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Sungrow and Huawei achieve AAA rating in new PV InverterTech bankability report

Chinese manufacturers dominate PV Tech Research’s new inverter bankability rating report, but recent EU and US policies targeting Chinese-made inverters may create opportunities for other companies.

Jupiter International commissions 1GW PERC cell line at Himachal facility

Jupiter International has commissioned its 1GW third solar cell production line online at its Baddi facility in Himachal Pradesh.

From standalone to storage: how Australia’s utility-scale solar sector embraced the hybrid imperative

As Australia’s renewable sector matures, the coupling of solar and storage is emerging as the dominant paradigm for large-scale projects.

US Treasury’s first interim FEOC guidance met with some relief

The US Treasury’s interim Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) guidance is “in line with expectations” according to a US renewable energy supply analyst.

Philippines government auctions to offer 25GW of renewable energy capacity a year until 2035

The Philippines will launch a number of renewable energy auctions between 2027 and 2035 for at least 25GW of capacity each year.

France reduces solar PV target to 48GW by 2030 in new energy roadmap

The French government has published its latest energy roadmap for the coming years, setting a reduced target of 48GW for solar PV by 2030.
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Meralco energises Phase 1 of 3.5GW MTerra solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines

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February 18, 2026
Meralco PowerGen Corporation has completed initial grid synchronisation and energisation of the 3.5GW MTerra solar project, which includes a 4.5GWh battery energy storage system (BESS). 
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Octopus acquires California solar-plus-storage project as part of US$1 billion investment

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February 18, 2026
Octopus Energy has announced an investment of 'nearly' US$1 billion into Californian clean energy, including a solar-plus-storage project.
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Solar needs ‘high-resolution data’ to manage weather and grid curtailments, says expert

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February 18, 2026
Data collection and analysis in solar PV installations is increasingly sophisticated, particularly relating to grid interaction and weather forecasting.
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Utility-scale solar and wind curtailment exceeds 7TWh in NEM in 2025

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February 18, 2026
Utility-scale solar and wind curtailment in Australia’s NEM reached a record high of over 7TWh in 2025, according to analyst Rystad Energy.
UL Solutions and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory announced testable requirements for energy storage and energy generation technologies on the distribution grid, including requirements for photovoltaic inverters, electric vehicle chargers, wind turbines, fuel cells and other resources essential to advancing grid operations.

UL Solutions releases cybersecurity certification programme for PV inverters

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February 18, 2026
Testing and Certification company UL Solutions has launched a new cybersecurity certification programme for distributed energy resources (DER) and inverters.
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How can AI enhance solar and storage synergy to tackle the duck curve?

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February 18, 2026
'Advanced forecasting tools are already improving solar and demand predictions by over 30%,' writes Schneider Electric's Frédéric Godemel.
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‘No way around’ AI for European solar

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February 18, 2026
There is ‘no way around AI’ for solar companies or Europe’s solar industry as a whole, according to Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe.
The 255MW Thakadu solar plant will be developed in two phases, with phase one financial close and construction slated for Q1 2026 and phase two later in 2026. Image: Lyra Energy via LinkedIn.

Lyra Energy secures PPAs for 255MW Thakadu solar project in South Africa

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February 17, 2026
Lyra Energy has signed PPAs with three commercial and industrial offtakers covering a significant share of its 255MW solar PV project in Thakadu, South Africa.
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Nextpower signs three-year deal to provide Jinko Solar with US-made steel module frames

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February 17, 2026
US solar equipment provider Nextpower has signed a three-year deal to supply Jinko Solar with solar PV module frames, made in the US.
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Fraunhofer ISE achieves two efficiency records for III-V tandem PV modules

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February 17, 2026
Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy have claimed two new record efficiencies in tandem PV modules.
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Intertek bolsters PV inspection capabilities with Aerial PV acquisition

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February 17, 2026
Quality assurance provider Intertek has acquired Aerial PV Inspection, a specialist in drone-enabled solar site inspections.
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Fixed-tilt and bifacial PV modules best positioned for Arctic deployment, says IEA

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February 17, 2026
Fixed-tilt trackers and bifacial modules installed vertically could be the most effective way of deploying PV systems in Arctic environments.
The Stubbo solar PV plant will be located in the Central-West Orana REZ. Image: ACEN Australia.

ACEN Australia integrates 400MW Stubbo solar PV plant into AU$750 million financing pool

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February 17, 2026
ACEN Australia has announced the integration of its 400MW Stubbo Solar project in New South Wales into its AU$750 million (US$530 million) non-recourse portfolio debt facility.
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