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Module test failures continue to increase in Kiwa PVEL’s 2026 Module Reliability Scorecard

For the fourth year in a row, Kiwa PVEL’s 2026 Module Reliability Scorecard registered a record high in module test failures.

China’s new PV installations plunge 51% year-on-year in January–April

New solar PV installations in China have reached 50.9GW between January and April 2026, according to data from the Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA).

Australia could help plug 350,000-tonne global polysilicon supply gap by 2040

Australia could establish a viable polysilicon industry to address the global supply gap, with a hub requiring an AU$2.5-3.5bn investment.

Stewart Glass to expand Ohio solar glass facility

US solar glass producer Stewart Glass is expanding its facility in Ohio with a new production line expected in 2027.

Can Europe become the next major market for Indian solar manufacturers?

As trade dynamics shift, could the EU become the next big market for Indian solar suppliers? PV Tech Premium explores the outlook with Wood Mackenzie’s Yana Hryshko and IEEFA’s Charith Konda.

What’s next in solar? Tongwei at Intersolar Europe 2026

From next-generation modules to bifacial innovations, Tongwei’s booth A2.350 promises to be a destination for anyone serious about solar.
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According to the company, once completed, the projects will double ArcelorMittal’s renewable energy capacity in India to 2GW. Image: ArcelorMittal.

India adds over 14GW of solar in Q1 2026

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May 28, 2026
India added around 14.2GW of solar energy capacity in the first quarter of 2026, a roughly 95% increase from the previous quarter, according to Indian research firm JMK Research.
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The impact of PV module degradation on inverter clipping losses

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May 28, 2026
Research from Solargis suggests current industry practice for calculating impacts of degradation on inverters may be wrong by more than 3%.
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NextEnergy Capital closes $974 million for latest solar and storage fund

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May 28, 2026
NextEnergy Capital has secured US$974 million towards its NextPower V solar and energy storage investment vehicle.
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BrightNight secures finance for 120MW Frontier solar PV project

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May 28, 2026
BrightNight has secured financing for its 120MW Frontier solar PV project, which is currently under development in the US state of Kentucky.
Image: FRV Australia.

Greenpeace warns AI data centre rollout threatens to derail Australia’s clean energy transition

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May 28, 2026
A new report from Greenpeace Australia has warned that the rapid expansion of AI data centres across Australia is set to slow the country's renewable energy transition rather than accelerate it.
The acquisition includes technologies linked to distributed energy systems, inverter technology, power management and grid-connected energy infrastructure. Image: Unsplash.

PowerBridge expands energy portfolio with Enphase patent acquisition

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May 27, 2026
PowerBridge Networks has acquired more than 50 Enphase Energy patents tied to distributed energy, inverter and grid infrastructure technologies.
An Enbridge solar PV project.

Enbridge starts commercial operations at 400MW phase of Sequoia Solar project in Texas

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May 27, 2026
Enbridge has started commercial operations at the first phase of its 815MW Sequoia Solar project in Callahan County, in Texas.
Longroad Energy's Sun Pond solar-plus-storage project.

Government policy, market factors encouraging co-location of renewables and BESS

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May 27, 2026
Government policy and market factors are the main conditions encouraging the co-location of renewable generation projects and BESS.
Solstice solar project is expected to begin construction in 2028, with commercial operations targeted for 2029. Image: Enlight Renewable Energy.

Enlight signs 200MWac PPA with Google in Oklahoma

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May 27, 2026
Enlight Renewable Energy has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google for a 200MWac solar offtake in Oklahoma.
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DESRI, TAGC break ground on 270MW solar-plus-storage projects in New Mexico

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May 27, 2026
DESRI and Tierra Adentro Growth Capital (TAGC) have broken ground on two solar-plus-storage projects in New Mexico.
The agreement, signed through its subsidiary ACME Renewtech Sixth Private Limited, will see the company supply four hours of assured peak power during non-solar hours under SECI’s FDRE Tranche-VII tender. Image: ACME Solar via LinkedIn.

ACME, SECI sign 25-year PPA for 300MW/1,200MWh project  

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May 26, 2026
ACME Solar has signed a 25-year PPA with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for 300MW/1,200MWh of ISTS-connected FDRE project. 
An EDP project in North America.

EDPR North America to build 100MW PV project for Appalachian Power

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May 26, 2026
EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), the subsidiary of Portuguese energy utility EDP, will build a 100MW solar PV project in the US for the Appalachian Power Company.
The Pinnington facility comprises approximately 1.5 million solar panels. Image: Repsol/Flickr.

Repsol commissions 825MW Pinnington solar plant in Texas

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May 26, 2026
Spanish energy company Repsol has begun commercial operations at its 825MW Pinnington solar project in Texas. 
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