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- 1Fossil Fuel Industry Shifts Goalposts as Solar Beats Skeptics●The Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
Environmental commentators are revisiting old fossil fuel industry talking points that dismissed renewable energy, including a 2013 Australian Senate debate in which Barnaby Joyce said a 5% solar target was 'never going to happen'. The argument is that denial tactics have evolved over time rather than disappeared, moving from denying renewables could succeed to moving targets as solar and wind outperform predictions.
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President Trump has signaled openness to expanded solar energy development in the United States, but the proposal reportedly carries conditions that could limit its appeal to the renewable energy industry. Details of the catch remain sparse, leaving analysts questioning whether the offer represents a genuine shift in the administration's stance on solar power or a narrower political gesture.
- 3Heliene produces fully American-made residential solar panel▼Heliene produces fully American solar panel for residential market
Solar manufacturer Heliene has produced a fully American-made solar panel for the residential market. The announcement is being noted in the solar industry press as a step in domestic manufacturing, amid growing interest in US-made components for home solar installations driven by policy incentives and supply-chain concerns.
- 4Aurora Solar Launches First Quarterly Homeowner Trust Tracker▼Aurora Solar Launches Aurora Solar Trust Signal, the First Quarterly Homeowner Trust Tracker in Solar
Solar software company Aurora Solar has launched Aurora Solar Trust Signal, a quarterly tracker measuring homeowner trust in the solar industry. The company says it is the first tool of its kind in the sector, aiming to give installers and manufacturers regular data on how consumers perceive solar energy and what drives their confidence or skepticism when adopting it.
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Solar Power World has published a new installment of its Solar Spotlight series focused on engineering that goes beyond specification requirements in solar projects. The piece highlights companies and practices that exceed standard design and performance criteria in solar installations. The series continues the outlet's coverage of technical innovation and quality standards across the solar energy industry.
- 6NextEra, Entergy Lead U.S. Solar Project Starts in Fourth Quarter●NextEra, Entergy Top U.S. Solar Project Starts in 4th Quarter
NextEra Energy and Entergy topped U.S. solar project starts in the fourth quarter, according to Industrial Info Resources. The ranking highlights which utility companies drove the most new solar construction activity at the end of the year, underscoring continued momentum in America's renewable energy build-out despite a challenging policy environment.
- 7CEC releases rooftop solar and storage report for first half of 2026●CEC releases new Rooftop solar and storage report, January to June 2026
The Clean Energy Council has published its latest report on rooftop solar and battery storage, covering January to June 2026. The release compiles installation figures and market trends for the period, offering an updated picture of household and small-scale energy adoption. Industry watchers use these half-yearly reports to track growth in rooftop solar and storage uptake.