A $160 million loan from the Asian Development Bank will support the development of three solar farms in Bhutan with a combined capacity of 310 MW. The post Bhutan secures funding for 310 MW of solar appeared first on pv magazine Global… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/03/bhutan-secures-funding-for-310-mw-of-solar/
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In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, in the first half of 2026, solar irradiance was broadly above average across Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia, South America, and Central Africa, driven by shifting atmospheric patterns transitioning from early-year blocking and polar vortex disruption to developing El Niño
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TCL Zhonghuan has completed its acquisition of Das Solar, gaining 20 GW of n-type TOPCon cell capacity and 50 GW of module capacity while outlining plans to upgrade 20 GW of cell and 25 GW of module production to back-contact technology. The post Chinese PV Industry Brief: TCL Zhonghuan completes acquisition of Das Solar appeared
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A new study finds that solar-based distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems can supply electricity in rural India at lower cost than conventional grid power when projects are tailored to local demand, storage, and grid conditions. It recommends Village Energy Plans (VEPs) as the foundation for scaling reliable, cost-effective DRE deployment through integrated planning and stronger
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The ban, which sources say is being drafted by the Federal Communications Commission, may take effect as early as this year, and follows actions in Europe to restrict funding for projects that use inverters from “high-risk” suppliers. Officials in the Trump administration are reportedly drafting a ban on solar inverters from Chinese companies, according to
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South Korean solar is entering a new stage, where structural quality and sustainability are judged more important than speed of growth. The country’s annual solar installations in 2026 are projected to reach approximately 4 GW, similar to 2025 figures. Companies and public bodies see electricity as a long-term risk to be managed… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/01/south-koreas-solar-crossroads/
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Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State (Facebook/Umaru Mohammed Bago) Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has defended the acquisition of 1,000 hectares of land in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area, for the proposed solar factory and power station, insisting that the project is in the overall public interest and will proceed despite opposition from some members
Image: Tapo The Tapo MagCam 2K+ (also known as the Tapo C425) is a standout security camera for three big reasons: it’s wire-free with solar-powered battery, it has a magnetic mount for easy installation, and it supports local storage so you don’t have to pay a subscription fee. Today, it’s 30% off at Amazon, bringing
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Haley Zaremba Haley Zaremba is an energy journalist and researcher with more than a decade of professional experience covering global energy systems, land and natural resources, and… More Info Set us as your preferred Google source Premium Content By Haley Zaremba – Jun 29, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT The Philippines is now China’s second-largest solar
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Over the last several years, the United States and European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy transition. Officials have fast-tracked new projects and signed deals with countries across the globe to ensure access to copper, cobalt, lithium and other minerals that are essential for building solar panels… https://news.mongabay.com/2026/06/human-rights-abuse-allegations-continue-to-rise-in-the-mining-sector-report-finds/
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