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US introduces 15% tariffs and minimum prices for polysilicon imports under Section 232

The US introduced a 15% tariff on imports of products using polysilicon and set minimum prices for polysilicon and its derivatives.

PV Chart of the Week: US solar cell vs module nameplate capacity imbalance

Welcome to the PV Chart of the Week from our colleagues at PV Tech Research. This week, we look at the annual nameplate capacity for solar cells and modules in the US since 2020.

Plug-in solar: Can balcony PV replicate Europe’s success in the US?

Wood Mackenzie’s Joseph Shangraw discusses the challenges facing the US plug-in solar market and the pathway to wider adoption.

‘We need a tangible proof point’: Panel warns delayed coal retirements are suppressing renewables investment in Australia

Australia’s coal retirement timeline is creating a circular problem for renewable energy investment, a panel discussion revealed.

Building with bankability in mind: why quality assurance is now core to solar PV development

Glenn Davis at Kiwa PI Berlin writes about why quality assurance has become one of the foundations for a solar PV project’s bankability.

JinkoSolar, LONGi Green and Canadian Solar focus on module efficiency and quality ahead of new mandatory Chinese PV standards

JinkoSolar, LONGi Green and Canadian Solar shared views on China’s mandatory PV efficiency standard that will take effect from next year.
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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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India plans PLI scheme for more than 10GW polysilicon capacity

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August 7, 2026
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) plans to announce a scheme covering more than 10GW of polysilicon production capacity.
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US manufacturers can meet inverter demand, at a premium price – Wood Mackenzie

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August 7, 2026
Despite the new power inverter ban from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the US manufacturing is expected to meet new inverter demand, according to an analysis from energy market research firm Wood Mackenzie.
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How will the FCC inverter ban impact the US solar industry in the short- and long-term?

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Heliene lays off 93 employees at Mountain Iron solar module assembly plant

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August 7, 2026
Solar module manufacturer Heliene has laid off 93 employees at its Mountain Iron solar module assembly plant in the US state of Minnesota.
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Array surpasses 100GW of tracker deliveries as Q2 orders reach US$2.5 billion

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August 7, 2026
Array Technologies reported revenue of US$342.1 million, gross margin of 29.1% and adjusted gross margin of 30.8% for Q2 2026.
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Gentari Australia reaches mechanical completion at 243MWp solar-plus-storage project

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August 7, 2026
Gentari Australia has reached mechanical completion at the 243MWp Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project near Dubbo in New South Wales.
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Australia’s data centre energy rules take shape as AEMC publishes framework and NSW moves to control grid access

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August 7, 2026
Australia's AEMC sets a renewable energy framework for data centres as NSW introduces REZ-style legislation to control grid access and costs.
Solar generation for the first six months of 2026 reached 5,882GWh, compared with 4,718GWh during the same period last year. Image: Clearway Energy.

Clearway Energy renewables & storage generation rises 16% year-on-year in Q2 2026

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August 6, 2026
Clearway Energy generated and sold 3,585GWh of solar power in the second quarter of 2026, up from 2,800GWh in Q2 2025.

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US introduces 15% tariffs and minimum prices for polysilicon imports under Section 232

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Clearway Energy renewables & storage generation rises 16% year-on-year in Q2 2026

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PV Chart of the Week: US solar cell vs module nameplate capacity imbalance

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SolarEdge forecasts weaker Q3 despite 20% Q2 revenue growth

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We Energies projects includes a BESS facility and a solar-plus-storage project

We Energies breaks ground on three new Wisconsin renewables projects

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August 6, 2026
US utility We Energies has begun construction on three renewable energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Wisconsin, US.
The facility represents an opportunity to grow its American portfolio at a more rapid pace, meeting the increasing need for power by consumers and utilities

Solar Landscape secures financing to speed up distributed solar PV deployment

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August 6, 2026
Solar Landscape, a US-based distributed energy infrastructure company, has secured a development financing facility of up to US$150 million.
The inverter manufacturer has reported a 24% fall in shares after the company issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the third quarter. Image: SolarEdge.

SolarEdge forecasts weaker Q3 despite 20% Q2 revenue growth

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August 6, 2026
SolarEdge posted Q2 2026 revenue of US$346.2 million, up 20%, driven by stronger demand in Europe and growth in the US C&I segment.
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‘States will be free to add more rigorous requirements, but not to water them down’: Australia’s Bowen warns on data centres

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August 6, 2026
Australian states can impose stricter renewables rules on data centres than the national minimum, but cannot weaken the federal floor.
Avantus currently has a 24GW development pipeline, including 13GW of solar paired with 44GWh of battery energy storage. Image: Avantus.

Avantus secures US$1 billion facility to expand 24GW solar PV and energy storage pipeline

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August 5, 2026
Avantus has closed a US$1.05 billion corporate credit facility, doubling the US$522 million facility it secured in July 2024.
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Taiwanese JV to establish 1GW module assembly plant in the US

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Solar PPA prices buck trends, increasing in Europe and falling in North America, in Q2 2026

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India plans PLI scheme for more than 10GW polysilicon capacity

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US introduces 15% tariffs and minimum prices for polysilicon imports under Section 232

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August 7, 2026

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August 6, 2026

MNRE adds 12.7GW of solar module capacity to ALMM-I, total listed capacity exceeds 217GW

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US manufacturers can meet inverter demand, at a premium price – Wood Mackenzie

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August 7, 2026

How will the FCC inverter ban impact the US solar industry in the short- and long-term?

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August 7, 2026

US introduces 15% tariffs and minimum prices for polysilicon imports under Section 232

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August 7, 2026

Heliene lays off 93 employees at Mountain Iron solar module assembly plant

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August 7, 2026

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August 7, 2026

How will the FCC inverter ban impact the US solar industry in the short- and long-term?

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August 7, 2026

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