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TotalEnergies, Nextnorth start construction at 440MW solar project in the Philippines

TotalEnergies, Nextnorth start construction at 440MW solar project in the Philippines

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The owners noted that they have offtake agreements in place to sell half of the power generated at the project to a combination of AdventEnergy, PrimeRES and two retail electricity suppliers; they plan to sell the remaining production to the Philippines national grid. The total project costs sit at US$300 million, and project financing, which

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Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa’s solar energy boom

Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa’s solar energy boom

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By: Allan Olingo, The Associated Press Posted: 12:47 AM CDT Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026 Print Email Read Later NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk

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Man builds solar-powered car from e-bikes that can hit 30 mph

Man builds solar-powered car from e-bikes that can hit 30 mph

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The vehicle is even capable of four-wheel drive. Credit: YouTube Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Engineering an efficient, affordable solar-power car has eluded automotive enthusiasts for decades. While the technology is increasingly becoming more cost-effective and integrated into global energy grids, using solar cells

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‘Ilumoka’ Lights Up Soka Under Bridge, Donates 10 More Solar Lights in Oluyole

‘Ilumoka’ Lights Up Soka Under Bridge, Donates 10 More Solar Lights in Oluyole

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In a significant boost to local security and nighttime commerce, the lawmaker representing Oluyole State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, has continued his light up project with the donation of another 10 solar powered streets lights. This development brings the number of solar lights distributed to communities in Oluyole

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California greenlights 300MW Soda Mountain solar project

California greenlights 300MW Soda Mountain solar project

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Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads The project will include a four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS), to support grid stability. Image: Unsplash. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the development of the 300MW/1200MWh Soda Mountain solar project in San Bernardino County, California.  The project is being developed by VC Renewables and will include a four-hour battery

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Record-breaking solar generation in 2025 points to ‘structural changes’ in global energy mix

Record-breaking solar generation in 2025 points to ‘structural changes’ in global energy mix

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“What we’re seeing is that the generation increases—these record increases—are the results of structural changes in the power system,” he explains. “They’re the result of capacity build-out.” The figures from the report are encouraging reading for the solar industry. The world added a record 636TWh of new solar PV generation in 2025, up from 331TWh

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Solar and storage expected to drive 86 GW capacity surge in the U.S. this year

Solar and storage expected to drive 86 GW capacity surge in the U.S. this year

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New federal data shows solar and battery assets will comprise nearly 80% of all new utility-scale power additions planned for the U.S. electric grid this year. April 28, 2026 Ryan Kennedy From pv magazine USA The U.S. electric grid is on track for a record-breaking year, with developers planning to add 86 GW of new

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Ireland’s grid-scale solar breaches 1 GW generation mark

Ireland’s grid-scale solar breaches 1 GW generation mark

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Grid-scale solar PV electricity generation surpassed 1 GW in mid-April, which marked a new record in Ireland according to the country’s high-voltage transmission system operator Eirgrid. Around 500,000 customers’ power needs can be met with 1 GW, Eirgrid estimates… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/04/28/ireland-grid-scale-solar-pv-generation-1-gigawatt-record/

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