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Sun King Raises $80 Million to Expand Solar Access in Nigeria

Sun King Raises $80 Million to Expand Solar Access in Nigeria

Sun King has secured an $80 million loan facility to scale access to off-grid solar energy in Nigeria and enable households and small businesses to adopt clean, reliable solar power without prohibitive upfront costs. By combining public and private capital, the IFC and Stanbic IBTC Bank facility allows Sun King to extend local currency loans

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This solar-powered Garmin watch is a perfect companion for this triathlon season and it is now $152 cheaper

This solar-powered Garmin watch is a perfect companion for this triathlon season and it is now $152 cheaper

(Image credit: Future/ Garmin) Summer is just around the corner and this means one thing — the season for outdoor activities is about to start. Whether you are a professional triathlete, a budding marathon runner or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, a good GPS watch can make a huge difference to your sun-soaked adventures. The best

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Hidden Chinese tech in US solar systems could ‘destroy the grid’: source

Hidden Chinese tech in US solar systems could ‘destroy the grid’: source

“That effectively means there is a built-in way to physically destroy the grid.” Chinese-made renewable energy infrastructure may be posing security risks after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of solar panel inverters, Reuters reports. The outlet says that two people familiar with the matter say that US energy officials are now reassessing where

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Vikram Solar bags 326MW module supply order for Khavda project in Gujarat

Vikram Solar bags 326MW module supply order for Khavda project in Gujarat

Latest With this agreement, Vikram Solar’s cumulative contribution to the project has increased to approximately 577MW. Image: Vikram Solar. Indian solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has signed a 326.6MW module supply agreement with Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) for the 2.3GW Khavda Solar park in Gujarat.  With this agreement, Vikram Solar’s cumulative contribution to

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Canadian Solar financial strife persists despite steady shipments

Canadian Solar financial strife persists despite steady shipments

Latest Earlier this year, Shawn Qu spoke about the ongoing challenges facing the PV manufacturing industry. Image: Carrie Xiao for PV Tech. Solar manufacturer Canadian Solar recorded a slight increase in module shipments and endured losses in Q1 2025, as the company continues to weather low prices and “geopolitical complexities”. Shipments reached 6.9GW in the

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