Author name: David Ryabchikov

What solar asset owners need to know about cybersecurity and NIS2 compliance

What solar asset owners need to know about cybersecurity and NIS2 compliance

This shift is creating new regulatory challenges around how to ensure this new infrastructure class is secured from cyber attacks. At the same time, it is sharpening focus on energy sovereignty, with policymakers increasingly aware of the need to build reliable energy supplies that do not rely too heavily on single-source geographies like China. After

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Navy Commissions 35,000-Litre Solar Water Project to Boost Community Development in Niger

Navy Commissions 35,000-Litre Solar Water Project to Boost Community Development in Niger

Representative of CNS  Director of Veteran Affairs, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Raheem Taofeek, Rear Admiral Muhammed Adamu Muye, flanked by Community leaders and traditional rulers in Mute, Lapai LGA Niger Navy Commissions 35,000-Litre Solar Water Project to Boost Community Development in Niger The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a 35,000-litre solar-powered water project in Muye Community,

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Australian utility delivers solar microgrid for farming operation

Australian utility delivers solar microgrid for farming operation

AGL Energy has delivered a solar and battery-based microgrid in South Australia that will supply about 85% of power for one of the country’s largest almond orchards, helping reduce its reliance on grid electricity and slashing its diesel use by almost 90%. The post Australian utility delivers solar microgrid for farming operation appeared first on

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UK scraps mandatory consultations for large-scale solar planning

UK scraps mandatory consultations for large-scale solar planning

Removing pre-application consultation requirement could accelerate planning application timelines by up to 12 months, according to the UK government. Separate move to quash meritless planning appeals has already protected one large-scale solar project from a lengthy legal battle. The post UK scraps mandatory consultations for large-scale solar planning appeared first on pv magazine Global… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/08/uk-scraps-mandatory-consultations-for-large-scale-solar-planning/

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ES Foundry completes 3 GW solar cell factory expansion

ES Foundry completes 3 GW solar cell factory expansion

The expansion is part of a wave of new solar cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S., expected to reach 20.5 GW by the end of 2027. The post ES Foundry completes 3 GW solar cell factory expansion appeared first on pv magazine Global… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/08/es-foundry-completes-factor-expansion-bringing-output-capacity-to-3-gw-per-year/

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REA flags off 42 mini-grid, solar power projects in Adamawa, Kebbi

REA flags off 42 mini-grid, solar power projects in Adamawa, Kebbi

No fewer than 40,000 households and businesses are expected to enjoy uninterrupted electricity as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the federal and state governments, performed the groundbreaking of 42 renewable energy projects in Kebbi and Adamawa States.  This is part of ongoing efforts to expand electricity access, stimulate economic growth, and improve

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How a Colorado tribe beat the federal solar permit freeze

How a Colorado tribe beat the federal solar permit freeze

By utilizing the legacy grid infrastructure of a demolished coal plant and racing to secure regulatory signatures mere days ahead of federal permitting freezes, the Ute Mountain Ute tribe successfully stayed on track to break ground on its 170 MW solar-plus-storage asset while other developments stalled… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/07/how-a-colorado-tribe-beat-the-federal-solar-permit-freeze/

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US solar trade and residential market continues to tighten

US solar trade and residential market continues to tighten

Following the recent Trump-Xi meeting, our industry checks suggest there is little indication that proposed Section 232 actions on polysilicon are at risk of being withdrawn. Most market participants continue to expect the policy framework to move forward, although potentially at a lower tariff rate than initially anticipated… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/07/us-solar-trade-and-residential-market-continues-to-tighten/

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How SA’s rooftop solar capacity surpassed 8.3 GW amid changing energy dynamics

How SA’s rooftop solar capacity surpassed 8.3 GW amid changing energy dynamics

South Africa’s rooftop solar boom is showing no signs of slowing, with installed capacity passing the 8.3 GW mark — though the load shedding that sparked the rush has all but disappeared. The latest figures from Eskom’s national transmission company show rooftop solar capacity in the country has surpassed 8.3 GW. The steepest growth came

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