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What would National's solar scheme offer that we can't currently get?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Thursday that the banks had quite a high rejection rate and were not offering loans at the scale required.
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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.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Election 2026: Labour’s latest policy SolarSaver offers subsidies and loans for home solar power
Election 2026: Labour’s latest policy SolarSaver offers subsidies and loans for home solar power
The i Paper
· Jul 5, 2026
Reform is losing its war on solar farms – and spending thousands in taxpayer cash
Councils are finding that scrapping projects is easier said than done
UrduPoint
· Jul 11, 2026
Solar Expo 2026: Private sector playing key role in energy revolution, says Musadik Malik
Solar Expo 2026: Private sector playing key role in energy revolution, says Musadik Malik
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 4, 2026
TAN: Why Solar Is Less Shiny Today (Rating Downgrade)
TAN: Why Solar Is Less Shiny Today (Rating Downgrade)
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.
ZNS Bahamas
· Jul 3, 2026
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Commissioning Ceremony for Completed Solar Rooftop Installations
My friends, good afternoon, They say that in The Bahamas, our greatest natural resources are our people and our beauty. But today, as we stand underneath a sun that has warmed these islands for years, we acknowledge that the same sun is the very engine of our future. And so it is good to be [] The post Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Commissioning Ceremony for Completed Solar Rooftop Installations appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
A Native American tribe once relied on oil and gas; now its desert land will help power Meta’s new data center
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is developing a large solar project. This initiative will supply clean energy to a new Meta data center. The project marks a significant shift from the tribe's oil and gas revenue. Renewable energy developers face policy uncertainties and permitting challenges. The tribe secured approvals before new federal regulations took effect.
Irish Tech News
· Jun 23, 2026
Minister O’Brien highlights Ireland’s progress on renewables, Solar Ireland conference
Solar is now the third highest supplier of indigenously generated electricity to the national grid Solar is now a key pillar of our electricity supply, from rooftop installations to utility-scale solar farms Just over 10 years ago there were 2 MW (Mega Watts) of solar in Ireland. Now there are over 2.5 GW (Giga Watts) []
BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
General : Solar Technology Use Expected To Increase In Selangor - Exco
SHAH ALAM, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government expects solar energy usage in the state to rise following the launch of the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP) on Jan 1, supporting its shift towards green energy.
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...
Euro Weekly News
· Jun 26, 2026
NP Solar: Delivering tailored solar solutions across Spain and Europe
As Europe continues its transition toward renewable energy, solar power has become one of the most effective ways for households []
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jun 21, 2026
Solar Fields and Ecological Diversity
This story is a couple of years old, but for a Sunday afternoon, it’s worth a talk. One thing that people have worried about with big-time solar fields is what it would to an area’s ecology. I mean, the problem with them is that if we aren’t going to mandate them on every ceiling (which [] The post Solar Fields and Ecological Diversity appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
Radio New Zealand
· Jul 8, 2026
Timaru solar installer says proposed policies not enough of an incentive
A Timaru solar panel installer said he thinks neither Labour or National's policies would get many people installing solar panels.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 26, 2026
Insentif solar Selangor manfaatkan rakyat, industri
PETALING JAYA: Langkah Kerajaan Selangor menawarkan rebat cukai taksiran sehingga 100 peratus kepada pemilik rumah yang memasang sistem solar di bumbung merupakan insentif yang boleh memberi kesan positif kepada rakyat, industri tenaga boleh baharu dan ekonomi negeri secara keseluruhannya. Pengarah Urusan Gading Kencana Sdn. Bhd., Datuk Ir Guntor Tobeng berkata, bagi rakyat langkah yang diumumkan ... Read more The post Insentif solar Selangor manfaatkan rakyat, industri appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
RedState
· Jul 3, 2026
New July 4 Win: DOE Cuts Solar and Wind Subsidies
New July 4 Win: DOE Cuts Solar and Wind Subsidies
Romania Insider
· Jul 10, 2026
S&P Global highlights Romania’s 1 GW solar project as signalling Eastern European renewables boom
S&P Global highlights Romania’s 1 GW solar project as signalling Eastern European renewables boom
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 1, 2026
UNDP Backs Egypt’s Industry with 200 MW Solar Initiative
The Solar Energy Transition in Industries (SETI) initiative, backed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), was the focus of a meeting between Khaled Hashem, Minister of Industry, and Chitose Noguchi, UNDP Resident Representative in Egypt. The program seeks to deploy 200 megawatts of rooftop solar capacity across 20 state‑owned industrial facilities through the Independent [] The post UNDP Backs Egypt’s Industry with 200 MW Solar Initiative first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 9, 2026
TCL Solar Set to Transform Southeast Asia's Solar Landscape with High-Efficiency BC Innovation
TCL Solar Set to Transform Southeast Asia's Solar Landscape with High-Efficiency BC Innovation
Al Jazeera
· Jul 12, 2026
Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternatives
Solar energy systems are a good alternative to help Yemenis access electricity but there are hidden dangers.
