Science & Technology
Chinese Team Solves Solar Cell Efficiency-Longevity Tradeoff
Peking University researchers achieve perovskite solar cell breakthrough, combining high efficiency with long lifespan via plasma surface engineering.
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International AidEnergy
China Delivers New Batch of Solar Aid to Cuba
China delivers first batch of improved household solar equipment to Cuba amid deepening energy crisis, expanding Belt and Road cooperation.
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EducationInnovation
KU Leuven Solar Team Makes History with US Race Win
Belgium's Innoptus Solar Team from KU Leuven becomes the first European team to win the American Solar Challenge, covering 4,000 km across the US.
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InternationalEnergy
Chinese-built solar project boosts Laos' energy role
A Chinese-built 1,000 MW solar farm is helping Laos become Southeast Asia's clean-energy battery and deepening regional grid ties.
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TechnologyEnergy
China Smashes Solar Record with 28.04% Tandem Cell
Chinese scientists achieve 28.04% certified efficiency in perovskite-organic tandem solar cells, setting a world record while solving key stability issues.
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EconomyEnergy
China Solar Output Up 40% as Industry Nears Historic Shift
China's solar generation surged 40% in H1 as capacity nears overtaking coal. Industry faces overcapacity, plunging installations and heavy losses.
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TechnologySports
Belgian Solar Team Leads American Solar Challenge
KU Leuven's Innoptus Solar Team leads the Electrek American Solar Challenge, an 8-day race across the US, aiming to become the first European winner.
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TechnologyEnergy
China Sets Solar Cell Record at 28.04% Efficiency
Chinese researchers achieve world-record 28.04% efficiency for perovskite-organic tandem solar cells, published in Nature, with 90% stability.
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EnergyPolitics
Flanders to Scrap Fines for Late Solar Panel Registration
Flemish government parties agree to eliminate fines for homeowners who forget to register solar panels with Fluvius, shifting responsibility to inspectors.
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EconomyEnergy
China Solar Efficiency Standards Target Overcapacity
China issues mandatory solar efficiency standards effective Jan 2027, targeting overcapacity that has caused 50B yuan in industry losses.
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Energy & Environment
Wallonia's First Subsidy-Free Solar Farm with Batteries
Belgium's Soleilmont agrivoltaic park combines solar panels, battery storage, and sheep farming on 7 hectares without subsidies or concrete foundations.
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TechnologyEnergy
Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home Turn Homes Into AI Power Plant
Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home partner to deliver 16+ GW of home energy capacity to AI data centers, turning homes into a virtual power plant.
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International CooperationEnergy
Chinese Solar Tech Powers Iraq's Green Energy Transition
Chinese solar technology is driving Iraq's green energy transition, addressing chronic electricity shortages through Belt and Road projects.
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EnergyTechnology
Plug-In Solar Panels Could Transform American Energy Access
Small plug-in solar panels for balconies and backyards are gaining momentum across the U.S., with 30 states considering legislation to legalize them.
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EnergyPolitics
Solar Surpasses Coal in US Grid for First Month on Record
Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May 2026, surpassing coal for the first month on record, even as Trump boosts coal with a $700M plan.
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Energy & EnvironmentEconomy
Solar Power Surpasses Coal in US for First Month on Record
Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May 2026, beating coal's 12.2% for the first time ever, despite Trump administration efforts to boost coal.
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EnvironmentEconomy
Belgium's First Second-Hand Solar Panel Market Takes Shape
A Belgian company in Seraing is pioneering the reuse of functional solar panels, aiming to create an official second-hand market by 2028.
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EconomyEnergy
China's Solar Exports Surge 267% Despite Rebate Cancellation
China's solar PV exports to Southeast Asia surged 267% in April 2026, defying export tax rebate cancellation and underscoring Beijing's solar dominance.
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EnergyEconomy
Belgium: Grid Operators to Compensate Solar Panel Owners
Walloon government mandates grid operators to compensate solar panel owners when systems disconnect due to grid saturation, with payments starting in 2027.
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EnergyEconomy
Wallonia Mandates Solar Panel Disconnection Compensation
Belgium's Walloon region requires grid operators to compensate solar panel owners when systems disconnect due to grid overload, in a landmark policy.
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EnergyTechnology
Virtual Power Plants Pay Homeowners for Grid Power
Virtual power plants gain traction as utilities pay customers for excess solar and battery power, offering a fast solution to grid strain.
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