April 28, 2026

Telangana to inaugurate SHG-run solar units in four districts soon

Telangana to inaugurate SHG-run solar units in four districts soon

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California greenlights 300MW Soda Mountain solar project

California greenlights 300MW Soda Mountain solar project

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads The project will include a four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS), to support grid stability. Image: Unsplash. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the development of the 300MW/1200MWh Soda Mountain solar project in San Bernardino County, California.  The project is being developed by VC Renewables and will include a four-hour battery

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Record-breaking solar generation in 2025 points to ‘structural changes’ in global energy mix

Record-breaking solar generation in 2025 points to ‘structural changes’ in global energy mix

“What we’re seeing is that the generation increases—these record increases—are the results of structural changes in the power system,” he explains. “They’re the result of capacity build-out.” The figures from the report are encouraging reading for the solar industry. The world added a record 636TWh of new solar PV generation in 2025, up from 331TWh

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Solar and storage expected to drive 86 GW capacity surge in the U.S. this year

Solar and storage expected to drive 86 GW capacity surge in the U.S. this year

New federal data shows solar and battery assets will comprise nearly 80% of all new utility-scale power additions planned for the U.S. electric grid this year. April 28, 2026 Ryan Kennedy From pv magazine USA The U.S. electric grid is on track for a record-breaking year, with developers planning to add 86 GW of new

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Ireland’s grid-scale solar breaches 1 GW generation mark

Ireland’s grid-scale solar breaches 1 GW generation mark

Grid-scale solar PV electricity generation surpassed 1 GW in mid-April, which marked a new record in Ireland according to the country’s high-voltage transmission system operator Eirgrid. Around 500,000 customers’ power needs can be met with 1 GW, Eirgrid estimates… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/04/28/ireland-grid-scale-solar-pv-generation-1-gigawatt-record/

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