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Union Budget 2026: 5 Key Expectations And Hurdles Shaping India's Solar Industry
Union Budget 2026: Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, which is set to be tabled on February 1, India's solar energy sector entered into crucial transition phase with the focus shifting from creating capacity to ensuring manufacturing viability, and…
Anger over 'industrial' solar farm in 'picture postcard' area
Thousands of people have slammed early plans to build an “industrial” solar farm in a “picture postcard” area of Merseyside. Opposition has been growing since the plans were first revealed. Plans by company Chint Solar…
Nigeria's Solar Boom Lights Up Economy
Nigeria has become a major market for solar, second only to South Africa for imports on the continent. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja spoke to Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche. (Source: Bloomberg)…
The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity reached moderate levels due to an M1.6 flare on January 14 from new region AR4341. Spot classification of this region is complicated by limb proximity and foreshortening effects. New Region AR4342 rotated around the NE limb and was…
At CES, One Thing Became Clear: China Is Surging Ahead in Energy and Solar Innovations
LAS VEGAS—Elon Musk once said that if you wake up believing the future will be better, it's a bright day. Walking into CES in Las Vegas for the first time ever earlier this month, I expected that brightness. What I found instead was uneven…
China advances plans for dual solar system boundary missions
HELSINKI — China has published coordinated papers outlining dual missions to the solar system's edge, suggesting the long-studied project is nearing formal approval. A lead paper on the design and key technologies for a solar system boundary…
Change that could fix 'fatal flaw' in solar boom
The Albanese government will establish a national program to boost the reuse of Australia's massive stock of solar panels after a major report found current recycling rates would waste essential critical minerals and lead to environmental damage.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Major solar manufacturers report steep full-year losses
JA Solar forecast a full-year net loss attributable to shareholders of CNY 4.5–4.8 billion ($619–660 million) for 2025, with earning per share (EPS) at -CNY 1.37 to -CNY 1.46. It attributed the loss mainly to supply-demand imbalance…
Vikram Solar moves entire module portfolio to G12R
Vikram Solar Ltd today announced it is adopting the G12R format across its entire PV module portfolio. The company said the move reflects broader industry trends toward larger wafers, high-efficiency n-type technologies, and bifacial module designs…
China's quantum warfare weapons; 'rising star' quits US: SCMP's 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please…
Buildings integrated with solar technology can help India reduce construction emissions
By 2060, the total floor area of buildings worldwide is expected to double. Most of the expansion will take place in emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where population growth and urbanisation are fastest. Every architectural…
New solar system display debuts at Julia Davis Park in Boise
Local News The colorful and graphic panels guide visitors through space while offering easier access to all in the community. To stream KTVB on your phone, you need the KTVB app. Example video title will go here for this video BOISE, Idaho —…
Not all POE encapsulants protect TOPCon solar cells from corrosion
A group of researchers from Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW) has investigated the impact of different encapsulants on the corrosion-induced degradation of n-type tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules and have found that…
Tesla offers new all-black solar module for residential applications
Tesla has introduced a new all-black solar module for residential use, according to information on the company's website. “The Tesla Solar Panel blends sleek aesthetics and hidden electrical connections with high-powered engineering…
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Is 2026 the Right Year to Go Solar?
With the start of a new year, homeowners and businesses are rethinking their approach to energy use and long-term planning. With changing utility rates, grid reliability concerns, and evolving incentives, it's fair to ask: Is 2026 the right year to…
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