Ghanaian Times
· Jun 26, 2026
A Plus announces plans for Africa’s largest solar energy facility in Gomoa
The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans to develop what he describes as the biggest solar energy facility in Africa to support industrial growth in the country. Mr. Obeng in a one on interview with Ghanaian Times journalist, Edem Tsortorme said affordable and reliable The post A Plus announces plans for Africa’s largest solar energy facility in Gomoa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
National Review
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump Should Link U.S. Help in Venezuela to Market Reforms
With the GE power grid deal and the hope of additional energy investment, the U.S. has an opportunity it shouldn’t squander.
WRAL News
· Jun 30, 2026
North Carolina House committee advances bill ending tax break for new solar projects
A North Carolina House committee approved a bill ending a property tax break for new utility-scale solar projects starting in 2027. Existing solar facilities would not be affected.
India Today
· Jul 13, 2026
Why tapped solar electricity is going down the drain in India
Why tapped solar electricity is going down the drain in India
Legal Insurrection
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump Moves to End New Wind, Solar Tax Subsidies
Wind and solar take a lot of land, 100 times more land for a similar amount of energy. They take an enormous amount of materials, energy intensive materials. The post Trump Moves to End New Wind, Solar Tax Subsidies first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
ZDNet
· Jul 2, 2026
Plug-in solar poses 6 safety risks, say electrical industry groups - here's when to call a pro
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.
MaltaToday
· Jul 11, 2026
To achieve independence, Europe needs an electrification revolution
We need to build more wind farms. We need to install more solar panels. And in countries that choose nuclear energy, we need to develop the next generation of power plants and technologies. By doing all of this, we can free our economies from expensive imports of fossil fuels, and instead drive them forward with our own clean, affordable energy
Malay Mail
· Jun 23, 2026
Government lights up highways: RM25m, 3,000 solar poles, 32 black spots set for safety upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The government has allocated RM25.2 million for the initial phase of installing solar-powe...
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 21, 2026
Egypt expands skills development in green economy, solar energy
Minister of Labour, Hassan Raddad, directed on Sunday the swift implementation of the joint action plan with the World Food Programme (WFP) aimed at enhancing youth employability, developing workforce capabilities, and expanding digital transformation and skills development programmes. He also approved the allocation of a solar power unit at one of the ministry’s vocational training [] The post Egypt expands skills development in green economy, solar energy appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Institute for Energy Research
· Jul 4, 2026
Energy Affordability is a Choice, and Some States are Choosing Poorly
WASHINGTON DC (07/04/2026) – As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding on this Independence Day, a new analysis from Always on The post Energy Affordability is a Choice, and Some States are Choosing Poorly appeared first on IER.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 1, 2026
Kristi Noem lands a new gig. Here’s why this role matters
The United States has spent the better part of the last decade discussing energy independence, semiconductor manufacturing, and rebuilding its industrial base. Yet one of the nation’s most indispensable strategic resources has often received far less attention than it deserves: copper. But that is beginning to change. Recent White House action directing greater scrutiny of []
The Namibian
· Jun 28, 2026
Hope, Hype or Greenwashing?
I HAVE seen growing excitement across Namibia about our renewable energy potential. We’re well aware of the near-endless sunshine in the Namib Desert and the strong winds along our coastlines, which give Namibia some of the best solar and wind energy resources in the world. These gifts from nature position us to become one of [] The post Hope, Hype or Greenwashing? appeared first on The Namibian.
Iran Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
"Affordable rates, diverse sources": India defends energy sovereignty, reaffirms commitment to Palestine
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated on Tuesday that India's pursuit of energy security for its 1.4 billion citizens remains guided strictly by 'national interest.' Addressing a press briefing in the national capital, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that New Delhi's strategy involves diversifying energy sources to ensure affordability. His comments came
UPI
· Jul 10, 2026
Qcells targets U.S. AI power demand with solar project
Qcells targets U.S. AI power demand with solar project
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.
Trend News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Singapore's Sunvera Solar eyes 2-GW manufacturing project in Kyrgyzstan
Singapore's Sunvera Solar eyes 2-GW manufacturing project in Kyrgyzstan
The Economic Times
· Jun 23, 2026
WTO panel in China’s case vs India on solar, IT goods
WTO panel in China’s case vs India on solar, IT goods
Free Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Tell Congress: Stop Making it Hotter
The U.S. Congress has always given dramatically larger subsidies to fossil fuels than to solar or wind. Yet, just now, in the middle of a heat wave, with renewables having just become the world's largest source of electricity, not to mention the most affordable, the Energy Secretary has announced an end to all subsidies for solar and wind and the removal of energy efficiency rules for home appliances, risking disastrous power outages.
Capital Research Center
· Jul 7, 2026
Enemies of Energy: GRID Alternatives
Rather than spend 2.3 billion giving solar panels to low-income communities, the LIDAC money could have been used to purchase a 230,000 home for 10,000 of America’s most impoverished families.
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