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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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Tonic Group secures fast-track federal approval for 75MW Western Australia solar-battery project

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February 3, 2026
Tonic Group has obtained federal environmental clearance for a 75MW solar-plus-storage development in Western Australia within four weeks.
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Philippines-China tension could endanger solar PV supply, says trade association

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February 3, 2026
The Philippines’ solar and energy storage trade body has warned that diplomatic tensions with China could disrupt the solar industry.
US president Donald Trump said India would, in return, cut tariffs on US goods to zero. Image: Unsplash.

US and India strike trade deal, cutting tariffs to 18% in ‘strategic turning point’ for Indian PV manufacturers

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February 3, 2026
The US and India have announced a trade deal under which Washington will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25%.
Tabutov (pictured, left) said that the political will is “largely misrepresenting what the challenges actually are” and “aren’t addressing the right aspects, namely higher and higher capex.” Image: Solar Media.

‘Difficult’ to make EU solar procurement initiatives work ‘on the ground’, developers say

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February 3, 2026
Resilience against supply chain risks in Europe comes in the form of early action, a panel at Solar Finance and Investment Europe agreed.
Speakers at Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2026.

Europe needs private capital to ‘step in’ to support grid expansions, industry players say

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February 3, 2026
Integrating more private investment into Europe’s grid infrastructure will be a necessity if the continent's bottlenecks are to be overcome.
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How US states are stepping up to fill the renewable energy policy void

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February 3, 2026
PV Talk: Vote Solar’s Sachu Constantine discusses the growing role of state and local governments in driving forward clean energy policy in the United States.
Domenico Tripodi speaks at Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2026.

‘Clear cooling’ of equity investment in US renewables, creating opportunities for Europe

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February 3, 2026
There has been a 'clear cooling' of appetite for new renewable energy investments in the US, according to speakers at SFIEU 2026.
Mark Noyes, CEO of TerraForm, said the project will scale during a period of unprecedented power demand and grid constraints. Image: Brookfield/TerraForm.

TerraForm Power buys 1.56GW solar project in Illinois

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February 2, 2026
Independent power producer (IPP) TerraForm Power has acquired a 1.56GW solar project in Lee County, Illinois from Hexagon Energy.
The projects are in Touba and Laboa and include the construction of 17 km of power transmission lines. Image: Unsplash

Younan Company enters renewables with 880MW solar-plus-storage plant in California

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February 2, 2026
Private equity firm Younan Company has launched an 880MW solar-plus-storage project in California, marking its entry into utility-scale solar PV in the US.
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North American solar PPA prices climb to US$61.67/MWh, European prices continue to fall

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February 2, 2026
The price of solar PPAs signed in North America increased 3.2% between the third and fourth quarters of 2025, reaching a high of US$61.67/MWh.
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New PV self-consumption installs in Spain drop to 1.1GW in 2025 – UNEF

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February 2, 2026
The rate of installation of new self-consumption PV systems in Spain fell slightly last year, according to data from trade body the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF).
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India’s solar sector welcomes Budget measures to support local PV manufacturing

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February 2, 2026
India’s Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces government support for renewables through duty exemptions and infrastructure spending.
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‘A growing sense of threat’ underpins EU’s cybersecurity act revision

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February 2, 2026
PV Tech Premium explores the impacts that the EU's revised cybersecurity review will have on the continent's solar industry.
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