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SA Power Networks to test emergency solar shutdown capability across South Australia

SA Power Networks to test emergency solar shutdown capability across South Australia

The distribution network operator described the exercise as a “fire drill for the grid,” simulating a rare but urgent scenario in which AEMO directs SA Power Networks to reduce rooftop solar output to prevent instability. South Australia has one of the highest concentrations of rooftop solar per capita in the world, a level of penetration

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China’s solar power rollout is harming birds, a new analysis finds

China’s solar power rollout is harming birds, a new analysis finds

August 20, 2026 2 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm China’s solar domination could have unintended ecological harms A new study finds that China’s solar energy boom is hurting bird diversity By Mary Randolph edited by Claire Cameron A new analysis studied the solar policies and bird diversity in more than 2300 counties

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Malaysia issues guidelines for residential solar under net metering

Malaysia issues guidelines for residential solar under net metering

Malaysia’s energy regulator has issued updated guidelines for rooftop solar installations under the NEM Rakyat and NEM GoMEn schemes, covering system capacities, eligibility, grid connection and technical requirements. The post Malaysia issues guidelines for residential solar under net metering appeared first on pv magazine Global… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/malaysia-issues-guidelines-for-residential-solar-under-net-metering/

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How banned goods are smuggled across the border into Gaza

How banned goods are smuggled across the border into Gaza

CAIRO (AP) — Palestinians face inflated prices for groceries and batteries, hospitals have turned to smugglers for medicine and equipment, Israeli soldiers and other middlemen are accused of pocketing millions of dollars, and the Hamas-led government takes a cut as the smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into the Gaza Strip has boomed, according to

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Translucent Solar starts production at 1.2GW module assembly plant in South Carolina

Translucent Solar starts production at 1.2GW module assembly plant in South Carolina

Latest Translucent Solar intends to expand to solar cell and wafer manufacturing in the near future. Image: Michael Pointner via Unsplash. US-based module manufacturer Translucent Solar has entered production ramp-up at its module assembly plant in South Carolina. Spanning over 283,000 square feet, the facility has an annual nameplate capacity of 1.2GW. This article requires

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EDF signs PPAs with NV Energy for 400MW solar-plus-storage project in Nevada

EDF signs PPAs with NV Energy for 400MW solar-plus-storage project in Nevada

Latest The Winston Energy project will be EDF’s fourth to reach commercial operation in Nevada. Image: EDF power solutions North America. EDF power solutions North America has signed two 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Nevada utility NV Energy to sell power generated at a solar-plus-storage project in the state. The Winston Energy project, currently

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South Africa’s Eskom backtracks on proposed solar registration fines

South Africa’s Eskom backtracks on proposed solar registration fines

The utility previously warned that customers with unregistered solar systems after a September 30 deadline would face fines or disconnection. It will no longer impose such measures after pushback from stakeholders. The post South Africa’s Eskom backtracks on proposed solar registration fines appeared first on pv magazine Global… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/19/south-africas-eskom-backtracks-on-proposed-solar-registration-fines/

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Polysilicon Market Trends Shaping the Global Solar Industry

Polysilicon Market Overview & Introduction The global  polysilicon market  is is projected to reach USD 34.19 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 13.13%. This growth reflects the rising use of polysilicon in solar photovoltaic modules and advanced electronics production. Polysilicon is an essential raw material used in solar panel production and semiconductor wafer manufacturing, making it a

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