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China’s firm sets world record with 29.2%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar panel

Interesting Engineering 18 Jun 2026
Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar has unveiled a commercial-scale perovskite-silicon tandem solar panel that has set a new global benchmark for efficiency and power output, according to a report.
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Solar Panel Plants Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Bat Behavior

BGR 17 Jun 2026
Nearly every species of bats are nocturnal, sleeping during the day in secluded roosts, but it also seems that they're not big fans of solar farms ... .
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Retired solar panels become building facades in Tianjin base

China Daily 17 Jun 2026
Thousands of retired solar panels have been transformed into colorful building facades and fences at a demonstration base in Tianjin, showcasing a new approach to tackling the growing challenge of photovoltaic waste.
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German startup unveils solar panel that produces hydrogen without electricity; here's how it works

The Times of India 17 Jun 2026
solar panels to generate electricity and an electrolyser to split water using that electricity, both of which add cost, maintenance, and often a grid connection.
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What Is The 33% Rule For Solar Panels?

BGR 16 Jun 2026
The 33% rule for solar panels isn't a hard-and-fast law, but it's an important guideline to follow for your rooftop installation. Here's what you need to know ... .
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Floating solar panels may help stabilize power costs at sewer treatment plant

Manteca Bulletin 16 Jun 2026
Floating solar photovoltaic panels and battery storage system may be in the Manteca wastewater treatment plant’s future ....
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What Is The 120% Rule For Solar Panels?

BGR 16 Jun 2026
Planning for solar? Discover what the 120% rule means for your home's electrical panel and how it prevents overloading without forcing a costly upgrade ... .
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Why solar panels in Nigeria underperform every rainy season

Business Day Online 16 Jun 2026
When the rains arrived in earnest last May, Chukwuemeka Obi’s solar setup in Lagos went from powering his entire household. read more Why solar panels in Nigeria underperform every rainy season ....
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Retail giants join UK government drive to boost ‘plug-in’ balcony solar panels

The Guardian 16 Jun 2026
... to start selling plug-in solar panels as part of a drive to encourage more UK homes to generate their own electricity.
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