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China to introduce stronger IP protections for solar PV

The Chinese government has released a range of policy measures to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protections in the country’s solar PV industry.

Thicker aluminium oxide layer is ‘dominant parameter’ in limiting TOPCon UVID degradation

The inclusion of a thicker aluminium oxide layer in TOPCon solar cells could provide superior resistance to UVID, according to UNSW.

Energy storage alleviated solar PV, wind curtailment increase in Chile in 2025

Curtailment of solar PV and wind has continued to increase in Chile last year and passed 6TWh, up 8% year-on-year, according to trade body, the Chilean renewable energy and energy storage association (ACERA).

UNSW: Up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average

Up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average, according to new research from the University of New South Wales.

Toyo secures US-sourced polysilicon

Japanese cell and module manufacturer Toyo Solar has secured a supply agreement to source US-made polysilicon capacity.

India adds record 35GW+ solar PV in 2025

Solar PV installations in India have surged in 2025 with a record 34.98GW of new additions, according to the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
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Chinese polysilicon leaders warned off coordination over monopoly concerns

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Solar-plus-storage and federal policy to drive investment tax credit trends in 2026

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January 9, 2026
PV Tech Premium spoke with Crux on the trends to look forward in 2026 in the clean energy transferable tax credit market.
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US withdrawal from UN climate bodies will have limited impact on solar PV

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January 9, 2026
The US has withdrawn from a number of UN climate organisations, including the Framework Convention on Climate Change, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
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Illinois signs clean energy bill, will drive investments for solar PV, battery storage and VPPs

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January 9, 2026
The Governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker, has signed a clean energy bill into law that will boost solar PV and energy storage investments in the state, among others.
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US COMMUNITY SOLAR ROUND-UP: Project updates from ENGIE and Ampion, Reactivate and Pivot Energy

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January 8, 2026
ENGIE and Ampion added new solar capacity, Reactivate plans to build on landfill sites and Pivot has completed the first phase of a portfolio.
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Adapture Renewables bags US$233 million for 441MW PV portfolio

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January 8, 2026
US renewables developer Adapture Renewables has secured US$233 million in tax equity from US Bank to support its 441MW Titanium solar PV project portfolio.
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Canadian Solar seeks US$200 million to back US manufacturing

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January 8, 2026
Solar manufacturing major Canadian Solar is looking to raise US$200 million in convertible senior note sales to support its US manufacturing operations
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Pacific Hydro begins commercial operations at 293MW solar-plus-storage plant in Chile

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January 8, 2026
Renewables developer Pacific Hydro has started commercial operations at its 293MW/220MWh solar-plus-storage project in Chile.
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SunPower, REC Group sign development agreement to build US residential solar panels

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January 8, 2026
SunPower and the REC Group have unveiled a new 470W solar panel, dubbed 'Monolith', which is designed for use in the US residential sector.
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Inox Clean Energy’s latest INR31 billion equity targets IPP portfolio, manufacturing expansion

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January 7, 2026
Indian independent power producer Inox Clean Energy and its subsidiary Inox Solar have tied up equity totalling INR31 billion (US$340 million).
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HASI, Sunrun joint venture targets 300MW of residential renewable energy capacity

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January 7, 2026
Investor HASI and residential solar and storage developer Sunrun have announced a joint venture to finance 300MW of renewable energy capacity.
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Pattern Energy acquires Cordelio Power’s 1.5GW renewables portfolio

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January 7, 2026
Renewables firm Pattern Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire independent power producer Cordelio Power.
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Pilot Energy pivots Western Australian solar project to hybrid BESS in AU$10.75 million deal

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January 7, 2026
Oil and gas explorer Pilot Energy has entered into a binding head of agreement with SN Energy Australia for the joint development of a new solar-plus-storage project at Three Springs, Western Australia.
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