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PV capex spending set for rebound in 2026

PV manufacturing capital expenditure is expected to rebound this year, following two years in the doldrums as the industry weathered a global oversupply of modules, new figures show.

Federal permitting delays in the US could drive cost of renewable energy deployment up by 10%

Federal permitting delays have held up 11GW of new renewable energy deployment in the US in the last year alone, according to Crux.

Texas Attorney General investigates residential solar installers for ‘fraudulent’ practices

The Texas Attorney General has launched an investigation into four residential solar installers over alleged “fraudulent and deceptive practices”.

Turkey must triple solar and wind capacity to meet 2035 targets – Ember

Turkey must deploy around 8GW of new capacity annually to meet its 2035 target of 120GW of installed solar and wind, a new report says.

Maxeon applies for ‘judicial management’ in Singapore as creditors seek more than US$70 million

Embattled solar manufacturer Maxeon has applied for ‘judicial management’ in Singapore, following a challenging year for the company.

Australian utility-scale solar and wind generation reaches 4.7TWh in March 2026

Australia’s utility-scale solar PV and wind assets generated a combined 4.7TWh in March 2026, according to data from Rystad Energy.
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‘Where California goes, so do other states’

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April 8, 2026
PV Tech Premium examines the recent challenges facing California's rooftop solar industry and what lies ahead for VPPs and balcony solar.
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Societe Generale, EIB finance 137MW solar PV project in Italy

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April 8, 2026
Societe Generale and the EIB have signed a US$178.9 million financing agreement for the construction of a 137MW solar PV project in Italy.
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Fraunhofer scientists reduce TOPCon silver consumption ‘by factor of 10’

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April 8, 2026
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE claim to have reduced the silver content of TOPCon solar cells tenfold.
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World adds more than 200GW of utility-scale solar PV capacity in 2025

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April 8, 2026
The world added more than 200GW of new utility-scale solar PV capacity in 2025, according to figures from Wiki-Solar.
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Global solar capex rebound in 2026 driven by investment in US and India

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April 8, 2026
After a sharp decline in 2023, PV manufacturing capital expenditure is set to bounce back this year, and not just in China, writes Moustafa Ramadan.
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Heelstone begins construction on 200MW US solar PV portfolio

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April 8, 2026
Solar developer Heelstone Renewable Energy has started construction on two US solar PV projects with a combined capacity of 206MW.
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PPC Group completes construction at 2.1GW Greek solar PV portfolio

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April 7, 2026
The PPC Group has completed construction of a 2.13GW solar PV portfolio in Greece, which it described as the "largest" cluster in Europe.
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Waaree Energies’ subsidiary commissions 3GW PV module plant in Gujarat

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April 7, 2026
Sangam Solar One, a subsidiary of Indian solar PV manufacturer Waaree Energies, has commissioned a 3GW PV module manufacturing facility in Samakhiali, Kutch, Gujarat.
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Geronimo Power starts operations at 117MW Ohio solar PV plant

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April 7, 2026
US independent power producer (IPP) Geronimo Power has begun operations at a 117MW solar PV project in Ohio.
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Solar-plus-storage could meet 90% of India’s power demand – Ember

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April 7, 2026
According to Ember, solar-plus-storage could supply up to 90% of India’s electricity demand at a levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) of INR5.06/kWh (US$56/MWh).
A South Korean solar project using LONGi modules.

South Korea to almost triple renewable energy capacity to 100GW by 2030

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April 7, 2026
South Korea has announced plans to almost triple its operational renewable energy capacity from 37GW today to 100GW by the end of the decade.
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Aggreko, Harmony Gold ink PPA for Australia’s ‘largest’ off-grid hybrid renewable energy facility

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April 7, 2026
Aggreko has finalised a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with international mining company Harmony Gold for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Northwest Queensland.
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NEM Data Spotlight: Australia’s solar generation drops 24% as autumn transition erodes summer records

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April 7, 2026
In our latest article in the NEM Data Spotlight Series, we observe that March saw declines in both utility-scale and rooftop solar.
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