August 28, 2026

In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purification

In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purification

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Synopsis Seven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understanding the potential of solar purification research. The lasting value of the work is not simply the numerical comparison with commercial solar stills but the broader principle behind it: materials can be engineered […]

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Importing solar modules to US ‘no longer makes sense’ under Section 232 – Intertek CEA

Importing solar modules to US ‘no longer makes sense’ under Section 232 – Intertek CEA

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The tariff introduces minimum import prices (MIP) for polysilicon, silicon ingots/wafers, solar cells and modules, as well as a 15% tariff rate on top of that. The MIP for modules is US$0.38/watt, and cells are US$0.22/watt. Despite the expected dominance of US module producers from 2027, Roselund said he expects their profit margins to take

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Canadian Solar Q2 PV module shipments fall 60% YoY, nearing levels last seen in Q2 2020

Canadian Solar Q2 PV module shipments fall 60% YoY, nearing levels last seen in Q2 2020

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However, on a quarterly basis, the shipments are up 25%, as the company continues to navigate a weaker solar market while expanding its US manufacturing footprint. US solar manufacturing expansion Looking ahead, Canadian Solar expects solar module shipments to increase to between 3.5GW and 3.8GW in Q3 2026, pointing to a sequential recovery in volumes

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China’s Solar Boom Hits a Wall as Industry Losses Mount

China’s Solar Boom Hits a Wall as Industry Losses Mount

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By Irina Slav – Aug 28, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT Three of China’s top solar market players reported deepening losses over the first half of the year, reflecting weakening demand for solar in the world’s top manufacturer and generator. Jinko Solar, JA Solar Technology, and Tongwei all reported six-month losses as overcapacity in the sector

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Solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieves 27.3% efficiency

Solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieves 27.3% efficiency

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German researchers have developed a fully solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell using sequential evaporation, achieving a power conversion efficiency of 27.1%. The scalable approach also demonstrated significant stability, retaining 97.06% of its initial efficiency after 6,800 hours of dark storage under nitrogen. The post Solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieves 27.3% efficiency appeared first on

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Study Linking Solar Farms to Bird Loss Draws Scrutiny in China

Study Linking Solar Farms to Bird Loss Draws Scrutiny in China

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Solar farms reduce bird diversity, a Chinese study published last week in the international, peer-reviewed journal Science, announced. But the country’s scientific community has contested the reliability of its birdwatching data and the significance of its statistical findings. The study, published Aug. 21, was led by researchers at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology,

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