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- 1Underwater Solar Panels Tested at Ten Metres in South China Sea●Underwater Solar Panels Tested at Ten Metres in the South China Sea
Researchers have tested underwater solar panels at a depth of ten metres in the South China Sea, according to an industry report. The trial explores whether photovoltaic technology can generate usable power beneath the surface, where light is weaker but conditions are more stable. Observers are watching to see if the approach could support offshore installations, marine research stations or subsea equipment in the future.
- 2NextPower Says Solar and Storage Demand Defies Policy and Grid Hurdles▼Nextpower Sees Solar, Storage Demand Powering Through Policy and Grid Challenges
NextPower says demand for solar power and battery storage remains strong despite policy uncertainty and grid connection bottlenecks. The company's outlook suggests the clean energy buildout is continuing through regulatory headwinds, reinforcing confidence among investors and industry watchers that renewables growth will hold up even as permitting and infrastructure issues persist across major markets.
- 3US solar module prices expected to jump 40% after tariff ruling▼Anza expects at least a 40% spike in U.S. solar module prices after Section 232
Anza, a renewable energy procurement firm, projects that U.S. solar module prices will rise by at least 40% following the imposition of Section 232 tariffs. The trade measure, which covers imported solar components on national security grounds, is expected to significantly raise costs for developers and slow project pipelines across the American solar industry.