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Sunforson Leads Global Surge in Demand for Solar Mounting Brackets 2025-04-08

As solar installations increase across residential, commercial, and utility sectors, the need for durable and efficient mounting systems is more pressing than ever. Industry analysts report a strong uptick in demand for brackets that combine high quality materials, easy installation, and long-term reliability. These qualities are essential to ensure stable panel positioning and extended system lif...

Solar Racking Spurs Agro - PV Complementation for Rural Green Energy Sustainability 2025-03-04

Driven by the global energy transition and the green development of agriculture, the agricultural - photovoltaic complementary model is emerging as a new engine for the coordinated economic and ecological development of rural areas. Recently, the SFS - PM - X single - pole mounting system launched by SUNFORSON has provided an innovative solution for agricultural - photovoltaic complementary projec...

European prosecutor probing fraudulent solar scheme in Slovenia 2025-01-15

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is investigating a €340,000 ($349,350) fraudulent scheme allegedly involving two Slovenian companies accused of misrepresenting a solar project to obtain EU funds. Two undisclosed companies are suspected of submitting fraudulent applications for co-financing under a public call from the Slovenian Ministry for Infrastructure, which is funded by the Eur...

South Africa's 1.76GW of PV projects 2025-01-02

Photovoltaic (PV) projects were the government's top choice as a winning bidder in South Africa's seventh round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPPBW7) bidding round, bagging 1.76GW of winning capacity. The winning bidder will sign a 20-year power supply contract, and these projects are expected to be commercially delivered in the second half of 2025. ...

Nigeria’s C&I solar plans under a cloud of diesel 2024-11-26

A new approach aims to reconnect commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users to the grid, supplying daytime power from solar and batteries through grid infrastructure funded by PV installers, with diesel as a backup when needed. As renewables represent a larger share in a region’s energy mix, managing the grid can become a challenge. With the right approach, though, solar and batteries can ac...

France publishes new provisions making solar mandatory on parking areas 2024-11-21

The French government has published Decree No. 2024-1023, mandating solar installations on parking lots larger than 1,500 sqm. The provisions define how to calculate the surface areas subject to the rule. They outline exemption criteria and set fines for non-compliance. Car parks exceeding 10,000 sqm must install solar carports by July 1, 2026, while those between 1,500 sqm and 10,000 sqm have unt...

India Plans to Impose Up to 90% Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Solar Modules 2024-11-12

Recently, the Indian government announced an important policy to protect the development of the country's solar industry. India's Ministry of Commerce said it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties on solar glass imports from China and Vietnam, which could be as high as 90%. The move is aimed at defending the domestic market from unfair trade practices. It is reported that the anti-dumping in...

The photovoltaic bracket market is booming, contributing to the future of renewable energy 2024-11-04

The solar mounting system market is booming, contributing to the future of renewable energy Recently, with the increasing global demand for renewable energy, the solar panel mount market has ushered in new development opportunities. According to industry analysis reports, the market size of photovoltaic brackets is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 15% in the next five years. Solar mou...