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Markets & Policy
Lebanon issues new provisions for solar up to 1.5 MW Lebanon has introduced new permitting and safety rules for PV systems up to 1.5 MW, establishing municipal oversight and technical requirements for installations.
Emiliano Bellini
19 hours ago
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Research & Development
Chinese scientists achieve record-breaking 27.35% efficiency for perovskite-organic tandem solar cell Nanjing University researchers developed a perovskite-organic tandem solar cell using a novel low-bandgap acceptor to boost near-infrared light harvesting and improve photocurrent matching. The device achieved a 27.35% efficiency, while retaining 80% of its initial performance after 744 hours of continuous illumination.
Emiliano Bellini
23 hours ago
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Technology & Products
Longi, Soochow University unveil 34.0% perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell based on dual-anchored interfacial design Soochow University and Longi researchers developed a ZrO₂ interfacial strategy that reduces recombination and leakage while improving charge extraction in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. The resulting device achieved 2.014 V open-circuit voltage and retained 84% of its initial efficiency after 2,000 hours.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Thailand paves the way for 10 GW of rooftop solar Thailand’s new Power Development Plan targets 50% clean energy within 10 years and another 10 GW of rooftop solar.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 10, 2026
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Technology & Products
Whspr launches 4 kW propane heat pump for space-constrained homes The Dutch startup’s new 4 kW R290 monobloc heat pump is designed for terraced houses and can operate on a standard 230 V electrical supply. The unit has a SCOP of 4.51 and a stated sound power level of 50.8 dB(A).
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Yemen’s largest solar plant set to double to 240 MW Yemen is expanding its largest solar power plant in Aden from 120 MW to 240 MW with UAE funding, while plans for a separate 50 MW project in Hadhramaut are also advancing. The projects form part of a growing pipeline of utility-scale solar developments across the country.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 08, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Lebanon extends deadline for 350 MW solar tender The deadline extension gives interested investors and developers additional time to submit applications, while all other tender terms and requirements remain unchanged.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 08, 2026
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Jordan issues first 200 renewables approvals under new grid-connection rules Jordan’s energy regulator has approved the first 200 renewable energy systems under the country’s amended Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law. The approvals cover residential and other eligible applicants, as authorities begin processing pending grid-connection requests nationwide.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 08, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Latvia expands residential solar and battery rebate scheme Latvia has expanded its €85 million household renewable energy support program, raising grants for eligible households and increasing the minimum supported battery capacity from 5 kWh to 10 kWh. The scheme had supported 15,700 projects as of May 2026, including more than 14,000 applications for solar PV and over 2,000 for battery storage.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 07, 2026