Planning an off-grid home but don't know what to do for a fridge? We've run propane AND electric on solar. Here's the good, bad, and ugly of what we've learned.| Accidental Hippies
The under-construction, 200 MW Don Patricio solar park would aid clean energy targets but faces questions over local land impacts and costs The post Chinese solar project reflects Chile’s energy development dilemma appeared first on Dialogue Earth.| Dialogue Earth
Saatvik Green Energy chief executive Prashant Mathur said his company seeks to be “risk-free” and focus on the domestic market in India.| pv magazine USA
Wood Mackenzie says module prices will climb as China ends export rebates and consolidates polysilicon production.| pv magazine USA
Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada have proposed protocols for standardized testing to avoid skewed results. The validated recommendations cover procedures for key measurements and the use of the indoor PV reference cell method.| pv magazine USA
Research from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has found zinc-phosphate-hydrate (ZPH) films are capable of producing electricity from light. The coating’s photovoltage was amplified when anthocyanin, a natural dye found in blackberries, was added.| pv magazine USA
Pittsburgh-based aerospace company Astrobotic and Honda’s North American subsidiary are working on integrating Astrobotic’s vertical solar array technology with Honda’s regenerative fuel cell system to develop a power and storage solution capable of supporting prolonged exploration of the moon.| pv magazine USA
A democratically organized nonprofit is giving a seat at the clean energy table to 36 communities in Western Fresno County.| pv magazine USA
For commercial & industrial solar, getting the initial "yes" is only half the battle. The real challenge is keeping momentum and closing multi-stakeholder deals that often stall for no clear reason. After decades of relying on traditional sales techniques, I realized that success in today's long-cycle projects demands a fundamental shift from micromanagement to vision alignment, trust-building, and team autonomy.| pv magazine USA
After the New Mexico's investor-owned utilities fought against New Mexico's community solar program, bringing it all the way to the state' supreme court, New Mexico is celebrating the completion of its first community solar project.| pv magazine USA
The International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) says dust, pollution, and debris on solar panels reduce output by 4% to 7% worldwide, costing the industry billions of euros annually and making tailored mitigation increasingly urgent.| pv magazine USA
Amid soaring demand and shrinking solar subsidies, taking an efficiency-focused approach to energy management can offer a pathway to project success.| pv magazine USA
Once shorthand for fast, uniform installs, “cookie-cutter solar” is giving way to site-specific, storage-integrated systems.| pv magazine USA
A seemingly small project turned into an 11 month journey with so many weird turns and gotchas that it was at times maddening. But new panels are in place and functioning.| Mark Loveless
Utilities including Dominion Energy, Georgia Power, and Xcel subsidiary SPS are seeking proposals for clean energy projects, despite waning federal sentiment.| Latest Renewable Energy Updates, Trends & Insights
The Northern Cheyenne have a long history of defending their land. Now, they're showing how clean energy progress can still be made.| Earthjustice
On the surface, diversifying into HVAC and roofing makes perfect sense for solar installers. But its important for solar providers to properly plan.| Solar Insure
Data from consultancy Ember reveals solar and wind outpaced the growth in global electricity demand this year, causing a decline in both coal and gas. The post Renewables overtake coal globally in ‘crucial turning point’ appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Renewables - Power Engineering International
Iberdrola has expanded its co-investment alliance with Norges Bank by adding 708MW of solar capacity from the Ceclavín and Tagus XL solar projects in Spain. The post Iberdrola adds 708MW to renewables alliance with Norges Bank appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Renewables - Power Engineering International
Masdar has acquired a 49.99% stake in a €368 million portfolio comprising four operational solar PV plants from Enel Green Power España. The post Masdar acquires 49.99% stake in four Spanish solar plants appeared first on Power Engineering International.| News - Power Engineering International
Las cifras de la Comisión Federal Reguladora de Energía de EE. UU. (FERC) muestran que los desarrolladores solares agregaron 16 GW hasta julio de 2025, casi tres cuartas partes de la nueva capacidad, con la energía solar y eólica cerca del 12% cada una en el mix energético, frente al 15% del carbón. Dice que los pronósticos ven que la energía solar superará a la eólica el próximo año y al carbón dentro de tres años.| pv magazine Mexico
