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Research & Development
Researchers find perovskite solar functions 10 meters below sea surface Research from China deployed lead halide perovskites 10 meters below the surface of the South China Sea. The cells generated 324 mWh, enough to charge lithium-ion batteries, when submerged for two hours.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 14, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Utility-scale projects drive New Zealand’s solar rollout New Zealand enjoyed a record year for solar additions in 2025, buoyed by the commissioning of seven utility-scale plants. An additional 930 MW of solar is due to come online over the next three years.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2026
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Markets & Policy
New Zealand to simplify small, medium-sized solar installations The New Zealand government is moving ahead with a series of recommendations designed to simplify installing small- and medium-sized solar systems, including plans to legalize plug-in solar. 
Patrick Jowett
Aug 17, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Philippines plans green energy auction for agrivoltaics, aquavoltaics The country’s Department of Energy says its ninth green energy auction will focus on integrating solar with agriculture and aquaculture activities. The department has also announced plans for an auction targeting off-grid renewables deployment across 20 selected islands.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 06, 2026