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Commercial establishments such as shopping malls are increasingly turning to rooftop solar solutions to reduce electricity expenses and improve the sustainability of their operations. The comparative cost advantage, an optimal use of readily...
October 14, 2026
Researchers from Barcelona-based Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO) have developed a solar cell design that could potentially increase single-junction solar cell efficiency to nearly 43%. When solar panels convert sunlight to electricity, most...
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From: Mercom Capital Group Renewable energy developer Zelestra has secured $350 million in green financing for its 203 MW Reclamation Solar project in Gibson County, Indiana. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), BBVA, and Societe Generale...
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From: Mercom Capital Group Voltus, a distributed energy resource technology platform and virtual power project operator, has raised $225 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round to expand its distributed energy resource platform....
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The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has rejected a petition seeking an increase in the generic solar tariff to ₹5.50 (~$0.06)/kWh for the financial year (FY) 2027, citing insufficient grounds to review its earlier tariff...
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Integrated Power Services (IPS), a provider of power management lifecycle services, has acquired Colorado-based Bold Renewables, a solar inverter maintenance and field services company, effective October 9, 2026. The financial terms of the...
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Voltus, a distributed energy resource technology platform and virtual power plant operator, has raised $225 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round to expand its distributed energy resource platform. Generation Investment Management led...
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