Las cifras de la Comisión Federal Reguladora de Energía de EE. UU. (FERC) muestran que los desarrolladores solares agregaron 16 GW hasta julio de 2025, casi tres cuartas partes de la nueva capacidad, con la energía solar y eólica cerca del 12% cada una en el mix energético, frente al 15% del carbón. Dice que los pronósticos ven que la energía solar superará a la eólica el próximo año y al carbón dentro de tres años.| pv magazine Latin America
Upgrades will include geothermal heating and solar panels to reduce energy costs by an estimated 100% and annual GHG emissions by 50.6 tonnes. The post Edmonton community hub receives funding for solar and geothermal upgrades appeared first on HPAC Magazine.| HPAC Magazine
The country already has a 94% renewable electricity mix, but plans to diversify by adding more than 100MW of solar by 2026 The post Uruguay expands solar energy as electricity demand increases appeared first on Dialogue Earth.| Dialogue Earth
We re offering to install swift boxes alongside your solar PV installation, to help address the decline in swifts throughout the UK.| Joju Solar
Canary Media writes, “Majority of Americans want a big power grid and more cheap, clean energy.” The media is clearly… The post Media Misleads the Public on Wind and Solar Power’s Cost and Environmental Impacts appeared first on IER.| IER
I have a modest set of solar panels on an entirely ordinary house in suburban London. On average they generate about 3,800kWh per year. We also use about 3,800kWh of electricity each year. Obviously, we can't use all the power produced over summer and we need to buy power in winter. So here's my question: How big a battery would we need in order to be completely self-sufficient? Background …| Terence Eden’s Blog
Since the election, tariffs have been the talk of the country, with many industries bracing for potential new tariffs on imported goods. The general populace| Solar Insure
Solar panel pergolas combine two great outdoor features: inviting shade and renewable energy generation. They’re transforming gardens, patios, and commercial spaces by boosting sustainability while enhancing aesthetics and utility. This blog dives deep into why solar pergolas are a smart investment, how they work, what installation involves, and what you can expect to pay. Find […]| Green Central
The solar installers that lean into the shift, reposition their business, and adapt faster than the rest are the ones that capture market share.| Solar Insure
There are a variety of smart solutions available, capable of optimizing your solar EV charging system in different ways: from scheduling timed charges to controlling which portion of your solar panel electricity is sent to which appliance in the home. Dedicated smart charging features enhance only the solar connectivity of your EV home charging station, whilst home energy management system (HEMS) apply the same optimization across all household appliances. Additionally, smart charging softwar...| EVBox | Blog | New
Charging your EV using household solar panels can indeed save you money on your utility bills. How much money solar EV charging can save you depends on a range of factors, including: Your daily driving habits The size and capacity of your solar system The initial investment into your solar EV charging system Whether or not your solar system is optimized Whether or not you use a time-of-use electricity tariff The cost of grid electricity in your area Your location’s average dai...| EVBox | Blog | New
There are several ways EV drivers can optimize a homegrown solar system to ensure their EV recharging needs are met. Optimizing a solar EV charging setup ensures that solar panels produce and store enough renewable electricity to cover household and EV energy consumption even on cloudy days and overnight. The seven most important factors to consider when optimizing your solar EV charging system are: The capacity of your solar panels – can they produce enough electricity to meet your n...| EVBox | Blog | New
In short, yes. Solar panels still work on cloudy days and can still be used to recharge your EV. Solar panel technology is improving at a rapid rate and does not require direct sunlight to generate electricity but can instead still provide your home EV charger with free, renewable energy from diffuse light alone. Still, it’s important to note that solar panel efficiency is greatly reduced in cloudy conditions. Under light cloud cover, your solar EV charging system will produce around ...| EVBox | Blog | New
Discover the benefits and possibilities of having a battery storage system linked to your solar panels and your home EV charging station.| blog.evbox.com
Tax credits, AI boom lift First Solar, Brookfield Renewable to outperform indexes Eid Broughton is not an environmental investor. The 46-year-old in California owns petroleum stocks. But he likes long term growth, which is why in 2020 he bought $20,000 worth of shares in Brookfield Renewable Corporation, a company that acquires and operates global renewable […]| Times Square Investment Journal
Solar and wind companies cite the rise of artificial intelligence to make their business cases after the United States government slashed massive tax incentives for their projects. But the data centers supposed to power the AI boom are now facing the sort of swift wave of rejections from local governments across the country eerily similar to what renewables developers have been dealing with on the ground over the last decade. The only difference is, this land use techlash feels even more sudd...| Heatmap News
