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"Even With Tariffs and Tax Changes, Solar Power Is Soaring"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

"£400 plug-in solar panels to go on sale in shops – in time to catch record summer"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

£400 plug-in solar panels to go on sale in shops – in time to catch record summer
The devices, which it is estimated will save households between £70 and £110 per year, are set to go on shelves from 27 August as retailers and manufacturers complete final checks

"Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels"
#SolarPower #Recycling #Energy #Renewables

Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels - pv magazine Global
Researchers at the University of Newcastle have achieved almost 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels using a proven mineral-processing technology they believe could make solar panel recycling more economically viable.

"Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1"
#Finland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Finland more than doubled its installed utility-scale solar capacity during the first six months of the year with the commissioning of eight solar plants larger than 1 MW.

"Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1"
#Finland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Finland more than doubled its installed utility-scale solar capacity during the first six months of the year with the commissioning of eight solar plants larger than 1 MW.

"Switzerland deploys 1.33 GW of solar in 2025"
#Switzerland #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables…

Switzerland deploys 1.33 GW of solar in 2025 - pv magazine Global
Switzerland’s PV market added 1.33 GW of new capacity in 2025, bringing cumulative installations to 9.5 GW, while solar generation covered 13.71% of electricity demand.

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"South Korea forecast to add 3.5 GW of solar in 2026"
#SouthKorea #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

South Korea forecast to add 3.5 GW of solar in 2026 - pv magazine Global
The Export–Import Bank of Korea says the country is on track to add more this solar this year than last year, as the Korean government works on developing a distributed power grid that facilitates greater integration of distributed energy resources.

"Norwegian startup develops floating PV tech designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 m"
#Norway #SolarPower #Energy

Norwegian startup develops floating PV tech designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 m - pv magazine Global
Norwegian company Fred. Olsen 1848 has secured technology validation for its floating solar system under development, designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 meters.

"The World Adds a Third Terawatt of Solar Power"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

The World Adds a Third Terawatt of Solar Power

"Czechia installs 295 MW of solar in H1"
#Czechia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Czechia installs 295 MW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
While momentum in Czechia's C&I solar market remains strong, the country recorded a drop in residential solar installations over the first half of 2026.

"EU solar power displaced €30bn of gas imports this year"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #SolarPower #Energy …

EU solar power displaced €30bn of gas imports this year
Solar power has saved Europe more than €30bn since the outbreak of the Iran War in avoided gas imports, SolarPower Europe has announced.

"More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
Trump-supporting states are driving the solar boom even as Republican policies complicate its future.

"Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #SolarPower

Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue

"Global PV additions forecast to reach 638 GW in 2026"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Global PV additions forecast to reach 638 GW in 2026  - pv magazine Global
Analysis by Intertek CEA adds that structural oversupply is severe and persistent, with manufacturing capacity across all stages exceeding projected 2026 demand by wide margins.

"France adds 2.9 GW of solar in H1"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France adds 2.9 GW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
France connected 1.496 GW of solar PV capacity in Q2 2026, including 48 MW paired with storage, bringing first-half additions to around 2.9 GW.

"Ireland’s PV capacity reaches 3 GW"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy

Ireland’s PV capacity reaches 3 GW - pv magazine Global
“With continued investment in solar – across homes, farms, businesses and large grid-scale projects – Ireland is building a growing source of homegrown, clean electricity, and strengthening our energy security,” said Ireland's Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien following the milestone.

"The world hit 3 terawatts of solar power faster than anyone predicted"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

The world hit 3 terawatts of solar power faster than anyone predicted | The Optimist Daily
Global solar capacity hit 3 terawatts in early 2026. The first took 68 years. The third took 19 months. Here's what's driving the acceleration.

"Germans could save over €12,000 by ditching gas boiler for solar, battery and heat pump – analysis"
#Germany #SolarPower #Energy

Gas boiler vs solar, battery and heat pump: Which is cheaper?
Despite hefty installation costs, electrifying your home could help you save thousands of euros, new analysis shows.

"France’s installed PV capacity hits 34 GW"
#France #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

France’s installed PV capacity hits 34 GW - pv magazine Global
France connected 3 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of 2026, slightly above the 2.9 GW deployed in the same period of 2025. Large-scale installations above 500 kW accounted for 28% of newly connected capacity, despite representing just 0.3% of new connections. Systems below 9 kW dominated installation numbers, accounting for 78% of new connections but only 8% of added capacity.

