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Clean energy offers least-cost path to meeting US electricity demand Study by the Electricity and Energy Innovation finds choosing a clean energy pathway to meeting America’s electricity demand in 2030 would cost $5 billion less than meeting the demand with fossil fuels
Anne Fischer
Aug 04, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Engie, Legrand sign France’s first 24/7 renewable energy supply deal Engie says the supply agreement, concluded for 2029 to 2031, is the first of its kind in France. The deal will see Engie match renewable electricity production and offtaker consumption for Legrand on an hourly basis.
Matthew Lynas
Aug 03, 2026
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Technology & Products
Open-access framework for intraday PV power prediction An international research team developed an open-source framework for intraday, national-scale PV forecasting that combines satellite-based deep learning, optical-flow techniques, and numerical weather prediction models.
Lior Kahana
Jul 28, 2026
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Sofab Inks employees holding the company's test cells
Technology & Products
Sofab Inks announces $6 million funding to advance novel perovskite ETL materials The Kentucky-based startup says the funding will support efforts to commercialize its Tinfab metal-oxide electron transport layer (ETL) material, which it claims is up to ten times more effective than materials currently in widespread use.
Ben Zientara
Jul 22, 2026
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Applications & Installations
How EPCs can de-risk solar carport projects Commercial solar carports represent an immense, high-growth market opportunity, but their complex heavy construction demands rigorous engineering, upfront soil risk pricing, and specialized expertise to protect thin margins from catastrophic project failures.
Tim Montague
Jul 13, 2026
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Applications & Installations
The decision points that make or break solar projects An IEA-PVPS report warns that treating technical and economic solar project decisions separately poses financial risks, advocating instead for cost-effective “quality gates” during early development. Through a structured decision matrix and real-world case studies, the report highlights how proactive planning—such as utilizing mobile testing labs and defensive weather strategies—prevents downstream failures and operational budget strains.
IEA-PVPS
Jul 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
The Hydrogen Stream: EU inches closer to 4th hydrogen auction  Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being recognised more for its geopolitical role, less and less for its climate potential.
Sergio Matalucci
Jun 26, 2026
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Markets & Policy
How massive subsidies helped drive a 90% collapse in solar costs A database of industrial subsidies suggests global solar module manufacturing support since 2010 totals about $21 billion, with China responsible for more than 81%. However, OECD countries have increased spending in recent years.
John Fitzgerald Weaver
Jun 22, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Solar sector corporate funding increases 131% year-over-year Total corporate funding into the solar sector, including venture capital, public market financing, and debt financing, reached $11.1 billion through the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from Mercom Capital Group.
Ryan Kennedy
Jun 17, 2026