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First Solar Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR slid 3.26% to $235.05 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.41% to 6,978.60 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling…
NOAA solar observatory reaches Lagrange point 1
SAN FRANCISCO — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's latest space weather observatory has reached Lagrange point 1. The Space Weather Follow On — Lagrange 1 executed its final engine burn Jan. 23 to reach its…
Latest on massive new solar farm in Merseyside beauty spot
A Merseyside council has responded to plans for a major new solar farm in an area described as beautiful with the “most fantastic view you could get”. Those behind the project have previously promised a “full and…
China adds 315 GW of solar in 2025
China's National Energy Administration (NEA) released its 2025 power sector statistics on Jan. 28, showing the country added 315.07 GW of new solar capacity last year, alongside 119.33 GW of wind. Both figures marked new annual records. By the end…
Netherlands' 2025 solar additions estimated at 2.08 GW
The Netherlands installed 2.08 GW of solar last year, according to estimates from research agency Dutch New Energy (DNE) Research. Hrvoje Medarac, team leader at DNE Research, told pv magazine the estimation comprises 0.54 GW of residential solar…
Flexible perovskite solar cells with tunable color, transparency
Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed a method to fabricate semi-transparent, flexible halide perovskite solar cells with tunable transparency and color via 3D micro-printed structures in a low-temperature process. The devices…
New hydrogel layer tackles solar module hotspots
Researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a new hydrogel coating for solar panels. The novel coating, presented in the study “ Enhancing Photovoltaic Efficiency and Durability with Advanced Hot-Spot…
Nissan Put Solar Panels On An Ariya EV. Here's How Much Range They Add
Nissan's built a one-off Ariya with solar panels that can add up to 14.3 miles per day in ideal sun, but far less in cloudier cities. A sunny 50-mile drive generated roughly 0.5 kWh of power—roughly 2 miles of “free” range…
India curtails 2.3 TWh of solar between May and December 2025
India had to curtail 2.3 TWh of solar generation between late May and December 2025, including 0.9 TWh in October alone, according to a new report from energy think tank Ember. The report states that a combination of forecast error, low daytime…
U.S. authorities find no definitive evidence of hidden devices in Chinese solar inverters
U.S. government analysis of Chinese-made inverters has found “no definitive evidence” of malicious wireless functions, according to a report seen by pv magazine examining the scope of wireless communications in inverters and the risks…
Emerging trends in battery energy storage systems
Battery energy storage systems (BESSes) are increasingly being adopted to improve efficiency and stability in power distribution networks. By storing energy from both renewable sources, such as solar and wind, and the conventional power grid…
New Jersey governor orders major solar, storage expansion on first day
On her first day in office, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Order No. 1 and No. 2, which focus on maintaining electricity prices and providing solar and energy storage, respectively. Governor Sherrill enacted Executive Order No.
Australian researchers track self-repair in silicon solar cells after UV damage
University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers have developed a new method to monitor chemical bond changes in operating silicon solar cells as they degrade under ultraviolet (UV) light exposure and during recovery under visible sunlight. The…
Promising Solar Stocks To Follow Now - January 27th
If Solar's Rally Has Legs, These 2 Stocks Could Benefit Most First Solar, Nextpower, Enphase Energy, Sunrun, and T1 Energy are the five Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Solar stocks are shares of publicly…
Case Study: RUBY Pub, Hotel & Dining's Solar Success
RUBY Pub,Hotel & Dining offers a remarkable venue for gatherings, boasting exceptional amenities and accommodations. However, maintaining such an exquisite establishment requires substantial electricity, with an annual consumption of approximately…
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