Natural gas was pitched as a stopgap between fossil fuels and renewables. Instead, it has derailed the state’s energy transition.| Commercial & Utility-Scale Solar News & Insights
With better data and smarter tools in hand, resilience is achievable — regardless of whether you're developing a 5 MW community solar project or a 200 MW utility-scale site, writes Adrienne Peters, Technical Planning Manager at DSD Renewables.| Commercial & Utility-Scale Solar News & Insights
Leading power producers, manufacturers, and electrification execs reveal the things they're thinking about that haven't made it mainstream.| Factor This™
The report finds that the VPP market broadened more than it deepened, with the number of company deployments, unique offtakers, and market and utility programs monetized each growing more than 33%, while total capacity grew a more modest 13.7%.| Energy Storage: Batteries & Grid Solutions
In Q4 2025, clean energy executives are seeking clarification on parts of the budget reconciliation bill amidst a procurement race.| Energy Storage: Batteries & Grid Solutions
Keyboards don’t use a lot of power, which is why wired keyboards don’t typically have batteries – they can just draw power from the computer they’re plugged into. And while wireless keyboards do have batteries, they tend to run for months at a time before you need to plug them in to recharge the battery. But […] The post Logitech’s new solar-powered keyboard never need to be plugged in appeared first on Liliputing.| Liliputing
Wood Mackenzie Vice Chairman Chris Seiple chats with Paul Gerke about load growth, clean energy policy, and more on the Factor This podcast.| Factor This - A Clean Energy Podcast
Excess Solar Charging a Tesla instead of exporting it to the grid. ESPHome and BLE provides dynamic charging local control without reliances on Tesla online services| Martin Rowan
European Energy has inaugurated its first hybrid park, which combines 49.6MW of wind with 39.3MWp of solar power. The post European Energy inaugurates hybrid wind and solar park in Sweden appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Solar - Power Engineering International
Parker Spielman discusses the risks of fragmented policy by using France, its solar deployment and fleet electrification as a case study. The post The solar paradox: Why more panels haven’t resulted in smarter energy appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Solar - Power Engineering International
In the face of extreme weather, high-resolution, real-time data is becoming increasingly critical to building climate-resilient solar PV systems, writes Marcel Suri of Solargis.| Power Engineering International
Hydropower provided 48% of electricity in August, only the second month on record it has supplied less than half of Brazil’s power.| Hydropower: Dams, Turbines & Environmental Impact
The future of electricity is being discussed in terms of how we make it: whether it should be generated by nuclear, wind and solar or by coal and natural gas. Nuclear is favored by the utilities and the Trump administration, but it will take decades and untold billions of dollars to build up a sizable […]| White House Chronicle
According to Enel, continuous cleaning of the tank removes sediments that limit water storage capacity, enabling greater power production at the Venaus plant. The post New desedimentation system to boost efficiency of Enel’s Venaus hydro plant appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Hydroelectric - Power Engineering International
The post Big Solar Developers See Delays in U.S. Approvals appeared first on Arevon.| Arevon
Portable Solar for Vermont campaign, a new effort to legalize and promote the use of simple, plug-in solar panel systems| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
The U.S. startup offers a new kit to integrate robotic automation with existing equipment.| pv magazine USA
Where land is at a premium and water is in short supply, solar canals offer a win-win solution The post Novel project in California has solar panels stretching across water canals appeared first on Corporate Knights.| Corporate Knights
A new Ember report shows China’s clean energy surge is transforming the global economy, with record solar, wind, storage, and investment reducing fossil fuel demand.| A greener life, a greener world
Solar batteries can be the key to continued success post-solar ITC phase out, but only if execution is sharp, timing is leveraged, and strategy is adaptive| Solar Insure
El proyecto incluye un sistema de almacenamiento de energía en baterías (BESS) en la ubicación más estrecha del canal mediante baterías de flujo de hierro de 75 kW del fabricante estadounidense ESS.| pv magazine España
SUNOTEC has announced the launch of SUNOTEC Iberia, a new division dedicated to expanding the company’s presence in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. The post SUNOTEC launches Iberian division to tap emerging solar markets appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Renewables - Power Engineering International
