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This is evident from a national poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & AssociationsRepublicans and voters who supported President Donald Trump approve of solar energy. The survey was conducted on behalf of the American solar panel manufacturer First solar energy. Fabrizio, Lee & Associates surveyed 800 Republicans, Republican Independents and Trump Supporters (GOP+) and found: They favor the use of utility-scale solar by a margin of more than 20 points, with 51% in favor. If the panels used for solar energy are American-made and have no ties to China, support for solar energy increases even further. Those in favor rise to…

Module quality, reliability and proven performance are at the heart of bankability assessments and investment decisions for solar PV projects, said Chao Jia, president of LONGi Europe for DG. He says this is why advanced module technologies such as back contact are gaining relevance. February 4, 2026 What factors are driving the shift to advanced solar PV module technologies for C&I rooftop projects in Europe? Chao Jia: Businesses across Europe are dealing with volatile energy prices and increasing pressure to decarbonise their core activities, while grid connections are limited or delayed. Many companies want to produce more of their own…

Chinese battery manufacturer Cornex New Energy entered into a strategic partnership agreement to supply 5.5 GWh of energy storage products to Saudi Arabia-based Al Rajhi Electrical in partnership with Shanghai Greengrid on February 3, during a signing ceremony in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Cornex – Al Rajhi Electrical’s first Chinese strategic partner in the energy storage sector – will supply 5.5 GWh of lithium battery products over the next three years and provide technical support to help set up local production facilities. Shanghai Greengrid will act as the strategic platform for the tripartite collaboration and support the entire…

Clean slate solar energy has successfully brought two new community solar projects online in Landover, Maryland, delivering locally generated clean energy to residents while expanding access to meaningful electricity savings for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. 3101 Penny The two projects have a total capacity of 1.7 MW: 1,297 kW at the 3101 Pennsy project and 435 kW at the 3333 Pennsy site. Together, the projects on existing commercial rooftops will serve hundreds of community solar subscribers, with at least 51% of capacity dedicated to income-qualified households. Subscribers are expected to receive guaranteed savings on their electricity bills, with no…

South Korean researchers have developed a supervised learning framework that accurately predicts PV power without the need for radiation sensors during operation, but instead using routine meteorological data. The model reportedly showed strong out-of-sample performance, while outperforming conventional radiation-based approaches, especially under noisy or inconsistent data conditions. February 4, 2026 Lior Kahana A research team from South Korea has developed a new supervised learning framework that jointly estimates irradiance and regresses PV power. “The model first learns a proxy for the irradiance of routine meteorological signals and then uses that proxy for PV power regression,” said corresponding author Sangwook Park.…

Saudi researchers outlined opportunities for Saudi Arabia to achieve net-zero emissions from its energy sector by 2060, requiring up to 3.6% of the land – mainly for onshore wind – while 151.3 GW of solar power covers just 0.16% of the land. February 4, 2026 Emiliano Bellini A group of researchers from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) have outlined a potential path for the kingdom to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, concluding that the required efforts could lead to the occupation of about 3.6% of Saudi land, especially in the northeastern region. “Under the high-demand…

Scientists have reported a new way to make perovskite solar cells both highly efficient and significantly more stable, directly addressing one of the key obstacles to large-scale deployment of this emerging photovoltaic technology. Perovskite semiconductors are being widely promoted as candidates for the next generation of solar energy because they can be processed at low temperatures into thin, lightweight and potentially flexible devices that could be cheaper to manufacture than conventional silicon panels. However, leading perovskite formulations tend to degrade under sustained heat or illumination, causing rapid efficiency losses and limiting their practical lifespan in real-world conditions. A team led…

Tariff cuts under the new US-India trade deal will reduce import costs for solar panels and energy storage components. The reciprocal rates were effectively reduced from 50% to 18%. February 4, 2026 Ryan Kennedy The Visakhapatnam Port in India Image: eclicks_by_bunny, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 By pv magazine USA The United States and India recently reached a strategic turning point in trade relations. On February 3, 2026, the countries signed an agreement to reduce mutual tariffs on Indian goods, including solar panels and energy storage components, from 25% to 18%. For developers, relief comes from eliminating fines. The US…

The global energy landscape is changing at an unprecedented speed. Governments, businesses and communities are joining the goal of achieving a net zero climate, but the technologies available today are not always sufficient to achieve the scale of change required.Solar energy has become one of the key drivers of the energy transition, with installed capacity increasing year on year and costs falling to record lows. However, there is a growing realization that the silicon photovoltaic (PV) technology, which currently dominates the market, is reaching its physical limits.Silicon solar cells have served the industry well for decades, but their theoretical maximum…

Two new solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon – Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar – have begun commercial operations and will supply energy to utility Portland General Electric. The 189 MWDC Daybreak Solar and 80 MWDC Bakeoven Solar represent new domestic capacity that will support growing electricity demand. Bakeoven Solar with Oregon’s Mount Hood in the background. Avangrid “The completion of these two projects marks the latest milestone in a critical investment in Wasco County that will bring new jobs, modern infrastructure and a more resilient electric grid to Oregon,” said Jose Antonio Miranda, CEO of Avangridthe developer of the…