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- 1Germany's solar output tops all of last year by end of September●Deutschland hat 2026 bereits 90,2 Terawattstunden # Solarstrom erzeugt. Damit liegt die Produktion schon Ende September
Germany has already generated 90.2 terawatt hours of solar power in 2026, according to the Federal Association of the Solar Industry. That means production by the end of September has surpassed the full-year total for 2025, which stood at 90.0 terawatt hours. The association credits an unusually high number of sunshine hours and the continued expansion of solar capacity for the record pace.
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New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.
- 3Fossil Fuel Industry Shifting Goalposts as Renewables Succeed●The Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
An analysis of fossil fuel industry messaging argues that climate denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy outperforms past predictions. It highlights a 2013 Australian Senate debate in which Barnaby Joyce dismissed a 5% solar target as impossible, contrasting that claim with how far solar has since grown. The piece frames this as a pattern of moving goalposts rather than engaging with evidence.
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German energy company RWE has commissioned a new 9.5-MW solar farm in the state of Hesse. The project adds to RWE's growing renewables portfolio as Germany continues its push to expand solar capacity and cut reliance on fossil fuels. Energy industry outlets reported the startup, highlighting the utility's ongoing investment in photovoltaic plants across the country.
- 5CertainTeed launches Landmark PWR solar roofing system▼CertainTeed release new solar roofing system Landmark PWR
Building materials manufacturer CertainTeed has released Landmark PWR, a new solar roofing system. The product combines solar power generation with traditional asphalt shingle roofing, allowing homeowners to generate electricity without separate mounted panels. The announcement is drawing attention in the solar and construction industries as rooftop solar continues to expand in residential markets.
- 6TOYO begins solar panel deliveries under $240 million US supply deals●Solar panel deliveries have begun under about $240 million in U.S. supply deals with TOYO.
Solar panel deliveries have begun under supply agreements worth roughly $240 million between TOYO and U.S. buyers. The milestone marks the start of shipments under the contracts, which support American solar project pipelines amid growing demand for domestically supplied panels. The announcement drew attention from energy and markets watchers tracking TOYO's expansion in the U.S. solar supply chain.
- 7CertainTeed Launches Landmark PWR Solar Solution▼CertainTeed Expands Solar Solutions With Launch of Landmark PWR
Building materials manufacturer CertainTeed has announced Landmark PWR, a new addition to its solar solutions lineup, expanding its offering for residential roofing that integrates solar technology. The launch signals the company's continued push into the growing home solar and energy market, giving roofers and homeowners another integrated product option. Trade coverage so far has focused on the product introduction itself, with further details on pricing and availability still limited.
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Trials are underway in Australia on wireless telecom towers wrapped in solar panels, a design that could let towers generate their own power and cut reliance on the grid. Industry coverage is focused on whether the solar-wrapped approach can withstand real-world conditions and how much energy it could realistically produce for network operators.
- 9ABB launches new meter socket for solar installations▼ABB launches the Microlectric® BS225M-TCVCN meter socket to support growing demand for solar energy
ABB has introduced the Microlectric BS225M-TCVCN meter socket, a new product aimed at supporting the growing demand for solar energy. The launch adds to ABB's electrical equipment range and is designed to accommodate solar installations connected through the metering point. The announcement has drawn attention within the energy sector as solar adoption continues to expand.