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Indian government plans support program for domestic solar manufacturing

Indian government plans support program for domestic solar manufacturing

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy wants to support domestic manufacturing of solar cells and modules. For this, a special program has been developed, the second phase of which has now commenced.

PV cleaning: How to keep the modules shiny

PV cleaning: How to keep the modules shiny

Dirt and filth on solar modules reduces the yields of photovoltaic systems, and economic damage occurs. Regular PV cleaning is a solution with various possible processes.

Great progress for renewables in the United States

Great progress for renewables in the United States

Recent reports show that renewables have made great progress in the United States, which are also becoming more energy-aware. A recent report by the Environment America Research and Policy Center analyzes directly how these developments are taking place and what they could mean for America’s energy future.

Sinking storage costs may make renewables the winning team

Sinking storage costs may make renewables the winning team

Energy storage costs are sinking, which benefits the success of renewables on the energy market. The University of California and the Technical University in Munich have now conducted a study on the matter, explaining concern that a decrease in research and development funding may impede a possible growth for renewables.

Brazil is forecasting more than 13 GW of solar capacity by 2026

Brazil is forecasting more than 13 GW of solar capacity by 2026

Brazil has recently released its 10-year Energy Expansion Plan proposition, PDE 2026, which expects the country to reach more than 13 GW of overall solar capacity by 2026. This figure is remarkable, considering that previous propositions quoted only about half as much.

How to maximise the efficiency of your rooftop solar panels

How to maximise the efficiency of your rooftop solar panels

Going solar has many advantages. But once you decide to take this big step, how can you be sure you will get the best possible results? We have collected some advice on how to maximise the efficiency of your rooftop solar panels so that you can fully enjoy the benefits.