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18 MW solar systems to be installed on 499 govt buildings in GB by Dec 2026: PM briefed
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UrduPoint
· Jul 6, 2026
Distribution of Solar Home System kits continues across Sindh under Roshan Ghar, Roshan Sindh
Distribution of Solar Home System kits continues across Sindh under Roshan Ghar, Roshan Sindh
Malay Mail
· Jul 13, 2026
Ipoh school starts tapping sun to cut electricity bill, Education Ministry plans rollout to other Perak schools
IPOH, July 13 — Solar power systems installed at government-aided schools (SBK) could be expanded to more institut...
Crooks and Liars
· Jul 3, 2026
Energy Secretary Applauds The End Of Federal Wind And Solar Subsidies
Idiocracy indeed. And as a reminder, before leading the U.S. Department of Energy, Wright served as the CEO of Liberty Energy, North America's second-largest hydraulic fracturing company. Source: International Business Times The 4 Jul 2026 deadline will end core tax credits for future US wind and solar projects, but not all federal support. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on 2 Jul that the Trump administration would 'end the subsidies for wind and solar' after about 35 years. The statute reaches two principal clean-electricity tax credits rather than every federal mechanism that can assist the sector. Its timing also matters: a project that establishes construction before the cut-off can remain outside the new termination rule. Wright's statement referred to sections 45Y and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code: the Clean Electricity Production Credit and Clean Electricity Investment Credit. Public Law 119-21, enacted on 4 Jul 2025, amended both provisions to terminate them for wind and solar facilities placed in service after 31 Dec 2027, subject to a construction-date exception.read more
Irish Tech News
· Jul 7, 2026
June sunshine produces record amount of solar energy
According to new provisional data from EirGrid, the month of June saw a record amount of solar energy on the power system, contributing 8.2 to the overall fuel mix. This compares to 7.8 in May and to 5.3 in June 2025. The new figures show that overall, 42 of electricity came from renewable sources in []
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 10, 2026
India's non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity rises 22% to 297.36 GW in June
The share of solar energy was 162.15 GW, and that of wind was 57.44 GW in June 2026, compared to 116.25 GW (solar) and 51.67 GW (wind) in the same month a year ago
ANTARA News
· Jul 10, 2026
Indonesia accelerates 100 GW solar energy development
President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to build solar power plants (PLTS) with a combined capacity of 100 gigawatts ...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
80,672 Rumah Mesra Rakyat dibina sejak 2002
KUALA NERUS: Sebanyak 80,672 unit Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) bernilai kira-kira RM6 bilion dibina di seluruh negara sejak program itu diperkenal pada 2002. Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT), Datuk Dr. M. Noor Azman Taib berkata, daripada jumlah tersebut, sebanyak 79,260 unit telah disiapkan manakala bakinya dalam pelbagai peringkat pembinaan. Katanya, Kelantan merekodkan ... Read more The post 80,672 Rumah Mesra Rakyat dibina sejak 2002 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Wirepoints
· Jul 6, 2026
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: The Iran gas tax is going to hit American families. But we can change the future. – Chicago Tribune*
Last year alone, the United States added 43 gigawatts of new solar capacity, making solar the nation’s leading source of new generating capacity for the fifth straight year. Solar met 61 percdent of America’s growth in electricity demand in 2025. Instead of pulling back, we should be accelerating that progress ... Every new source of homegrown energy makes America stronger and less vulnerable to decisions made half a world away.
BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
General : RM25.2 Million Allocated For Solar LED Lights At 32 High-risk Highway Locations - Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM25.2 million for the initial phase of installing solar-powered LED street lights at 32 high-risk and accident-prone locations along highway networks nationwide.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 12, 2026
Hong Kong developers ready new home launches amid forecasts of muted price increases
Some of Hong Kong’s largest developers, including Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) and Wheelock Properties, are set to release new units in residential projects this month amid an expected cooling of price increases. SHKP, the city’s largest developer in terms of market capitalisation, released the price list for 120 units at its Garden Regency project in Kam Tin North in the New Territories on Tuesday. With maximum discounts of 16 per cent, the flats, ranging between 289 sq ft and 412 sq ft in...
Investing.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Form 424B5 Ascent Solar Technologies Inc For: 26 June
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The Rising Nepal
· Jun 21, 2026
Govt allocates Rs. 2.63B for clean energy
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NDTV
· Jun 29, 2026
Opinion: India's Solar Dreams Have A Big China Problem
The entire edifice of Indian solar, the panels, the parks, the rooftop schemes, the 500 GW of non-fossil capacity promised by 2030, rests, at its base, on a single supply line that runs across a...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Election 2026: Labour’s latest policy SolarSaver offers subsidies and loans for home solar power
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QuintDaily
· Jul 8, 2026
The Rise of Solar Installers in Western Sydney
The need for solar energy solutions is growing – nowhere more so than in Western Sydney. As climate change has become a concern for many, coupled with an interest in renewable energy sources, solar panels are growing in popularity for many people in their homes who wish to save the planet and their bills. One [] The post The Rise of Solar Installers in Western Sydney appeared first on QuintDaily.
