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Over 70% of New Solar Power Is Going Up in States That Voted for Trump
States that voted for Trump are leading the country in solar adoption. In recent years, Republican opposition to solar has mounted, with the Trump administration making it more difficult to build solar on federal land and Congress scaling back…
Solar Industries acquires South Africa's Omnia Holdings for $1.36 billion
Solar Industries India Limited announced on September 14, 2026 that its wholly owned step-down subsidiary, Solar SA Investments Proprietary Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the issued ordinary shares of Omnia…
Hearings begin over future of Norfolk's £1bn East Pye solar farm
Public hearings over the future of a huge proposed solar farm are due to get under way. Developer Island Green Power (IGP) has said the East Pye scheme will be on land near Long Stratton, in Norfolk, and will generate enough power for 115,000…
Indosol Solar ties up with Australian university to enhance solar technology
Indosol Solar Private Limited, a subsidiary of Shirdi Sai Electricals (SSEL) Group, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a collaboration agreement with The Australian National University (ANU) to fast-track the development and commercial…
Can steelmaking waste help solar power store energy? | Penn State University
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Storing energy as heat is a proven pathway to address the challenge solar power faces when it's dark or cloudy outside by enabling the capture, storage and on-demand release of thermal energy. The process, called…
Opinion | Neither tariffs nor export controls will stop China's industrial engine
The first “China shock” was fairly easy to understand. Beginning in the 1990s, cheap Chinese goods poured into global markets, displacing large parts of lower-end manufacturing across the world. Now, China shock 2.0 seems to be under…
German Energy Developer Breaks Ground on Solar Project in Philippines
A Singapore-based subsidiary of a Germany-headquartered group said it has broken ground on a 99-MW solar power facility in the Philippines. The company, ib vogt APAC (Asia-Pacific), on September 15 said the Luca Solar Power Plant is being built in…
'Huge step forward': Illinois inches closer on battery storage, solar goals
Illinois regulators conducted the first battery storage procurement event required by energy legislation that became law this year. More battery storage is needed if the state is to meet its decarbonization goals while keeping ratepayer bills down.
Spain added 10.1 GW of solar in 2025
Spain's solar sector installed 10,105 MW of new capacity in 2025, according to the annual report of Spanish PV association UNEF. Solar accounted for nearly 23% of the country's electricity mix, making it Spain's leading power-generation technology.
Generate Capital Closes $117-Million in Financing for Community Solar
Generate Capital, a leading investor, owner and operator of critical infrastructure, on September 15 announced the closing of a $117-million term debt facility with MUFG to finance a portfolio of community solar projects. The transaction marks…
Google signs vPPA with Cypress Creek for 2.45GW solar project in Arkansas - report
Google has signed a long-term virtual Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Cypress Creek for the full output of the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, Arkansas. The project, currently under development, is expected to be constructed in…
Planted Raises $31.8 Million to Accelerate Autonomous Solar Deployment
A company that specializes in autonomous power deployment said it has raised $31.8 million to scale its operations. California-based Planted said the new capital expands its robotic fleet. The company said the funding also supports the launch of…
Flanders to cut subsidies for large solar parks
The government in the Belgian region of Flanders is cutting back on subsidies for large solar parks. Flanders' Energy Minister Melissa Depraetere is lowering green power certificates for corporate solar parks. Under current rules, solar park owners…
The value of solar PV in Northern regions is widely underestimated
The conventional perception of the Arctic region has been that the long, dark winters render solar PV almost useless, making wind power the go-to solution for energy experts. However, research on seasonal complementarity in Finland shows that this…
West Yorkshire households could earn £13 a day with solar scheme
More than 600 homes have already benefited from the Mayor's group-buying scheme in West Yorkshire, which enables residents to purchase renewable energy upgrades such as solar panels and battery storage at lower prices through bulk buying. Some…
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