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US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

The US solar sector will discuss a policy landscape includes “a lot of good news” at next week’s PV CellTech USA conference.

DNV: Solar PV to become largest global contributor to electricity mix from 2031

As solar PV continues to grow globally, the technology is set to become the largest contributor to the world’s electricity mix from 2031, according to a report from technical and safety expert DNV.

European PV module prices inch downwards in September

PV module prices in Europe have dropped across all technologies in September 2026, between 1.1% and 3.6%, according to the latest PV Index.

Quality issues raise PV systems’ LCOE more than 20% – HelioVolta

Poor solar PV project quality can increase the levelised cost of energy of a PV system by more than 20%, according to a report by HelioVolta.

How the SEIA-CCSA merger could ‘strengthen the voice’ of US solar advocacy

The merger of SEIA and CCSA could be a ‘great move’ for both trade associations involved, according to industry veteran Yann Brandt.

Australia’s utility PV curtailment drops to 22% in September as renewables output hits 5.44TWh

Australia’s utility-scale solar and wind assets generated a combined 5.44TWh across the NEM in September 2026.
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Dr. Jan-Philipp Mai, CEO of Solar Materials, speaks to PV Tech about the potential for manufacturing in European solar at the 2026 edition of Solar Media’s Solar Finance & Investment Europe summit.
The proposal, outlined in an October 5, 2026 office memorandum, would require each ALMM List-II cell model to display the manufacturer’s brand name followed by a 14-character code. Image: MNRE

MNRE proposes standardised naming system for ALMM list-II

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October 7, 2026
India’s MNRE proposed standardised ALMM List-II solar PV cell nomenclature, introducing 14-character codes.
A Sonnedix solar project in Italy.

Sonnedix adds 54MW of Italian solar assets, taking operational portfolio above 1.3GW

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October 7, 2026
Sonnedix acquires 54MW of Italian solar, while Sunrock and BGRE partner to assess 135MWp across Germany, France and the Netherlands.
Solar PV project from Zelestra in Jasper County, Indiana.

Zelestra closes US$350 million financing at 203MW PV plant in Indiana backed by Meta

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October 7, 2026
Independent power producer (IPP) Zelestra has closed a US$350 million credit facility for the 203 MW Reclamation Solar project in Indiana.
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Bondada secures US$119.3 million EPC order for 270MW solar PV project in Maharashtra

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October 7, 2026
Bondada Engineering secures a US$119.3 million solar EPC order, while its subsidiary Onix IPP secures US$94.1 million in SBI financing.
Clearway’s 650MW Swan Energy Centre in Missouri, is a part of its 1.2GW portfolio announced earlier this year. Image: Clearway Energy.

Clearway secures financing, starts construction on 650MW Missouri solar project

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October 7, 2026
US clean energy developer Clearway Energy has closed financing and started construction on a 650MW solar project in Missouri.
YEC’s broader development portfolio includes the 1.5GW Baru Marnda wind, solar and battery storage hybrid project. Image: Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation.

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation lodges DA for 1,500MW hybrid project in Western Australia

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October 7, 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) has lodged the DA for the Baru Marnda Renewable Energy Project, featuring a 500MW solar PV power plant.
A MaxSolar solar project.

CIP refinances MaxSolar’s 1.3GW renewable energy portfolio in Germany

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October 6, 2026
The refinancing deal will allow MaxSolar to build a portfolio of around 1.3GW of renewable energy capacity.
Ranger Nourah Al Aqabawai, former ASCE CEO Daniel Blanco, Reserve CEO Andrew Zaloumis, EDF Group CEO Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Omar AlDaweesh and Reserve Chief of Conservation Maen Al Smadi release a Sand gazelle into the solar plant

Saudi 250MW solar PV site is base for endangered species breeding programme

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October 6, 2026
A 250MW solar park in the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve will be the site of a scheme to reintroduce endangered sand gazelles into the wild.

