Distributed Solar · Day
2026-11-01
3 stories in this section.
60,000 solar panels for Colombia, but at a higher-than-usual price?
The article details the signing of 17 contracts for 2,274 energy communities in Colombia, highlighting a 15% price margin added to panel costs to account for exchange rate and inflation risks. This is relevant to professionals tracking how government procurement structures and currency risk management impact the final
Tesla halts production of solar roof tiles, shifts to conventional solar panel supply
Tesla has discontinued its solar roof tile product and shifted its third-party installer network to supply only conventional solar panels. This move highlights the challenges of integrating aesthetic design with practical efficiency and cost targets in the residential solar market.
Floating Solar Panels: Clean Energy That Is Not Without Risk
Recent studies highlight that large-scale floating solar installations can reduce water temperature and dissolved oxygen, affecting aquatic habitats. This information is critical for professionals to assess environmental risks when planning FPV projects on reservoirs or lakes.