Solar Energy

The U.S. solar market saw a significant jump in capacity installations in the third quarter as developers ramp up activity and construction to qualify for the last investment tax credits that are being phased out by the Trump Administration. The industry added 11.7 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of solar power …

India’s solar sector has hit that awkward stage of adolescence where ambition seems to be outpacing demand. And now the adults in the room are issuing critical warnings. A new letter from the clean-energy ministry, quietly circulated to the finance ministry, urges lenders to think twice before showering cash on …

China’s solar power installations jumped by 30% in October from September, as capacity additions rebounded from the summer months, which had seen a new renewables pricing mechanism alarming investors. Chinese developers installed 12.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in October, up by 30% from September, according to data by the …

Farmers in Pakistan are replacing diesel-fueled pumps with solar energy to power the typical irrigation technique in a large part of the world’s fifth most populous country. Many farmers rely on the so-called tube wells—a water well and a motorized pump to take water from groundwater. Amid soaring diesel prices …

TotalEnergies has agreed to sell 50% of its solar projects portfolio in North America to global investment firm KKR for about $1 billion, as part of the French supermajor’s renewables strategy to divest half of its already operational assets. TotalEnergies is selling 50% of a portfolio of combined 1.4 gigawatts …

Pakistan is undergoing an energy revolution fuelled by a sharp rise in solar-plus-battery systems. This rapid evolution and decentralization of power grids is helping to shore up the nation’s energy security and meet international decarbonization pledges. However, while the solar boom is helping to keep the lights on for many …

Chinese solar power companies shed a third of their workforce last year, amid intense competition and overcapacity that drove losses, Reuters has reported, citing company filings. Also, last year and this year so far, more than 40 sector players have gone bankrupt, delisted, or been bought by other companies from …

U.S. solar manufacturers have filed a formal trade petition seeking new anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar panel imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos, citing sharp price undercutting and rapid volume growth. The petition, submitted Tuesday to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), alleges that imports from India and Indonesia …

The world’s solar power capacity has risen dramatically in recent years, as governments have invested in a green transition and energy companies have taken advantage of favourable renewable energy policies. In addition to the growth in utility-scale solar power, more households across a wide range of countries have invested in …

The sun is setting on residential solar in the United States as the Trump administration leans toward pulling the plug on clean energy incentives. In a shift in policy, the latest draft of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” omits residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit. Already, …