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A major solar media outlet with a mission to build close ties between participants in the industry via quality insights. #solarenergy #solarnews #renewables

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India’s NTPC is piloting 1.7 GW of #batterystorage at #coalplants – charging on sunny midday, discharging at night to smooth the grid as solar surges. A practical bridge between #coalreliability and a #cleanenergy future. solarmagazine.com/2025/09/in…

India launches pilot to pair coal plants with battery storage amid solar surge

With a 1.7 GW battery tender, NT PC tests coal‑plus‑storage in India, aiming to balance soaring solar output and evening demand without grid instability.

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SCO sets 10GW #PV, 10GW wind; China ramps inverter procurement & provincial policies! #Solar #Wind #CleanEnergy #SCO #SCOSummit solarmagazine.com/2025/09/sc…

SCO sets 10 GW PV, 10 GW wind; China ramps inverter procurement and provincial policies

China's SCO initiative targets 20 GW of new solar & wind! Also explore China's surging inverter procurement & evolving provincial PV policies.

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Africa's #solarpanel imports hit a record 15 GW, showing incredible progress towards #electrification! Yet, #localmanufacturing still lags, leading to a complex reliance on foreign suppliers like China. #solarmanufacturing #supplychain solarmagazine.com/2025/08/af…

Africa sets record 15 GW in solar panel imports as manufacturing lags

Africa imports record 15 GW of solar, fueling electrification. But the continent grapples with limited local manufacturing & supply chain challenges.

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Big news for solar and storage in the West! Utah just approved NextEra's massive 200MW #batterystorage in Salt Lake City, supported by a fantastic 25-year tax break. #SolarEnergy #BatteryStorage #CleanEnergy #Utah #NextEra solarmagazine.com/2025/08/ut…

Utah okays NextEra's 200‑MW Salt Lake City battery with 25‑year tax break

NextEra expands West: Utah backs a 200MW Salt Lake City battery with a 25-year tax break, boosting grid stability & clean energy.

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China's PV growth is shifting! While July saw a slowdown in new capacity, this isn't necessarily bad news. The industry is pivoting from pure volume to a focus on quality, strategic projects and value optimization. #PVIndustry #ChinaSolar #SolarCapacity solarmagazine.com/2025/08/ch…

China’s PV growth cools as the sector pivots to quality-led expansion

11.04 GW of new solar capacity in July, down about 48% YoY: China's PV sector sees a slowdown but shifts focus to quality and strategic projects.

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India's #solarindustry is at a crossroads! 🚧 Exploding production capacity is on track for oversupply by 2027, amplified by global trade wars. Can India balance growth & secure its #supplychain against China's dominance and rising US tariffs? solarmagazine.com/2025/08/in…

India’s solar supply chain faces oversupply crisis as trade wars reshape global manufacturing

Trade wars & oversupply: India's solar industry at a crossroads. Can it balance explosive growth, fragmented production, amidst global shifts?

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Incredible momentum in China's solar sector: A new 100 MW CSP tower milestone, expanding overseas projects, AND impressive market resilience from top companies like Canadian Solar. #SolarEnergy #China #CSP #RenewableEnergy solarmagazine.com/2025/08/ch…

China’s solar push: CSP milestone, overseas gains and market resilience

China's solar sector advances with CSP tower completion, international project growth, and market resilience.

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Despite intensified anti-renewable efforts, the US solar industry is hitting record-breaking deployment! Economics are pulling solar forward even as policy tries to hit the brakes. #solardeployment solarmagazine.com/2025/08/re…

Record solar growth defies Trump’s anti-renewable push

Solar defies politics: US sees record growth despite Trump's anti-renewable stance. See how market forces are driving an unprecedented solar surge.

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Chinese PV innovation is breaking barriers! Trina Solar & JA Solar are engineering modules for the world's toughest climates, from damp-heat to scorching deserts. solarmagazine.com/2025/08/ch…

Extreme tests prove performance; Chinese PV modules achieve dual breakthroughs

Breaking! Chinese PV modules conquer extreme climates. See how Trina Solar & JA Solar's latest innovations boost durability & performance worldwide.

