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- 1California studies solar panels over irrigation canalsβWhat California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canals
California is examining results from projects that place solar panels over irrigation canals, an approach meant to generate clean power while reducing water evaporation. The state is learning how the panels perform in practice and whether covering canals at scale could cut both water loss and emissions, drawing attention to a idea piloted in the Turlock Irrigation District's Project Nexus.
- 2Solar and Wind Stocks Fall as Interest Rates BiteβSolar and Wind Stocks Are Sinking. Blame High Interest Rates.
Shares of solar and wind energy companies are declining, with high interest rates blamed for the slump. Renewable energy projects are capital-intensive and often rely on borrowed money, so rising borrowing costs squeeze returns and weigh on investor sentiment across the sector. Analysts point to rate policy as a key driver of the recent sell-off in clean energy stocks.
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The US Energy Information Administration projects that solar power generation in Texas will overtake coal-fired generation in 2026. The forecast reflects rapid solar capacity additions across the state and continued declines in coal output. It would mark a significant milestone in the shift of the Texas grid, one of the largest power markets in the country, away from fossil fuels.
- 4Australia's most powerful battery completed as grid shock absorberβhttps:// reneweconomy.com.au/australias -most-powerful-battery-finally-completed-and-acting-as-giant-shock-absorber-to-t
Australia's most powerful battery has been completed and is now operating as what its developer describes as a giant shock absorber for the electricity grid. The project is being discussed as a milestone for the country's renewable energy transition, helping stabilise power supply as coal generation is phased out and more solar and wind capacity comes online.
- 5Japan turns abandoned golf courses into solar farmsβΌJapan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /09/28/compa
Japan is converting disused golf courses into solar farms as the country runs out of open land for large-scale renewable projects. With mountains, farmland and dense cities off-limits, shuttered golf venues offer flat, already-cleared sites near existing infrastructure, making them an increasingly popular choice for solar developers.
- 6Japan turns to abandoned golf courses for solar farmsβΌJapan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses
Japan is converting disused golf courses into solar farms as it runs out of open land for renewable energy projects. The country's limited space makes former fairways among the few suitable sites left for large-scale solar development, as Japan pushes to expand clean energy capacity.
- 7Indonesia Outlines Plan to Attract Investment for 100 GWp Solar GoalβIndonesia Sets Out Priorities to Turn 100 GWp Solar Ambition into Global Investment Opportunities
Indonesia has set out its priorities for turning its 100 GWp solar power ambition into concrete global investment opportunities. The announcement positions the country's large-scale solar expansion as a magnet for international capital, with the government framing clear priorities to make projects investable. Details of the specific measures remain limited, but the move signals Indonesia's intent to court foreign investors for its renewable energy build-out.
- 8Judge orders Trump administration to restore $7 billion Solar for All programβΌRhode Island federal judge orders revival of $7 billion Solar for All program canceled by Trump administr
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the revival of the $7 billion Solar for All program, which the Trump administration had canceled. The program funded solar energy projects aimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities across the United States. The ruling means the administration must restart the program while related legal challenges over the cancellation move forward.
- 9An unlikely power player emerges in the fight over solar on farmlandβΌAn unlikely power player in the fight over solar on farmland
Politico reports that an unexpected figure has become influential in the growing battle over solar projects on agricultural land. Conflicts between renewable energy developers and farmers over land use continue to intensify across the United States, and new players are shaping how these disputes play out at the state and local levels.
- 10Argentina launches its first solar-powered battery trainβ"Argentinaβs first solar train runs on batteries charged by the Andean sun" # Argentina # Trains # PublicTransport # Sol
Argentina has put its first solar train into service, running on batteries charged by solar power in the Andean region. The initiative is being shared as an example of renewable energy applied to public transport, with coverage from Euronews drawing attention to the use of Andean sunlight as the train's power source and the project's significance for sustainable transit in the country.
