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‘Clear and concerning’ rise in PV module defects – Kiwa PI Berlin

PV module defects are increasing as manufacturers struggle to achieve consistent quality through robust bill-of-material and process controls.

US finds ‘countervailable subsidies’ of 117.4% behind Chinese PV cell imports, plans to impose matching import duties

The US Department of Commerce has found ‘countervailable subsidies’ of 117.41% provided to China-based manufacturers of solar PV cells.

Fraunhofer ISE launches ‘world first’ medium-voltage PV pilot

Fraunhofer ISE is exploring how medium-voltage technology can reduce the use of raw materials such as copper and aluminium in PV systems.

Renewables pricing in Europe and US set for major recalibration – Pexapark

Clean energy pricing in Europe and America is set for a decisive adjustment in 2026 as record deployment levels collide with heightened market volatility and policy headwinds.

Europe plays ‘critical role’ in renewable energy manufacturing and services

‘Europe plays a critical role in the provision of renewable energy, both in manufacturing and services,’ said Low Carbon’s Justin Thesiger.

Scrapping of China’s PV export tax rebate prompts panic buying and module price surge

The removal of a tax rebate for Chinese PV exports is set to drive up module prices as overseas buyers rush to secure lower-priced products.
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Rising Chinese module prices will be ‘short-term’, says Rystad Energy

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January 29, 2026
The cost of Chinese solar module manufacturing will rise in the first half of 2026, though prices may fall again before the end of the year.
Ceremony to kickstart the construction start of a 350MW solar PV plant in Texas

Korean-led consortium begins construction at 350MW solar PV plant in Texas

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January 29, 2026
A Korean-led consortium including Hyundai Engineering has started construction at a 350MW solar PV plant in Dallas, Texas.
A Fieldworks Power community solar project.

CLASS trade association launches, aims to expand access to community solar and battery storage in California

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January 29, 2026
A new trade association, Californians for Local, Affordable Solar and Storage (CLASS) has started work to improve access to community solar.
Hybrid solar-wind park, surrounded by trees, from European Energy in Sweden

Europe renewables M&A in 2026: hotter markets, tougher filters—and the rise of platform-led execution

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January 29, 2026
Renewables-specific M&A platforms offer project buyers and sellers transparency and efficiency in Europe’s increasingly selective deal environment, writes Ksenia Dray.
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Clean energy conquers coal as Australia’s NEM delivers historic 51% renewables quarter

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January 29, 2026
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced that renewable energy sources supplied more than half of the quarterly energy demand in the National Electricity Market (NEM) for the first time.
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Australian startup WinDC hopes to turn solar curtailment into AI gold with Megaport network deal

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January 29, 2026
Australian data centre startup WinDC has announced a strategic partnership with Megaport that will connect its renewables-powered AI factories to Megaport's global Network-as-a-Service platform.
A massive 38GW of solar capacity was added in 2025, yet curtailment emerged as a key theme of the year. Image: SECI.

India faces rising solar curtailment as grid struggles to adapt – report

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January 28, 2026
India’s power system faced growing integration challenges in 2025 as solar curtailment emerged as an early signal of insufficient grid flexibility, according to a new report from energy think tank Ember.
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GameChange Solar launches distributed generation division

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January 28, 2026
Solar PV tracker supplier GameChange Solar has launched a distributed generation division to cater to commercial and industrial (C&I) and community solar markets.
A Nextpower project.

Nextpower begins testing power conversion technology

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January 28, 2026
Solar PV solutions provider Nextpower has begun testing products in its new power-conversion line, with initial pilot deployments scheduled for later this year.
The program will be administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, using capital from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund. Image: State of Maryland.

Maryland commits US$70 million to solar and energy storage financing programme

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January 28, 2026
Maryland has launched a Solar and Energy Storage Gap Financing Program, committing US$70 million to support clean energy projects.
The funds will support 18 community and commercial & industrial (C&I) solar projects across New York, Illinois, California, and Virginia. Image: Catalyze via Twitter.

Catalyze secures tax equity financing for 100MW solar projects

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January 27, 2026
Texas-based IPP Catalyze has secured tax equity financing from RBC Community Investments to support its 100MW solar project portfolio across the US. 
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TSE Energy to build 500MW agrivoltaics portfolio on co-op French farmland

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January 27, 2026
French renewables developer TSE Energy will build a 500MW portfolio of agrivoltaics projects on cooperatively-owned French farmland.
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Enery bags US$297 million to expand European renewables portfolio

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January 27, 2026
Enery has secured over US$297 million to develop its renewable energy portfolio across Czechia, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Slovenia.
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