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Solarstic to diversify client base with plastic solar modules
LAS VEGAS — Solarstic, a plastic solar module maker for electric vehicles (EVs), will diversify its global client base by leveraging the firm's design technique, which begins by working together with vehicle manufacturers from the initial…
Record heatwave no match for solar-soaked power grid
For many years, blasting summer heatwaves were a source of great anxiety for Australia's energy market operator. As millions of homes and businesses switched on their air conditioners to escape the stifling temperatures, there was an ever-present…
India to continue to work with ISA, back solar adoption
India will continue to work with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and support solar adoption and energy transition goals, government sources said on Thursday, even as the United States announced its withdrawal from the alliance. In an…
China's Hefei BOE Solar Technology claims 27.37% efficiency for perovskite solar cell
China 's Hefei BOE Solar Technology Co. Ltd, a unit of Chinese tech firm BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., has filed an update on its progress on advancing perovskites. According to the filing available on the Chinese stock exchange, investors…
US leaves India-headquartered International Solar Alliance after Trump order: What to know
This was to determine which groupings were “contrary to the interests of the United States,” in line with Trump's political agenda of “America first”, which often includes targeting foreign countries over alleged…
Best Solar Stocks To Keep An Eye On - January 8th
If Solar's Rally Has Legs, These 2 Stocks Could Benefit Most First Solar, Enphase Energy, Canadian Solar, Sunrun, and SolarEdge Technologies are the five Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Solar stocks are…
DESLOC Unveils Solar-Powered Smart Lock and Advanced Biometric Security Solutions at CES 2026
DESLOC is making its mark at CES 2026 with three innovative smart locks that redefine home security technology. The company, a subsidiary of DESMAN and global leader in accessible smart lock solutions, has unveiled the K140 Plus, V150 Plus, and…
TOYO secures US polysilicon to navigate solar trade barriers
TOYO has signed a one-year agreement with an unnamed US polysilicon manufacturer to supply its global manufacturing operations. The deal secures domestic raw materials for TOYO's 2 GW solar cell plant in Ethiopia and its 1 GW module facility in…
Campaign group protests giant solar projects in Portugal
A public petition against the development of large‑scale solar projects in the Beira Baixa subregion of central‑eastern Portugal has received more than 18,200 signatures. The petition, launched by a campaign group known as the…
United States withdraws from International Solar Alliance
The United States has withdrawn from 66 organisations, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), signalling a shift away from climate conservation and protection initiatives which many of these entities promoted. The ISA is a global…
Should You Buy the Dip in First Solar Stock?
First Solar (FSLR) shares tanked more than 10% on Jan. 7 after senior Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded the Tempe-headquartered clean energy company to “Hold.” Dumoulin-Smith cited concerns about limited visibility…
JinkoSolar pushes on perovskite-silicon tandem solar with new partnership
Chinese PV module manufacturer JinkoSolar has entered into a strategic partnership with XtalPi, an “AI for Science” platform company, to advance high-throughput research and development of perovskite-crystalline-silicon tandem solar…
The 30% solar tax credit is dead - long live the 30% solar tax credit!
The Trump Administration's decision to repeal of the 30% home solar tax credit in 2025 looked like the end of the road for subsidized rooftop solar projects, but it looks like the home solar tax credit is still alive — you just have to know…
Ecuador plans 2.1 GW power auction with high share of solar
The Ecuadorian government plans to auction 2.1 GW of new electricity generation capacity, with solar power expected to play a central role in the tender. According to official sources, the auction will include several utility-scale solar projects…
Localized polysilicon thinning improves TOPCon solar cell performance
Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia have sought to improve TOPCon solar cell efficiency by reducing the thickness of the polysilicon (poly-Si) layers used in these PV devices to improve passivation and carrier…
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