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OCI expands non-China solar supply chain for U.S. market
Aug. 27 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's OCI Holdings is accelerating its expansion as U.S. efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese solar supply chains create new opportunities for non-Chinese suppliers. The company has established a solar materials…
Where to buy plug-in solar panels in the UK
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A new era of home solar power begins today, as plug-in…
China Solar Wrap: Producers Post Steeper Losses on Weak Demand
Three major solar manufacturers reported steeper losses during the first half of this year, underscoring the prolonged downturn plaguing the renewable energy sector. Top polysilicon producer Tongwei Co. reported a net loss of 5.12 billion yuan…
Lincolnshire farmer says turning to solar is only way to survive
Despite promising clean energy, solar has become a dirty word in Lincolnshire, with a dozen large projects currently in the pipeline. Critics point to a loss of productive farmland but one farmer says he has no choice but to turn to solar in order…
The UK has legalized plug-in solar (but don't rush to buy a kit)
Experts say it's worth getting your home's electrical systems checked first. In March, the UK announced it would end its longstanding ban on the sale and use of plug-in solar panels. And today, August 27, is the date that the various laws and…
Plug-in solar panels go on sale in shops and online after legal barriers removed
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. People can now buy plug-in solar panels in shops and…
Buying a house with solar panels? 7 things to check first
With more than 1.5 million homes in the UK now generating their own electricity through solar panels, buying a place with solar panels is becoming a familiar scenario for house hunters. Panels can make a home cheaper to run and more sustainable…
Do plug-in solar panels save you money? Our energy expert explains
With plug-in solar panels now legal to sell and install in the UK, households can invest in a cheaper way to generate electricity at home. Instead of paying thousands to install a rooftop solar system, UK households can follow in the footsteps of…
Where to buy plug-in solar panels as new rules take effect
Plug-in solar panels can legally go on sale in the UK from today, 27 August, giving households a new way to generate electricity without paying thousands of pounds for a conventional rooftop solar installation. The rule change allows compliant…
Renewables investment stagnates, but solar boom continues
Global renewable energy investment fell to $327.5 billion in the first half of 2026, down 21% from a 2024 peak — but solar continues to grow at breakneck speed. Investment in the first half of 2026 was roughly flat from the prior six months…
Canadian Solar: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
KITCHENER, Ontario (AP) — KITCHENER, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) on Thursday reported a loss of $76.9 million in its second quarter. The Kitchener, Ontario-based company said it had a loss of $1.40 per share. The results…
Ivan Saha Joins JAKSON Group As MD To Lead Solar Manufacturing Expansion
JAKSON Group has strategically appointed industry veteran Ivan Saha as Managing Director of its integrated Solar Manufacturing business, aiming to bolster its manufacturing footprint and advance backward integration in the rapidly growing solar…
Plug-in solar panels go on sale in shops and online after legal barriers removed
People can now buy plug-in solar panels in shops and online as rules allowing their sale in the UK come into force. Retailers will begin selling the technology from Thursday, enabling solar power to run into the home network using an ordinary plug.
Thinking of buying plug-in solar panels? Here's what you need to check first
Plug-in solar panels are to go on sale online and in shops as new regulations allowing their sale in the UK come into force. Stores are rolling out the technology from Thursday, allowing solar power to run into the home network using an ordinary…
Discover The Top Plug-In Solar Panels Of 2026
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