
Brazil Energy Trading Volumes Rise as Futures Prices Fall Sharply
Brazil's BBCE platform recorded 22 TWh traded in September, up 9.2%, even as forward energy prices dropped dramatically across all products.

Tamil Nadu Top-Up Subsidy Doubles Rooftop Solar Demand in Trichy
A state-level top-up subsidy added to India's PM Surya Ghar scheme has dramatically accelerated rooftop solar uptake across Trichy district.

Solar Sector Breaks Records While Battling Grid and Security Risks
The global solar industry hits new deployment and efficiency milestones in October 2026, but grid bottlenecks, cybersecurity gaps, and local opposition mount.

Solar Hits 2.8 TW as Growth Meets Grid and Political Resistance
Global solar capacity reached 2.8 TW after a record 600 GW of new installations in 2025, but mounting infrastructure and political hurdles threaten momentum.

Canada Launches CAD 2B Heat Pump and Home Retrofit Program
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan targets 1 million home retrofits, offering rebates up to CAD 10,000 and projecting 25 megatonnes in emissions cuts.

How China Built Its Unrivalled Solar PV Manufacturing Dominance
China's installed solar capacity has overtaken coal, and its grip on global photovoltaic manufacturing now exceeds 80% across every supply chain segment.

Solar Sector Balances Record Growth With Grid and Security Challenges
As of October 2026, the global solar industry confronts grid bottlenecks, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory friction alongside historic capacity expansion.

Solar PV and pool heat pumps: cutting heating costs without oversizing
Rooftop solar can slash electric pool heat pump running costs — but only when sizing matches solar surplus, heat demand and pump performance.

European PV module prices edge down as inverter mix shifts
September price report from sun.store shows TOPCon modules easing while inverter prices diverge sharply across segments.

Hithium sodium-ion storage moves from validation toward bankable deployment
Hithium's first-generation sodium-ion cell passed key safety tests as the technology targets large-scale, bankable storage deployment.