India adds 26GW solar PV in H1 2026 – JMK Research
In the first half of 2026, India increased its solar capacity by about 26GW and its wind capacity by 3GW, as reported by JMK Research.
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July polysilicon market weakens further but decline slows
The Chinese polysilicon market continues to experience weakness, according to recent figures from the Silicon Industry Branch, although the rate of decline has significantly slowed.
Read full articlePremier Energies moves ahead with 10GW ingot-wafer facility in Andhra Pradesh, India
Premier Energies is set to commence construction on the first phase of a 10GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, India, soon.
Read full articleEU’s Chinese inverter ban could affect 14% of future solar demand, Wood Mackenzie says
The EU's ban on funding energy projects with Chinese inverters may impact approximately 14% of the region's solar demand by 2030, as reported by Wood Mackenzie.
Read full articleSouth Africa clears four REIPPPP solar projects for construction
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has granted licenses for four solar projects under the REIPPPP Bid Window 7.3, enabling the construction of over 1 gigawatt of new solar capacity in the country.
Read full articleBelectric: European solar developers are in a ‘critical’ position without grid overhaul
Belectric's CEO warns that European solar developers face a "critical" situation due to grid shortages and significant recent expansion.
Read full articleLeeward Renewable Energy advances 725MW Oklahoma solar portfolio
Leeward Renewable Energy has successfully launched 525MW of solar capacity in Oklahoma and is currently constructing an additional 200MW.
Read full articleFrance registers lowest average price in C&I PV tender oversubscribed fivefold
France has allocated 300.23MW of solar photovoltaic capacity in its recent commercial and industrial rooftop tender, which was oversubscribed by five times.
Read full articleGameChange to supply trackers for 380MWp Queensland PV project
GameChange Energy will provide its Genius Tracker 1P Terrain Following system for the 380MWp Lower Wonga Solar Farm located in Queensland.
Read full articlePolaris inks investment for 250MW/192MWh solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico
Polaris Renewable Energy, a Canadian company, has signed an investment agreement for a solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico with a capacity of 250MW and 192MWh.
Read full articleProject targeting Europe’s PV ingot and wafer manufacturing gap underway
A new EU-funded initiative has been launched to enhance Europe's production capabilities in silicon ingot and wafer manufacturing.
Read full articleAustralia’s CleanPeak Energy inks 15-year supply deal to power Western Sydney International Airport with 100% renewables
CleanPeak Energy has signed a 15-year agreement to supply Western Sydney International Airport with 100% renewable energy, which includes the development of a 9MWp rooftop solar PV system and a 30MW/120MWh battery energy storage system.
Read full articleES Foundry completes 2GW solar cell expansion in South Carolina
ES Foundry has finished expanding its solar cell production line in Greenwood, South Carolina, increasing its capacity by 2GW.
Read full articleISFH CalTec expands calibration services to large-area perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells
The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) has expanded its Calibration and Test Center (CalTeC) to include calibration services for large-area perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells.
Read full articleUnited Solar secures IFC financing for Oman polysilicon facility
United Solar has obtained a $50 million equity investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to finance its polysilicon facility in Oman.
Read full articleCanadian Solar appoints new CEO at Recurrent Energy
Canadian Solar has named a new CEO for its subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, which focuses on solar and energy storage project development.
Read full articleFrom BC to BESS: Sunpro Power’s one-stop service solution
Sunpro Power is introducing back-contact photovoltaic modules and expanding into the battery storage sector to offer a comprehensive service solution.
Read full articleNew national standards for China’s PV sector set to phase out sub-630W modules and conventional polysilicon products
Chinese authorities have established new national standards that will phase out sub-630W photovoltaic modules and conventional polysilicon products, focusing on improving energy and conversion efficiencies in the PV sector.
Read full articleOX2 acquires 230MWac Corop solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia
OX2, a Swedish independent power producer, has acquired the Corop solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia, which includes a 230MWac solar power plant and up to 290MW/1,160MWh of battery energy storage.
Read full articleGrenergy launches 1.5TWh tender for hybrid solar-storage energy in Chile
Grenergy has initiated a reverse auction in Chile to offer an annual electricity supply of 1.5TWh, supported by its solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system portfolio.
Read full articleScatec begins commercial operations at 142MW solar PV plant in Brazil
Scatec has commenced commercial operations at its 142MW solar photovoltaic plant located in Rio Urucuia, Brazil.
Read full articleAcciona Energía to build 235MW PV plant in Kentucky
Acciona Energía is set to construct a 235MW solar PV plant in Kentucky, marking its 18th renewable energy project in the United States.
Read full articleVikram Solar commissions Tamil Nadu TOPCon module plant
Vikram Solar has officially opened a new solar module manufacturing plant in Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu.
Read full articleNEM Data Spotlight: Combined solar generation falls 21% in June as end-of-month pricing spike pushes AU$120/MWh
In June 2026, Australia's National Electricity Market saw a 21% decrease in combined solar generation, totaling 2,413GWh, with 1,092GWh from utility-scale sources and 1,321GWh from rooftop systems. The month also experienced a pricing spike, reaching AU$120/MWh.
Read full articleSpain awards €162 million to clean energy manufacturing
The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition has allocated over €160 million to support 40 clean energy manufacturing projects, including three focused on solar photovoltaic technology.
Read full articleFuturaSun launches ‘anti-soiling’ module line
FuturaSun, an Italian solar manufacturer, has introduced a new line of "anti-soiling" photovoltaic modules designed to enhance energy yield and minimize losses.
Read full articleAGL to deliver 9.2MWp solar microgrid in South Australia
AGL Energy is set to implement a 9.2MWp solar microgrid with storage capabilities for Koompartu Farms located in the Riverland region of South Australia.
Read full articleBhutan secures US$160 million ADB loan for 310MW solar expansion
The Asian Development Bank has granted Bhutan a loan of US$160 million to facilitate the addition of at least 310MW of solar energy capacity.
Read full articleResearchers develop framework to optimise 2D perovskite solar cell design
Researchers have created a predictive framework aimed at optimizing the design of 2D perovskite solar cells to enhance their efficiency and stability.
Read full articleUS considers ban on Chinese solar inverters
The US is in the process of drafting a ban on Chinese solar inverters due to concerns about their potential risks to the electrical grid.
Read full articleNew York reaches 8GW of distributed solar PV ahead of schedule
New York has achieved 8GW of cumulative installed distributed solar PV, surpassing its goal of 10GW by 2030 ahead of schedule.
Read full articleGerman solar PV generation up 10% year-on-year in the first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, Germany's solar photovoltaic generation increased by 10% compared to the previous year, achieving a record output of 43.2 terawatt-hours.
Read full articleAustralia’s utility-scale solar generation climbs 11% year-on-year as June output reaches 4.73TWh
In June, Australia's utility-scale solar and wind generation reached 4.73TWh, marking an 11% increase compared to the same month last year, as reported by Rystad Energy.
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