in power prices was particularly striking in countries that are more heavily reliant on fossil fuels. For instance, the average power price in Italy, a country that Ember described as “more gas-dependent” than Spain, reached €143/MWh (US$165.9/MWh), while Spanish energy prices were less than one-third of that, at €42/MWh.
This means that, according to Ember, a typical Spanish household is paying 19% less than it would otherwise pay if the country’s gas prices were as strongly tied to the global gas supply as they were in 2021. This translates to a reduction of €10 per household per month in bills.
The decoupling of Spanish power prices from global gas prices is the driving force behind these lower bills. Ember attributes this decoupling to the deployment of renewable energy capacity, which has reduced the impact of gas on the energy mix more broadly; according to Ember, Spanish wind and solar generation increased by 37% between 2021 and 2025, which means that, in the first five months of 2026, gas influenced just 9% of hours in the national energy mix.
This compares to gas influencing 52% of hours in Spain as recently as 2021. The graph below, from Ember, shows the impact of global gas prices on Spanish energy prices during the two global conflicts, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war involving the US, Israel and Iran.
Again, compared to Italy, the difference is stark; Ember calculates that gas influenced 75% of hours in the Italian energy mix in the first five months of this year, over eight times the influence seen in Spain.
Crucially, Spain has responded to its own internal challenges with a doubling down on renewable energy investment. April 2025 saw the Iberian grid endure a significant blackout, but rather than fall back on fossil fuel-powered generation in response to this treat to the country’s grid security, Spain has sought to expand its renewable energy sector.
Last November, the government passed a degree to support grid resilience and the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS), and figures from Ember show that since the blackout, Spain has added an average of 1.3GW of new solar PV and wind capacity each month, just above the 1.2GW of monthly capacity additions the year before.
“Spain’s long-term, ambitious push on wind and solar is paying dividends, shielding consumers from volatile fossil fuel prices,” explained Ember senior energy analyst, Europe, Criss Rosslowe. “Reforms introduced following the April blackout have sustained the energy transition, strengthening the shielding of power prices.”
The BESS piece is particularly significant, as the Iberian grid could stand to benefit from considerable strengthening. Not only in response to the blackout in particular, but to minimise the widespread curtailment that affects the Spanish grid, which has struggled to effectively deploy the sheer volume of renewable energy capacity that has been brought online in recent years.
Figures from Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica estimate that renewables curtailment leapt from 0.1TWh in 2021 to 4.6TWh in 2025, driving an increase in annual grid balancing costs from €1.3 billion to €3.8 billion over this period; strengthening the Spanish grid is therefore a priority for both energy security and cost-saving reasons.
Regarding batteries, Spain now aims to have 22.5GW of operational energy storage by 2030, and Ember expects operational BESS in Spain to quadruple between 2025 and 2026.

