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New national standards for China’s PV sector set to phase out sub-630W modules and conventional polysilicon products

Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon production and inverters.

US considers ban on Chinese solar inverters

The US is reportedly drafting a ban on Chinese solar inverters over concerns that they pose a risk to the grid.

US solar rush intensifies as ‘safe harbour’ deadline triggers procurement shift

As the 4 July safe harbour deadline nears, VDE Americas’ Lisa Casey says US solar is at a decisive but nuanced turning point.

ES Foundry completes 2GW solar cell expansion in South Carolina

US solar cell manufacturer ES Foundry has completed the expansion of a 2GW solar cell production line at its Greenwood, South Carolina facility.

NEM Data Spotlight: Combined solar generation falls 21% in June as end-of-month pricing spike pushes AU$120/MWh

Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) recorded a combined 2,413GWh of solar generation in June 2026, comprising 1,092GWh from utility-scale assets and 1,321GWh from rooftop systems.

From BC to BESS: Sunpro Power’s one-stop service solution

Sunpro Power discusses its new back-contact PV modules and why it is branching out into the battery storage business.
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Belectric: European solar developers are in a ‘critical’ position without grid overhaul

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July 8, 2026
The combination of grid shortages and massive recent expansion has put European solar developers in a “critical” position, according to the CEO of veteran German solar EPC and developer, Belectric.
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Leeward Renewable Energy advances 725MW Oklahoma solar portfolio

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July 8, 2026
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has brought 525MW of solar capacity online in Oklahoma, with a further 200MW under construction.
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EU’s solar and wind growing ‘far too slowly’ to meet 2030 target – report

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July 8, 2026
A report by think-tank ECNO has blamed grid bottlenecks, permitting delays and flexibility limitations for a slowdown in the EU’s renewables growth.
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France registers lowest average price in C&I PV tender oversubscribed fivefold

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July 8, 2026
France has awarded 300.23MW of solar PV capacity in its latest commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop tender.
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GameChange to supply trackers for 380MWp Queensland PV project

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July 8, 2026
GameChange Energy has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker 1P Terrain Following system for the 380MWp Lower Wonga Solar Farm in Queensland.
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Polaris inks investment for 250MW/192MWh solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico

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July 8, 2026
Canada-based renewables company Polaris Renewable Energy has executed a mixed investment agreement for a 250MW solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico.
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Project targeting Europe’s PV ingot and wafer manufacturing gap underway

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July 8, 2026
A new EU-funded project has launched, aimed at strengthening Europe’s capabilities in silicon ingot and wafer manufacturing.
The airport is scheduled to open in late 2026 and will become Australia’s second major international gateway serving Sydney. Image: CleanPeak Energy.

Australia’s CleanPeak Energy inks 15-year supply deal to power Western Sydney International Airport with 100% renewables

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July 7, 2026
Australian renewables company CleanPeak Energy will develop a 9MWp rooftop solar PV system alongside 30MW/120MWh of battery energy storage for Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport in Australia.

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ISFH CalTec expands calibration services to large-area perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells

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July 7, 2026
The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH), has included the calibration of large-area perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells at its Calibration and Test Center (CalTeC).
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Opdenergy bags $227 million for Chile renewables, energy storage

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July 7, 2026
Spanish IPP Opdenergy has secured US$227 million to support its operating renewable energy portfolio in Chile.
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United Solar secures IFC financing for Oman polysilicon facility

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July 7, 2026
Polysilicon producer United Solar has reached financial close on a US$50 million equity investment from the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its polysilicon facility in Oman.
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Canadian Solar appoints new CEO at Recurrent Energy

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July 7, 2026
Multinational solar manufacturer Canadian Solar has appointed a new CEO at its solar and energy storage project development subsidiary, Recurrent Energy.
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OX2 acquires 230MWac Corop solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia

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July 7, 2026
Swedish independent power producer (IPP) OX2 has acquired the Corop solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia, adding a 230MWac solar PV power plant and up to 290MW/1,160MWh of battery energy storage to its Australian portfolio.
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