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China strengthens intellectual property protection in solar industry
China 's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MITT) have unveiled a package of policy measures designed to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection in the country's solar…
Shap solar farm plans recommended for refusal - BBC News
Plans for a solar farm and battery storage facility are being recommended for refusal. Planning officers at Westmorland and Furness Council said Abei Energy Ltd's scheme on about 30 hectares of land near Shap in Cumbria would cause 'significant…
China's Longi to Replace Silver in Solar Panels to Reduce Costs
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. will begin using base metals instead of silver in its solar cells, marking a major shift as surging prices of the precious metal increase cost pressure on manufacturers already struggling with intense competition…
Longest observation of an active solar region
Our sun rotates around its axis once every 28 days. From earth, therefore, active regions of the sun can only be observed for up to two weeks at a time. After this, they rotate beyond our field of view, remaining hidden from us for two weeks.
Jackery Goes Big at CES 2026 With Rugged Power Station, Solar Gazebo & Solar Robot
Jackery has launched several new products at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The company has announced a new portable power station, a Solar Gazebo, and an Autonomous Solar Mars Bot. Let's kick things off with the portable power station. The name of this…
Huevue's Affordable AI Security Camera Comes With Solar Power and Night Vision
Security cameras have been getting more and more popular in recent years. The fact that they're more accessible than ever certainly has something to do with that. There are plenty of great options out there, like what Huevue has to offer. The…
Ed Miliband faces court battle over plans for huge solar farm
Ed Miliband has already signalled his support for Helios Solar Farm in Yorkshire Ed Miliband is facing a court battle over plans for a huge solar farm which locals warn will destroy the countryside and 'prime agricultural land'. The Energy…
Australia rooftop solar installs rise as households shift to larger systems
The latest monthly update from solar and storage market analyst SunWiz shows 334 MW of new rooftop solar systems (0 kW to 100 kW) was installed across Australia in December 2025, up from the 279 MW deployed in the previous month. The figure…
Developers told to add BESS, shift to non-solar hours
In what could trigger a new trend in the renewable energy industry, solar power developers in Andhra Pradesh may be asked to add battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure that a solar park's generation capacity is no longer constrained by its…
This roaming solar robot might be the strangest (and smartest) CES launch I've seen this year
Alongside the more traditional power hardware, Jackery also announced what might be the most charming, and arguably most futuristic, CES launch in its lineup: the Solar Mars Bot, described as the world's first autonomous solar robot. It's part…
Inox Neo Energies acquires 250 MWp solar projects of SunSource Energy
Inox Clean Energy on Monday said its arm Inox Neo Energies has acquired 250 MWp of solar projects from SunSource Energy. The company is also in the process of acquiring another 50 MWp capacity, taking the total acquired capacity to 300 MWp, Inox…
Lockin Debuts Two Revolutionary Smart Locks at CES 2026: Solar-Powered Aeon and Battery-Free V7 Max
Lockin is making waves at CES 2026 with the unveiling of two groundbreaking smart locks that promise to eliminate one of the most persistent headaches in home automation: dead batteries. The company's new Aeon and V7 Max models both tackle power…
Jackery unveils rugged portable power station, solar gazebo, autonomous solar robot
Jackery has just pulled the wraps off its newest portable power station, the Explorer 1500 Ultra, and it's aiming squarely at people who actually use these things outside – not just those who keep them pristine in a garage for the occasional…
California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on fallowed farmland
The board of California's Westlands Water District has adopted a clean infrastructure plan that it projects could result in 21 GW of solar power at full buildout. The Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan is a “major land-repurposing…
Solar Stocks To Follow Now - January 4th
If Solar's Rally Has Legs, These 2 Stocks Could Benefit Most First Solar, Enphase Energy, Sunrun, Solaris Energy Infrastructure, and Nextpower are the five Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Solar stocks are…
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