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Solar tracker pneumatic actuator design study improves efficiency up to 66.4%
A study in solar tracker pneumatic actuator design for harsh environments has raised average efficiency of a test panel using one axis and a single actuator by 62.3 %, and 66.4% using two axes and two actuators, which an Australian distributor confirms as best practice for some rural and outback installations.
Jun 18, 2026
Baks launches ballast-based flat-roof mounting solution
The Polish manufacturer said its new product is designed for fast, non-penetrative deployment. It combines corrosion-resistant materials and simplified assembly to support efficient, scalable rooftop solar installations in commercial and industrial projects.
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Natural ester fluids beat mineral oil for use in renewable energy applications
Compared with mineral oil, natural ester fluid enables the design of more compact, lighter, and thermally efficient transformers, helping photovoltaic applications reduce footprint, installation complexity, and overall project CAPEX compared with conventional mineral oil solutions.
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The U.S. will have more than 950 clean energy manufacturing facilities by 2030: report
A report from the American Clean Power Association says 825 existing clean energy manufacturing facilities currently support more than 215,000 American jobs at wages 35% higher than the average, contributing $31 billion to the U.S. GDP annually. The number of jobs is expected to grow to 374,000 by 2030.
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U.S. solar faces massive gap between stated capacity and real factory output
The U.S. solar industry tracks billions in new factory investments, but upstream bottlenecks and strict trade enforcement mean active factory production continues to trail behind headline numbers. Solar Energy Industries Association organized the American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo on Capitol Hill, which brought manufacturers together to highlight $43.1 billion in announced domestic manufacturing investments since 2022.
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