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Chinese perovskite solar module producer UtmoLight launched its new module series at SNEC 2026 in Shanghai, China, including two products aimed at addressing reliability challenges and application-specific limitations in commercial perovskite photovoltaics.
The company said the new product line reflects a shift beyond efficiency gains and larger module formats toward products tailored to specific deployment scenarios. The lineup includes the Chuangshi S2 high-strength module and the Chuangshi S1 ultra-light module.
The Chuangshi S2 is a 2.81 m² perovskite panel designed for harsh outdoor environments. UtmoLight rates the module at 500 W and said it uses 3.2 mm tempered glass in a double-glass configuration. The company said the module can withstand a front-side mechanical load of up to 5,400 Pa, making it suitable for projects exposed to high winds, heavy snow and hail.
UtmoLight said the product addresses one of the key barriers to large-scale perovskite deployment: mechanical durability. The company developed the module in response to feedback from earlier field projects, including concerns about wind-induced cracking, snow-load deformation and long-term reliability in extreme climates.
According to UtmoLight, the use of tempered glass required modifications to the manufacturing process because perovskite thin-film stacks are sensitive to high temperatures and mechanical processing. The S2 combines tempered-glass encapsulation with the company’s Jichuang+ process platform, which includes optimized functional layers and deposition processes intended to balance mechanical strength, power output and long-term stability.
At SNEC 2026, Germany’s TÜV Rheinland issued a certificate for the S2 panel, recognizing its high-strength design. According to the certification body, the module passed static load tests of 5,400 Pa on the front side and 2,400 Pa on the rear side, as well as a hail impact test using 45 mm hailstones traveling at 33.9 m/s.
The Chuangshi S1 targets lightweight PV applications. The 0.72 m² module uses a 1.1 mm + 1.1 mm ultra-thin double-glass structure. It is 2.6 mm thick and weighs 4 kg, which UtmoLight said is more than 62% lighter than conventional PV modules.
The company said the S1 is designed for distributed PV, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), low-load rooftops and mobile energy applications. Its lower weight enables adhesive installation, reducing the need for rails, clamps and roof penetrations. UtmoLight said the design can improve installation efficiency and reduce risks to roof waterproofing while maintaining the weather resistance of glass encapsulation.
Both products are based on UtmoLight’s vertically integrated perovskite manufacturing platform, which covers materials development, large-area coating and encapsulation. The company has previously identified large-area manufacturing and long-term outdoor validation as key steps toward perovskite commercialization.
In November 2024, UtmoLight’s first gigawatt-scale production line in Wuxi, Jiangsu, hit full-process integration. The initial 2.8m² perovskite module off the line delivered 450 W with a full-area efficiency of 16.1%. As it shifts mature pilot-line processes to large-scale output, UtmoLight targets a mass-production efficiency of 20%.
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SolShare 2, due to be available in the UK from August, can support up to 30kW capacity, an increase from the flagship 20kW product.
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Allume Energy has redesigned its shared solar PV technology that enables a single rooftop installation to connect to multiple properties.
The Melbourne, Australia-headquartered company aims to tackle ownership and technical barriers to solar adoption for shared dwellings like apartments and social housing.  
SolShare 2, due to be available in the UK from August, can support up to 30kW capacity, an increase from the flagship 20kW product. It can support up to 15 connections. The rooftop solar array is intended for installation on flat blocks, enabling residents from multiple flats to access the solar generation.
SolShare 1 has been available in the UK since 2021, and in June last year Allume received a £4 million strategic investment from E.ON UK. 
Alongside the increased capacity of SolShare 2, Allume has made battery energy storage system (BESS) integration with the system more straightforward. A communal BESS stored in or near flats with the rooftop array pairs with the SolShare 2 system via an Ethernet connection. 
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The system, which is PV and supplier-agnostic, also allows residents to discharge to the grid, with grid-charging to follow.
According to Cameron Knox, CEO and co-founder of Allume Energy, compliance and regulations in the UK had made it “all but impossible” to install integrated solar and BESS at flats, “but SolShare 2 changes that.”
This comes as the UK government is gathering evidence on how to enable shared battery storage to be rolled out across the UK. A federal government subsidy scheme in Australia demonstrates how the UK government might hope to intervene to establish a network of community batteries in the UK. 
The call for evidence will gather views on how to scale up deployment, remove regulatory and commercial barriers, ensure safety, and make sure the benefits reach those unable to install private domestic energy storage, like renters and people living in flats. 
It cites Allume’s 2023 BESS installation at its SolShare 1 array on a Cardiff flat block, which the company says has seen grid energy demand drop 60-70%.
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TOYO Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: TOYO) has announced a $357 million capital investment to construct a 1.5 GW N-type heterojunction (HJT) solar cell manufacturing facility in the Houston metropolitan area. 
The project co-locates cell production with its existing Texas module plant to secure Section 45X tax credits and establish a fully integrated, domestic content-compliant U.S. supply chain. The integration is designed to shorten production cycles from raw wafer processing to finished modules. 
Engineering, facility design, and procurement planning are already underway, with full project completion and initial pilot production expected within the next 20 months. Utilizing the existing Houston site infrastructure mitigates greenfield development risks, streamlines local permitting processes, and allows the company to leverage its existing regional management team and labor pool, said the company. 
This latest expansion represents TOYO’s official entry into domestic U.S. cell manufacturing, a move heavily incentivized by the structural design of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Under current U.S. framework guidelines, domestic cell manufacturing qualifies for direct Advanced Manufacturing Production Credits under Section 45X of the IRA, which provide $0.04 per watt for domestically produced solar cells. At full 1.5 GW capacity, this single facility stands to capture up to $60 million in annual production tax credits. 
