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Canada Solar Boom: Québec Cuts Payback Time to 10 Years
Planet Wins1h ago

Canada Solar Boom: Québec Cuts Payback Time to 10 Years

Canada's solar sector is surging as provinces race to build cleaner grids, with Québec's new rebate program slashing installation payback periods from 30 years to just 10. From major grid expansions to grassroots plug-in solar movements, the country is turning energy policy into nation-building momentum.

PV Magazine3 min read
Quebec Solar Tender Gets 60% More Bids Than Expected
InnovationApr 17

Quebec Solar Tender Gets 60% More Bids Than Expected

Hydro-Quebec's call for solar projects attracted 481 MW of proposals when they only expected 300 MW, with Indigenous communities and local municipalities leading nearly half the submissions. Canada's solar boom is just getting started.

PV Magazine2 min read
Québec Solar Grant Cuts Payback Time from 30 to 12 Years
SolutionsApr 3

Québec Solar Grant Cuts Payback Time from 30 to 12 Years

Homeowners and businesses in Québec can now get up to 40% off solar panel installations, thanks to a new provincial grant that makes clean energy affordable for thousands. What once took three decades to pay off now takes just over a decade.

PV Magazine2 min read
Malaysia Offers $151 Per kW Rebate for Home Solar Panels
Planet WinsMay 27

Malaysia Offers $151 Per kW Rebate for Home Solar Panels

Malaysia just launched a $30 million program that could help up to 50,000 families install rooftop solar panels with rebates of up to $755 per household. The first-come, first-served initiative starts June 1 and runs until a national solar capacity goal is reached.

PV Magazine2 min read
Australia Breaks Rooftop Solar Record Ahead of Rebate Changes
Planet WinsApr 10

Australia Breaks Rooftop Solar Record Ahead of Rebate Changes

Australians installed a record-breaking amount of rooftop solar panels and home batteries in March 2026, with solar jumping 19% and battery capacity surging 35% in a single month. The rush came as families raced to lock in federal rebates before policy changes took effect.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Romania Shifts $88M Solar Fund to Battery Storage Rebates
Planet WinsMay 18

Romania Shifts $88M Solar Fund to Battery Storage Rebates

After helping 250,000 households install solar panels, Romania is redirecting its popular clean energy grants toward battery storage systems. The move signals a major shift from just adding renewable energy to making it more reliable and useful.

PV Magazine3 min read
Ocean Solar Farm Beats Land Solar by 12% in Taiwan
Planet WinsMay 20

Ocean Solar Farm Beats Land Solar by 12% in Taiwan

A floating solar farm off Taiwan's coast produces 12% more electricity than land-based solar panels, offering a breakthrough for space-strapped nations. The ocean installation also delivers higher profits while cutting emissions.

New Scientist2 min read
Australian Solar Firm Scales Up Ultra-Flexible Solar Panels
Planet WinsJul 22

Australian Solar Firm Scales Up Ultra-Flexible Solar Panels

An Australian company is teaming up with a South Korean tech firm to mass-produce flexible solar panels that could power everything from satellites to drones. The partnership could make lightweight, bendable solar energy the new standard for hard-to-reach places.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
Solar Giant Tongwei Partners on Next-Gen Solar Cell Tech
Planet WinsMar 30

Solar Giant Tongwei Partners on Next-Gen Solar Cell Tech

One of the world's largest solar manufacturers just teamed up to bring breakthrough solar technology from the lab to mass production. The new cells could make clean energy cheaper and more efficient than ever.

PV Magazine2 min read
Cuba Hits 900MW Solar Record, Jumps to 20% Solar Power
Planet WinsMar 20

Cuba Hits 900MW Solar Record, Jumps to 20% Solar Power

Cuba just generated 900MW of solar power in a single day, smashing its own record set just 24 hours earlier. The sunny island nation has skyrocketed from 6% to 20% solar energy in just one year.

Google News - World Record2 min read
India's Vikram Solar Building 9 GW Solar Cell Plant by 2026
Planet WinsJun 17

India's Vikram Solar Building 9 GW Solar Cell Plant by 2026

One of India's leading solar manufacturers is launching a massive production facility that will help the country build its own clean energy future. The move comes as India pushes to reduce dependence on imported solar technology.

PV Magazine2 min read
Solar Cells Hit 27% Efficiency With New Laser Tech
SolutionsJun 15

Solar Cells Hit 27% Efficiency With New Laser Tech

Scientists just solved a major solar panel manufacturing problem that was blocking the path to ultra-efficient solar cells. Their breakthrough brings silicon solar technology closer than ever to its maximum possible efficiency.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 min read
Brazil Plans to Nearly Double Solar Power by 2035
Planet WinsFeb 16

Brazil Plans to Nearly Double Solar Power by 2035

Brazil is preparing to add 47 GW of solar capacity over the next decade, pushing solar to become the country's second-largest electricity source. The plan would bring solar close to matching hydropower's dominant position in one of the world's renewable energy leaders.

PV Magazine2 min read
Japan Solar Cell Hits Record 12.28% Efficiency
InnovationMar 13

Japan Solar Cell Hits Record 12.28% Efficiency

Japanese researchers just set a world record for a new type of solar cell that could make future solar panels cheaper and more powerful. The breakthrough brings us closer to next-generation solar technology that captures more sunlight.

PV Magazine2 min read
Cuba Builds Dozens of Solar Parks in Rapid Green Shift
Planet WinsJun 28

Cuba Builds Dozens of Solar Parks in Rapid Green Shift

Cuba is accelerating one of the world's fastest transitions to solar energy, building dozens of new solar parks across the island. With help from Chinese technology, the island nation is transforming its energy landscape through surging imports of solar panels and batteries.

France 24 English2 min read
New Solar Cell Hits 33% Efficiency and Bends Like Paper
Planet WinsApr 1

New Solar Cell Hits 33% Efficiency and Bends Like Paper

Scientists just created flexible solar panels thinner than a human hair that turn sunlight into electricity better than anything before. The bendable cells could soon power everything from curved buildings to portable devices.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough2 min read
India Could Export Solar Components to Europe Soon
Planet WinsJul 3

India Could Export Solar Components to Europe Soon

India's rapidly growing solar sector could soon supply European nations with solar panels and components, creating a major new trade opportunity. The country's push to build complete solar manufacturing capabilities has caught the attention of energy leaders worldwide. ##

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Sweden Powers Up 91-MW Solar Farm in Historic Energy Shift
Planet WinsMar 25

Sweden Powers Up 91-MW Solar Farm in Historic Energy Shift

Nordic Solar just flipped the switch on a massive 91-megawatt solar farm in Sweden, marking a major milestone for renewable energy in one of the world's northernmost nations. The project proves solar power works even in countries famous for long, dark winters.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
U.S. Solar Companies Partner on 28% Efficiency Panels
InnovationApr 23

U.S. Solar Companies Partner on 28% Efficiency Panels

Two American solar companies are teaming up to manufacture groundbreaking hybrid solar panels that generate 30% more power than traditional ones, using entirely U.S.-sourced materials. The partnership plans to produce 3 gigawatts of next-generation solar technology over five years, creating a competitive edge that goes beyond tax incentives.

PV Magazine2 min read
UK Solar Hits Record 14.4%, £400 Plug-In Kits Now Legal
Planet WinsAug 4

UK Solar Hits Record 14.4%, £400 Plug-In Kits Now Legal

Solar power just supplied a record 14.4% of Britain's electricity, and starting August 27, anyone can plug a solar kit into their wall socket without an electrician. For the first time, renters and apartment dwellers can join the solar revolution for around £400.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read

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