On this episode of This Week in Cleantech, Paul and Mike discuss fossil fuel subsidies, an emerging solar power giant, rate cuts, and more.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
Catalyze adds community solar, Enel inks PPAs, Jupiter Power celebrates a Michigan BESS; Fourth Power, Nexamp, and Sol Systems raise funds.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
Nextracker has acquired steel solar frame manufacturer Origami Solar in an all-cash transaction of approximately $53 million.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
Octopus Energy Group has formally announced the spin-off of its technology company Kraken, as the platform’s annual revenue reaches $500 million, growing by four times over 3 years.| Power Grid: Transmission & Modernization
Many homeowners assume leased or loaned solar systems will boost their home’s value, but outstanding loans often drag down equity instead.| pv magazine USA
Manitoba's provincial government, alongside Efficiency Manitoba, was announced as the debut province to deliver the new Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CHGAP). The post Canada launches rebranded greener homes retrofit program appeared first on HPAC Magazine.| HPAC Magazine
Have you ever wondered how our Joju residential team choose which are the right solar panels for your home? There's lots to consider, so we've brought in one of our home solar experts, Dan, to explain all!| Joju Solar
September 8th, 2025 | Blog Post This is part two of a two-part blog series. Here, we discuss the impacts to the solar tax credit that businesses, municipalities, and schools can take advantage of. Part one reviewed changes to the residential solar tax credit for homeowners... The post Trump’s Budget Bill Strikes a Blow to Clean Energy and Climate Progress; But Here’s What Communities in Illinois Can Still Do appeared first on Prairie Rivers Network.| Prairie Rivers Network
September 8th, 2025 | Blog Post This is part one of a two-part blog series. Part one discusses the residential solar tax credit for homeowners. Part two details impacts to the solar tax credit for businesses, municipalities, and schools... The post How Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Reshape Residential Solar in Illinois: What Homeowners and Policy Makers Should Do Now appeared first on Prairie Rivers Network.| Prairie Rivers Network
Arevon Energy, Enel Green Power North America, Heron Power, and Lightshift Energy have made major announcements this week.| Factor This™
Eshet Chilton’s writing prompt this week is Charge. My daughter came to visit mewith Flo and Eddie, six and three,and solar lights to light my treeplugged into panels underneath.Reluctantly, I had to say,“I have no energy today.It’s drained by pain from dodgy knees.I must recharge my batteries.”She climbed the ladder. I made teawhile she draped … Continue reading Recharging| Writing Wrinkles, and Random Ramblings
An American research group has conducted a pilot workshop for agrivoltaics stakeholders in Arizona, including farmers, developers, government officials and indigenous leaders. A reflection paper offers some key takeaways for future public participation.| pv magazine USA
S&P Global’s first 2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list ranks 63 solar, wind, inverter, and battery suppliers by technology, financial health, and sustainability to guide investors and developers.| pv magazine USA
As off-grid solar systems expand to serve remote and underserved communities worldwide, digitalization has become a crucial need for efficient project development, implementation, and long-term sustainability. A new report from IEA PVPS Task 18 systematically explores digital tools across the entire off-grid energy project value chain, providing much-needed guidance for practitioners looking to optimize their operations.| pv magazine USA
pv magazine USA interviews Sheri Givens, president and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), on guiding developers, manufacturers, policymakers, and utilities through the accelerating energy transition.| pv magazine USA
HelioVolta analysis says bad wiring and connections are the most common source of significant problems.| pv magazine USA
By Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director I hope you all have had a great summer. Although this summer has not been quite as hot as the last few, it’s still plenty darn hot and we have still been seeing a sharp pull on the Texas grid because of it. Despite the power drain caused […]| Texas Solar Energy Society
By Elle Nicholson, TXSES Researcher Historically, solar panels have not always been feasible in urban environments due to spacing issues. However, new solar technology has recently emerged that can provide renewable energy even in limited spaces. Balcony solar panels are compact (300–800 watt) systems consisting of a few PV panels, an inverter, and battery storage. […]| Texas Solar Energy Society