Beyond direct 45X benefits, co-locating cell and module lines allows TOYO to offer developers a fully “domestic content” compliant product. This enables project buyers to secure the 10% domestic content bonus tax credit under the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) frameworks, which serves as a critical competitive advantage as developers increasingly reject modules reliant on imported cells.  
“Expanding into domestic cell manufacturing is the natural next step in our commitment to creating an integrated onshore solar supply chain from polysilicon to panels,” said Takahiko Onozuka, Chairman and CEO of TOYO. “Co-locating 1.5 GW of HJT cell capacity at our Houston module site significantly optimizes our capital allocation and infrastructure spend.” 
The announcement marks the next phase of a multi-year pivot away from tariff-exposed regions. TOYO initially announced its entry into the U.S. downstream market in late 2024 with a 2 GW panel assembly factory in Texas. However, as trade barriers evolved, assembly alone proved insufficient to insulate the manufacturer from geopolitical headwinds. 
To guarantee compliance under Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules and AD/CVD trade regimes, the company has had to rework its upstream pipeline. Early this year, TOYO secured a strategic supply contract with an unnamed U.S. polysilicon manufacturer. By feeding U.S.-sourced polysilicon into its cell production, the company aims to create a dual-source supply chain capable of withstanding shifting U.S. customs enforcement. 
The company continues to defend its global footprint against trade friction. A coalition of domestic U.S. manufacturers has scrutinized the TOYO’s international operations, alleging tariff circumvention. TOYO strictly denies these Ethiopia duty evasion claims, countering that its 4 GW cell facility in Ethiopia operates transparently while confirming that shifting midstream cell operations to Houston serves as a hedge against trade litigation. 
While scaling its North American footprint, TOYO has maintained a presence as an upstream partner in other Western markets. In late 2025, the manufacturer struck a solar cell supply deal with French module producer Voltec Solar, proving its ability to service the European market with high-efficiency cells even as it anchors its primary capital expansion in the American Sunbelt. 
The Houston plant will focus on producing next-generation N-type heterojunction (HJT) cells. This HJT technology establishes a new benchmark for power density by combining industry-leading conversion efficiencies, frequently exceeding 25%, with very low annual degradation rates. Engineered for maximum yield, HJT cells feature improved bifaciality and temperature coefficients, supporting high power production even in extreme heat. 
In the U.S. market, where fixed infrastructure, land, labor, and installation costs are high, maximizing efficiency is critical. TOYO’s high-density HJT technology dilutes these fixed upfront balance-of-system expenses by generating more megawatt-hours per acre, directly improving project returns for developers. 
The $357 million investment represents a substantial capital commitment relative to TOYO’s current market capitalization of $579 million. In its Q1 2026 financial results, TOYO posted revenues of $142.8 million, a 177% year-over-year increase, and generated a record net income of $28.4 million, driven by the scale-up of its international cell lines. 
The company expects to fund the Houston construction through a mixture of internal cash flow, non-dilutive project financing, potential strategic partnerships, and selective equity financing. The new facility is expected to create approximately 400 direct full-time manufacturing jobs in the Houston metropolitan area, with an estimated 1200 additional jobs across the regional supply chain. 
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As more homeowners look for ways to shield themselves from rising energy costs, one real-world home electrification setup is drawing attention for doing more than just keeping the lights on.
In a LinkedIn post, summarized by Electrek, microgrid expert and GM Energy employee Jim Reilly shared how his rooftop solar panels, home battery, and electric truck are helping him lock in his energy costs for decades.
Reilly outlined his all-electric setup: a rooftop solar array, a GM Energy home backup battery, and a GMC Sierra EV that can send power back to the house through bidirectional charging.
The hardware and materials for his solar-plus-vehicle-to-home system came to roughly $15,000 before discounts and tax credits. The panels are expected to produce about 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, or around 253,000 kWh over the warranty period. Using that math, Reilly estimated the electricity cost works out to about $0.06 per kWh over the next quarter-century.
Reilly’s calculations highlighted how impactful clean energy upgrades can be for lowering household energy costs. By pairing solar panels with a home battery, he can also store excess energy generated during the day and use it later, helping him avoid expensive peak electricity rates.
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On the EV side of the equation, Reilly contrasted a gas-powered Silverado with a 24-gallon tank with his Silverado EV equivalent. At $5.25 per gallon, the gas truck costs $126 for a fill-up, while charging the EV’s roughly 200-kWh battery at his solar rate costs about $12, a difference of $114 each time.
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Battery backups are often framed as storm-prep tools, but Reilly’s post points to another benefit: cost stability. Instead of being exposed to swings in gasoline prices or relying entirely on utility rates, homeowners with solar, storage, and EV charging can shift more of their energy use to power they generate themselves.
Those savings can add up quickly for frequent drivers. Reilly estimated that a full EV charge costs about $28 using grid electricity at home — far less than the $96 to $126 he typically spent filling a gas tank. When powered by his solar system, the cost of driving drops even further.
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The global energy sector is experiencing a historic transformation as nations seek cleaner, more sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Rising concerns about climate change, carbon emissions, and energy security have placed renewable energy at the center of future development strategies. Among all renewable technologies, solar power has emerged as one of the fastest-growing and most accessible energy solutions available today.

