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Repsol commissions 825MW Pinnington solar plant in Texas

Repsol commissions 825MW Pinnington solar plant in Texas

Latest The Pinnington facility comprises approximately 1.5 million solar panels. Image: Repsol/Flickr. Spanish energy company Repsol has begun commercial operations at its 825MW Pinnington solar project in Texas.  The utility-scale project, which was engineered and constructed by Black & Veatch and its subsidiary Overland Contracting Inc. (OCI), was completed at “an accelerated pace”, reaching commercial operation “2.5

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The solar system’s largest moon may be heating up — offering clues to its mysterious origins

The solar system’s largest moon may be heating up — offering clues to its mysterious origins

Jupiter’s giant moon Ganymede is the only known moon to have its own magnetic field — and it may be heating up in a process “not yet observed anywhere else,” new research suggests. One of the four Galilean satellites swirling around Jupiter , Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system . At nearly

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Can Europe become the next major market for Indian solar manufacturers?

Can Europe become the next major market for Indian solar manufacturers?

For years, the US has been the dominant overseas market for Indian solar module suppliers, absorbing an estimated US$792–US$800 million, with India primarily functioning as a major exporter of solar components to the US.  However, as Washington tightens trade restrictions and accelerates domestic manufacturing under protectionist policies, Indian exporters are increasingly being pushed to diversify.  

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United Renewables Reaches 50,000 Panel Milestone at Alentejo Solar Park

United Renewables Reaches 50,000 Panel Milestone at Alentejo Solar Park

Lisbon, Portugal, 22nd May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  — United Renewables is proud to announce a landmark achievement at its Alentejo Solar Park in São Domingos, Portugal, with the successful installation of its 50,000th solar panel. This milestone marks a defining moment in the company’s mission to accelerate the transition to renewable energy across the Iberian

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Polar Racking launches solar O&M services in North America and Caribbean

Polar Racking launches solar O&M services in North America and Caribbean

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads The new division has been structured around five key service areas, including field inspections and mechanical assessments, remote monitoring and controls diagnostics, ongoing technical support, operator training programmes and monthly performance reporting. Image: Polar Racking. Canada-based solar mounting company Polar Racking

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Solar industry cost-cutting sparks record wave of spontaneous glass breakage

Solar industry cost-cutting sparks record wave of spontaneous glass breakage

Instances of cracks in PV module glass started appearing about five years ago. Spontaneous glass breakage is now one of the solar industry’s top issues, but manufacturing pressures and a lack of standards are hindering solutions… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/21/solar-industry-cost-cutting-sparks-record-wave-of-spontaneous-glass-breakage/

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Ocean Sun inks MoU to deploy utility-scale floating solar across Asia

Ocean Sun inks MoU to deploy utility-scale floating solar across Asia

The parties said they intend to move toward a binding collaboration framework, subject to securing relevant approvals and finalising definitive documentation. Ocean Sun’s technology uses solar modules mounted on hydro-elastic membranes surrounded by circular flotation collars, with each ring providing up to 700kW of capacity. The flexible polymer membrane allows the system to adapt to

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