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Google’s $3.5B solar project pushes US into new territory – E&E News by POLITICO

Full access to essential energy & environment news for professionals. EXPLORE COVERAGE REQUEST A DEMO EXPLORE COVERAGE By Benjamin Storrow | 07/16/2026 06:19 AM EDT The country’s largest solar project just broke ground. Is it a one-off, or a harbinger … Continue reading

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Infrastructure Planning Blog 59: A solar decision, revised National Policy Statement for Ports and other news – TLT LLP

Browse by topic 59: A solar decision, revised National Policy Statement for Ports and other newsToday's entry looks at the latest solar decision, the revised National Policy Statement (NPS) for Ports and an update to the Planning Inspectorate's interactive projects … Continue reading

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India extends solar cells local sourcing deadline for open access, net metering projects till December – The Economic Times

India has granted a seven-month exemption to renewable energy projects under open access and net metering, allowing them to use imported solar cells without complying with the ALMM-II (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for cells) requirement until December 2026. … Continue reading

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A Japanese firm wants to wrap the Moon's equator in an 11,000-kilometer solar belt, and how it would beam that power to Earth is unlike anything today – OkDiario

Home – Tech – A Japanese firm wants to wrap the Moon’s equator in an 11,000-kilometer solar belt, and how it would beam that power to Earth is unlike anything todayImagine looking up at the Moon on a clear night … Continue reading

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New solar farm pushes renewables on Colorado school trust land past 800MW mark – The Colorado Sun

The Colorado Sun Telling stories that matter in a dynamic, evolving state. The State Land Board approved a 120-megawatt solar farm on 1,140 acres of trust land in Pueblo County, pushing the total megawatts of renewable energy approved for public … Continue reading

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Latest hospitals in Cornwall where solar panel systems are to be installed – Falmouth Packet

  Environment Health Technology Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly Twelve new solar panel systems are being installed on NHS sites across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The solar panels are expected to generate 1,180 megawatt-hours of clean electricity each … Continue reading

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LONGi sets a 35.5 percent world record for crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency – Sonnenseite

© LongiESTI certified the result, which builds on a series of LONGi tandem cell and module efficiencies already listed in the international efficiency tables.LONGi has reached a cell conversion efficiency of 35.5 percent with the company’s independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite … Continue reading

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PetroChina activates ethylene project in Xinjiang – Inspenet

PetroChina has begun operations at an ethylene project in Xinjiang with a capacity to produce 1.2 million metric tons per year. The facility, owned by Dushanzi Petrochemical, successfully completed its first run.According to information released by the company, the new … Continue reading

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MISA Minerais signs contract with GreenYellow for the implementation of a grid zero solar plant – BNamericas

Bnamericas Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Clean Energy Transition Electric Power Producer Photovoltaic Private Investment Mining Companies 11,000+ projects in Latin America. 24,000+ global companies doing business in the region. 83,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, … Continue reading

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Subsidy changes prompt battery installation collapse – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

EmergencyBackstoryNewsletters中文新闻BERITA BAHASA INDONESIATOK PISINFind any issues using dark mode? Please let us knowTopic:UtilitiesSat 18 Jul 2026 at 4:44amThe Federal Government's subsidy scheme has unleashed huge demand for batteries. (ABC News/Briana Shepherd)Monthly installations of household batteries have tumbled after the federal … Continue reading

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Mobile Baykeeper pushes back on data centers, solar projects as county faces growth challenges – 1819 News

FAIRHOPE — Mobile Baykeeper is working to coordinate planning throughout Baldwin County to ensure the preservation of the quality of life for residents and visitors.The non-profit hosted a public meeting Thursday in Fairhope to go over smart growth recommendations to … Continue reading

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Australia’s solar PV recycling plans on hold after flagship pilot project suspended – Renew Economy

Friday, July 17, 2026Plans to build a national solar PV recycling program in Australia are on hold, after the country’s flagship pilot was quietly suspended in May, with no indication of when it might restart.The Department of Climate Change, Energy, … Continue reading

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US Probes Whether Ethiopian Solar Cells Skip Chinese Duties – Law360

