New research confirms rooftop PV affects urban temperatures, cooling demand
Using Lyon as a case study, an international research team has simulated the effects of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) coverage in an urban area at three levels: 25%, 60%, and 100%. The results have shown that solar panels can raise daytime temperatures by up to 0.72 °C, while cooling nighttime temperatures by up to 0.42 °C. In addition, daytime air conditioning demand has decreased by about 5%.
Ghana starts building solar for irrigation scheme
Construction is underway of a 1 MW solar project that will power agricultural production in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The site forms part of a Korean government-funded program addressing the twin challenges of energy transition and food security in the region.
US community solar likely peaked in 2024, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie says global solar installations fell 36% in the first half of 2025 and are set to contract 12% annually through 2030.
Guyana commissions solar grid for Indigenous village
A remote village in western Guyana is set to benefit from round the clock power following the commissioning of a solar grid with a combined capacity of 217.4 kW.
Solar can boost Mauritania’s artisanal fishing sector, says IRENA
A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says transitioning to solar-powered energy sources could help lower energy costs and bring more resilience to Mauritania’s artisanal fishing value chain.
Ukrainian city switches on solar arrays for local water utility
Solar systems with a combined capacity of 340 kW have been switched on at three water supply and wasterwater facilites in the west Ukrainian city of Chortkiv, designed to provide residents with uninterrupted water supply.
Global Solar Council launches global trade association for battery storage
The Global Solar Council has launched what it calls the first global trade association for battery storage to drive manufacturing, deployment, recycling, and adoption of new technologies.
India on track to add more than 45 GW of solar in fiscal 2026
India installed 18 GW of solar in the first five months of fiscal 2026 and is projected to exceed 45 GW for the year, with rooftop and open-access systems driving growth alongside tax cuts and expanding manufacturing capacity.
Spanish startup offers portable solar-plus-storage generators for irrigation
Spanish startup Nomad Solar Energy and Full&fast have deployed a portable solar-plus-storage system at a Madrid farm to provide off-grid power for irrigation.
Xpanner launches robotic automation kit to retrofit solar pile drivers
The U.S. startup offers a new kit to integrate robotic automation with existing equipment.
