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Solar A/S: No. 2 2026 Major shareholder announcement
Pursuant to section 30 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, Solar A/S hereby announces that Tind Asset Management AS has informed Solar that following its purchase of shares on 5 February 2026, Tind Asset Management AS holding of Solar B shares now…
New critique debunks claim that trees can sense a solar eclipse
Last year, a team of scientists presented evidence that spruce trees in Italy's Dolomite mountains synchronized their bioelectrical activity in anticipation of a partial solar eclipse—a potentially exciting new insight into the complexities…
Energy Secretary Chris Wright pushes back on utilities' call for more wind and solar
Wright pushed back on industry and Capitol Hill messaging on Friday during a press conference at the Energy Department's headquarters, saying the focus should instead be on ensuring the electricity grid is designed for peak demand. “When I…
Space-computing push of Elon Musk's SpaceX shines beam on China's solar sector
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been sounding out multiple Chinese solar suppliers in recent weeks, industry insiders and companies confirmed, as the world's richest man advances his vision for space-based data centres powered by constant solar energy…
First Solar Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR shed 1.55% to $234.36 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 1.23% to 6,798.40 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 1.20%…
How much do solar panels cost? UK 2026 prices guide
As of January 2026, the cost of solar panels for a typical three-bedroom home in the UK usually lands between £6,500 and £9,000, depending on system size, panel type, installer pricing and whether you add a battery. A standard 4-5kW…
Tesla Weighs New York, Arizona, Idaho to Lift Solar Cell Output
Tesla Inc. isn't waiting around to see if Elon Musk's 100-gigawatt solar ambition is feasible — it's already acting on it. The company is evaluating multiple sites across the US to begin manufacturing solar cells, according to people…
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Solar manufacturers forecast 2025 losses
Hoshine Silicon Industry forecasts a full-year 2025 net loss attributable to shareholders of CNY 3.3 billion to 2.8 billion ($454 million to $ 385 million), with profit declining sharply year on year. The company said the industrial silicon market…
NASA space telescope sees interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS flare up while exiting the solar system
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How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concerns
HOUSTON – Following our report this week on Houston homeowner Frances Holt, our newsroom has received multiple messages from viewers and readers describing similar concerns about residential solar panel sales. PREVIOUS REPORT: After $134K…
Africa installed 4.5 GW of solar in 2025, says Global Solar Council
Africa installed approximately 4.5 GW of solar last year, according to the Global Solar Council's (GSC) “ Africa Market Outlook 2026-2029.” The report says 2025 saw the continent's fastest year for solar growth to date, outperforming…
Missouri declares war on solar
Missouri State Senator Cindy O'Laughlin (R-18) introduced Senate Bill 849 (SB 849), which would halt all ongoing and new utility-scale solar construction in the state until environmental rules governing construction, placement, and operation are…
Letter to the Editor | Savings on solar not there
Consumers in Champaign-Urbana are being pushed into an avalanche of rebates, tax credits and “limited-time incentives” promising that electrification, solar panels and high-efficiency upgrades will dramatically lower household costs.
RE+ Northeast 2026: Evolving solar and storage integration
RE+ Northeast 2026 took place at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston from Feb. 3 to Feb. 5, 2026. Organized by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), the event served…
Italy installs 6.4 GW of solar in 2025
Italy deployed 6,437 MW of new PV capacity in 2025, according to new data released by Italian grid operator Terna and elaborated by the national PV association Italia Solare. By way of comparison, the country added 6.8 GW in 2024, 5.23 GW in 2023…
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