- 11Community solar gains ground as bankable infrastructure assetβINTERVIEW - Community solar gains ground as bankable infrastructure asset
Community solar is increasingly being treated as a bankable infrastructure asset class, according to an interview with Renewables Now. The sector is drawing lender and investor interest as projects multiply across markets, with participants discussing its financing appeal and growing role in the renewable energy mix.
- 12Minnesota agrivoltaics project pairs farming with solar powerβMinnesota agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power
An agrivoltaics project in Minnesota is showing that farmland can host solar panels while crops continue to grow, according to an Associated Press report. The setup allows farmers to generate electricity and income from the same land they cultivate, and supporters see it as a model for expanding renewable energy without taking farmland out of production.
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Solar power is being pushed into increasingly constrained locations as land availability tightens, according to a report highlighting how space limitations are shaping new project siting. With suitable open land scarce, developers are turning to unconventional and confined spaces to deploy panels, a challenge that could influence costs, grid planning and the pace of the energy transition worldwide.
- 14US solar module prices expected to jump 40% after tariff rulingβΌAnza expects at least a 40% spike in U.S. solar module prices after Section 232
Anza, a renewable energy procurement firm, projects that U.S. solar module prices will rise by at least 40% following the imposition of Section 232 tariffs. The trade measure, which covers imported solar components on national security grounds, is expected to significantly raise costs for developers and slow project pipelines across the American solar industry.
- 15Proparco and Finnfund inject $33 million into Colombian solar firm ERCOβProparco and Finnfund inject $33 million into Colombian solar platform ERCO
French development finance institution Proparco and Finland's Finnfund have committed $33 million to ERCO, a Colombian solar energy platform. The investment is aimed at expanding solar power capacity in Colombia, supporting the country's transition to renewable energy. Development finance institutions have been increasingly directing capital toward Latin American clean energy projects.
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Construction of a solar farm is set to begin in November, according to a BBC report. The announcement marks a step forward in renewable energy development, though details about the project's location, size and operators were not specified in the available coverage. Large-scale solar projects typically draw attention for their impact on local land use and clean energy goals.
- 17Alex Honnold's Foundation Brings Solar Power To Remote CommunitiesβAlex Honnoldβs Honnold Foundation Brings Solar Power To Remote Areas
The Honnold Foundation, founded by climber Alex Honnold, is expanding access to solar energy in remote and off-grid communities. Forbes reports on the foundation's work funding solar projects that bring reliable electricity to areas lacking grid access. The initiative highlights how renewable energy can reach places that traditional infrastructure has left behind.
- 18ACEN sells initial 10% stake in 250-MW Indian solar projectβACEN sells initial 10% stake in 250-MW Indian PV scheme
ACEN, the renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, has sold an initial 10% stake in its 250-MW solar project in India. The partial divestment is an early step in the company's plans to bring in partners for the Indian photovoltaic scheme, reflecting ongoing interest from investors in utility-scale solar assets in the country.
- 19Texas solar farm pairs sheep grazing with tax revenueβΌTexas solar farm combines sheep grazing with millions in local tax revenue
A solar farm in Texas is grazing sheep beneath its panels while generating millions of dollars in local tax revenue, according to Energies Media. The dual-use approach lets land serve both energy production and agriculture, a model known as solar grazing that is drawing attention as large renewable projects expand across the state and rural counties weigh the trade-offs.
- 20Ohio village builds massive solar array on its reservoirβΌOhio village puts 9,222 solar panels on reservoir, now has 13 times the state's solar per resident
A small village in Ohio has installed 9,222 solar panels on top of its reservoir, a floating solar project that gives the community 13 times more solar capacity per resident than the Ohio average. The project is being highlighted as an innovative use of unused water surface, providing clean energy without taking up farmland or open land.
