# technology & products (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover technology & products. Page: Feed: --- ## [Solrite brings its $0-down solar and storage offering to Illinois retail electric customers](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/solrite-brings-its-0-down-solar-and-storage-offering-to-illinois-retail-electric-customers/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ The virtual power plant developer is offering a solar-plus-storage power purchase agreement to Illinois homeowners, expanding a model already deployed in Texas, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. ## [Solar recycler flags certification gap, reuse market concerns](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/solar-recycler-flags-certification-gap-reuse-market-concerns/) _2026-08-21 · pv magazine Global · pv magazine USA_ Brett Henderson, CEO of Solar Panel Recycling (SPR), speaks with pv magazine about certification standards, recovery economics, and argues that some reuse channels are effectively exporting solar waste overseas. ## [Utility-Scale solar buyers are no longer buying on certification alone](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/utility-scale-solar-buyers-are-no-longer-buying-on-certification-alone/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ Global module oversupply, regulatory uncertainty and compressed project timelines have shifted expectations. Buyers increasingly expect recognized, independent durability data before procurement discussions begin. ## [Your foundation supplier should be your partner, not your competitor](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/your-foundation-supplier-should-be-your-partner-not-your-competitor/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ In a solar market increasingly defined by vertical integration, the strategic priority for an OEM is securing a foundation partner whose primary mission is to support your continued success, not to compete with you. ## [FCC updates foreign inverter ban to include wired devices, adds 45X safe harbor](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/fcc-updates-foreign-inverter-ban-to-include-wired-devices-adds-45x-safe-harbor/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ The FCC expanded its national security Covered List rules to explicitly target Ethernet-connected inverters while creating a compliance pathway for 45X-eligible domestic manufacturing. ## [Despite record U.S. heat in July, North American irradiance remains near average](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/despite-record-u-s-heat-in-july-north-american-irradiance-remains-near-average/) _2026-08-21 · pv magazine Global · pv magazine USA_ In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, despite record-breaking U.S. heat, North America’s net solar irradiance in July 2026 remained near the long-term average, with 75% of the continent within 5% of normal. Wildfire smoke in the Pacific Northwest and isolated heavy rainfall in Texas and the Northeast suppressed solar resources, offsetting otherwise… ## [PV life cycle assessment gets its most comprehensive data overhaul in more than a decade](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/21/pv-life-cycle-assessment-gets-its-most-comprehensive-data-overhaul-in-more-than-a-decade/) _2026-08-21 · pv magazine Global · pv magazine USA_ IEA PVPS Task 12 has released a major update to the life cycle inventory data underpinning photovoltaic life cycle assessments, covering modern TOPCon and PERC silicon supply chains, CdTe modules, inverters, mounting systems, and updated reference installations. Based on 83 factory-level datasets and new simulation-based inventories, the report establishes a more comprehensive and current baseline… ## [Websol eyes further silver reduction as TOPCon capacity expands](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/websol-eyes-further-silver-reduction-as-topcon-capacity-expands/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ The solar cell and module manufacturer said it brought silver consumption down by 20% in the 2025-26 financial year and has set a further 10% reduction target for its cells. ## [China TOPCon cell prices jump on firmer upstream sentiment and rising export demand](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/china-topcon-cell-prices-jump-on-firmer-upstream-sentiment-and-rising-export-demand/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry. ## [Oriana Power secures 31.42 MWp solar EPC contract in Bihar](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/oriana-power-solar-epc-project-bihar/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Oriana Power Ltd has secured Letters of Award (LOAs) from Bellwether Energy for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for ground-mounted solar projects with a total capacity of 25.138 MW AC (31.423 MWp) in Bihar, India. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0lJ3uI6TKqgQ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Chinese scientists achieve record-breaking 24.0% efficieny for large-area perovskite solar modules](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/chinese-scientists-achieve-record-breaking-24-0-efficieny-for-large-area-perovskite-solar-modules/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine India_ Researchers achieved a certified 24.0% efficiency on an 810 cm² perovskite module and 22.0% on a 0.72 m² module by combining high-saturated-vapor-pressure (SVP) processing with lead carboxylate passivation. The approach also delivered strong durability, with modules retaining 96% of their initial efficiency after 2,200 hours of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and meeting International… ## [“The conversation has shifted from country of origin to long-term project outcomes”](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/21/the-conversation-has-shifted-from-country-of-origin-to-long-term-project-outcomes/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Today, solar developers are increasingly evaluating equipment based on lifecycle performance, serviceability, local support, and overall project economics rather than country of origin, says Rajesh Kaushal, Power & Energy Solutions Business Group Head, Strategic Business Platform, India & SAARC Region, Delta Electronics India, in an interview with pv magazine. He adds that, over the past three… ## [Report alleges U.S. solar recycling is mostly landfilling, offshoring in disguise](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/20/bombshell-report-alleges-u-s-solar-recycling-is-mostly-landfilling-offshoring-in-disguise/) _2026-08-20 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ A new white paper from Sustainable Source Studios cites regulatory filings, industry disclosures and IEA lifecycle datasets in concluding that most U.S. solar module recycling yields degraded, landfilled, or offshored material. ## [Proposed 1 GW Louisiana solar farm faces local pushback](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/20/proposed-1-gw-louisiana-solar-farm-faces-local-pushback/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ A proposed 1 GW solar and storage facility in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, faces mounting opposition from a state lawmaker and local residents over land-use and community impact concerns. ## [RFP alert: Appalachian Power seeks 800 MW of battery storage in Virginia](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/20/rfp-alert-appalachian-power-seeks-800-mw-of-battery-storage-in-virginia/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ The utility has issued two solicitations to meet Virginia Clean Economy Act requirements by 2040. ## [Florida district deploys 375 solar streetlights via infrastructure-as-a-service model](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/20/florida-district-deploys-375-solar-streetlights-via-infrastructure-as-a-service-model/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ The Sun ’N Lake Improvement District partnered with Sustainability Partners to install off-grid LED streetlights, bypassing traditional utility trenching costs and grid-connection delays. ## [Why India’s DISCOM reforms need data driven decisions, not just infrastructure](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/why-indias-discom-reforms-need-data-driven-decisions-not-just-infrastructure/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Many developed economies built their grid intelligence over decades, layering digital systems onto infrastructure that was already old. India does not have that luxury, and does not need it. It is building generation, transmission, storage, and digital metering simultaneously, at a scale no large economy has attempted. ## [Proposed $67 billion utility merger sparks concern about rooftop solar access, bill affordability](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/20/proposed-67-billion-utility-merger-sparks-concern-about-rooftop-solar-access-bill-affordability/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ A potential merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy is raising concerns among Virginia clean energy advocates and state officials over the potential impact on rooftop solar policies, net metering protections, and long-term bill affordability. ## [Energy storage cell shipment data for H1 2026 reveal three structural shifts](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/energy-storage-cell-shipment-data-for-h1-2026-reveal-three-structural-shifts/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ In the first half of 2026, global energy storage cell shipments reached 467.84 GWh, up 94.8% year on year, just one data point from InfoLink Consulting, which examines each of these shifts in turn. ## [AMPIN Energy Transition secures $195 million green financing from SMBC and Rabobank for 100 MW hybrid renewable energy project](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/ampin-energy-transition-secures-195-million-green-financing-from-smbc-and-rabobank-for-100-mw-hybrid-renewable-energy-project/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ AMPIN Energy Transition has achieved financial close on a $195 million long-term project finance facility for a hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, backed by a 100 MW power purchase agreement (PPA). ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3YLSyputeefW) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Ratul Puri led Hindustan Power achieves financial closure of INR 1,135 crore for its 435 MWp solar project in Uttar Pradesh](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/ratul-puri-led-hindustan-power-achieves-financial-closure-of-inr-1135-crore-for-its-435-mwp-solar-project-in-uttar-pradesh/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Hindustan Power has achieved financial closure for its 435 MWp solar power project in Lalitpur district, with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) sanctioning debt of INR 1,135 crore. ## [Oyster Renewable signs 25.2 MW RTC renewable power agreement with Kutch Chemical](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/oyster-renewable-signs-25-2-mw-rtc-renewable-power-agreement-with-kutch-chemical/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Oyster Renewable has signed a binding term sheet with Kutch Chemical Industries Ltd to supply 25.2 MW of wind-solar hybrid renewable power on a round-the-clock (RTC) basis under a captive structure. ## [How India can build a skilled workforce to power its clean energy future](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/how-india-can-build-a-skilled-workforce-to-power-its-clean-energy-future/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Building India’s renewable energy workforce requires a combination of technical rigour, practical exposure, and purpose-driven engagement. By cultivating young, enthusiastic professionals ready to commit to the clean energy mission, India can accelerate RE deployment, close the skill gap, and chart a credible path toward a sustainable, net-zero energy future. ## [SJVN Green Energy tenders 1 GW solar EPC package in Punjab, Rajasthan](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/sjvn-green-energy-tenders-1-gw-solar-epc-package-in-punjab-rajasthan/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package with land for the development of up to 1 GW AC of grid-connected solar PV projects in Punjab and Rajasthan. ## [As Europe overheats, solar module prices cool down](https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/08/20/as-europe-overheats-solar-module-prices-cool-down/) _2026-08-20 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine India_ Europe’s record heat is driving up electricity demand while renewable energy deployment remains constrained by policy uncertainty. Solar module prices are broadly stable, with oversupply putting pressure on prices even as installers’ order books remain strong. ## [Essential system testing every solar project needs for long-term performance](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/19/essential-system-testing-every-solar-project-needs-for-long-term-performance/) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ Comprehensive proactive testing across all operational stages, from commissioning to routine maintenance, is essential to identify hidden electrical, structural, and communication faults before they trigger severe safety risks, costly downtime, and lost energy revenue. ## [EDF power solutions secures PPAs with NV Energy for 400 MW solar-plus-storage project](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/19/edf-power-solutions-secures-ppas-with-nv-energy-for-400-mw-solar-plus-storage-project/) _2026-08-19 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ The deal involves power from the Winston Energy Project, which will include 400 MWac of solar generation paired with a 400 MW/1,600 MWh battery energy storage system, with operations slated for 2029. ## [TOYO revenue surges 88% in H1 2026 as U.S. solar market drives growth](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/19/toyo-revenue-surges-88-in-h1-2026-as-u-s-solar-market-drives-growth/) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ Sales to U.S. customers reached $210.5 million, accounting for over 80% of total revenue as the company advances its 2 GW module and 1.5 GW cell manufacturing hub in Texas. ## [LG Energy Solution starts battery production at new Lansing facility](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/19/lg-energy-solution-starts-battery-production-at-new-lansing-facility/) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ The $2 billion plant will manufacture LFP cells for utility-scale energy storage systems alongside high-density NMC cells for electric vehicles. ## [Ensuring safety of plug-in solar](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/19/ensuring-safety-of-plug-in-solar/) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ Plug-in solar legislation being adopted across the country has many commonalities including the requirement of a UL mark of safety. ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CTAWaReIn9CZ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Enrolling 10% of California EVs in vehicle-to-grid programs by 2036 could deliver a third of the state’s energy storage goals](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/18/enrolling-10-of-california-evs-in-vehicle-to-grid-programs-by-2036-could-deliver-a-third-of-the-states-energy-storage-goals/) _2026-08-18 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine USA_ A new report from GridLab, Kevala, and E3 provides a roadmap for unlocking the potential of millions of customer-owned energy resources to improve affordability and grid reliability. ## [Translucent Energy launches 1.2 GW solar module factory in South Carolina](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/08/18/translucent-energy-launches-1-2-gw-solar-module-factory-in-south-carolina/) _2026-08-18 · Ryan Kennedy · pv magazine USA_ Translucent Energy is preparing for December commercial shipments from its Summerville assembly plant, deploying flexible N-type lines capable of handling multiple wafer sizes and module architectures.