Solar panels, once considered a niche technology, have become a mainstream source of electricity for homes, businesses, industries, and utility-scale power generation projects. Advances in photovoltaic technology, falling installation costs, and strong policy support have significantly expanded solar adoption across developed and emerging markets alike.

As governments and organizations intensify efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and sustainable energy goals, the solar panel industry is entering a period of substantial growth. According to Renub Research, the global Solar Panel Market is projected to grow from

US$ 187.21 billion in 2025 to US$ 384.65 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.33% between 2026 and 2034. This impressive forecast highlights the increasingly important role solar energy will play in the global transition toward clean electricity generation.

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Solar panels are devices designed to convert sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic cells. These cells, typically made from silicon-based materials, absorb sunlight and generate electrical current through the photovoltaic effect.

Solar panels can be installed on residential rooftops, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, solar farms, and open land areas where adequate sunlight is available. Multiple panels are often connected together to form solar arrays capable of generating significant amounts of electricity.

The energy produced can be used immediately, stored in batteries for future use, or supplied to electrical grids. This flexibility has made solar power one of the most attractive renewable energy solutions available.

As concerns regarding environmental sustainability continue growing, solar panels have become essential tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy independence across the world.

One of the strongest factors fueling growth in the solar panel market is the increasing global demand for renewable energy.

Governments, corporations, and consumers are actively seeking alternatives to conventional energy sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Renewable energy technologies provide a pathway to reducing carbon emissions while enhancing long-term energy security.

According to data referenced in the market report, global renewable energy capacity expanded by approximately 15.1% during 2024, reaching nearly 4,448 gigawatts of installed capacity. This remarkable growth demonstrates the accelerating pace of the worldwide energy transition.

Solar energy plays a particularly important role because sunlight is abundant, widely available, and environmentally friendly. Unlike fossil fuels, solar power generation produces electricity without releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

As countries continue establishing ambitious renewable energy targets, demand for solar panels is expected to remain exceptionally strong throughout the forecast period.

Government support remains a critical driver of solar panel market growth.

Many countries offer tax incentives, subsidies, grants, low-interest financing programs, and net-metering schemes designed to encourage solar energy adoption. These initiatives help reduce installation costs and improve the financial attractiveness of solar investments.

Net-metering programs, in particular, allow consumers to sell excess electricity back to utility providers, creating additional economic benefits for solar system owners. Such policies have significantly accelerated adoption rates in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Governments are also investing directly in large-scale solar infrastructure projects to support national renewable energy objectives and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

As energy transition strategies continue evolving worldwide, policy support is expected to remain one of the most influential factors shaping market growth.

Continuous innovation in photovoltaic technology is making solar panels more efficient and cost-effective.

Over the past decade, manufacturers have achieved significant improvements in solar cell efficiency, allowing panels to generate more electricity from the same amount of sunlight. These advancements have helped increase system performance while reducing overall installation costs.

Modern solar technologies include bifacial panels, thin-film modules, enhanced energy storage integration, and high-efficiency photovoltaic cells. These innovations are improving energy output while expanding the range of applications for solar power systems.

Research and development efforts continue focusing on increasing durability, optimizing energy conversion rates, and lowering manufacturing expenses. As technology progresses further, solar energy is becoming increasingly competitive with traditional electricity generation methods.

The combination of improved performance and declining costs is accelerating solar adoption across global markets.

One of the most important developments within the solar industry has been the dramatic decline in system costs.

Historically, high installation expenses limited adoption primarily to large organizations and affluent consumers. However, advances in manufacturing efficiency, economies of scale, and technological improvements have significantly reduced prices.

Lower costs have made solar power accessible to a broader range of residential, commercial, and industrial users. Many consumers now view solar energy as a financially attractive long-term investment capable of reducing electricity expenses while increasing energy independence.

The continued decline in solar panel costs is expected to remain a major catalyst for market expansion, particularly in emerging economies where affordability plays a crucial role in technology adoption.

Among available solar technologies, monocrystalline panels continue to dominate due to their superior efficiency and performance characteristics.

These panels are manufactured using single-crystal silicon, which allows electrons to move more freely and efficiently through the material. As a result, monocrystalline panels generate more electricity per square meter than many alternative technologies.

Their high efficiency makes them particularly attractive for residential and commercial installations where available space may be limited. Additionally, monocrystalline panels are known for their durability and long operational lifespans.

Although they often carry higher upfront costs than some alternatives, their performance advantages continue driving widespread adoption across global markets.

Commercial organizations are increasingly investing in solar panel systems as part of broader sustainability and cost-reduction strategies.

Office buildings, shopping centers, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution hubs are utilizing solar installations to reduce electricity expenses and strengthen environmental credentials. Solar energy helps businesses improve operational efficiency while protecting against future energy price volatility.

Many organizations also view renewable energy investments as important components of corporate sustainability initiatives. Solar installations demonstrate commitment to environmental responsibility while supporting long-term business objectives.

Government incentives and declining installation costs have further strengthened the business case for commercial solar adoption. As organizations continue prioritizing sustainability, commercial demand is expected to remain a major growth segment within the market.