"South Korea selects first villages for community solar scheme"
#SouthKorea #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

South Korea selects first villages for community solar scheme - pv magazine Global
The Sunshine Income Villages scheme plans to deploy solar installations across South Korea under a resident-led renewable energy profit-sharing model.

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Renewables

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

"Bangladesh mandates solar charging for millions of electric rickshaws"
#Bangladesh #SolarPower #Vehicles

Bangladesh mandates solar charging for millions of electric rickshaws - pv magazine Global
Bangladesh plans to require millions of battery-powered auto-rickshaws to use solar-powered charging stations as a condition of registration, aiming to reduce pressure on the electricity grid. Industry representatives say the policy could spur investment in solar charging infrastructure, create jobs and expand renewable energy, while urging the government to include net metering.

"Despite energy crisis, Bangladesh’s factories are slow to adopt solar power: Study"
#Bangladesh #Energy #SolarPower

Despite energy crisis, Bangladesh’s factories are slow to adopt solar power: Study
Bangladesh’s energy system is facing intense pressure from the country’s ongoing fuel crisis and rising electricity bills. Yet thousands of garment factories’ rooftops that could be fitted with solar panels remain largely unused. Renewable energy such as solar could be a potential solution to the escalating crisis, but has been overlooked for many years despite […]

"Recycling discarded solar panels could yield $1 trillion by 2060, analysis finds"
#SolarPower #Energy #Recycling

Recycling discarded solar panels could yield $1 trillion by 2060, analysis finds
The world's rapid shift to solar power is creating a massive new waste problem, with up to 402 million tonnes (443 million tons) of discarded solar panels projected to accumulate globally by 2060, according to new research involving Adelaide University.

"Italy deploys 2.61 GW of solar in H1"
#Italy #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Italy deploys 2.61 GW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Italy added 2.9 GW of renewable energy capacity in the first half of 2026, with solar accounting for 2.6 GW. Cumulative PV capacity reached approximately 46.8 GW at the end of June.

"Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants"
#Switzerland #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants
The patented solar panels use existing unused space to generate clean electricity — without getting in the way of a single train.

"Romania’s solar capacity exceeds 8.5 GW"
#Romania #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Romania's solar capacity exceeds 8.5 GW - pv magazine Global
Romania's solar market continues to grow with around 1.8 GW installed since the start of the year. The country appears on track to reach its current 2030 target of 10 GW as early as next year.

"New Jersey legalizes plug-in solar up to 1,200 W"
#NewJerzey #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

New Jersey legalizes plug-in solar up to 1,200 W - pv magazine Global
The bill signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill takes effect on March 1, 2027, allowing New Jerseyites to install and use portable solar generation devices of up to 1,200 watts, with protections for renters and HOA members and additional exemptions for devices that output 400 watts or less.

"Rooftop solar meets 99.9% of South Australia electricity demand"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Rooftop solar meets 99.9% of South Australia electricity demand - pv magazine Global
The milestones continue to fall in Australia’s evolving electricity grid, with rooftop solar meeting 99.9% of South Australia’s total electricity demand on the final day of winter, slashing the reliance on grid-scale generation.

"Denmark adds 337 MW of solar in H1"
#Denmark #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Denmark adds 337 MW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Denmark installed more solar during the first half of 2026 than it did during the first half of 2025, with market growth currently driven by larger-scale projects.

"India adds 6.6 GW of rooftop solar in H1"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India adds 6.6 GW of rooftop solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Q2 installations reached 3.8 GW, up 41% quarter-on-quarter and 136% year-on-year

"Solar cuts ‘at least £400 from bills in even the cloudiest British areas’"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

Solar cuts ‘at least £400 from bills in even the cloudiest British areas’
Savings grow as energy prices in Great Britain rise and cost of panel installation falls, analysis finds

"In Africa, a Growing Underground Solar Buildout"
#Africa #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
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In Africa, a Growing Underground Solar Boom

"Ireland’s PV capacity reaches 3 GW"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Ireland’s PV capacity reaches 3 GW - pv magazine Global
“With continued investment in solar – across homes, farms, businesses and large grid-scale projects – Ireland is building a growing source of homegrown, clean electricity, and strengthening our energy security,” said Ireland's Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien following the milestone.

"Is That a Solar Farm, or a Train Track? In One Swiss Town, It's Both."
#Switzerland #Trains #SolarPower #Energy

Sun-Ways Is Testing Out Train Track Solar Farms
A pilot program placing solar panels between the rails has proven successful enough that the idea is spreading to Italy, France and Korea.

