U.S. solar module prices held steady at $0.30 per watt in the second quarter of 2026. The market saw a wave of corporate divestitures driven by federal trade rules. A new tariff petition against South Korean imports also impacted the industry. The post U.S. assembled solar module prices steady at $0.30/W appeared first on pv […]
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Pakistan’s agriculture sector is witnessing a historic transformation as solar energy has officially surpassed diesel to become the country’s leading source of power for irrigation. According to the 7th Agricultural Census 2024, solar-powered tubewells and lift pumps now account for the largest share of irrigation systems, reflecting the rapid adoption of renewable energy by farmers
The package comprises an US$820 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a US$60 million concessional loan from the Clean Technology Fund, and a US$10 million grant from the IBRD’s Livable Planet Fund. Alongside public financing, the World Bank said it will mobilise an additional US$4.2 billion in private sector financing through commercial loans to enable financial
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Under the agreement, Metlen will be responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the project, alongside energy management and commercial operations once the facility is commissioned. The project will combine a 251.9MW PV plant with a battery energy storage system (BESS) totalling around 375MWh. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year, with
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As of June 2026, India’s cumulative renewable energy installed capacity stood at approximately 288GW, based on data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Solar accounted for the largest share of installed renewable energy capacity at around 56%, followed by wind at 20%, large hydro at 18%, bio power at 4% and small
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Wicknell Chivayo Meets King Mswati III, Gives Update on Eswatini Solar Project Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his company, Intratrek Holdings, is moving ahead with plans for a major solar energy project in Eswatini after receiving what he described as a royal welcome from King Mswati III. Chivayo shared details of his visit on his
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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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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,
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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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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