- 21Qair Secures β¬37.9 Million for Solar Projects in ChadβQair Secures β¬37.9 Million for Its Solar Projects in Chad
French renewable energy company Qair has secured β¬37.9 million in financing to develop its solar energy projects in Chad. The funding will support the expansion of solar infrastructure in the country, where access to electricity remains limited. The announcement is being reported across energy sector news outlets, highlighting growing investor interest in renewable power projects in Central Africa.
- 22Ohio solar farm becomes home to 3 million honey beesβΌThis Ohio solar farm is now home to 3 million honey bees across more than 50 hives, turning an energy sit
An Ohio solar farm has placed more than 50 beehives on its grounds, hosting roughly 3 million honey bees and turning the energy site into an unlikely pollinator habitat. The project pairs renewable power generation with beekeeping, and coverage highlights it as an example of solar sites being used to support declining bee populations alongside clean energy production.
- 23Farming and solar energy projects show promise in ArkansasβΌPromise seen in mixing farming, solar energy production projects
Combining agriculture with solar energy production is drawing interest as a way to use land for both crops, livestock and power generation. In Arkansas, observers see promise in these dual-use projects, though details on specific farms, timelines or scale remain limited in early coverage of the idea.
- 24Noor Energy 1 Refinances Phase 4 of Dubai Solar ParkβΌNoor Energy1 Announces Refinancing Of Phase-4 Of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park-GDMO
Noor Energy 1 has announced a refinancing of Phase 4 of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, one of the world's largest concentrated solar power projects. The move is expected to lower financing costs and support the park's continued expansion under Dubai's clean energy strategy. Further details on the financing terms have not yet been disclosed.
- 25Scientists test underwater solar panels 10 metres beneath the seaβCan solar power work underwater? Scientists test solar panels 10 metres beneath the sea
Scientists are testing whether solar panels can generate electricity when submerged about 10 metres below the sea surface. The experiment explores whether sunlight penetrating water can be harvested in marine environments, potentially opening new sites for renewable energy where land and surface space are limited. Interest in the project reflects broader curiosity about unconventional ways to expand solar capacity worldwide.
- 26Google's space-based data center experiment is leaving EarthβΌGoogle's strangest data center experiment is finally leaving Earth
Google is moving forward with an unusual experiment to test running data centers in orbit, a project long discussed as a way to harness continuous solar power and ease the energy and cooling demands of AI computing. The news that the project is finally leaving Earth is drawing attention across the tech press, with observers weighing whether space-based infrastructure could become a realistic answer to data centers' growing power needs.
- 27Generate Raises $117 Million for 114 MW Community Solar PortfolioβΌGenerate secures $117 million to finance a 114 MW community solar portfolio, giving a new batch of distributed projects the capital to move forward
Generate has secured $117 million in financing to fund a 114 MW community solar portfolio, giving a new batch of distributed projects the capital needed to advance. The deal reflects continued investor appetite for community solar, which lets households and businesses subscribe to local solar projects and receive credits on their electricity bills. The funding is expected to move the portfolio toward construction and operation.
- 28Irish solar farm excavation reveals medieval settlementβΌIrish solar project archaeology uncovers medieval settlement and iron-working site beneath farmland
Archaeological work ahead of a solar energy project in Ireland has uncovered a medieval settlement and an iron-working site buried beneath farmland. The finds, made during pre-construction surveys, show the clean-energy development doubled as a significant historical discovery, shedding light on early industry and daily life on the site.
- 29Creator rebuts anti-solar meme over farmland useβΌCreator rebuts anti-solar meme, says US cattle farms drain water, and can share land with panels
A creator is pushing back against an anti-solar meme circulating online, arguing that US cattle farming consumes far more water than solar power and that panels can share grazing land rather than compete with agriculture. The rebuttal has become part of a wider debate over whether renewable energy projects threaten farmland and rural livelihoods.
