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US judge temporarily lifts de facto blockade of solar and wind projects on federal land

A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s restriction of solar and wind projects on US federal land.

Global solar PV additions exceed 600GW in 2025, says IEA

Solar PV accounted for more than a quarter of total global energy demand growth in 2025, becoming the single largest contributor to new energy supply, according to the International Energy Agency.

EU is open to ‘harsh’ enforcement of cybersecurity for solar energy

The European Commission (EC) is reportedly “very resolved to take harsh steps” in its enforcement of cybersecurity laws in the solar energy sector.

Advocacy groups petition California Supreme Court over NEM 3

A group of non-profit organisations is petitioning California’s high court to review a recent decision that upheld the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) net energy metering 3.0 (NEM 3) policy for rooftop solar installations.

Caelux, Tandem PV announce progress on US perovskite solar modules

Two US solar companies have made advances in perovskite-silicon solar module production this week, with claims that they mark a step towards making the long-discussed technology commercially viable.

VSUN solar modules detained under UFLPA, could knock US$30 million off company earnings

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained solar modules produced by Vietnam-based solar manufacturer VSUN under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
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Chinese solar exports hit record 68GW in March 2026 – Ember

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April 22, 2026
Exports of Chinese solar products hit a record 68GW in March 2026, a figure that is equivalent to Spain’s entire solar PV capacity.
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Lydian Energy acquires Hanwha Renewables’ 1.5GW solar PV, BESS North America portfolio

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April 22, 2026
Independent power producer Lydian Energy has acquired a 1.5GW solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio in North America.
New York is aiming to reach a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040. Image: Con Edison.

New York State Senate passes ASAP Act to deploy 20GW distributed solar by 2035

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April 22, 2026
The New York State Senate has passed the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act, which targets to install 20GW of distributed energy capacity by 2035.
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BrightNight expands western US footprint with 6GW portfolio acquisition from Cordelio

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April 22, 2026
BrightNight has acquired a 6GW portfolio of projects previously held under its joint venture with Canadian asset manager Cordelio Power.
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Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11GW capacity upgrade and equipment investment

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April 22, 2026
Chinese PV manufacturer Aiko has issued two major announcements regarding its plans to accelerate production of its high-efficiency all-back-contact (ABC) technology.
The 2,300-acre Blevins solar project was completed in late 2025 and is expected to generate 300,000MWh annually. Image: Geronimo Power.

Geronimo Power brings 270MW Texas solar plant online

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April 22, 2026
US independent power producer Geronimo Power has begun commercial operations at its 270MW Blevins solar plant in Falls County, Texas.
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Construction underway at Botswana’s 500MW Maun solar-plus-storage project

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April 22, 2026
Work has begun on the 500MW Maun solar-plus-storage project in Botswana, which will be a cornerstone of the country's plan to reach 1.5GW of operational renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade.
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UK government to implement measures to decouple electricity prices from gas market

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April 22, 2026
The UK government, through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, has set a series of measures to decouple the electricity prices from gas market volatility.
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Australia’s UNSW launches solar recycling hub as PV waste set to hit 100,000 tonnes annually by 2030

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April 22, 2026
Australia has opened its first dedicated research facility for solar module recycling at UNSW, officially launching on 21 April.
The new funding builds on an initial €250 million tranche provided by EIG.

ILOS secures US$530 million facility to scale European solar PV and BESS pipeline

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April 21, 2026
ILOS Projects has upsized its structured credit facility to €450 million, as it targets more than 2GW of solar PV and BESS capacity across Europe by 2028. 
The contract value is estimated at INR34.9 billion (US$376.75 million). Image: SECI.

Sterling and Wilson to build 875MW solar project in Rajasthan

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April 21, 2026
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (SWREL) has secured a contract from Coal India (CIL) for an 875MW grid-connected solar project.
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Global solar generation met three-quarters of new power demand in 2025 — Ember

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April 21, 2026
According to Ember's Global Electricity Review 2026, renewables accounted for 33.8% of global power generation in 2025.
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