Electricity generation represents the most significant application area for solar panels worldwide.

Utility-scale solar farms are increasingly contributing to national energy supplies by providing clean, renewable electricity to millions of consumers. Governments and energy providers are investing heavily in solar infrastructure to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based generation.

Large-scale solar projects offer numerous advantages, including lower operating costs, reduced environmental impact, and long-term energy security. Advances in energy storage technologies are also improving reliability by enabling solar power generated during daylight hours to be used when sunlight is unavailable.

As global electricity demand continues rising, solar power is expected to play an increasingly important role in meeting future energy requirements.

Off-grid solar systems are creating new opportunities for communities located far from traditional electricity infrastructure.

These systems operate independently of centralized power grids and often incorporate battery storage technologies to provide reliable electricity access. Off-grid solar installations are widely used in rural communities, agricultural operations, telecommunications infrastructure, and remote businesses.

Governments and development organizations increasingly support off-grid solar initiatives because they provide affordable and sustainable energy solutions for underserved populations.

The growing need to expand electricity access in developing regions is expected to contribute significantly to long-term market growth.

United States
The United States remains one of the largest solar markets globally. Strong policy support, increasing consumer awareness, declining costs, and substantial investments in renewable energy infrastructure continue driving adoption across residential, commercial, and utility-scale sectors.

United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is experiencing steady growth in solar adoption as the country pursues ambitious carbon reduction targets. Residential installations, commercial projects, and community solar programs continue supporting market expansion.

India
India represents one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the world. Abundant sunlight resources, government-backed renewable energy programs, and expanding infrastructure investments are driving rapid deployment across residential, commercial, industrial, and rural electrification applications.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is accelerating investments in solar energy as part of broader economic diversification and sustainability initiatives. Large-scale solar projects are helping the country reduce dependence on traditional energy sources while supporting long-term renewable energy goals.

Challenges Facing the Industry
Despite strong growth prospects, the solar panel market continues facing several challenges.

High upfront installation costs remain a concern for some consumers, particularly in regions with limited financial incentives or financing options. Although long-term savings can offset initial investments, affordability continues influencing purchasing decisions.

Solar power generation also depends on weather conditions and sunlight availability. Variations in sunlight intensity, seasonal changes, and nighttime periods require supplemental energy storage solutions or grid integration.

Battery storage technologies continue improving, but additional costs associated with storage systems remain important considerations for many users.

Addressing these challenges will be essential for sustaining long-term market growth and maximizing renewable energy adoption worldwide.

According to Renub Research, the global Solar Panel Market is expected to grow from US$ 187.21 billion in 2025 to US$ 384.65 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 8.33% between 2026 and 2034. Growth will be supported by increasing renewable energy demand, favorable government policies, declining technology costs, and ongoing advancements in photovoltaic efficiency.

The market's strong outlook reflects the growing importance of solar energy in achieving global sustainability and energy transition objectives.

The solar panel industry stands at the forefront of the global clean energy revolution. As nations work to reduce carbon emissions, strengthen energy security, and achieve sustainability goals, solar technology is becoming an increasingly essential component of modern energy systems.

With Renub Research forecasting growth from US$ 187.21 billion in 2025 to US$ 384.65 billion by 2034, the market is poised for substantial expansion. Continued innovation in photovoltaic technology, energy storage systems, and manufacturing efficiency will further accelerate adoption across residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale sectors.