Mashable
· Jul 9, 2026
Get the Jackery Solar Generator 300 for under $300 at Amazon
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Seeking Alpha
· Jul 10, 2026
U.S. Grid Outlook 2026: Renewables Add Over 90 GW As Data Center Demand Tests Reliability
U.S. Grid Outlook 2026: Renewables Add Over 90 GW As Data Center Demand Tests Reliability
UPI
· Jun 30, 2026
South Korea’s Qcells tests tandem solar modules for 2029 launch
South Korea’s Qcells tests tandem solar modules for 2029 launch
KNN India
· Jul 9, 2026
Coal Ministry Invites Applications Under Rs 37,500 Crore Coal Gasification Scheme
Coal Ministry Invites Applications Under Rs 37,500 Crore Coal Gasification Scheme New Delhi, Jul 9 (KNN) The Ministry of Coal has invited applications under the Rs 37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects. The scheme, approved on May 13, 2026, is aimed at promoting surface coal and lignite gasification projects. The Scheme Guidelines were issued on June 25, 2026, followed by the publication of the Request for Proposal (RFP) on July 7, inviting eligible entities to submit proposals. The Ministry will hold a Pre-Application Conference on July 20 to provide clarifications on the scheme and the application process. The last date for submission of applications is September 7, 2026. The Scheme Guidelines, RFP and application timeline are available on the Ministry of Coal's website. (KNN Bureau)
Byline Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Is Britain’s Plug-In Solar Revolution Really Just Months Away?
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Independent Online
· Jul 6, 2026
How SA's rooftop solar capacity surpassed 8.3 GW amid changing energy dynamics
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Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 8, 2026
Egypt’s Renewables Capacity Reaches 9.5 GW, Targets 11.2 GW by End 2026
Egypt’s installed renewable energy capacity has reached 9,516 megawatts (MW), supported by 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) of battery energy storage, Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, announced during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The installed renewable energy capacity comprises 2,982 MW of hydropower, 3,500 MW of solar energy, and 3,034 [] The post Egypt’s Renewables Capacity Reaches 9.5 GW, Targets 11.2 GW by End 2026 first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 10, 2026
Hanwha Qcells to build massive solar, energy storage complex in Arizona
Hanwha Qcells, energy subsidiary of Hanwha Solutions, said Friday it would oversee the engineering and construction of one of the largest renewable energy complexes in the US, as it accelerates its expansion in the market. The company said it would handle the engineering, procurement and construction, or EPC, work for all projects within the Atlas Energy Park in La Paz County, Arizona. The Atlas Energy Park will consist of 14 solar and energy storage projects across a combined site of 63.66 squa
SundayTimes
· Jul 11, 2026
Acsa flies closer to the sun
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ZDNet
· Jul 2, 2026
Considering plug-in solar at home? Electrical experts say to watch for these 6 safety risks
Several industry groups have raised public safety concerns about consumer plug-in solar kits. If in doubt about your installation, here's what to do.
RTÉ News
· Jul 7, 2026
Data centres account for 23% of electricity usage - CSO
The percentage share of total metered electricity consumption used by data centres rose to 23 in 2025 up from 22 in 2024 and just 5 in 2015.
Middle East News 247
· Jun 24, 2026
DEWA powers Dubai’s EV growth with 62,000 MWh through Green Charger network
Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has supplied more than 62,000 megawatt hours of electricity through its Green Charger Initiative since its launch in 2014, underlining the rapid rise of electric vehicle adoption across Dubai. The utility said the power delivered through its charging network has enabled over 310 million kilometres of [] The post DEWA powers Dubai’s EV growth with 62,000 MWh through Green Charger network appeared first on Middle East News 247.
Nepal News
· Jul 12, 2026
नेपालगन्ज उपमहानगरपालिकाको एक अर्ब ७६ करोडको बजेट पारित
नेपालगन्ज। नेपालगन्ज उपमहानगरपालिका सभाले आगामी आर्थिक वर्षका लागि प्रस्तुत एक अर्ब ७६ करोडको बजेट पारित गरेको छ। नगरप्रमुख प्रशान्त विष्टको अध्यक्षतामा शनिबार सम्पन्न १९औँ नगरसभाले वागीश्वरी मन्दिर क्षेत्रको सौन्दर्यीकरण, खडेश्वर जुँगे महादेव मन्दिर, १०८ फिट अग्लो हनुमान् मूर्ति, व्यापारिक भवन निर्माण, जमुनाहा नाकामा प्रवेशद्वार तथा नगर बसपार्क निर्माणसम्बन्धी प्रस्ताव अनुमोदन गरेको छ। नेपालगन्ज चक्रपथको विस्तृत []
Nawaat
· Jun 25, 2026
اللزمات الطاقية: موارد تونس المحدودة تتحول إلى وقود لأوروبا
في أفريل 2026 صادق البرلمان التونسي على خمس اتفاقيات لزمات لإنتاج الكهرباء من الطاقة الشمسية، بطاقة جملية تناهز 598 ميغاواط وكلفة استثمارية بحوالي 1.64 مليار دينار. اتفاقيات رفضها عدد من النواب واعتبروها تنازلا مفضوحا عن السيادة الطاقية، إلا أن البرلمان صادق على المشروع باعتباره مقدما استعجاليا من رئاسة الجمهورية. في هذا التحقيق نقدم قراءة واقعية، كتابة وصوتا وصورة، لحقيقة هذه الاتفاقيات والجهات التي ستستفيد منها.
Bacon’s Rebellion
· Jul 6, 2026
PJM Probably Reached Record Demand Thursday
By Steve Haner, A proprietary energy industry newsletter shared with Bacon’s Rebellion reports that the PJM Interconnection regional electricity grid probably set a summer record for demand on Thursday, July 2. The old peak of 165,563 megawatts in the 13-state region was seen in 2006. The system maintained its service by activating demand reduction programs []
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