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- 1Germany's solar output already tops all of last year●Deutschland hat 2026 bereits 90,2 Terawattstunden # Solarstrom erzeugt. Damit liegt die Produktion schon Ende September
Germany has generated 90.2 terawatt hours of solar power so far this year, and with the year only at the end of September the figure already exceeds the full-year 2025 total of 90.0 terawatt hours. According to the Federal Association of the Solar Industry, an unusually high number of sunshine hours and continued capacity expansion drove the record production, underlining the rapid growth of the country's renewable energy sector.
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New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.
- 3Kobach files petition accusing solar company of fraud●Kobach files petition against solar company claiming fraudulent sales scheme
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed a petition against a solar energy company, alleging it engaged in a fraudulent sales scheme targeting customers. The legal action accuses the firm of deceptive practices in selling solar installations. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of solar sales tactics and consumer protection enforcement in the state.
- 4CertainTeed Launches Landmark PWR Solar Solution▼CertainTeed Expands Solar Solutions With Launch of Landmark PWR
Building materials manufacturer CertainTeed has announced the launch of Landmark PWR, a new product expanding its solar solutions lineup. The announcement was reported by LBM Journal, a publication covering the building materials industry. The move signals CertainTeed's continued push into residential solar and roofing-integrated energy products for the construction market.
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German energy company RWE has commissioned a new 9.5-MW solar farm in the state of Hesse. The project adds to RWE's growing renewables portfolio as Germany continues its push to expand solar capacity and cut reliance on fossil fuels. Energy industry outlets reported the startup, highlighting the utility's ongoing investment in photovoltaic plants across the country.
- 6CertainTeed launches Landmark PWR solar roofing system▼CertainTeed release new solar roofing system Landmark PWR
Building materials maker CertainTeed has released Landmark PWR, a new solar roofing system. The product combines solar generation with traditional asphalt shingle roofing, aimed at homeowners who want renewable energy without separate panel mounts. Trade coverage in the solar industry is reporting the launch, though detailed specifications and pricing have not yet been widely shared.
- 7CertainTeed launches Landmark PWR solar roofing system●CertainTeed releases new solar roofing system Landmark PWR
Building materials manufacturer CertainTeed has released Landmark PWR, a new solar roofing system for residential homes. The product combines solar panels with roofing shingles, aimed at homeowners who want to generate electricity without installing conventional rack-mounted panels. The launch adds to a growing market of integrated solar roofing options as demand for residential clean energy products continues to expand in the United States.
- 8TOYO begins solar panel deliveries under $240 million US supply deals●Solar panel deliveries have begun under about $240 million in U.S. supply deals with TOYO.
Solar panel deliveries have begun under supply agreements worth roughly $240 million between TOYO and U.S. buyers. The milestone marks the start of shipments under the contracts, which support American solar project pipelines amid growing demand for domestically supplied panels. The announcement drew attention from energy and markets watchers tracking TOYO's expansion in the U.S. solar supply chain.
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Trials are underway in Australia on wireless telecom towers wrapped in solar panels, a design that could let towers generate their own power and cut reliance on the grid. Industry coverage is focused on whether the solar-wrapped approach can withstand real-world conditions and how much energy it could realistically produce for network operators.
- 10ABB launches new meter socket for solar installations▼ABB launches the Microlectric® BS225M-TCVCN meter socket to support growing demand for solar energy
ABB has introduced the Microlectric BS225M-TCVCN meter socket, a new product aimed at supporting the growing demand for solar energy. The launch adds to ABB's electrical equipment range and is designed to accommodate solar installations connected through the metering point. The announcement has drawn attention within the energy sector as solar adoption continues to expand.