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EU’s delayed cybersecurity review could have big implications for solar

Analysis: Expected changes to the EU’s cybersecurity laws that could have significant implications for the continent’s solar industry have been delayed, reportedly due to disagreement between officials and member states over how far they should go.

India solar PV additions up 54.7% in ‘record’ 2025

India added 37.9GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, a 54.7% increase compared with 2024 installations and a historical record, according to JMK Research.

UNSW: Solar module encapsulant materials and quality of construction affect damp heat performance

The use of POE as an encapsulant in TOPCon module construction could limit the effects of degradation on the module’s electricity generation.

Solar dominated renewables workforce in 2024 – IRENA

Solar dominated employment in the renewable energy sector in 2024, accounting for over 40% of the global renewables workforce, the most of any sector.

China’s Ministry of Finance to remove export tax rebates for solar PV products in April 2026

The Chinese Ministry of Finance and the Taxation Administration issued an adjustment of export rebate policies for solar PV products and other items.

US court rules DOE cancellation of US$7.5 billion of clean energy grants unlawful

The US District Court of the District of Columbia has ruled that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) cancellation of awarded project grants constituted a violation of the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection of the laws.
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SunPower buys Cobalt Power Systems as standalone subsidiary

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January 19, 2026
US solar firm SunPower has signed a letter of intent to acquire California-based residential and commercial installer Cobalt Power Systems in an all-equity transaction. 
The GCL SI Hefei gigafactory in China.

GCL to build 5GW solar cell, module manufacturing facility in Egypt

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January 19, 2026
Egyptian manufacturing firm Kemet has signed a deal with Chinese solar manufacturer GCL Technologies to build a 5GW solar cell and module manufacturing hub in the country.
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Masdar, Engie complete financing for 1.5GW Khazna solar plant

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January 19, 2026
Emirati renewables developer Masdar and French utility Engie have reached financial close on the 1.5GW Khazna solar project in Abu Dhabi.
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Two-thirds of electricity demand growth in the US came from solar PV in 2025 – Ember

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January 19, 2026
Solar PV has met two-thirds (61%) of the US electricity demand growth in 2025, according to a report from think tank Ember.
Emeren's Sadów solar project in Poland.

Industry body warns of investment freeze in Polish renewables from proposed grid laws

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January 19, 2026
Private investment in Poland’s renewable energy projects risks being blocked by proposed regulations governing grid connections.
The non-recourse debt will support Egg Power’s 250MW pipeline of solar and wind projects under construction, with capacity expected to scale to 500MW in the UK. Image: Shutterstock.

Egg Power lands US$536 million financing to build UK and European renewables

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January 19, 2026
Egg Power has secured £400 million (US$536 million) in debt financing from NatWest to develop large-scale renewable energy projects across Europe. 
Daqo New Energy previously increased its annual polysilicon production guidance to 129,000 – 132,000MT. Image: Daqo New Energy.

Daqo New Energy expects to halve losses in 2025 as polysilicon sector shifts

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January 19, 2026
Chinese polysilicon producer Daqo New Energy recorded over RMB1 billion in losses in 2025, roughly halving its losses compared with 2024.
Front view of China's Ministry of Commerce building

China implements anti-dumping duties on US and South Korean solar-grade polysilicon

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January 19, 2026
Last week, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MoC) issued its final review ruling regarding anti-dumping measures on solar-grade polysilicon originating in the US and South Korea.
Image: DAS Solar via LinkedIn.

TCL Zhonghuan bids for controlling stake in DAS Solar to optimise cell and module business

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January 19, 2026
Chinese wafer producer TCL Zhonghuan is planning to take a controlling stake in cell and module manufacturer DAS Solar to strengthen its vertical integration.
An image of RES Group's Emerald solar farm. Image: RES Group.

RES Australia joint venture submits 450MW solar-plus-storage site to EPBC Act

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January 19, 2026
Wooderson Solar Development Co has submitted a 450MW solar-plus-storage project in Queensland to Australia's EPBC Act.
Image: Halocell Energy.

Lava Blue, HaloCell partner to develop Australian perovskite solar supply chain

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January 19, 2026
Lava Blue has signed an MoU with HaloCell Energy to establish a supply chain for high-purity perovskite precursor materials in Australia.
Image: Lodestone Energy.

I Squared launches ANZA Power with US$300 million backing for Australia-New Zealand clean energy

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January 19, 2026
I Squared Capital has launched ANZA Power, a new IPP aiming to deliver reliable and sustainable energy across Australia & New Zealand. 
The transition will be executed through a phased approach. Image: Vikram Solar.

Vikram Solar to transition all module production to G12R format

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January 16, 2026
Indian solar PV manufacturer Vikram Solar is transitioning its module portfolio to the G12R format, led by the HYPERSOL G12R series. 
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