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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The expansion is part of a wave of new solar cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S., expected to reach 20.5 GW by the end of 2027. The post ES Foundry completes 3 GW solar cell factory expansion appeared first on pv magazine Global… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/08/es-foundry-completes-factor-expansion-bringing-output-capacity-to-3-gw-per-year/
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Zhu also explained the reason why this new production line, which was expected to be completed by the end of 2025, was delayed and solar cells are only beginning to be produced now. “PERC was chosen because of the political challenges around making TOPCon in the country right now. It will be interesting in the
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Presented last month during the tandemPV Workshop in Berlin, Germany, the expanded measurement addresses several critical aspects of tandem cell characteristics, said ISFH. These include: Subcell-specific spectral adjustment and accurate spectral mismatch correction Compensation for shading effects caused by contacting bars Correction for irradiance non-uniformity across large-area devices Homogeneous temperature control Measurement protocols designed to
Financing from the IFC for United Solar’s polysilicon facility in Oman was further increased earlier this year with a US$480 million debt financing. With this latest equity investment, the IFC has arranged and mobilised more than 30% of the total capital raised in United Solar’s polysilicon facility. In total, United Solar raised nearly US$1.6 billion
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No fewer than 40,000 households and businesses are expected to enjoy uninterrupted electricity as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the federal and state governments, performed the groundbreaking of 42 renewable energy projects in Kebbi and Adamawa States. This is part of ongoing efforts to expand electricity access, stimulate economic growth, and improve
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By utilizing the legacy grid infrastructure of a demolished coal plant and racing to secure regulatory signatures mere days ahead of federal permitting freezes, the Ute Mountain Ute tribe successfully stayed on track to break ground on its 170 MW solar-plus-storage asset while other developments stalled… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/07/how-a-colorado-tribe-beat-the-federal-solar-permit-freeze/
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Following the recent Trump-Xi meeting, our industry checks suggest there is little indication that proposed Section 232 actions on polysilicon are at risk of being withdrawn. Most market participants continue to expect the policy framework to move forward, although potentially at a lower tariff rate than initially anticipated… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/07/us-solar-trade-and-residential-market-continues-to-tighten/
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South Africa’s rooftop solar boom is showing no signs of slowing, with installed capacity passing the 8.3 GW mark — though the load shedding that sparked the rush has all but disappeared. The latest figures from Eskom’s national transmission company show rooftop solar capacity in the country has surpassed 8.3 GW. The steepest growth came
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