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Variable frequency drives could unlock massive US grid capacity

Variable frequency drives could unlock massive US grid capacity

Widespread VFD adoption in motors could free up power for years of data center growth.

October 5, 2026• 1 min
Solar Energy UK warns scrapping Future Homes Standard would hurt consumers

Solar Energy UK warns scrapping Future Homes Standard would hurt consumers

Trade body questions Tory pledge to abolish building rules requiring solar on new homes

October 5, 2026• 1 min
APSPDCL crosses 1 lakh rooftop solar connections for SC/ST households

APSPDCL crosses 1 lakh rooftop solar connections for SC/ST households

Andhra Pradesh discom reaches 100,000 rooftop solar connections under PM Surya Ghar scheme in six months.

October 5, 2026• 1 min
Florence to host IPV Conference on solar in the built environment

Florence to host IPV Conference on solar in the built environment

Two-day event in December focuses on BIPV, agrivoltaics and vehicle-integrated PV.

October 4, 2026• 1 min
Solar Powers AI Divergence: Alibaba Spain Deal vs Google Space Project

Solar Powers AI Divergence: Alibaba Spain Deal vs Google Space Project

Alibaba eyes Spanish solar for data centers while Google launches orbiting AI chips to harness space-based solar energy.

October 3, 2026• 1 min
Brazilian Army activates first solar-powered EV charging station for fleet

Brazilian Army activates first solar-powered EV charging station for fleet

Brazilian Army launches solar-powered EV charging station at Brasília headquarters for military fleet.

October 3, 2026• 1 min
US Solar Module Quality Declines as Capacity and Complexity Grow

US Solar Module Quality Declines as Capacity and Complexity Grow

Module failure rates are hitting new records annually as US solar procurement navigates tariffs, new factories, and tightening quality standards.

October 2, 2026• 1 min
How virtual power plants cut risk for utilities and ratepayers

How virtual power plants cut risk for utilities and ratepayers

A new CESA report details how virtual power plants can reduce risk for utilities, participants and other ratepayers.

October 2, 2026• 1 min
Great British Grid to accelerate UK electricity network delivery

Great British Grid to accelerate UK electricity network delivery

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Great British Grid, a new publicly owned body within Great British Energy to accelerate electricity network delivery.

October 2, 2026• 1 min
Alight Snaps Up 2 GW Soltech Pipeline Across Southern Sweden

Alight Snaps Up 2 GW Soltech Pipeline Across Southern Sweden

A 40-project acquisition pushes Alight's Nordic solar and storage development pipeline past the 5 GW milestone.

October 2, 2026• 1 min