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Solar A six-year operational study of a 12 MW solar plant in Algeria found that performance ratios fell during 2020, a period coinciding with reduced maintenance activities due to the pandemic. The research, conducted at Djillali Liabes University, documents how operational disruptions impacted yield over a five-year span.
Solar Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena and Imida conducted the first field-scale validation of low-height vertical agrivoltaic systems in southeastern Spain. The study, published in Renewable Energy Focus, prioritized agronomic compatibility over maximum energy yield, achieving land equivalent ratios between 1.16 and 1.53.
Solar U.S. small-scale solar generation has quadrupled over the last decade, reaching nearly 93,000 GWh in 2025. California accounts for more than a third of this total, while Texas and Florida have seen rapid expansion from smaller bases.
Solar A massive 244-tonne transformer has completed a 2,165 km journey from Adelaide to northern NSW. The delivery enables the construction of the second stage of Acen Renewables' 720 MW New England Solar project.
Solar Qcells will introduce residential solar panels with U.S.-made aluminum frames by the end of 2026, enabling installers to qualify for the ITC domestic content bonus. The frames will be produced at ALUKO Group’s Tennessee facility, which integrates extrusion, anodization, and fabrication under one roof.
Solar Bengaluru-based Emmvee Photovoltaic Power has shifted more than half of its cell production to the larger G12R format, citing efficiency gains and lower silver usage. The company plans to convert remaining M10R lines once current orders are fulfilled, aiming for a complete transition to G12R.
Solar Uttar Pradesh has surpassed nine lakh rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, adding over 3,000 MW of capacity. The program has generated significant economic activity, creating over one lakh direct jobs and engaging thousands of vendors.
Solar NTPC has launched an EPC tender for a 15 MW floating solar project with a 60 MWh battery storage system at Tamarind Falls Reservoir in Mauritius. The tender requires bidders to demonstrate significant solar experience and adhere to strict performance metrics for the storage system.
Solar Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the first battery-powered solar project in Spiti Valley, located in Rongtong. The 2 MW facility, commissioned in December 2024, includes a 1 MWh battery system to support power reliability at high altitude.
Solar Solaria has agreed with the Uruguayan government to build a 500 MW data center park supported by 350 MW of solar power. The project, the largest foreign investment in the country's history, will be developed in two phases across three departments.
Solar Rable’s Rable4Roofs system uses a self-supporting lattice to reduce anchor points by 95%, allowing solar installation on roofs with limited load-bearing capacity. The company has completed 60 projects in 30 months and is expanding into France, where it aims to install 10 systems by December.
Solar An international team has published an open-access dataset designed to train AI systems for autonomous solar panel cleaning robots. The collection includes 6,200 annotated images featuring various levels of synthetic and physical contamination to improve visual navigation accuracy.
Solar A 250 MW solar facility in Saudi Arabia has introduced 38 Sand gazelles to its grounds, following a successful seven-month proof-of-concept. The project aims to grow the local population to 600 by 2031 while maintaining energy output.
Solar TGREDCO has launched a competitive bid for 3,000 MW of solar capacity paired with 6,000 MWh of energy storage across India. The build-own-operate projects require developers to meet specific financial thresholds and commence power supply within 24 months.
Solar Allied Facility Partners has completed a solar installation across three buildings in the Cary Community Consolidated School District. The system offsets more than half of the facilities' electricity usage and includes a public dashboard for educational purposes.
Solar Adelphi University has deployed a 295-kW rooftop solar system atop its LEED-certified recreation center in Long Island, New York. The project, developed by Greenskies Clean Energy, combines a necessary roof replacement with renewable energy generation under a power purchase agreement.
Solar Ameresco installed a solar-plus-storage system at the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority main office, offsetting 100% of its electricity use. The $1 million project, funded by state grants, is the first phase of a larger multi-site energy program.
Solar A new study analyzing two years of data from a 50 MW Spanish plant reveals that effective bifaciality is 13-15% lower than nominal values. The findings, published in Renewable Energy, suggest current regulatory factors may overestimate actual energy yields.
Solar Arevon Energy has secured three 20-year renewable energy credit contracts for its upcoming 200 MWac Panther Energy Project in Perry County, Illinois. The project was selected through the Illinois Power Agency’s 2026 procurement and approved by the state’s commerce commission to help meet renewable portfolio standards.
Solar Trina Solar researchers have introduced a framework distinguishing reversible from irreversible ultraviolet-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells. The work aims to align testing with new IEC standards and improve module reliability assessments.
Solar Greenbacker Renewables has completed the first cranberry harvest from bogs in Plymouth and Kingston, Massachusetts, equipped with overhead solar arrays. The dual-use projects, installed by Distributed Energy Infrastructure, demonstrate a viable model for reviving financially unviable wetland crops.
Solar Tata Power Renewable Energy reported a 130% year-on-year jump in utility-scale commissioning for Q2 FY27, reaching 419 MW. The company also deployed 131.2 MWh of battery storage, with a significant portion dedicated to third-party customers.
Solar Leapting has introduced the Auto-Navigation Forklift Robot (AFR), a tracked vehicle designed to handle solar module pallets weighing up to 3,000 kg on construction sites. The system utilizes advanced navigation sensors and a robust chassis to operate in challenging environmental conditions.
Solar New research from MIT examines how different solar deployment models influence residential electricity pricing across the United States. The findings suggest a stark divergence in economic impact between large-scale installations and distributed rooftop systems.
Solar The new Hyper-ion series module utilizes advanced optical coatings to minimize sunlight reflection for airport and residential applications. Risen Energy's latest bifacial product achieves a maximum power output of 730 W with a 23.5% conversion efficiency.
Solar France's latest ground-mounted solar tender has awarded 930 MW of capacity to 125 projects, with a weighted average price of €60/MWh. This represents a significant decline in price compared to previous rounds, with implications for the country's renewable energy goals.
Solar Researchers at the Liten institute of the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) have made significant advancements in solar panel technology, achieving higher efficiency and power output. This development could pave the way for more efficient and cost-effective solar energy solutions.
Solar A team from Indonesia's Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember has made significant advancements in solar panel testing, focusing on surge protection and efficiency ratings. Their work aims to enhance the safety and performance of solar energy systems.
Solar Utility-scale projects led additions with 24.4 GW, while rooftop contributed 9.8 GW, according to JMK Research data.
