The Philippines significantly expanded its solar infrastructure in 2025, adding 899 MW of new capacity to reach a cumulative total of nearly 3.9 GW. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), this growth is primarily fueled by the government’s Green Energy Auction program and declining technology costs. While ground-mounted installations currently dominate the landscape, […]
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Tandem PV, a clean energy startup, is launching a 6,038-square-meter manufacturing facility in Fremont, California, to transition perovskite solar technology from the laboratory to commercial production. By layering a perovskite coating onto traditional silicon solar cells, the company aims to boost solar panel efficiency from the industry standard of 22% to 30%. This development represents […]
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A YouTuber’s ambitious transcontinental expedition faced a critical setback in the heart of the Atacama Desert when his Tesla Model X ran out of power. Sandro van Kuijck, documenting his journey from northern Canada to southern Argentina, was forced to deploy a hood-mounted solar panel to sustain his vehicle’s systems after a 0% battery state […]
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Maine has officially legalized plug-in solar systems, becoming the second U.S. state to authorize the technology. Governor Janet Mills signed bill LD 1730, allowing residents to install small-scale solar units by simply plugging them into standard electrical outlets. The legislation aims to lower energy costs for households—potentially reducing bills by 20%—while expanding access to renewable […]
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The global energy landscape has entered a transformative “age of electricity,” according to recent reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the think tank Ember. Despite geopolitical tensions disrupting oil and gas supplies, 2025 emerged as a pivotal year where renewable energy growth surpassed the increase in global power demand. This shift indicates a […]
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The American solar industry is experiencing a significant surge in growth, defying political rhetoric and regulatory challenges that many feared would stall the transition to clean energy. Driven by the massive power demands of data centers and a growing recognition of its cost-effectiveness, solar and battery storage now dominate new utility-scale energy generation. Even within […]
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has introduced preliminary anti-dumping duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos, with rates reaching as high as 123%. These measures target crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules, aiming to protect the domestic manufacturing sector from low-priced international competition. Representing approximately $4.5 billion in trade value, these nations account […]
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A comprehensive study led by Aalborg University researchers reveals that a combination of wind and solar power is significantly more cost-effective than nuclear energy when accounting for total system integration. Utilizing a new metric called System-based Levelized Cost of Energy (SLCOE), the research found that a least-cost renewable mix in a climate-neutral Denmark would cost […]
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Oxford PV, a pioneer in perovskite solar technology, has joined the UK-led SUITE project to integrate high-efficiency solar cells into electric vehicles. In collaboration with partners like Nissan and the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, the initiative aims to boost EV range and efficiency through vehicle-integrated photovoltaics. By leveraging its advanced perovskite-on-silicon tandem cell technology, Oxford […]
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The United States community solar sector has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 10GWdc of cumulative capacity by late 2025. Despite a projected 25% year-on-year decline in 2025 caused by saturation in mature markets like New York and Maine, analysts expect a recovery in 2026 with a 12% growth rate. Driven by a robust 8GWdc development […]
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