- 30Low Carbon Plans 500 MW Solar and Storage Park in the UKβΌEurope Solar PV News Snippets: Low Carbon Plans 500 MW Solar & Storage Park In The UK & More
Low Carbon has announced plans for a 500 MW solar and storage park in the United Kingdom, one of the larger co-located renewable projects proposed in the country. The announcement is part of a roundup of European solar PV developments, reflecting continued momentum in large-scale solar and battery storage investment across the region.
- 31New York farmer converts 30 acres of farmland into solar fieldβΌIn 2023, New York farmer Tony Emmi began turning 30 acres of good farmland into a solar field; three year
In 2023, New York farmer Tony Emmi began converting 30 acres of productive farmland into a solar field, a project now around three years along. The case highlights the growing tension between agriculture and renewable energy development, as farmers weigh steady lease income from solar companies against preserving usable cropland, a debate playing out across rural New York and beyond.
- 32Rural Idaho county reconsiders its renewables banβGrist: A rural Idaho county banned renewables. Itβs having second thoughts. https:// grist.org/energy/a-rural-idaho -cou
A rural Idaho county that banned renewable energy development is now reconsidering the decision, according to Grist. The story is drawing attention among climate and clean energy observers, who see it as an example of communities weighing the economic and practical costs of rejecting wind and solar projects after the fact.
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Construction of the Barkham solar farm is set to begin in November, according to BBC reporting. The project marks a step forward for renewable energy development in the area, with work on site expected to get underway next month. Local interest centres on what the build will mean for the surrounding community and the wider push to expand solar power capacity.
- 34Woodbine neighbors push for pause on solar panel projectsβΌ'You can't put the genie back in the bottle': Woodbine neighbors push for solar panel pause
Residents of Woodbine, Maryland are calling for a temporary halt to local solar panel installations, arguing that once large-scale projects are approved, the changes to their community cannot be reversed. Their slogan, 'you can't put the genie back in the bottle,' reflects frustration over the pace of development. The dispute adds to a wider national debate over where and how solar energy projects should be built.
- 35Elgin solar project brings power to 580 lower-income homesβΌElgin solar project powers 580 lower-income homes, local economic impact
A solar project in Elgin is now supplying electricity to 580 lower-income households while generating local economic benefits, according to a report from Chronicle Media. The initiative highlights how renewable energy developments can pair clean power with community-focused affordability goals.
- 36Former Portland landfill becomes solar farm and wildlife habitatβΌLocal nonprofits turn former Portland landfill into solar array and wildlife habitat
Local nonprofits in Portland have converted a closed landfill site into a solar array while restoring part of the land as wildlife habitat. The project turns otherwise unusable brownfield land into clean energy generation and green space, and the reuse of landfills for solar and habitat projects is drawing interest in other cities looking at similar conversions.
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The City Council is set to debate new rules governing solar energy development, covering how and where solar projects can be built in the city. The discussion comes as solar installations continue to expand, raising questions about zoning, permitting, and land use. Details of the proposed regulations and the meeting schedule were reported by local media.
- 38Space-Based Solar Power Market Poised to Scale Up by 2035βΌSpace Based Solar Power Market To 2035: Energy Security Demand Drives Scale-Up - News and Statistics
A new market outlook projects growth in space-based solar power through 2035, driven by rising demand for energy security. The report points to expanding investment and development in the sector as countries look to diversify energy sources. Interest in the technology continues to build as governments and industry weigh its potential role in future energy supply.
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Lightstar has expanded its project pipeline in Illinois, adding battery energy storage systems and community solar developments. The move strengthens the company's position in the state's growing clean energy market, where community solar programs continue to attract developer interest under state renewable energy incentives.
- 40Korean Solar Firm Returns to Cheyenne With 140MW Farm PlanβΌMeet Project Wrangler: Korean solar company returns to Cheyenne pitching 140MW farm
A South Korean solar company has returned to Cheyenne, Wyoming, pitching a 140-megawatt solar farm under the name Project Wrangler. The proposal marks a renewed push by the firm to build in the area, and local coverage is drawing attention to what a project of that scale could mean for the city's energy landscape and economy.