By Dr. Ariane Beck, TXSES Board Chair & Research Fellow in Energy Systems Transformation at University of Texas at Austin This summer, warnings of a potential grid outage have been noticeably absent. There has been no fretting or hand wringing. When a significant amount coal capacity unexpectedly went offline, solar, wind and storage stepped up […]| Texas Solar Energy Society
Three major solar-related laws that TXSES worked on getting passed in the last Texas legislative session went into effect on September 1, 2025. One was on streamlining solar permitting (SB 1202) and two were on consumer protection (SB 1697 & SB 1036). Details for each are laid out below. | Texas Solar Energy Society
Anuncian un nuevo compromiso colectivo para apoyar la cartera de proyectos de casi 35 GW de bombeo en toda Europa; y España licita la contratación y ejecución de los servicios de asistencia técnica para la construcción de 29 centrales en embalses propiedad de la AGE.| pv magazine España
The question is as old as solar itself: what's the better choice, a microinverter or a string inverter? Discover the key differences between the two and when each is the best choice.| Solar Insure
In a viral post, Energy Secretary Chris Wright says a planet-sized solar panel would only produce 20% of global energy.| Factor This™
AES has announced the deployment of the world’s first fleet of AI-enabled solar robots to support the second phase of the Bellefield project in California. The post AES sends world’s first AI-powered solar robot fleet to California project appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Solar - Power Engineering International
Octopus Energy is investing in Spain: 100MW over two solar farms and a battery developer aiming for 600MW over the next five years. The post Octopus Energy invests in 600MW solar and battery projects in Spain appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Solar - Power Engineering International
RP Global has announced that construction work has started on the Harbke solar park located in one of Germany's oldest lignite mining areas. The post Solar park construction begins at historic German lignite mine appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Solar - Power Engineering International
Once-barren dunes blaze with 2 million panels, creating daytime megacity of electrons and proving sand can glow greener than oil.| Vietnam Investment Review - VIR
Transaction supports Arevon’s deployment of American-made energy in its growing Midwest portfolio and adds to the company’s industry leading $4.5 billion in total project financings secured over the last two years.| Arevon
Space-based solar power has the potential to reduce Europe’s need for land-based renewable energy by up to 80%, a new study from King’s College London has found. The post Space-based solar could deliver 80% of Europe’s renewable energy needs – study appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Europe - Power Engineering International
Common Charge aims to address ongoing energy affordability and reliability crises by leveraging the power of distributed assets.| Factor This™
Starting a solar business often begins with a familiar story; we hear it from the hundreds of installers we work with. Perhaps you’ve worked on roofs as an installer, managed construction crews, or come from... Read More| Solar Insure
The world of solar financing is a unique and often misunderstood part of the solar purchase process. With loan terms that span from one year...| Solar Insure
Reddit is a powerful forum for solar homeowners and professionals to connect and share ideas. Questions about Solar Insure often come up, so we answered them.| Solar Insure
La planta arrasada estaba en Verretto, Italia, y dejó a los residentes locales sin electricidad durante varias horas antes de que los equipos de la empresa eléctrica restablecieran el servicio con generación de reserva.| pv magazine España
Wildfire impacts are now a regular, if unwelcome guest during Northeastern summers, with smoke affecting both solar output and load patterns in New York and New England.| Grid Status Exports
La planta solar Pinea, en Cáceres, tiene una potencia de 150 MW y es la primera parte del clúster Zajuril, que suma una potencia instalada total de 492 MW.| pv magazine España
La interconexión comprende una línea subterráneo-submarina de doble circuito a 66 kV de 36 km y las dos nuevas subestaciones de 66 kV de El Palmar, en La Gomera; y de Chío, en Tenerife.| pv magazine España
En una nueva actualización semanal para pv magazine, OPIS, una empresa de Dow Jones, ofrece un rápido vistazo a las principales tendencias de precios en la industria fotovoltaica mundial.| pv magazine España
Se trata de "un proyecto con tecnología taiwanesa" promovido por la empresa Solar Organic que está siendo tramitado como proyecto prioritario "para que los promotores puedan acceder a las ayudas europeas”.| pv magazine España
Un proyecto piloto en Baviera se extiende a lo largo de 35 m y comprende aproximadamente 1100 m2 de módulos solares en el techo y 135 m2 adicionales en la fachada sur, con una potencia de casi 210 kWp.| pv magazine España
El fuego, que comenzó en una caja del sistema de seguimiento de los paneles solares, se propagó con rapidez, y se declaró el nivel 1 de peligrosidad. Afectó a unas 800 hectáreas de pasto, siembras, encinar y monte bajo.| pv magazine España