Try our Advanced Search for more refined results BriefA Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than … Continue reading

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Solar contractor files big claim against Shell over disputed cost overruns at Australian PV project – Renew Economy

Friday, July 17, 2026An India-based company that was once one of biggest contractors to the large scale solar industry in Australia has lodged a major claim against Shell Energy over disputed costs at an Australian solar farm.The Australian subsidiary of … Continue reading

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Where solar meets the soil: The multi-benefit potential of ecovoltaics and agrivoltaics – pv magazine Global

The energy industry has seen significant change within just the past year as national energy demand has increased, due in part to data centers, crypto mining, and electric vehicles consuming more energy. This surge comes as the federal government has … Continue reading

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LONGi lifts silicon-perovskite tandem cell efficiency to 35.5 percent – pv Europe

 The certified result, confirmed by ESTI on 14 July 2026, extends a run of gains that has taken LONGi from 34.85 to 35.5 percent in under a year.LONGi has reached a conversion efficiency of 35.5 percent with its independently developed … Continue reading

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‘Balcony solar’ and plug-in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change – The Conversation

Share articlePrint articleAustralia is a world leader when it comes to adopting rooftop solar systems. But our solar transition is leaving renters and apartment dwellers behind.According to the latest census, almost one-third of Australians rent their homes, live in apartments … Continue reading

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AES El Salvador and ECORAY put Santa Ana IV, a 55 MWn/73MWp solar plant, into operation – BNamericas

Bnamericas Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Clean Energy Transition Photovoltaic Private Investment 11,000+ projects in Latin America. 24,000+ global companies doing business in the region. 83,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, news and interviews about your … Continue reading

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Avantus progresses California solar-plus-storage projects, Fluence providing domestic content BESS – Energy-Storage.News

Avantus, with Fluence, is progressing on two solar-plus-battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in California, US.System integrator Fluence has agreed to provide its AC-based modular battery storage platform, Smartstack, to independent power producer (IPP) Avantus for the 800MWh Rexford 2 … Continue reading

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Quantum technology for energy-efficient sensors, storage systems and solar cells – Sonnenseite

© AG Urbaszek | Ph.D. student Anton Loegl (front), Ph.D. student Priyanka Mondal (center), and master’s student Alison Pfister, from the Hybrid Quantum Systems Research Group, are investigating the optical properties of 2D semiconductors just one nanometer thick, in which … Continue reading

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Cypress Creek Energy starts construction at US’ largest solar-plus-storage project – PV Tech

US independent power producer (IPP) Cypress Creek Energy has started construction work at its Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas, which will combine 2.5GW of solar PV capacity with 2.9GWh of battery energy storage when complete.While this project is expected … Continue reading

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Google signs PPA for majority output of largest solar project in US – Solar Power World

Solar Power WorldBy Billy Ludt | July 14, 2026Construction has started on the largest planned solar project in the United States. Steel River Energy Center, which is being developed by Cypress Creek Energy and installed by Moss, is slated to … Continue reading

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NSW government approves first pumped hydro project since Snowy 2.0 – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

EmergencyBackstoryNewsletters中文新闻BERITA BAHASA INDONESIATOK PISINFind any issues using dark mode? Please let us knowBy Claire SimmondsABC Mid North CoastTopic:Hydro EnergyWed 15 Jul 2026 at 2:11pmA concept image of the project planned for Gloucester. (Supplied: Yancoal Australia)NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully has … Continue reading

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Google to purchase power from new Steel River solar project in Mississippi County – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Google has secured a power purchase agreement for one of America’s largest solar and energy storage projects under construction in Mississippi County.The Steel River Energy Center near Wilson is being developed by California-based Cypress Creek Renewables. Cypress Creek secured $3.5 … Continue reading

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Solar PV offers significant untapped potential for Finland – pv magazine Global

When energy professionals think of Finland, they typically picture snowy winters, vast forests, and a heavy reliance on nuclear power and bioenergy. Solar PV rarely comes to mind as a cornerstone of a Nordic nation’s energy strategy. A stream of … Continue reading