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Dr. Janette Freeman shares insights into the power of #socialinfluence in boosting #solarpanel #recycling and reuse for a circular economy and enhanced sustainability of the #solarindustry. solarmagazine.com/2023/01/co…

Could Social Influence Be Our Greatest Hope in Tackling the Solar Panel End-Of-Life Crisis?

Solar panel recycling has faced many challenges including extra expenses and the scarcity of recyclers. Dr. Janette Freeman will discuss social influence's role and impact in boosting the practice...

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A recent survey by Siemens Energy found that the #AsiaPacific region had a score of 25% on the #ReadinessIndex, which indicates how far a region is along its #energytransition path. solarmagazine.com/2022/04/as…

Asia Pacific sits at just 25% readiness for the energy transition, says Siemens Energy report

Further analysis of the survey data from participants at the 2nd annual Asia Pacific Energy Week revealed that the Asia Pacific region had a score of 25 percent on the Readiness Index, despite having...

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Check out our new article in @theSolarMag, highlighting the intricacies of developing utility-scale #solar in the Midwestern U.S. #EnergyTwitter “Investigating Concerns from Locals Regarding Utility-Scale Solar Development in the Midwest” solarmagazine.com/investigat…

Investigating Concerns from Locals Regarding Utility-Scale Solar Development in the Midwest

Utility-scale solar energy is generally understudied and misunderstood due to its rapid growth over the past decade. More research in these areas can help stakeholders (e.g., rural landowners and...

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Setting the Global Energy Transition Agenda for 2022

The Global Energy Transition 2022 has defined five key pillars, and will outline the strategy to decarbonize and align with relevant targets.

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What hurdles are ahead of #India in seeking to meet 50% of energy needs by renewables by 2030, and build on it? #EnergyTransition solarmagazine.com/the-challe…

The Challenges of 2070 Apparent as India Sets a 50% Renewables Target for 2030

India set an ambitious target to meet 50% of its energy needs by renewables by 2030 & reach net-zero before 2070. What're the hurdles ahead?

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An ambitious solar plan by the Public Housing Association of Rhode Island (PHARI) and two private companies will deliver #solarpower to thousands of public housing residents in #RhodeIsland, saving $30 million over the next 20 years. solarmagazine.com/solar-powe…

Solar Power to Benefit Thousands of Public Housing Residents in the U.S. State of Rhode Island

A solar plan will deliver solar power to thousands of public housing residents in Rhode Island, saving $30 million over the next 20 years.

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INTERVIEW | #Canada has lots of space, but how suitable is the country really for solar? Learn more about the potential, challenges, and future prospects. solarmagazine.com/canada-sol… @RenewablesAssoc

Canada’s Solar Development: Potential, Challenges and Future Prospects

Canada has lots of space, but how suitable is the country really for solar? Learn more about the potential, challenges and future prospects.

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.@Solargis launches free white papers to provide guidelines on better albedo measurements for #bifacial solar PV projects. solarmagazine.com/solargis-w…

Solargis Launches Whitepapers on Better Albedo Measurements for Bifacial PV Projects

Solargis launches free white papers to provide guidelines on better albedo measurements for bifacial solar PV projects.

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (@EBRD) and the Moroccan Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies (@IRESEN) pledge to cooperate on morocco’s transition to sustainability. solarmagazine.com/ebrd-and-i…

The EBRD and IRESEN Pledge to Cooperate on Morocco’s Transition to Sustainability

The EBRD and IRESEN pledge to help Morocco attempt to transition 52% of Morocco’s electrical production capacity to renewable sources by 2030

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The Quest to Make Solar Panels Last Longer

What longer-lasting panels could mean for consumers? How utilization of gallium can prolong the life of panels? What're the hurdles ahead?

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The integration between solar and AI is promising with some AI processes in fact already in use today. But what's the critical hurdle for a wider and greater uptake? #ai #solarindustry #datacollection solarmagazine.com/new-pathwa…

The New Pathways for Partnership for Solar and Artificial Intelligence

The integration between solar and AI is promising with some processes already in use. But what's the crucial hurdle for a greater uptake?

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