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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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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. 
The company expects to complete the competitive bidding process within 45 days through the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Image: Pine Gate Renewables.

Amazon buys 1.2GW Sunstone solar-plus-storage project from bankrupt Pine Gate

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January 16, 2026
Global tech giant Amazon has been approved as the buyer of the 1.2GW Sunstone solar project in Oregon, one of the largest solar PV projects in the US.
The ground-mounted projects under construction in New York State have secured 20-year Renewable Energy Standard (RES) contracts with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Image: Altus Power Linkedin

Altus Power acquires 105MW New York solar portfolio from Cordelio

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January 16, 2026
US C&I solar developer Altus Power has acquired four solar projects with a total capacity of 105MW from IPP Cordelio Power. 
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USPB dismisses two Maxeon patent claims against Canadian Solar, upholds a third

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January 16, 2026
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has partially ruled against solar manufacturer Maxeon in several claims against Canadian Solar.
The Swift Air Solar project in Texas.

Meta, Origis Energy ink 303MW solar PV PPA in Texas

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January 16, 2026
Independent power producer (IPP) Origis Energy has signed a 303MW power purchase agreement with tech giant Meta for the Greyhound A Solar PV project in Texas.
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Australian government commits AU$24.7 million to national solar module recycling pilot

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January 16, 2026
The Australian government has announced AU$24.7 million in funding over three years to establish a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot.
The project, named Parliament Solar, is expected to generate approximately 1,100GWh of clean energy annually. Image: Ingeteam.

Polar Racking secures first Australian contract with 240MW Maryvale solar-plus-storage site

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January 16, 2026
Canada-based solar mounting systems provider Polar Racking has entered the Australian market through its involvement in the 240MW Maryvale solar-plus-storage project in New South Wales, marking the company's first project deployment in the country.
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Enphase starts shipping GaN commercial microinverter

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January 15, 2026
Enphase has begun US shipments of its new IQ9N-3P three-phase gallium nitride-based microinverter aimed at commercial rooftops.
A signing ceremony including Neoen and SaskPower.

Neoen, SaskPower sign PPA for 157MW Mino Giizis solar project in Canada

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January 15, 2026
Neoen has signed a 25-year PPA to sell electricity generated at its 157MW Mino Giizis project in Canada to SaskPower.
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EBRD backs 300MW of Masdar solar and energy storage in Uzbekistan

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January 15, 2026
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will invest almost US$200 million in a 300MW/75MWh solar-plus-storage project in Uzbekistan.
The Whistling Duck Solar project from Origis Energy

Origis Energy completes second phase of 300MW solar PV portfolio in Florida

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January 15, 2026
Independent power producer (IPP) Origis Energy has completed the second phase of a 300MW solar PV project in Florida, US.
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Lightsource bp, Toyota sign virtual PPA for 231MW Jones City 2 solar PV farm

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January 14, 2026
Lightsource bp has signed a virtual PPA with Toyota Motor North America to sell electricity generated at its 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm.
MENA region to have the highest renewable capacity growth between 2024 to 2040 - DNV

DNV: MENA to add 860GW new solar PV by 2040

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January 14, 2026
DNV has forecast that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will add 860GW of new solar PV by 2040.
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