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Floating solar photovoltaic panels and battery storage system may be in the Manteca wastewater treatment plant’s future.
Staff is recommending the City Council authorize a no-cost technical feasibility study be conducted by Willdan Energy Solutions.
Once completed, staff will report back to the Council with a recommendation to either advance, delay, or not pursue the project.
Wildan is proposing a 1.7 mega-watt floating solar photovoltaic and battery system with an estimated $3.2 million in rebates.
The cost of the project would be funded from future cost savings from electricity generated.
What such solar projects typically do is stabilize electricity costs up to the load of electricity they generate.
As such it would help the city avoid future PG&E power rate increases for a large chunk of their power needs at the treatment plant.
The last time the city explored solar at the treatment plant in 2018, the annual PG&E bill for the facility was in excess of $1.4 million. There has been close to almost a dozen rate increases since then as well as additional demand for electricity created by housing growth.
Electricity is the biggest single operating cost for sewer treatment plant.
The city was approached by Wildan as well as Energy Systems Group earlier this year.
Energy System’s proposal involved a 1.8 mega-watt ground mounted solar photovoltaic system with an estimated $1.89 million in rebates.
That system would generate more electricity but would not include battery storage.
An advantage the Wildan proposal brings to the table is not using land for the placement of solar panels.
That would allow the city to have more flexible use for land connected with the treatment plant.
Eventually, the city wants to relocate its public works division and corporation yard into one location at the treatment plant.
The city has also toyed with the idea of other uses for some of the treatment plant land including as a possible organic waste processing site.
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MPC Energy Solutions NV has secured the final permit for its 66.1 MWp San Patricio solar plant in Guatemala, allowing the project to begin testing and commissioning, with this phase expected to last around two weeks. The company now anticipates receiving the Commercial Operation Date certificate in July and has shifted its expected start of operations from the second to the third quarter of 2026.
During the testing period and until official commercial operations, MPC Energy Solutions will sell generated electricity on the spot market, while reaching COD will be a key milestone enabling the planned sale of the asset to proceed. To cover additional debt service, staffing and operating costs arising from the delay, the company has injected an extra USD 1.5 million, which it expects to recover almost entirely through price adjustments at the closing of the agreed sale, keeping project economics broadly in line with previous guidance.
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MPC Energy Solutions NV is a renewable energy developer that builds, owns and operates utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects, currently focusing on Central America. The company targets large-scale solar PV plants that can feed electricity into regional power markets, positioning itself as a player in the transition to cleaner energy in emerging markets.
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The appointed developer will handle design, engineering, supply, financing, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar photovoltaic system and any Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in line with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) and the respective distribution company (DISCOM) rules and the Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2025–36. The contract includes 25 years of operation and maintenance and the supply of ALMM-compliant modules, inverters, balance-of-system equipment, metering and SCADA. Prior intimation through MAHAVITARAN or the respective DISCOM portal is mandatory before installation.
The tender is split into four categories, each allocated 25 MW to make up the 100 MW portfolio. Category A1-S covers 20–100 kilowatt (kW) solar-only installations while A1-B covers 20–100 kW projects with 30 per cent BESS for two hours. Category A2-S covers 101–250 kW solar-only projects and A2-B covers 101–250 kW projects with 50 per cent BESS for two hours. All components must meet safety and regulatory certifications and developers must secure electrical clearances during the online application.
The BESS must be fully integrated with the solar PV system to supply Behind-the-Meter load and be designed to deliver rated power for a minimum of two hours of continuous discharge. Developers must guarantee capacity retention of 80 per cent at Year 10 and 70 per cent at Year 15 from the Commercial Operation Date (CoD); any cell or module replacements must be covered by the RESCO within the quoted fixed tariff. Comprehensive BESS operation and maintenance must be provided for 25 years and projects must achieve a minimum Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) of 19 per cent per annum.
The Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) has issued a tender for the development of 100 Megawatt (MW) of rooftop solar projects across Maharashtra under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The procurement covers Behind-the-Meter (BTM) systems with and without Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and the tender document is priced at Rs 10,000 plus 18 per cent GST. Bids close on June 23, 2026. The appointed developer will handle design, engineering, supply, financing, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar photovoltaic system and any Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in line with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) and the respective distribution company (DISCOM) rules and the Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2025–36. The contract includes 25 years of operation and maintenance and the supply of ALMM-compliant modules, inverters, balance-of-system equipment, metering and SCADA. Prior intimation through MAHAVITARAN or the respective DISCOM portal is mandatory before installation. The tender is split into four categories, each allocated 25 MW to make up the 100 MW portfolio. Category A1-S covers 20–100 kilowatt (kW) solar-only installations while A1-B covers 20–100 kW projects with 30 per cent BESS for two hours. Category A2-S covers 101–250 kW solar-only projects and A2-B covers 101–250 kW projects with 50 per cent BESS for two hours. All components must meet safety and regulatory certifications and developers must secure electrical clearances during the online application. The BESS must be fully integrated with the solar PV system to supply Behind-the-Meter load and be designed to deliver rated power for a minimum of two hours of continuous discharge. Developers must guarantee capacity retention of 80 per cent at Year 10 and 70 per cent at Year 15 from the Commercial Operation Date (CoD); any cell or module replacements must be covered by the RESCO within the quoted fixed tariff. Comprehensive BESS operation and maintenance must be provided for 25 years and projects must achieve a minimum Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) of 19 per cent per annum.
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More than 3,250 solar panels have been installed at the home of Welsh rugby, in what the stadium owner claims is the largest PV installation for a UK sports venue to date.
Venue owner Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) revealed it has been generating electricity at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium since February 2026, but better weather conditions in May and June has meant the array is now providing significant power for stadium operations.
Roof work for the project was completed over a six-week period, installer EvoEnergy told pv magazine. This was timed to run from mid-August to the end of September 2025 to ensure the system was installed in the off-season for the stadium.
The 1.5 MW array comprises 3,296 Trina 455 W modules with panel optimizers, mounted on K2 standing seam clamps. EvoEnergy said it used this mounting design to ensure a robust system given the building height and wind speed at the location, which is next to a river.
WRU expects the array to generate enough electricity each year to power more than 50 matchdays. The rugby association has also forecast the rooftop installation will provide return on investment within two-to-three years.
Completed in 1999, the 74,000 seater Principality Stadium – formerly the Millennium Stadium – was one of the first in the world to have a fully movable, retractable roof over a column free stadium. The solar installation made use of cranes located inside the stadium to hoist panels and equipment over the primary trusses on the roof, according to WRU.
Darren Crossman, head of facilities and safety and sustainability WRU, said that as custodians of an iconic stadium, “we have a responsibility to lead by example. This solar installation is a significant technical and operational step forward.”
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One of England’s historic racecourses is also sporting a new solar array, following the installation of PV on the grandstand at Ascot.
The Ascot Racecourse rooftop solar array is installed across the 480-meter-long roof of the grandstand, and is expected to be energized later in 2026. Installer SSE Energy Solutions said the project comprises more than 1,200 solar panels with a total capacity of 608 kW.
Sam Thompson, director of estate operations at Ascot Racecourse, said the installation would allow the venue to take a major step forward in its plans to cut emissions and strengthen operational resilience.
“By turning our grandstand roof into a long-term energy asset, and bringing the system online later this year, we will be supporting both our environmental commitments and the future sustainability of the racecourse,” Thompson said.
Tamsin Lishman, customer asset director, SSE Energy Solutions, said that projects like Ascot show how commercial solar can be delivered at scale, even in complex and high profile environments.
The Principality Stadium and Ascot Racecourse installations are the latest in a line of PV projects deployed to some of the most famous sports venues in the United Kingdom. Manchester City’s campus and London Stadium both have their own solar arrays, as does The Wing grandstand at Silverstone – home of the British Grand Prix.

