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Huawei aims to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) by implementing full-lifecycle solar optimization through its FusionSolar9.0 platform, as discussed by Ricky Chen, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Smart PV & ESS Business.
Read full articleDelays in US solar permitting are increasing costs and hindering deployment, according to insights from Crux experts shared with PV Tech.
Read full articleResearchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Germany have created colored films for solar photovoltaic modules that can mimic the appearance of roof tiles or building facades.
Read full articleThe U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary antidumping duties for photovoltaic cells, with dumping margins set at 123.04% for India, 35.15% for Indonesia, and 22.46% for Laos.
Read full articleThe Australian Energy Market Commission has proposed a draft rule for a 20-year distribution planning framework aimed at modernizing distribution network planning to address the increasing adoption of consumer energy resources (CERs) and reduce solar curtailment.
Read full articleA small solar farm in North Carolina was saved from stalling with the assistance of a coalition of Microsoft suppliers, demonstrating the potential impact of corporate collaboration on renewable energy projects.
Read full articleDutch startup Resilicon has received support under the EU's Net Zero Industry Act for a new renewable energy-powered polysilicon production plant in the Netherlands, which is expected to have a capacity of 13GW.
Read full articleRenalfa IPP has obtained financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for its 450MW solar-plus-storage project located in Szihalom, Hungary.
Read full articleThe Global Solar Council has established a new management and strategy board consisting of members from various sectors within the solar and storage industries.
Read full articleNew York state has issued final siting permits for the AES Corporation's 125MW Sugar Maple solar-plus-storage project.
Read full articleThe Zwartowo solar power plant, with a capacity of 204MW, has started providing balancing services in Poland, marking a first for the country, as reported by German developer Goldbeck Solar.
Read full articleThe 31MW Mulwala Solar Farm in New South Wales has been officially registered in the Australian Energy Market Operator's Market Management System.
Read full articleIn March 2026, Chinese solar product exports reached a record 68GW, matching the total solar PV capacity of Spain.
Read full articleLydian Energy has purchased a 1.5GW portfolio of solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems in North America from Hanwha Renewables.
Read full articleThe New York State Senate has approved the ASAP Act, aiming to achieve the installation of 20GW of distributed solar energy capacity by 2035.
Read full articleAiko, a Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer, has announced plans to enhance its production of high-efficiency all-back-contact (ABC) technology by upgrading its capacity by 11GW and investing in new equipment.
Read full articleA federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily lifted the Trump administration's restrictions on solar and wind projects on federal land, allowing these initiatives to proceed.
Read full articleGeronimo Power has launched commercial operations at its 270MW Blevins solar plant located in Falls County, Texas.
Read full articleBotswana has commenced construction on a 500MW solar-plus-storage project in Maun, with plans for it to begin commercial operations in 2029.
Read full articleThe European Commission is determined to implement strict enforcement of cybersecurity regulations within the solar energy sector.
Read full articleUNSW in Australia has launched its first dedicated research facility for solar module recycling, addressing the projected increase in photovoltaic waste, which is expected to reach 100,000 tonnes annually by 2030.
Read full articleAdvocacy groups are requesting the California Supreme Court to examine a decision that supported the California Public Utilities Commission's net energy metering 3.0 policy for rooftop solar systems.
Read full articleILOS Projects has increased its structured credit facility to €450 million to support its goal of developing over 2GW of solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system capacity in Europe by 2028.
Read full articleSterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has been awarded a contract by Coal India to develop an 875MW grid-connected solar project in Rajasthan.
Read full articleCaelux and Tandem PV have reported progress in the production of perovskite-silicon solar modules, suggesting advancements toward the commercial viability of this technology.
Read full articleSolx and Caelux have partnered to advance perovskite technology towards commercial viability, as discussed by their CEOs in a recent interview.
Read full articleIn 2025, solar photovoltaic (PV) installations surpassed 600 gigawatts, contributing over 25% to the global energy demand growth and emerging as the largest source of new energy supply, as reported by the International Energy Agency.
Read full articleIn the first quarter of 2026, Italy installed 1.4GW of solar photovoltaic capacity, as reported by the trade association Italia Solare, while residential installations are experiencing a slowdown.
Read full articleThe USPTO has dismissed patent claims made by Trina Solar against Canadian Solar and Runergy, following a Final Written Decision regarding the litigations initiated by Trina Solar.
Read full articleNTPC Green Energy has successfully commissioned 237.5MW of a 300MW solar project in Rajasthan. This project is part of the company's efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio.
Read full articleJinkoSolar has introduced a new lightweight solar module specifically designed for installation on low-load-bearing rooftops.
Read full articleUS Customs and Border Protection has detained solar modules from Vietnam-based VSUN due to concerns under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which could result in a $30 million reduction in the company's earnings.
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