Subscribe To Premium
Premium Subscription

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.
Subscribe to Newsletter
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

News
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

News
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

News
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

News
May 27, 2026
Enlight Renewable Energy has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google for a 200MWac solar offtake in Oklahoma.
alta luna desri

DESRI, TAGC break ground on 270MW solar-plus-storage projects in New Mexico

News
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  

News
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

News
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

News
May 26, 2026
Spanish energy company Repsol has begun commercial operations at its 825MW Pinnington solar project in Texas. 
The funding agreement will support the development and construction of Blue Elephant’s 1GW renewable energy pipeline across Europe. Image: Blue Elephant Energy.

Blue Elephant Energy starts building 268MW Germany solar plant

News
May 26, 2026
German developer Blue Elephant Energy has begun constructing a 268MW solar PV plant in Germany. Power from the project will be bought by Germany train operator, Deutsche Bahn.
The GCL SI - Getz Energy signing ceremony.

GCL SI signs 1GW module supply deal with Thailand’s Getz Energy

News
May 26, 2026
GCL SI has signed a 1GW module supply agreement with Thailand’s Getz Energy, a subsidiary of utility GPSC.
Image: Fortescue.

Fortescue starts construction on Western Australia’s ‘largest solar PV power plant’

News
May 25, 2026
Mining giant Fortescue has begun construction on the 690MW Turner River solar PV power plant in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
A render of the Smoky Creek project in Australia.

Australia awards 7.8GW of renewable energy under Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 7

News
May 25, 2026
Australia's CIS Tender 7 has seen 19 successful projects, which will deliver 7.8GW of renewable energy generation across the NEM.
Image:
Premium

‘We’re waiting on robotics for a big paradigm shift’

Features, Interviews, Long Reads
May 22, 2026
PV Talk: Frank Oudheusden explains how robotics could create a paradigm shift and improvements in PV system optimisation for extreme weather.
More Stories
Newsletter

Most Read

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

News

Fortescue starts construction on Western Australia’s ‘largest solar PV power plant’

News

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

Features, Interviews

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

News

Australia awards 7.8GW of renewable energy under Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 7

News

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

News

Industry Updates

Thornova Solar introduces Tangra L Pro Hail module

By Thornova Solar

Hoymiles microinverters certified with Indian BEE rating

By Hoymiles

AIKO powers Infinity Power 259MW solar project in Egypt

By AIKO

JinkoSolar featured in Climate Group’s ‘RE100 China Guidebook’

By JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar showcases cutting-edge solutions at Power Uzbekistan

By JinkoSolar

Navigating the post-May 1 battery rebate: why Anker SOLIX X1 is the perfect match in Australia

By Anker SOLIX

Sponsored Papers

White Paper on 182mm wafer based module. Optimal Module Solution for Achieving Lower LCOE at Utility Scale Photovoltaic Power Stations

DeepBlue 3.0

Study: Operating Temperatures of the 210mm Ultra-high Power Module

Trina Solar publishes its Vertex module technology white paper, unveiling a brand new technology heading towards 600W

Tiger Module Technology White Paper

Empowering your solar business with wireless monitoring and smart connectivity

Upcoming Events

Vertex G3: Next-generation innovation for Lower LCOE and Higher Yield

Upcoming Webinars
May 27, 2026
9am BST / 10am CEST

RE+ South Africa

Media Partners, Solar Media Events
June 2, 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa

SNEC PV POWER & ES EXPO 2026

Media Partners, Solar Media Events
June 3, 2026
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

PV ModuleTech USA 2026

Solar Media Events
June 16, 2026
Napa, USA

RE+ Storage

Media Partners, Solar Media Events
June 30, 2026
Sacramento, California

Features

A solar PV project.
Sponsored

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

Features, Guest Blog
May 27, 2026
Premium

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

Features, Interviews
May 22, 2026
Premium

‘We’re waiting on robotics for a big paradigm shift’

Features, Interviews, Long Reads
May 22, 2026
On Site Energy's Martin Gaffney speaks at the 2026 Renewables Procurement & Revenue summit.
Premium

Shorter-term PPAs, sophisticated offtake structures lead discussions at Renewables Procurement & Revenue 2026

Features, Editors' Blog, Long Reads
May 22, 2026

Energy Storage

California Energy Commission approves 3.2GWh BESS project through Newsom’s accelerated permitting scheme

May 27, 2026

‘Domestic manufacturing capacity sufficient to fully satisfy US battery module demand,’ trade group ACP claims

May 27, 2026

German government confirms August 2029 grid fee exemption date for storage, but sets 2027 FID deadline

May 27, 2026

Battery storage remains key revenue driver for clean energy technology suppliers

May 27, 2026

Manufacturing

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

News
May 27, 2026

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

News
May 27, 2026

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

Features, Interviews
May 22, 2026

Stewart Glass to expand Ohio solar glass facility

News
May 21, 2026

Markets & Finance

PowerBridge expands energy portfolio with Enphase patent acquisition

News
May 27, 2026

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

News
May 27, 2026

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

Features, Guest Blog
May 27, 2026

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

News
May 27, 2026

Power Plants

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

News
May 27, 2026

Enlight signs 200MWac PPA with Google in Oklahoma

News
May 27, 2026

DESRI, TAGC break ground on 270MW solar-plus-storage projects in New Mexico

News
May 27, 2026

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

News
May 27, 2026

Publications

Our industry-leading journals – PV Tech Power and Photovoltaics International offer indispensable article and technical papers produced by experts in their field to help educate and inform your business.

PV Tech Power

The solar industry’s leading downstream publication, PV Tech Power addresses all key stakeholder groups accelerating the global large-scale deployment of solar PV and energy storage technologies. 

Subscribe

Photovoltaics International

Launched in 2008, Photovoltaics International remains the only independent journal within the PV industry that carries technical papers written by recognised industry experts, highlighting technological innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Subscribe