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The multinationals RWE and Meta formalized a new long-term power purchase agreement under a deal that formally links the electricity supply to be generated by the Rabbits Foot Solar project, a 298-megawatt alternating current facility located in Bowie County, North Texas. Civil works for the photovoltaic complex began during the first months of the current year, with the formal start of commercial operations estimated for late 2027.
Through this contractual addition, the operational alliance between both organizations is experiencing a substantial increase in its consolidated supply volume. Prior to this signing, the shared portfolio included the Emily photovoltaic assets in Illinois, Lafitte in Louisiana, and Waterloo in Texas, totaling a previous cumulative 574 megawatts. The incorporation of the new Texas plant brings the total jointly managed volume to 872 megawatts formally assigned over the last two fiscal years.
Regarding the socioeconomic development of the region, the construction phase of the project will require the hiring of approximately 200 local workers dedicated to the energy infrastructure sector. RWE executives indicated that the development of the complex will generate tax revenues exceeding $50 million projected over a 40-year term. These financial resources will be allocated directly to the budgets of Bowie County, the DeKalb Independent School District, Texarkana College, and Emergency District No. 6.
Likewise, institutional projections estimate that tax revenues will significantly strengthen medical assistance services, vocational technical training institutions, and road maintenance in the area. The operating company seeks to ensure that the technical deployment generates sustained financial stability in rural North Texas communities through direct investment in essential community assets.
On Meta’s part, the acquisition of this energy block responds directly to the corporate goal of powering its entire global data infrastructure with clean energy. The technology firm’s renewable energy management highlighted that the integration of Rabbit’s Foot optimizes the electricity supply of the Texas grid. This procurement scheme ensures clean and stable resources to absorb the growing demand originating from massive data processing.
At the same time, the North American subsidiary RWE Americas is consolidating its position in the U.S. generation market, where it currently operates 13 gigawatts distributed across 27 states. The energy corporation’s strategic plans include the addition of 9 gigawatts of net capacity by 2031. The fulfillment of this master plan seeks to support the requirements of industrial manufacturing, advanced computing centers, and general national economic electrification schemes.
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Axial return to Intersolar Europe 2026, taking place from June 23 to 25 in Munich, Germany, where it will showcase its latest solutions for utility-scale photovoltaic plants  at booth A6.250.
The company’s presence at Europe’s leading solar exhibition coincides with a major milestone: according to Wood Mackenzie’s and S&P Global Global Solar Tracker Market Share 2026 reports, Axial achieved the largest share of the European solar tracker market by shipments in 2025, during a year in which the regional market reached a record 25 GWdc of shipments.
The company also secured the number one position in Italy, ranked second in Romania, and maintained its place among the world’s top 10 solar tracker suppliers.
Backed by  18 years of experience and 1,022 projects worldwide, the company arrives at the event, strengthening its presence in some of the world’s leading photovoltaic markets.
During Intersolar Europe, Axial will also highlight Titan, its solution for large-scale photovoltaic projects. The company describes this product as a new approach to optimizing utility-scale solar plants, designed to reduce project complexity and improve economics as plant size increases.
Titan is not simply a larger tracker. Its main features include tracker lengths of up to 160 meters, a reduced number of motors, the ability to accommodate up to four strings per tracker, and a lower number of foundations.
According to the company, Titan’s design also helps optimize electrical infrastructure, simplify installation and improve overall project economics.
“When scale increases, every component matters,” Axial states. Based on this principle, Titan aims to maximize photovoltaic plant efficiency through more efficient resource utilization and reduced operational complexity.
Alongside Titan visitors to the Axial booth will be able to explore the company’s complete tracker portfolio. Particular attention will be given to the  Axial Titan and theAxial 2TT, showcasing both the company’s latest innovation and one of the industry’s most proven tracker solutions.
The latter has helped establish Axial’s leadership position in Europe. Designed for utility-scale projects, the Axial 2TT combines a highly rigid structure with an innovative Multipoint Blocking System to deliver exceptional stability under demanding site conditions. Its simplified design, reduced component count and compatibility with large-format modules simplify construction and support reliable, long-term operation across the entire lifecycle of the plant.
At Axial, efficiency goes beyond energy production. It is the result of engineering solutions that simplify project execution, adapt to real world conditions and improve performance at every stage of development. By reducing complexity, accelerating installation, optimizing resource utilization and enhancing operational reliability, it helps its partners maximize the overall value of their solar projects.
With Titan, Axial takes the next step in its evolution from a leading European tracker supplier to a company focused on redefining efficiency at utility scale. By combining intelligent engineering, proven reliability and a deep understanding of project realities, Axial continues to develop solutions that help the solar industry deploy more complex plants with greater confidence and performance. At Intersolar Europe 2026, the company will showcase not only new technology, but also its vision for the future of utility-scale solar.
 
