A new bill in California is designed to allow small plug-in solar systems to connect directly to household outlets by reclassifying them as appliances, removing utility interconnection and permitting requirements… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/09/california-introduces-bill-to-legalize-plug-in-balcony-solar/
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A Husqvarna researcher developed a fast, interpretable PV hotspot-detection method using IR thermography and Lab* color-space features instead of heavy neural networks, achieving up to 95.2% accuracy with shallow classifiers. The lightweight system works in real time on drones or edge devices and could save 17,620 kWh and 8.9 tons of CO₂ annually by improving
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In a sweeping overhaul of America’s global footprint, President Donald Trump has authorised the withdrawal of US from 66 international organisations, marking one of the most significant retreats from multilateralism in modern history. The pullout is from all major climate-linked global bodies, including India-headquartered International Solar Alliance and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Though
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An ENGIE spokesperson confirmed to PV Tech that the projects each have a capacity of 2.8MW, giving the portfolio a total capacity of 5.6MW. The companies expect 443 households and businesses to subscribe to the portfolio, and expect residential customers to receive 20% savings on the value of solar bill credits applied to their electricity
If it were not for the operational battery energy storage systems (BESS), and all the energy stored in 2025 corresponding to renewable energy generation subject to curtailment, the total curtailment could have reached 8TWh, which would have represented a 43% increase from 2024 instead of the 8% registered. This means that the curtailment growth has
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By Eurasianet – Jan 07, 2026, 11:30 AM CST Hydropower production in Uzbekistan fell sharply in 2025 due to a significant decline in river inflows and reservoir levels. Solar and wind power surged, more than doubling output and driving a broader increase in renewable electricity generation. Officials are exploring micro hydropower systems along irrigation canals
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WHILE the Terra Solar Power Project would significantly increase the country’s renewable energy mix, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Wednesday warned that heavy reliance on intermittent power sources such as solar energy could affect the power grid’s stability.The project has a total capacity of 2,500 megawatts (MW… https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/01/08/news/national/heavy-reliance-on-solar-power-may-hurt-grid-stability-ngcp/2254761
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Chinas Astronergy says its ASTRO N7 Pro module targets utility-scale PV plants and commercial rooftops, offering quarter-cell architecture, bifacial gains, and a 30-year performance guarantee. January 7, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt Image: Astronergy Astronergy, the solar module unit of Chinas Chint Group, has introduced a new tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar module rated at up
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France-based DOTSun has developed an on-site repair solution for solar panels with degraded backsheets, compatible with PA, PVDF, and PET types. The system uses a compact laminator to apply a protective film to the rear side of the module, reportedly restoring insulation and extending the service life of up to 2,000 panels per site. January
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The total consideration for the joint development agreement amounts to AU$10.75 million (US$7.24 million), plus funding for development costs, with Pilot Energy expected to complete the formal joint development agreement by early to mid-February 2026. The company has also secured an AU$500,000 short-term loan from existing shareholders to support immediate project requirements. The Three Springs
