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Philippines-China tension could endanger solar PV supply, says trade association

Philippines-China tension could endanger solar PV supply, says trade association

The letter reportedly said that if tensions escalate or continue between the countries, energy security, sector jobs and government revenues tied to solar projects are at risk. It cited data from the Department of Energy (DOE), which said the solar sector generated around 203,000 jobs from 2009-2022 and will account for 10,000 jobs a year […]

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Rural electrification: FG delivers 100kWp solar mini-grid in Kaduna

Rural electrification: FG delivers 100kWp solar mini-grid in Kaduna

February 2, 2026 February 2, 2026 From Maryam Ahmadu-Suka, Kaduna The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has completed and commissioned a 100-kilowatt-peak solar mini-grid in Damau, a rural community in the Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement, REA said the move is part of the government’s effort to

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Spain deploys 1.13 GW of solar for self-consumption in 2025

Spain deploys 1.13 GW of solar for self-consumption in 2025

Spain installed 1.14 GW of solar capacity for self-consumption in 2025, lifting cumulative capacity to 9.3 GW, as residential and commercial installations declined while industrial and off-grid segments showed greater resilience, according to data from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/02/spain-deploys-1-13-gw-of-solar-for-self-consumption-in-2025/

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Nersa state that solar installations meeting these specifications must be registered

Nersa state that solar installations meeting these specifications must be registered

The regulator stated on that installations either side of a generation threshold had to register with either Eskom, the municipality or Nersa. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has reiterated the registration requirements for solar installations after a civil society group called disconnection threats “impractical, irrational, and unfair”. Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa)

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Sun unleashes extraordinary solar flare barrage as new volatile sunspot turns toward Earth

Sun unleashes extraordinary solar flare barrage as new volatile sunspot turns toward Earth

The sun has erupted in a relentless barrage of powerful solar flares over the past 24 hours, firing off at least 18 M-class flares and three X-class flares, including an X8.3 eruption — the strongest solar flare of 2026 so far. Solar flares are ranked by strength from A, B and C up to M

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Oil Discovery At Eba: Ogun Govt Reaffirms Jurisdiction, Cites Legal, Historical Evidence Solar Solutions

Oil Discovery At Eba: Ogun Govt Reaffirms Jurisdiction, Cites Legal, Historical Evidence Solar Solutions

The Ogun State government has reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing claims from some quarters in Ondo State as misleading and capable of triggering avoidable communal tension. The clarification follows public debates and a motion sponsored by Hon. Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo, representing Ilaje Federal Constituency in Ondo

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Early tropical storm cuts solar in Philippines, while East Asia sees La Niña gains

Early tropical storm cuts solar in Philippines, while East Asia sees La Niña gains

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that in January most of East Asia experienced normal to above-average solar irradiance, with southeastern China seeing surges due to reduced clouds and low aerosol levels under lingering La Niña effects. In contrast… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/30/early-tropical-storm-cuts-solar-in-philippines-while-east-asia-sees-la-nina-gains/

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