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The 'trap' threatening the national solar panel recycling scheme
There are very few options available to people to dispose of old solar panels. The government has announced a national solar panel recycling pilot to prevent them becoming toxic waste in landfill. Industry experts welcomed the move, but said there…
Grid needs 'sorting out' for Berkshire solar farm, says minister
Energy Secretary Ed Milliband has blamed a failure to upgrade the grid for delays in bringing a huge new solar farm south of Reading online. The minister, who is responsible for Whitehall's attempts to reach net zero on carbon emissions, said the…
Miliband's net zero drive unleashes record number of solar installations
Ed Miliband's net zero blitz led to a record number of solar panels being installed across the UK last year, according to official figures. A total of 262,000 solar installations were carried out in the UK in 2025, reflecting a 37pc increase…
The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity continued at low levels this week. Low level C-class flares were observed from Regions 4342 and 4353. The majority of the regions were either stable or in decay. New Regions 4359, 4360, and 4361 emerged on the disk and were numbered.
How Often Should Solar Panels Be Cleaned in Arizona? - Awe.some
Arizona's sunny skies make it a prime location for solar energy. With abundant sunlight, solar panels can operate efficiently year-round. However, maintaining their effectiveness requires proper care—cleaning being a crucial part of it. This…
Solar energy development continues to gain momentum in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's solar energy development continues to gain momentum, with the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) playing a key role in strengthening Sabah's energy security and advancing the state's clean energy transition. These are made…
Pekat secures 21-year PPA for solar and battery project in Pahang
PETALING JAYA: Pekat Group Bhd 's wholly-owned subsidiary, Pentas RE Sdn Bhd has signed a 21-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an undisclosed entity for the development of a 25MWac solar photovoltaic facility integrated with a 40MWh battery…
Wawasan Dengkil unit enters 25-year sublease for solar plant site
Corporate News PETALING JAYA: Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd 's indirect subsidiary, WD Solar Kedah Sdn Bhd (WDSKSB), has subleased 278.8818 acres of land in Pendang, Kedah, from Pembangunan Iltizam Sdn Bhd to house its solar photovoltaic (PV) plant…
Solar Stocks To Research - January 30th
If Solar's Rally Has Legs, These 2 Stocks Could Benefit Most First Solar, Nextpower, and Solaris Energy Infrastructure are the three Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Solar stocks are shares of publicly…
Sweden deploys 652 MW of solar in 2025
Sweden commissioned 652 MW of new solar last year, according to estimates from Swedish solar association Svensk Solenergi. The figure is down on the 848 MW installed in 2024 and takes cumulative capacity to around 5.4 GW. Residential installations…
China is Britain's future
In 1844, Britain compelled the Qing government to ship nine and a half tonnes of silver from southeast China to London as ransom after the First Opium War. It was melted down at the Royal Mint: bullion extracted at gunpoint from a civilisation…
A closer look at Tesla's new residential solar panels
In the residential solar sector, the industry has long sought the “holy grail” of vertical integration, creating a single point of contact for hardware, software, and energy management. While Tesla has been a dominant player in…
Power Roll testing new metrology for perovskite solar
Power Roll, a UK-based perovskite solar PV specialist, has announced a new metrology research project with Swansea University and a joint development agreement with Renolit, a German plastic films, sheets and polymer solutions company, which will…
How Kesterite Could Deliver Cheaper, Tougher Solar Than Perovskite in Five Years
What if the future of solar energy didn't rely on silicon or even the much-hyped perovskite? What if there was a more sustainable, durable, and cost-effective alternative waiting in the wings? Undecided with Matt Ferrell breaks down how a…
What really broke on the grid during Storm Fern - it wasn't wind or solar
Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for millions of people across the US and reignited a familiar political and media fight over what really causes large-scale outages during extreme weather. To separate the rhetoric from the operational reality…
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