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Industry NewsChina’s solar industry is losing money. The country is doubling down anyway.
Brutal price wars among manufacturers have caused solar panel prices to plummet, making renewable energy cheaper than ever.
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Industry NewsAnalysis: Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time ever
Together, wind and solar power generated 225 TWh of electricity – accounting for 44% of the total in 2025 – with just 43% coming from fossil fuels.
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Industry NewsFederal government and ten First Nation communities invest in renewable energy in Nova Scotia
Ten Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia are generating their own renewable energy after an investment of more than $4.8 million from the federal government and the communities.
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Industry NewsIndia's Solar Generation Soars 57% in June, Outpaces Wind by a Wide Margin
Solar generation increased by more than 7.38 BU compared with June 2025, while wind generation rose by only 376 MU, latest data from the CEA revealed.
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Industry NewsGermany gets a plug-and-play AI home battery for existing solar, no panel swap needed
The system is aimed at homeowners who want to add storage without tearing out the rooftop solar equipment they already use.
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Industry NewsGermany stood 2,600 solar panels dead upright on a Bavarian lake, edge-on to the sun, because a law says you can shade 15% of the water and not an inch more, and the rows lean like sails on underwater keels when the wind loads up
Every solar farm you have driven past looks about the same from the road. Rows of dark panels tilted up at the sky, angled south, all of them waiting on noon.
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Industry NewsCriticism over planned solar panels on greenfield site
If approved, the project would see 72 solar panels installed on the site in Guernsey.
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Industry News‘Balcony solar’ and plug-in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change
New technologies could make the switch to solar more affordable for renters and apartment dwellers.
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Industry NewsUS coal site in Texas to host 1.2 GW solar farm with 2,000,000 panels
Texas has begun building North America's largest solar farm at an active coal mining site, while keeping its existing coal power plant online.
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Industry NewsSolar PPA prices dip in Q2 while wind climbs as July 4 tax credit deadline looms, reports LevelTen
Power purchase agreement prices for solar projects in North America fell in the second quarter of 2026 for the first time in two years, while wind prices continued to rise ahead of a major federal tax credit deadline, according to LevelTen Energy.
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Industry NewsGerman EEG 2027 Draft Faces Strong Renewable Industry Pushback
BEE and BSW-Solar say the proposed EEG 2027 changes could weaken investment, slow solar deployment, and put jobs at risk
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Industry NewsSolar Sharer Plans Compared: Three Free Hours, At A Cost
Are Solar Sharer plans worth it? We've examined how free daytime electricity comes with higher peak rates and daily charges.
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