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Industry news, product insights, and solar energy guides — 106 articles and growing.

From Light to Life: Gunda Power’s CSR Initiative Illuminating Children’s Futures Through Solar Energy
27 July 20265 min read

From Light to Life: Gunda Power’s CSR Initiative Illuminating Children’s Futures Through Solar Energy

Powering progress at R/B Vivegananda School: How solar energy is lighting up education for 38 students in Balangoda.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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JA Solar Breaks World Record with 28.2% Efficient Silicon Solar Cell
20 July 20265 min read

JA Solar Breaks World Record with 28.2% Efficient Silicon Solar Cell

JA Solar has announced a record-breaking 28.2% conversion efficiency for their jointly developed hybrid back-contact (HBC) solar cell.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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The Strategic Shift in Europe’s Renewable Landscape: Why C&I Hybrid Solar and Storage Define the Next Era
8 June 20265 min read

The Strategic Shift in Europe’s Renewable Landscape: Why C&I Hybrid Solar and Storage Define the Next Era

Geopolitical instability and shifting global supply chains are transforming Europe’s energy architecture.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Solar Power Projected to Lead Massive Surge in Global Renewable Capacity by 2031
8 June 20265 min read

Solar Power Projected to Lead Massive Surge in Global Renewable Capacity by 2031

The global renewable energy landscape is on the verge of a massive expansion, with total capacity projected to more than double over the next few years.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Smart Water-Spray System Boosts Solar Panel Efficiency by 28% in Desert Climates
1 June 20265 min read

Smart Water-Spray System Boosts Solar Panel Efficiency by 28% in Desert Climates

Researchers develop an automated, sensor-driven water-spray cooling system that significantly lowers PV panel temperatures and maximizes power output while drastically minimizing water and energy consumption in arid regions.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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The Meteoric Rise of Utility-Scale Storage
13 May 20265 min read

The Meteoric Rise of Utility-Scale Storage

Between 2020 and 2024, the world witnessed a massive shift in energy infrastructure as utility-scale battery capacity grew 12-fold, reaching 124 GW.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Scaling the Second-Life Solar Market: Policy and Tech Requirements
27 April 20265 min read

Scaling the Second-Life Solar Market: Policy and Tech Requirements

A recent report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program warns that the secondary market for solar modules will remain a niche sector unless robust policy frameworks are established.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Musk Forecasts Space-Based AI Data Centers Within Three Years
15 April 20262 min read

Musk Forecasts Space-Based AI Data Centers Within Three Years

Elon Musk reveals plans to deploy solar-powered AI data centers in space within three years, leveraging SpaceX’s Starship to achieve 5x energy efficiency and orbital cooling.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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China Launches Record-Breaking 1 GW Offshore Solar Farm
6 April 20264 min read

China Launches Record-Breaking 1 GW Offshore Solar Farm

China has fully commissioned the HG14 project, the world's largest open-sea offshore solar farm, featuring a 1 GW capacity that integrates advanced bifacial PV technology with sustainable aquaculture.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Nissan Unveils Ariya: The Solar-Powered SUV
25 March 20263 min read

Nissan Unveils Ariya: The Solar-Powered SUV

Nissan’s Ariya concept uses 3.8m² of solar panels to harvest energy from the sun. Generate up to 23km of extra range daily and slash your charging frequency by 65%. The future of driving is powered by the sun.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Beyond the Hype: Can Virtual Power Plants Actually Replace Coal and Gas?
3 March 20265 min read

Beyond the Hype: Can Virtual Power Plants Actually Replace Coal and Gas?

As the world shifts away from fossil fuels, a new buzzword is dominating energy circles: the Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Distributed Solar Drives Global PV Employment Past 5 Million
23 February 20263 min read

Distributed Solar Drives Global PV Employment Past 5 Million

Global solar PV employment surpassed 5 million jobs in 2024, with distributed rooftop solar driving the majority of growth

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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