PV Manufacturing USA

The latest from across the US solar supply chain

US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

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Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

Features, Interviews, Long Reads

Navigating the quality challenges of US module procurement

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ACI Materials wants to bring silver solar paste back to the US with its ‘secret sauce’

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Anti-stockpiling rules ‘critical’ ahead of Section 232 tariffs on polysilicon imports to the US

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Next2Sun files for insolvency at two subsidiaries

Vertical bifacial PV specialist Next2Sun files for insolvency for two subsidiaries

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October 6, 2026
Germany’s vertical bifacial PV specialist Next2Sun has filed for the initiation of insolvency proceedings under self-administration for parts of the company.
Recurrent Energy's Carwarp solar PV project in Australia.
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NEM Data Spotlight: Solar output hits 4,780GWh in September with rooftop generation up 31%

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October 6, 2026
Australia's NEM recorded a combined 4,780GWh of solar generation in September 2026: 1,805GWh from utility-scale and 2,975GWh from rooftop.
Solar and wind projects in Italy.

Sumitomo invests in 500MW/200MWh solar-wind-storage project in India

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October 5, 2026
Japanese trading company Sumitomo has invested in a utility-scale renewable energy park combining solar PV, wind and energy storage in India.
Enel finalises 270MW US solar PV portfolio acquisition

Enel finalises 270MW US solar PV portfolio acquisition

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October 5, 2026
Enel has completed the acquisition of seven PV sites in the Southern US, via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Enel Green Power North America.
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US FINANCE ROUND-UP: Maxwell, CleanChoice and Lydian receive investments totalling US$1.3 billion

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October 5, 2026
A round-up of the latest financing news from the US PV industry, with Maxwell Power, CleanChoice Energy and Lydian Energy securing a combined US$1.3 billion.
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PV Manufacturing USA

The latest from across the US solar supply chain

US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

Features, Editors' Blog

Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

Features, Interviews, Long Reads

Navigating the quality challenges of US module procurement

Features, Interviews

ACI Materials wants to bring silver solar paste back to the US with its ‘secret sauce’

Features, Interviews

Anti-stockpiling rules ‘critical’ ahead of Section 232 tariffs on polysilicon imports to the US

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Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

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CIP refinances MaxSolar’s 1.3GW renewable energy portfolio in Germany

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Australia’s utility PV curtailment drops to 22% in September as renewables output hits 5.44TWh

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Sumitomo invests in 500MW/200MWh solar-wind-storage project in India

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Saudi 250MW solar PV site is base for endangered species breeding programme

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Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation lodges DA for 1,500MW hybrid project in Western Australia

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US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

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October 7, 2026
A rooftop solar project.
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How the SEIA-CCSA merger could ‘strengthen the voice’ of US solar advocacy

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October 7, 2026
Recurrent Energy's Carwarp solar PV project in Australia.
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NEM Data Spotlight: Solar output hits 4,780GWh in September with rooftop generation up 31%

Features, Long Reads
October 6, 2026
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Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

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October 5, 2026

Energy Storage

Chinese ESS shipments still growing strongly but financial performance starting to diverge

October 7, 2026

NextEra halts Long Island BESS operations over drinking water contamination concerns

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Hithium’s ∞Cell N785Ah vs CATL, HiNa, and its own LFP range: a sodium-ion comparison for BESS 

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European PV module prices inch downwards in September

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October 7, 2026

MNRE proposes standardised naming system for ALMM list-II

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October 7, 2026

Waaree Energies commissions 1.1GW PV inverter nameplate capacity

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October 5, 2026

Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

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October 5, 2026

Markets & Finance

MNRE proposes standardised naming system for ALMM list-II

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October 7, 2026

Sonnedix adds 54MW of Italian solar assets, taking operational portfolio above 1.3GW

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October 7, 2026

Zelestra closes US$350 million financing at 203MW PV plant in Indiana backed by Meta

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October 7, 2026

DNV: Solar PV to become largest global contributor to electricity mix from 2031

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October 7, 2026

Power Plants

Sonnedix adds 54MW of Italian solar assets, taking operational portfolio above 1.3GW

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October 7, 2026

DNV: Solar PV to become largest global contributor to electricity mix from 2031

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October 7, 2026

Bondada secures US$119.3 million EPC order for 270MW solar PV project in Maharashtra

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October 7, 2026

Clearway secures financing, starts construction on 650MW Missouri solar project

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October 7, 2026

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