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The state of solar: Despite partisan rhetoric, the industry is still booming
The future looked dire for renewable energy in the United States last spring. Republicans in Congress started gutting the Inflation Reduction Act, forcing its generous tax credits for wind and solar into an early retirement. The Interior Department…
China calls for 'concerted' industry efforts to tackle excess solar production
Chinese authorities called for 'concerted efforts' to crack down on the solar industry's severe overcapacity crisis. Some of the proposed measures include price enforcement, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property protection. China is…
China's Silver Imports Jump to Record on Retail and Solar Demand
China's imports of silver surged to an all-time high in March as demand from retail investors and the country's massive solar industry pushed purchases well above the seasonal average. The world's biggest silver consumer imported around 836 tons…
China's Government Urges 'Every Effort' to Curb Solar Capacity
Chinese authorities have called for “every effort” to strengthen capacity controls in the solar industry, as the sector continues to struggle with excess production. Agencies, including the Ministry of Industry and Information…
Stakeholders mull action to unblock solar registrations
Parties discuss digital models to speed up solar PV approvals and reduce delays. (Image source: 123RF) The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and City Power have begun high-level engagements aimed at unblocking stalled solar…
This little-known solar panel trick could earn you up to £624 a year
Solar panels can do more than cut your electricity bills. If your system generates more power than you use, you can sell the excess back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), creating an extra return on your investment. Whether…
The State of Solar
media release: Join us to learn about the current solar landscape and what it means for you. As communities and businesses work to address climate change, renewable energy has become one of the most impactful tools we have to reduce greenhouse gas…
Approval for solar farm near town that could power 7,800 homes a year
Plans have been approved for the construction of a solar farm near a Leicestershire market town. Rugby Borough Council has approved plans for Enviromena's Lutterworth Solar Farm, which will be located on land off Coal Pit Lane, in order to enable…
Philippines adds 899 MW of solar in 2025
The Philippines installed 899 MW of solar in 2025, according to figures published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The agency's Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026 report says the Philippines had a cumulative solar capacity of…
Pakistan's solar boom cushions energy crisis amid supply disruptions and price hikes
ISLAMABAD: As turmoil in the Middle East sends shockwaves through global energy markets, Pakistan is grappling with prolonged power outages and a worsening liquefied natural gas (LNG) crunch. But a quiet solar boom is helping to cushion the blow.
Armed Forces eye biogas, solar to cut fuel use amid West Asia crisis
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google India's Armed Forces are exploring various measures to conserve Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and fuel amid the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war — from procuring…
California powers its massive water pumps with 105 solar project
The California Department of Water Resources and developer Calpine have brought the 105 MW Pastoria Solar Project online in Arvin, marking the largest renewable energy procurement in the history of the State Water Project. Situated in Kern County…
Low-pressure hydrogen bridges seasonal gaps in solar-powered Japanese building
Japanese industrial and construction conglomerate Taisei Corporation has demonstrated that a building can be operated entirely on solar power by combining photovoltaic generation with a hybrid energy storage system integrating batteries and…
BMO Capital Markets Cuts First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price Target to $237.00
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR - Get Free Report) had its target price cut by equities research analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $252.00 to $237.00 in a report issued on Monday, MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a 'market perform'…
Solar rebound effect could raise Europe's electricity demand 5% by 2050
The solar rebound effect, which occurs when rooftop solar adoption increases household electricity consumption, could create additional system costs in Europe of up to €23.5 billion ($27.6 billion) a year, new research has found. Mensur…
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