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NAED launches US-made deposition platform for tandem perovskite-HJT cells

NAED Energy has unveiled PV-1 PECVD-V, a vertical in-line deposition platform designed for high-volume tandem solar cell production.

South Africa registers 2GW of new solar PV capacity in Q3 2026

South Africa registered 139 new solar PV facilities, with a combined capacity of 2,045MW, in the third quarter of this year.

Plans for UK’s largest PV project rejected

A proposed 840MW PV project in southern England that would have become the country’s largest has been turned down by the UK government.

Testing challenges, BESS and changing procurement landscape lead PV ModuleTech Europe 2026 discussions

Module testing challenges, the role of BESS and the procurement landscape were key topics of conversation at PV ModuleTech Europe 2026.

Beyond wiring: how engineered EBOS solutions address Australia’s utility-scale solar project challenges

Voltage Energy’s EBOS portfolio helps EPCs and developers optimise power collection, material use and installation efficiency with greater design flexibility.

Class A fire ratings leave differences in PV module performance unresolved

If two modules carry a Class A designation, how much can we actually conclude about their fire performance?
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Dr. Jan-Philipp Mai, CEO of Solar Materials, speaks to PV Tech about the potential for manufacturing in European solar at the 2026 edition of Solar Media’s Solar Finance & Investment Europe summit.
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SMA Solar narrows 2026 guidance off strong nine-month performance

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November 12, 2026
SMA Solar has narrowed its full-year guidance for 2026 towards the upper half of its previously raised range after reporting improved financial results for the first nine months of 2026.
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Nearly 2GW of PV on offer in Saudi Arabia’s renewables latest tender

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November 12, 2026
Almost 2GW of PV capacity is to be put out to tender in the latest phase of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy procurement programme.
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Clean Energy Regulator suspends Solar Power Nation from Australia’s rooftop solar rebate scheme

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November 12, 2026
Australia's CER has permanently suspended rooftop solar retailer Solar Power Nation from the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).
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Data centre operator AirTrunk secures exclusivity on 1GW Hunter solar, wind and storage projects in Australia

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November 12, 2026
AirTrunk has signed an exclusivity agreement with European Energy Australia covering more than 1GW of solar, BESS and wind projects.
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Helleniq to invest over €1 billion in 1.3GW renewables and energy storage in Romania

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November 11, 2026
Greek energy group Helleniq Energy is planning to invest over €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) in clean energy projects in Romania by 2030.
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November 11, 2026
LONGi launches two BC solar modules in Australia, aiming to outvalue TOPCon and push integrated PV-plus-storage systems in its top market.
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Swelect places order for Indian-made ingot equipment for 1GW wafer line

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November 11, 2026
Raana Semiconductors has signed a pre-order deal to supply domestically produced ingot-growing equipment to Indian PV manufacturer Swelect HHV Solar Photovoltaics.
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SpaceX orders HJT solar cell manufacturing equipment from Singulus Technologies

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November 11, 2026
German solar cell production equipment company Singulus Technologies has secured a supply contract with SpaceX.

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Heliene, Caelux launch US-made perovskite glass hybrid tandem module

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Waaree commences production on 1.6GW solar module lines at Texas plant

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Inox Solar Americas’ 3GW US PV cell facility on track for Q2 2027 production

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T1 Energy signs 1.6GW TOPCon solar module supply agreements

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November 11, 2026
A boom in the satellite business is creating new opportunities for terrestrial PV manufacturers in space, writes Catherine Early.
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Turkish electricity exports generate US$500 million in revenue following strong renewable energy deployment

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November 10, 2026
Electricity exports have generated US$500 million in revenue for Türkiye since the beginning of 2025, according to think tank Ember.
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Heliene, Caelux launch US-made perovskite glass hybrid tandem module

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November 10, 2026
Module manufacturer Heliene and perovskite solar company Caelux have started commercial-scale production of a hybrid-tandem solar module for the US market.
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Qcells US modules first to pass all reliability tests from Kiwa PVEL and RETC

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November 10, 2026
Qcells has passed all evaluation categories in module reliability tests conducted by Kiwa PVEL and the Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) for US-made solar modules.
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US permitting bill moves forward as opposition grows

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November 10, 2026
Proposed legislation that could unlock gigawatts of solar is progressing through the US Congress but faces increased resistance from campaign groups concerned it undermines environmental protections.
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German utility to build 7.5MW/30MWh project using Eos’ zinc-bromide battery tech 

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NAED launches US-made deposition platform for tandem perovskite-HJT cells

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November 11, 2026

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November 11, 2026

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November 12, 2026

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November 12, 2026

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