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Illinois community solar project pilots Planted high-density solar racking – Solar Power World

Solar Power WorldBy Billy Ludt | July 14, 2026Aligned Climate Capital has acquired Armoracia, a 7.3-MWDC community solar project in Collinsville Township, Illinois, that will deploy a high-density, terrain-following solar racking to reduce land use. Armoracia will serve subscribers through … Continue reading

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China Solar PV News Snippets: TaiyangNews Intersolar & SNEC Product Review Tomorrow & More – TaiyangNews

The TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on PV System Technology Trends – SNEC & Intersolar Product Review brings together technology experts, industry leaders, and market analysts to review and assess the most significant announcements and developments from The smarter E / Intersolar … Continue reading

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Genneia seeks market access for 300MW Catamarca solar project – BNamericas

Bnamericas Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Onshore Wind Taxes & Subsidies Mini Hydro Legislation & Regulation Photovoltaic Private Investment Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Logistics / Supply Chains Capex Distributed Generation Show 5 More Hide 5 Topics 11,000+ projects in … Continue reading

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China: New perovskite-organic tandem solar cell achieves 28.04% efficiency – Interesting Engineering

From daily news and career tips to monthly insights on AI, sustainability, software, and more—pick what matters and get it in your inbox.Discover the engineering revolution transforming modern defense with Strength, Stealth, Speed: The Very Fast Future of Advanced DefenseAccess … Continue reading

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Where solar meets the soil: The multi-benefit potential of ecovoltaics and agrivoltaics – pv magazine USA

The energy industry has seen significant change within just the past year as national energy demand has increased, due in part to data centers, crypto mining, and electric vehicles consuming more energy. This surge comes as the federal government has … Continue reading

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China Solar PV News Snippets – July 14, 2026 – TaiyangNews

The TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on PV System Technology Trends – SNEC & Intersolar Product Review brings together technology experts, industry leaders, and market analysts to review and assess the most significant announcements and developments from The smarter E / Intersolar … Continue reading

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Volkswagen put 100 sheep to work alongside 31,000 solar panels, and the result was impressive. – CPG Click Oil and Gas

Interesting factsA herd of 100 sheep has started controlling the vegetation on a 27-hectare solar farm of Volkswagen in Poznań, Poland, replacing lawnmowers and supporting studies on biodiversity, soil, microclimate, and animal welfare.According to the source hibridosyelectricos, the initiative is … Continue reading

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How solar panels could make running aircon in your home FREE – as plug-in gadgets set to hit shops in weeks – The Sun

More from The SunSOLAR panels could allow you to run aircon in your home completely for free – as the plug-in gadgets are set to hit stores in the UK in just weeks. New research has found that a rooftop … Continue reading

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Cheap plug-in solar panels that slash £100 off your bills to be in shops in WEEKS – The Sun

More from The SunCHEAP plug-in solar panels are set to become legal before the end of the summer – and they could slash your energy bills by up to £100 a year.Brits will be able to buy the devices in … Continue reading

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China Solar PV News Snippets: Day 2 Of TaiyangNews Intersolar & SNEC Product Review On July 15 & More – TaiyangNews

The TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on PV System Technology Trends – SNEC & Intersolar Product Review brings together technology experts, industry leaders, and market analysts to review and assess the most significant announcements and developments from The smarter E / Intersolar … Continue reading

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Guatemala's variable renewables cross 400MW milestone – BNamericas

Bnamericas Published: Monday, July 13, 2026 Tenders Photovoltaic Power purchase agreement (PPA) 11,000+ projects in Latin America. 24,000+ global companies doing business in the region. 83,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, news and interviews about your … Continue reading

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Solar energy has moved from rooftops to the ground: the new trend is photovoltaic panels installed on garden fences, turning the simple boundary between one property and another into a small power plant that generates electricity all day long and takes adva – CPG Click Oil and Gas

Science and TechnologySolar energy is moving from the rooftop to the backyard. In Europe, it has become a trend to install photovoltaic panels on garden fences themselves, turning the property boundary into an electricity generator, a movement that gained prominence … Continue reading