"Heatwave delivers savings spike for UK homes fitted with solar"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #SolarPower

Heatwave delivers savings spike for UK homes fitted with solar
Last week’s heatwave helped British houses fitted with solar panels garner £40m in collective benefits, as more organisations call for Government intervention to limit energy costs for households.

"Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time
DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity

"Indonesia aims for 100 GW solar target by 2029"
#Indonesia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables…

Indonesia aims for 100 GW solar target by 2029 - pv magazine Global
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said the government is serious about realizing its 100 GW solar program, with construction targeted within three years.

"Solar fridges lift African farmers’ incomes by 50 percent"
#Africa #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar fridges lift African farmers’ incomes by 50 percent | The Optimist Daily
Solar-powered cold storage is cutting post-harvest food losses and raising farmers’ incomes by up to 50 percent across Kenya, Nigeria, and beyond.

"Sweden could face 150,000 metric tons of end-of-life panels annually"
#Sweden #SolarPower #Energy #Recycling

Sweden could face 150,000 metric tons of end-of-life panels annually - pv magazine Global
Sweden decommissioned just 17 metric tons (MT) of solar panels in 2021, but a new industry roadmap warns that figure could reach 150,000 MT per year by around 2060, and says current recycling and reuse systems are not yet equipped to handle it.

"UK approves 400 MW solar project with 600 MW co-located battery"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

UK approves 400 MW solar project with 600 MW co-located battery - pv magazine Global
Beacon Fen Energy Park secured planning consent from the UK government. The development consent order means construction of the 400 MW solar, 600 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) can begin.

"Argentina’s distributed solar capacity grew 34.5% in H1"
#Argentina #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Argentina's distributed solar capacity grew 34.5% in H1 - pv magazine Global
The capacity of self-consumption systems connected to distribution grids increased from 118.6 MW at the end of 2025 to 159.5 MW in June, while the number of users generating and feeding surplus electricity into the grid rose 25.8% to more than 4,700.

"Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1 - pv magazine Global
Data published by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) indicates that rapid deployment across major regional grids has driven a series of generation and capacity records during the first six months of the year.

"Domestic solar cells to meet half of India’s total demand this fiscal year"
#India #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Domestic solar cells to meet half of India’s total demand this fiscal year - pv magazine Global
Crisil expects India’s domestic solar cell supply to rise to about half of demand by fiscal 2026–27, driven by localization policies and capacity expansion, but warns that rapid buildout could pressure utilization and returns.

"Germany installs 7.4 GW of PV in H1"
#Germany #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Germany installs 7.4 GW of PV in H1 - pv magazine Global
Germany added approximately 1.28 GW of new PV capacity in June, bringing cumulative installed solar power to around 125.2 GW at the end of the month.

"Portugal installs 372 MW of solar in December-May"
#Portugal #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Portugal installs 372 MW of solar in December-May - pv magazine Global
Portugal’s total solar capacity is now estimated above 7 GW. While the country is one of Europe’s leading nations for renewable energy generation, the sector is facing substantial regulatory challenges that are forming barriers to future investment.

"Italy deploys 3 GW of solar in H1"
#Italy #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Italy deploys 3 GW of solar in H1 - pv magazine Global
Italy added 8,224 new PV systems totaling 483.66 MW in June, pushing cumulative solar capacity to 46.6 GW across more than 2.17 million installations. Battery storage growth also accelerated, with renewable-linked BESS capacity reaching 11.94 GWh and 6 GW of power output by the end of June.

"Ireland records 1,258 MW grid-scale solar generation peak ahead of eclipse"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Ireland records 1,258 MW grid-scale solar generation peak ahead of eclipse - pv magazine Global
The solar coaster came to Ireland this week as EirGrid recorded an all-time high peak generation followed two days later by generation lows of 8 MW during the historic solar eclipse on August 12.

"Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses and reach global markets"
#Africa #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

Solar-powered cold storage is boosting incomes for African farmers
Kenyan smallholder farmers are reducing post-harvest losses and accessing global export markets through a pay-per-use solar cold storage model pioneered by Nairobi-based company SoKo Fresh. Its pay-per-use approach charges farmers based on pounds stored, part of a trend in Africa toward using solar-powered cold storage to help prevent one of agriculture’s most persistent problems: food spoilage. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that up to 40% of food produced in Africa is lost …