Solar Industry News
A collection of Solar latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Trump announces tariffs on key part for solar panels, electronics
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing tariffs on polysilicon -- a key component in solar panels and semiconductors -- and related products in a bid to help U.S.-based manufacturers and compete with Chinese production.
The eclipse chaser's guide to the 2026 total solar eclipse
I've chased eclipses for years. Everything I've learned about how best to capture these celestial phenomena has come through several chaotic travel experiences and the generosity of other eclipse enthusiasts. Now I'm gearing up to catch the coming…
SpaceX's Terafab will rely on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels
SpaceX said this week that it will build natural gas power plants to supply electricity to the Terafab semiconductor factory it plans to build in Texas, according to a report from Bloomberg. Riley Trettel, who leads energy and data center…
Why Your Total Solar Eclipse Map Is Wrong (And Where To Find The New One)
There is no shortage of maps showing the path of totality for the total solar eclipse in Europe on Aug. 12, with NASA, the European Space Agency and eclipse cartographers all making them widely available. However, not all eclipse maps are created…
Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips
Donald Trump has ordered a new 15% tariff on imported products made of polysilicon, an important ingredient in microchip manufacturing that is primarily produced by China. The new tariff, which will take effect on 4 December, is aimed at supporting…
Trump's Homegrown Solar Push Risks Widening Green Energy Divide
President Donald Trump's latest move to shun foreign solar power equipment is part of his effort to rebuild US manufacturing clout. It may simultaneously exacerbate the fast-widening green technology split between the US and the rest of the world.
The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity has been at low levels, with occasional B-class flaring and isolated low-level C-class flares observed. The largest event of the period was a C1.6/Sf flare on August 5 from Region 4502. The six numbered sunspot regions on the visible…
US polysilicon tariff offers boost to Korean solar makers
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday (local time) imposing a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products and minimum import prices (MIPs) on polysilicon, ingots and wafers, creating both opportunities and risks for…
Solar stocks shine after Trump extends China tariffs to polysilicon products
Solar stocks rose in premarket trading after President Donald Trump unveiled new import restrictions on certain products made with polysilicon. The raw material is essential for the manufacture of solar panels, as well as semiconductors. The duties…
Can A House Run On 100% Solar Power?
Renewable energy is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint, and the use of solar power is one such example. Beyond just environmental benefits, solar power can help offset your monthly utility costs, which are steadily rising in today's…
Preview to Totality: A Resource Guide to August 12th Total Solar Eclipse
What to expect as we approach next Wednesday's total solar eclipse. It's almost show time. We're just a few days away now, from the only total solar eclipse of 2026. While eclipses are a surety as the celestial gears of the Universe grind on, there…
Uncertainty persists over shifting wholesale vegetable market to Solar
With the integrated wholesale vegetable and grocery market at Solar nearing completion, a decision on shifting the city's wholesale market from the V.O.C. Park Ground is yet to be taken after Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi M. Vijay…
Where to buy last-minute solar eclipse glasses and viewing gear before August 12
Even though August 12's solar eclipse won't be much to look at for observers in the U.S., it'll be even less impressive if you can't look at it at all. In order to see the partial phases, you MUST wear a pair of certified solar glasses or solar…
Why the August 12 Solar Eclipse Looks Like It's Moving Backward on Maps
Pull up a map of the August 12 total solar eclipse, and something will immediately look off. The path appears to start near the North Pole, sweep toward Greenland, and curve down through Iceland and into Spain—which would mean the shadow is…
Wall Street Crowns First Solar As Clear Winner After Trump's Polysilicon Tariffs Create 'Structural Floor' For Industry
Solar stocks are shining in premarket trading in New York after the Trump administration announced a new 15% tariff and a price floor on imports of polysilicon derivatives, including silicon wafers, photovoltaic cells, and solar modules. The move…
Receive a Daily briefing on Solar Industry News
Get Started