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Avantus secures US$525 million financing for 184MW solar-plus-storage in California – PV Tech

Independent power producer (IPP) Avantus has closed a US$525 million financing package for its Aratina 2 solar-plus-storage project in Southern California, US.Currently under construction in eastern Kern County, the project will provide 184MW of solar PV and 452MWh of battery … Continue reading

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JA’s ESG strategy: low‑carbon modules, circularity and the coming PV waste wave – PV Tech

In recent years, supply chain traceability has become a key topic for PV producers, as the net has tightened in some parts of the world on solar products allegedly made with forced labour. Now, PV manufacturers are facing two further … Continue reading

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Photovoltaics are still running after a year under Swiss trains – The Register

TOPICSoffbeatSolar boss reckons challenges are regulatory, not technologicalIt is just over a year since a pilot project to install photovoltaics on a railway line kicked off. According to the CEO of Sun-Ways, the company behind the scheme, the challenge was … Continue reading

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Avantus Closes $525M Financing for Aratina 2 Solar-Plus-Storage in Kern County – News and Statistics – IndexBox

We use cookies to improve your experience and for marketing. Read our cookie policy or manage cookies.Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories.Independent power producer Avantus has closed a $525 million financing package for its Aratina 2 solar-plus-storage project … Continue reading

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China Solar PV News Snippets – July 13, 2026 – TaiyangNews

The TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on PV System Technology Trends – SNEC & Intersolar Product Review brings together technology experts, industry leaders, and market analysts to review and assess the most significant announcements and developments from The smarter E / Intersolar … Continue reading

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S&P Global releases 2026 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list – pv magazine Australia

S &P Global Energy has released its 2026 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list, highlighting leading suppliers across key segments, including solar modules, PV inverters, wind turbines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and, for the first time, battery cells.The annual classification … Continue reading

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Scientists copy honeybees' technique! How nature's engineering secret helped create solar panels that are – The Economic Times

Researchers developed lightweight solar panels inspired by nature’s honeycomb structure. These new modules are significantly lighter than conventional panels, which aids installation. The honeycomb design maintains mechanical strength and passes international durability tests successfully. This innovation could expand solar adoption … Continue reading

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Don’t Let An Uber Driver Install Your Solar – SolarQuotes

Ready to get up to 3 free quotes?Get up to 3 free quotes for solar, batteries, EV chargers or hot water heat pumpsGET MY QUOTESMy son asked me the other day how he should get to the airport for a … Continue reading

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Zoning change for solar farms proposed in Bedford County – Roanoke Times

BEDFORD — Despite much resistance from Bedford County officials, solar energy generation facilities are in the process of being allowed in the county through zoning by special use permit only in the industrial district, as part of a series of … Continue reading

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Zoning change for solar farms proposed in Bedford County – Lynchburg News and Advance

A solar farm in Bedford County, pictured Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)A solar farm in Bedford County, pictured Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)Justin Faulconer, (434) 473-2607jfaulconer@newsadvance.comStay up-to-date on the latest in local … Continue reading

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Australia's solar panel waste issue is growing in size year-on-year – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Personalise the news andstay in the knowEmergencyBackstoryNewsletters中文新闻BERITA BAHASA INDONESIATOK PISINFind any issues using dark mode? Please let us knowBy Luke CooperTopic:Solar EnergyWed 1 Apr 2026 at 2:10pmAbout one in three Australian households have rooftop panels. (ABC News: Michael Lloyd)Australians are … Continue reading

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New Jersey clears plug-in solar for all, giving renters an easier way to cut electric bills – The Cool Down

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“One of the most low cost accessible ways to get into solar.”Photo Credit: bonusmoles For people who cannot install rooftop … Continue reading

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Why Volkswagen replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm and how the unusual move is hel – The Economic Times

Volkswagen’s solar farm in Poland now uses one hundred sheep for grazing. These animals maintain grass growth beneath thousands of solar panels, replacing mechanical mowers. The initiative is part of a growing agrivoltaics movement combining agriculture and renewable energy. Researchers … Continue reading

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