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European solar manufacturing start-up Carbon has abandoned its plan to build a 5GW module assembly plant in France due to a lack of conditions required for EU-made solar PV manufacturing.

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

Price discrepancy the main barrier to UK PPA deals, developers say

Price is the main barrier to PPAs being transacted in the UK market today, a panel at the Renewable Procurement and Revenue Summit said.

CIP, BII launch US$300 million renewables investment platform in India

The US$300 million North Star platform will target investments across solar, wind, hybrid and energy storage projects. 
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At the same time, discussions around the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluded in January 2026, are raising a key question: could Europe emerge as the next major export destination for Indian solar manufacturers? Image: Flickr.
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Can Europe become the next major market for Indian solar manufacturers?

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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.
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The planned merger of US utilities NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy should be met with “caution” by state lawmakers, according to a number of US clean energy and political non-profit groups.
The new division has been structured around five key service areas, including field inspections and mechanical assessments, remote monitoring and controls diagnostics, ongoing technical support, operator training programmes and monthly performance reporting. Image: Polar Racking.

Polar Racking launches solar O&M services in North America and Caribbean

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Polar Racking has launched a Solar Asset Management Division to support operations and maintenance (O&M) activities across utility-scale and commercial solar projects in North America and the Caribbean. 
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On Site Energy's Martin Gaffney said 'We’ve seen PPAs as low as four years,' during this year’s Renewables Procurement & Revenue summit.
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Solar PV to dominate ‘electricity-led era’ of the future – BloombergNEF

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May 22, 2026
The world is entering an ‘electricity-led era’, with solar PV set to become the globe’s largest electricity generation technology by 2032, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF).
The projects named SAEL Solar MHP1 and SAEL Solar MHP2, were developed with an investment of nearly INR30 billion (US$311 million), spanning over 2,400 acres. Image: Unsplash.

SAEL commissions 600MW solar projects in Andhra Pradesh, India

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May 21, 2026
Indian renewable energy company SAEL has commissioned 600MW of solar project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. 
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Grenergy secures solar-plus-storage PPA in the US

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May 21, 2026
Spanish independent power producer Grenergy has signed a long-term hybrid power purchase agreement (PPA) with US utility Georgia Power.
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Solar PV helped Europe avoid €10 billion in gas imports since Iran war started

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May 21, 2026
Europe has avoided €10 billion in gas imports since the start of the Iran war thanks to power generated from its solar PV fleet, according to research from SolarPower Europe.
David Kipling, pictured centre, called navigating the ‘current queue situation’ a ‘critical issue’. Image: Caleb Wissun-Bhide.

Speed to power, reduced cost and risk driving behind-the-meter PPAs

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May 21, 2026
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‘Who can manage the risk?’: The central challenge in PPA negotiations

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May 21, 2026
Panellists addressed the challenges associated with signing a PPA, given the differences in priorities between the parties involved.
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Ocean Sun inks MoU to deploy utility-scale floating solar across Asia

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May 21, 2026
Norwegian floating solar developer Ocean Sun has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ACEN-Silverwolf to establish a framework for deploying utility-scale floating solar installations across selected Asian markets.
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Australia’s New South Wales launches ‘biggest renewable energy tender in the state’s history’

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May 21, 2026
New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has launched what it has described as its “biggest renewable energy tender in the state’s history”, seeking 2.5GW of renewable energy generation.
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