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Industry news, product insights, and solar energy guides — 103 articles and growing.

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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Residential Solar Booms While Utility Projects Struggle: Puerto Rico’s Energy Shift
29 December 20253 min read

Residential Solar Booms While Utility Projects Struggle: Puerto Rico’s Energy Shift

Driven by grid instability, Puerto Rico’s residential solar market has hit 1.3 GW with a 100% battery attachment rate. While home systems thrive via third-party financing, utility-scale projects remain slowed by regulatory hurdles.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Why Small-Scale Solar Matters More Than Ever
12 December 20255 min read

Why Small-Scale Solar Matters More Than Ever

Solar power usually gets talked about in two extremes — massive utility-scale solar farms or small rooftop systems. But what often gets overlooked is how small-scale, behind-the-meter (BTM) solar.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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Hybrid BESS: A Smarter Way for C&I Users to Cut Costs and Earn Revenue
10 December 20255 min read

Hybrid BESS: A Smarter Way for C&I Users to Cut Costs and Earn Revenue

A new analysis shows how commercial and industrial (C&I) facilities can extract far more value from battery energy storage systems (BESS) by combining behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) strategies.

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Nuwan Goonewardena
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