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Navitas Solar to Invest ₹1,500 Crore in Gujarat to Set Up 3.6 GW Solar Cell Plant Photograph: (Navitas Solar)
Solar module manufacturer Navitas Solar plans to invest around ₹1,500 crore in Gujarat to establish a 3.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility and a pilot wafer-and-ingot production line, as the company moves deeper into upstream solar manufacturing amid India’s push for greater domestic value addition.
The proposed expansion, to be implemented in phases, marks Navitas Solar’s entry into solar cell manufacturing and a strategic move towards backward integration across the solar value chain. The first phase of the project is targeted for commissioning in 2027, subject to market conditions and project readiness.
The investment comes at a time when demand for domestically manufactured solar cells is expected to rise following the implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II framework, which mandates the use of approved domestic solar cells in eligible projects.
Navitas Solar said civil work for the project, covering more than 10 lakh sq ft, is already underway. The company has finalised technology partnerships for the proposed manufacturing line and appointed senior leadership to oversee the new business vertical.
The planned cell manufacturing facility is being designed as a highly automated production unit with the flexibility to accommodate future technology upgrades, including next-generation solar cell architectures.
In addition to cell manufacturing, the company plans to set up a pilot wafer-and-ingot line in 2027 as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen upstream integration. The move is aimed at building in-house capabilities and reducing dependence on imported components, which continue to dominate key segments of the solar manufacturing supply chain.
“India’s clean energy transition requires strong domestic manufacturing capabilities across the solar value chain. This expansion is aimed at building a future-ready platform across modules, cells and deeper backward integration,” said Vineet Mittal, Director – Finance & Strategy, Navitas Solar.
The investment reflects a broader trend across India’s solar manufacturing sector, where companies are increasingly expanding beyond module assembly into cells, wafers and other upstream components to align with government localisation policies and reduce supply-chain risks.
Navitas Solar currently operates 3 GW of annual solar module manufacturing capacity and manufactures Mono PERC and TOPCon modules ranging from 40 W to 720 W. Through its subsidiary, Navitas Alpha Renewables, the company also manufactures solar encapsulants, giving it a degree of upstream integration.
The company said the proposed expansion could create nearly 1,000 direct jobs across manufacturing, engineering, operations and research functions, while generating additional employment in logistics and ancillary industries.
The planned cell facility is expected to position Navitas Solar among a growing group of Indian manufacturers investing in domestic solar cell production as the industry prepares for tighter localisation requirements and rising demand from utility-scale and commercial renewable energy projects.
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Gujarat Inject (Kerala) Wins ₹14.49 Crore Solar PV Module Order from Deon Energy, Strengthens Renewable Energy Transition  SolarQuarter
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