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Solar batteries are about to get cheaper. But some existing solar panel users are sceptical

Solar batteries are about to get cheaper. But some existing solar panel users are sceptical

Homeowners hoping to reduce their power bills by installing solar panels are now considering whether new discounts for solar batteries will be worth it. From 1 July, the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program will provide a 30 per cent discount on the upfront cost of installing eligible small-scale battery systems. But homeowners like Victorian […]

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Texas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids

Texas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids

This story was originally published by Canary Media. The Texas Legislature ended its biennial session without passing a slew of bills that could have killed the state’s booming solar and battery sector, and by extension, the ability to keep the Texas grid running amid extreme weather and surging demand for electricity. It did pass a law that could strengthen the state’s electricity

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Friday the 13th solar storm could bring auroras to 18 US states this weekend

Friday the 13th solar storm could bring auroras to 18 US states this weekend

Auroras could be visible as far south as places like New York City this weekend, experts say. (Image credit: Brandon Rosenblum via Getty Images) Skywatchers in up to 18 U.S. states could witness auroras in the coming days as a “moderate” geomagnetic storm rocks Earth’s magnetic field, starting on Friday (June 13). On Wednesday (June

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European electricity prices rise despite daily solar production records

European electricity prices rise despite daily solar production records

Rising electricity demand and higher CO2 emissions prices drove up average power prices last week across most major European markets, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. Spain hit a new daily solar generation record, with France, Italy and Portugal also setting June highs… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/06/13/european-electricity-prices-rise-despite-daily-solar-production-records/

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Invenergy breaks ground on 240MW Ohio solar PV plant

Invenergy breaks ground on 240MW Ohio solar PV plant

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Features , Guest Blog , Long Reads Features , Interviews , Long Reads Invenergy has selected Blattner to handle engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for the Pleasant Prairie Solar project. Image: Invenergy. US renewables developer Invenergy has started construction of a 240MW solar PV plant in Franklin

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Anambra NYSC installs 80 solar lights, inducts 1,636 Corps

Anambra NYSC installs 80 solar lights, inducts 1,636 Corps

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has commended Chief Christopher Ndubisi, for donating 80 solar-powered street lights for its permanent orientation camp in Mbaukwu-Umuawulu community,  Anambra. Mrs Pauline Ojisua, Coordinator of NYSC in Anambra made the commendation at the swearing-in of 1,626 new corps members for the.2025 Batch B stream 1 orientation course on Friday.

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What Sunnova’s Bankruptcy Means for the Future of Residential Solar

What Sunnova’s Bankruptcy Means for the Future of Residential Solar

When I had lunch with then-Sunnova CEO John Berger in March 2022, things seemed to be looking up for the residential solar company. In his telling, rising energy bills and the growth of work from home had made consumers more conscious of their electricity consumption. The push to address climate change and energy security concerns

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TNO, Solarge unveil lightweight perovskite solar module prototype

TNO, Solarge unveil lightweight perovskite solar module prototype

TNO and Solarge have developed a lightweight perovskite solar module prototype measuring 32 cm x 34 cm by combining roll-to-roll processing and low-weight panel materials. The Netherlands-based partners aim to scale the technology for broader commercial applications… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/06/13/tno-solarge-unveil-lightweight-perovskite-solar-module-prototype/

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