#solar power

New modeling from Indiana University suggests that even substantial solar development on US cropland would raise major crop prices only modestly under historically consistent buildout patterns.

Wired’s review of the Oto Smart Sprinkler points to a simple but important shift in lawn tech: cutting the power cable by using an integrated solar panel.

A new satellite-based analysis finds airborne particles cut global solar power generation by 5.8% in 2023, turning coal pollution into a direct drag on the clean-energy transition.

New analysis from Pexapark shows solar capture factors declined across several major European markets in April 2026, while more solar production was exposed to negative pricing as supply outpaced demand.

Researchers modeling extreme photovoltaic deployment across the Taklamakan Desert say utility-scale solar could alter regional climate dynamics and intensify water stress in one of the driest basins on Earth.

Lawmakers in Czechia are considering changes to electricity taxation and permitting rules that industry groups say could remove bottlenecks for new solar projects and paired battery systems.

A 1.6 MW California pilot found that canal-top solar can sharply cut evaporation and algae growth while producing electricity from existing water infrastructure.

Solvéo Energies has added a new 300 kW unit to its Bélesta-en-Lauragais site using a low-voltage “mini solar field” design that aims to speed up expansion while reducing land and grid constraints.

Myanmar has commissioned two 40 MW solar plants in the Mandalay region, adding annual generation of about 202 million kWh as the country tries to relieve grid constraints and widespread power rationing.

New accredited supply, especially solar, helped drive down most MISO capacity prices in the latest auction even as the grid operator warned that reliability risks remain as load growth accelerates.

Researchers led by UNSW Sydney have proposed two low-power ride-through strategies for standalone solar-to-hydrogen systems, aiming to stabilize electrolyzers during abrupt drops in solar generation without using battery

Remote Amazon communities that long depended on subsidized diesel generation are beginning to gain round-the-clock electricity from solar panels and battery systems, signaling a practical shift in one of the world’s most

China shipped a record 68 GW of solar in March, a surge Electrek linked to global pressure to move away from fossil fuels.

The UK plans to offer solar plants and other renewable generators voluntary long-term fixed-price agreements under a new Wholesale Contracts for Difference regime beginning in 2026.

The world added 605 gigawatts of new solar PV capacity in 2025, while solar generation rose by 600 terawatt-hours, the largest annual electricity increase ever recorded for any source outside post-crisi

Weekly electricity prices climbed across most major European markets despite lower TTF gas futures, while France, Portugal and Spain set new April daily solar production records and posted lower average prices

Tokio Marine GX expects insurance premiums for Australian solar, wind, and battery projects to decline in 2026, though severe weather remains a major factor for large-scale solar assets.

The Philippines will launch its seventh green energy auction this year, with procurement planned for rooftop, ground-mounted, and floating solar projects and a sharply increased allocation for Mindanao.

Researchers examining Brazil’s free power market say direct investment in solar self-generation can deliver deeper savings than long-term PPAs, though the risk profile is higher and policy support remains crucial.

Vietnam reached 19,252 MW of cumulative solar capacity by the end of 2025, with analysts pointing to rooftop and commercial systems as the market’s strongest area of growth.