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China's Crowded Solar Industry Pivots to New Areas of Growth
China's solar industry is tacitly admitting something it has feared for years: it doesn't know how to escape chronic overcapacity that has weighed on profits. The main message from executives at the world's largest solar conference in Shanghai this…
Chinese Solar Firms Look Beyond Earth for Growth
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, we explore how China's solar producers are venturing beyond their traditional markets after struggling to tame chronic overcapacity.
China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter
China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue as growth in photovoltaic (PV) sales slows, betting on rising global demand for renewable energy storage to cut reliance on fossil fuels. SCROLL…
First Solar Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR plunged 11.41% to $279.01 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 2.64% to 7,383.74 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 1.35%…
Rare 'cannibal' solar storm to spark Northern Lights spectacle in UK
Stargazers could be treated to a breathtaking display of the Northern Lights as a powerful solar storm barrels towards Earth, pushing auroras into regions that seldom get to witness them. Scientists say the dazzling spectacle could be visible much…
'Cannibal' solar storm headed towards Earth could make auroras visible further south
A rare merger of two solar eruptions is expected to spark a spectacle of Northern Lights further south than usual, astronomers say. Dazzling auroras may be seen across much of the US and Europe as the two solar storms ” cannibalise ”…
In bizarre attack on solar, lawmakers spread myths about spud farms
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Is Frito-Lay…
First Solar Stock: Tax Credits To Provide Short-Term Boost In Margins (NASDAQ:FSLR)
First Solar's gross margins surged from 18.49% to 41.33% (2023–2025) driven by Section 45x tax credits, but margins are expected to decline as credits phase out 2030–2033. Domestic competitiveness is sustained by tariffs and tax…
New Monklands Hospital plans to harness solar power for sustainability goals
The project to create the new University Hospital Monklands has revealed plans to harness the power of the sun to help meet its sustainability goals. The state-of-the-art facility at Wester Moffat in Airdrie will have a large “solar…
JA ESS Launches JAPlanet Fusion C&I Hybrid Solar-Plus-Storage System
SHANGHAI, June 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- JA ESS launched JAPlanet Fusion, its latest 125kW/261kWh commercial and industrial (C&I) hybrid solar-plus-storage system. Designed for factories, industrial parks, commercial facilities, public infrastructure and EV…
From Bid Volume to Bid Discipline: A New Model for Solar EPC Growth
As U.S. solar installations reach record highs and a tightening labour market raises the cost of every misallocated estimating hour, the contractors gaining ground are the ones that have learned to pursue less and win more. Within that shift, Vice…
Hoymiles Unveils HoyPrime AC at SNEC 2026, Advancing Its Global Full-Scenario Solar and Storage Strategy
SHANGHAI, June 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- Global solar and storage solutions provider Hoymiles showcased its latest innovations at SNEC 2026 under the theme 'Unleashing Solar, Redefining Storage.' The company marked a major milestone with the global debut of…
Rare 'Cannibal' solar storm hurtling towards Earth after plasma clouds merge
A backwards sunspot hurled a merged plasma cloud toward Earth Skywatchers could be treated to a rare display of the Northern Lights as a powerful solar storm barrels towards Earth, pushing auroras into regions that do not normally experience them.
BC-Driven Breakthrough: TCL Solar's Value Leap from Wafer Leadership to Tier 1 Module Supplier
SHANGHAI, June 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- Amid the PV industry's shift toward high-quality sustainable growth showcased at SNEC 2026, BC pioneer TCL Solar has transformed from a top global wafer producer into a Tier 1 module supplier. Leading the New Era: A…
Rare 'cannibal' solar storm to hit Earth and spark Northern Lights spectacle
Stargazers might witness a spectacular display of the Northern Lights as a mighty solar storm hurtles towards Earth, driving auroras into areas that rarely see them. Scientists say the phenomenon could be visible much further south than typical…
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