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NREL says thinner, taller solar modules contributing to increased rate of breakages

Larger and thinner PV modules has contributed to increase breakages, although there is no single contributing factor, according to NREL.

US to increase Section 301 tariffs on Chinese polysilicon and wafers

Both polysilicon and solar wafers will see their tariff increase from 25% to 50% and take effect on 1 January 2025.

Chinese PV leaders call for self-regulation at PV conference

After experiencing a difficult year, China’s PV equipment manufacturers need to find a better way to cooperate, writes Carrie Xiao.

How terrain-following trackers are helping boost PV project viability

Terrain-following solar trackers are helping address cost and environmental concerns in challenging landscapes, write Nick Price and Dalton Ruddell.

Solar Stewardship Initiative releases supply traceability standard

The standard aims to trace silicon from quartz mining to solar module production and implement management and broader ESG measures.

SEIA releases solar policy targets for Trump presidency

SEIA said that its ten-point list of priorities is designed ‘to ensure the US is the world’s dominant solar and storage market.’
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European solar boasts low carbon footprint and falling material requirements, says SolarPower Europe

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December 13, 2024
European solar manufacturing boasts a low carbon footprint, and falling material requirements, says SolarPower Europe.
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Metlen powers 394MW Chilean solar PV plants

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December 13, 2024
With a combined capacity of 394MW, the Tocopilla (227MW) and Tamarico (167MW) are located in the northern regions of Antofagasta and Atacama
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Australia has an opportunity to ‘fill niche gaps’ in the global solar supply chain, says report

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December 13, 2024
The United States Studies Centre (USSC), a think tank based at the University of Sydney, has said that Australia has an opportunity to “fill niche gaps in the global solar supply chain” but risks relying on Chinese imported goods.
The 333MWp Darlington Point solar project in New South Wales. Image: Edify Energy.

Edify to develop 300MW solar-plus-storage project in Queensland

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December 12, 2024
A 300MW solar-plus-storage twin project is set to be developed in North Queensland, Australia, after success in the recent Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tender.
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Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are the ‘prerequisite’ for next PV technological leap – Fraunhofer

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December 12, 2024
Dubbed “MaNiTU”, the Fraunhofer project aimed to identify the most sustainable path for the market launch of tandem solar cells with perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells in the lead.
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Chinese solar leaders call for an end to toxic price competition

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December 12, 2024
Chinese solar leaders have called for an end to the toxic competition on module prices that has sent prices tumbling.
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Origami Solar to establish steel module frame facility in Texas

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December 12, 2024
Solar frame producer Origami Solar has partnered with industrial manufacturing services company Unimacts to establish a frame roll-forming manufacturing line in Houston, Texas.
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Nextracker delivers first trackers compliant with IRA domestic content manufacturing rules

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December 12, 2024
Nextracker has delivered what it says are the first trackers to comply entirely with the domestic content manufacturing guidelines of the IRA.
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Australia’s EPBC Act sees timelines double as renewables suffer, says report

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December 12, 2024
Australian trade association Clean Energy Investor Group has warned that the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act has seen a doubling in decision-making periods from 2021 to 2023.
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A market-driven subsidy: inside the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme

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December 11, 2024
PV Talk: Guy Turner describes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme as, in effect, a subsidy scheme that is driven by the market.
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Juniper, First Solar sign 1GW module supply deal for Indian solar PV

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December 11, 2024
Indian independent power producer Juniper Green Energy has signed a 1GW module supply deal with US module manufacturer First Solar.
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Enfinity Global secures €165 million in finance for 147MW Italian solar portfolio

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December 11, 2024
Consisting of three utility-scale solar projects in the central region of Lazio, the projects are expected to be operational by 2026.
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Solar Landscape raises US$847 million for C&I rooftop portfolio

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December 11, 2024
The money raised will support the development of the company’s C&I portfolio of more than 200 projects across the US.
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