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Time for US solar to take off the training wheels

PV CellTech: Martin Pochtaruk, CEO of North American solar module manufacturer Heliene, says US producers must learn to survive without tax incentives.

Meyer Burger unlikely to survive under provisional debt moratorium

Struggling Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has formally entered into a debt moratorium, with the possibility of rescuing the entire group now looking unlikely.

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At RE+, industry leaders pointed to the resilience of the US solar sector, despite challenges brought by the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act.

Australia: installed rooftop solar reaches 26.8GW in H1 2025

Australia has reached 26.8GW of installed rooftop solar at the end of the first half of 2025, according to a report from the Clean Energy Council (CIC).
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North American VPP capacity grows 13.7% as market ‘broadened more than deepened’

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The capacity of virtual power plants in operation in North America has reached 37.5GW, a 13.7% year-on-year growth, according to Wood Mackenzie.
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Canada forecast to add up to 26GW of solar PV by 2035

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The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has forecast that Canada will add between 17GW and 26GW of solar PV over the next decade.
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NREL study reveals high UV degradation in n-type modules

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Researchers have called for enhanced international standards to detect ultraviolet-induced degradation (UVID) in PV modules after identifying “severe” levels of the problem in operational n-type panels.             
The list for solar wafers will only be published once at least three independent manufacturers have set up wafer facilities – with no common ownership or control – and collectively reach a minimum annual capacity of 15GW. Image: Premier Energies.

India’s solar manufacturers applaud ALMM proposal to boost domestic wafer production

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September 18, 2025
Indian PV makers have welcomed the government’s plan to add solar wafers to its ALMM List-III from June 2028.
Longroad Energy's 1000 Mile solar project in Texas.

Longroad reaches financial close for 400MW Texas solar project

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September 17, 2025
US renewables developer Longroad Energy has reached financial close for its 400MW 1000 Mile solar project in the US state of Texas.
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Acciona Energia commissions 412MWp PV plant in India

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September 17, 2025
Spanish renewables developer and operator Acciona Energía has commissioned its 412MWp Juna solar PV plant in Kawani village in the western state of Rajasthan. 
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Velto acquires 260MW operational solar portfolio in Spain

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September 17, 2025
Spanish IPP Velto Renewables has acquired a portfolio of 53 operational solar assets in Spain with a combined capacity of 260MW.
The funds will be used to expand its 6GW utility-scale solar and battery storage pipeline in the US. Image: Nexamp.

Nexamp secures US$350 million financing from Macquarie

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September 17, 2025
Nexamp has secured US$350 million through a long-term financing facility to expand its 6GW utility-scale solar and battery storage pipeline in the US. 
Image: DAS Solar via LinkedIn.

DAS Solar plans 5GW XBC cell plant as technology shifts to TOPCon/back contact combination

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September 17, 2025
Chinese module producer DAS Solar is planning a 5GW manufacturing facility focused on producing high-efficiency back contact cells.
The project will reach its total electricity generation capacity of 2GW by mid-2029. Image: Qatar Energy.

QatarEnergy, Samsung C&T ink EPC contract for 2GW solar PV project in Qatar

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September 17, 2025
QatarEnergy has signed an EPC agreement with Samsung C&T for its 2GW Dukhan project. 
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Self-consumption keeps falling in Spain, sector adds 611MW in H1 2025

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September 17, 2025
For the third year in a row, self-consumption installs have fallen in Spain, with 611MW of new additions in the first half of 2025, according to a report from trade body APPA Renovables.
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Sunotec launches Nordic unit to drive solar and hybrid projects

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September 16, 2025
Sunotec has launched Sunotec Nordic to spearhead solar and hybrid renewable project development across the Nordic region.
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Saudi Arabia launches tender for 5.3GW of renewables, 3.1GW of solar

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September 16, 2025
The SPPC has launched a request for qualifications for 5.3GW of new renewable power capacity, of which solar will account for 3.1GW.
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