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US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

The US solar sector will discuss a policy landscape includes “a lot of good news” at next week’s PV CellTech USA conference.

Sungrow patches cloud vulnerability affecting solar inverters

Sungrow has patched an iSolarCloud vulnerability that reportedly allowed unauthenticated access to platform accounts, according to reports.

PV Chart of the Week: TOPCon to lead solar cell production in India this year

This week’s PV Chart of the Week looks at India’s solar cell capacity and production growth from 2022 to 2026.

Tongwei, GCL and Chinese polysilicon producers hold meeting to curb destructive price competition, plan to set price floors

Leading domestic polysilicon players in China’s PV industry held a closed‑door meeting to curb destructive price competition.

Pexapark: September 2026 PPA prices rise 5% across Europe

The prices of European renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) rose by 5.0% in September, according to figures from Pexapark.

From higher efficiency to higher asset value: LONGi’s strategy to lead Europe’s clean energy transition

Leon Zhang, President of Utility Europe, LONGi, discusses the changing economics of European solar and the strategic role of storage.
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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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German industry groups oppose proposed solar prosumer grid surcharge

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October 16, 2026
Eleven German associations oppose proposed solar prosumer grid fees, warning they could deter investment and slow expansion.
Solar panels at a GES project.

GES secures US$252 million EPC contracts for four Spanish solar PV projects

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October 16, 2026
GES has secured four new EPC contracts for three new solar clusters and a standalone solar PV plant in Spain.
The financing includes US$310 million in debt and letter of credit facilities and US$90 million in preferred equity for a Texas solar-plus-storage project. Image: Raphael Cruz via Unsplash

Concord New Energy closes US$400 million financing for Texas solar-plus-storage project

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October 16, 2026
Concord New Energy (CNE) has closed US$400 million in financing for its US clean energy and digital infrastructure portfolio.
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Western Australia names Clean Energy Link – East contractors to unlock 2.3GW of solar and wind

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October 16, 2026
Acciona, GenusPlus and UGL Engineering have been selected to deliver Stage 1 of Clean Energy Link – East (CEL-East), a transmission project in Western Australia.
The Shanghai skyline.

Shanghai Customs uncovers 16 cases of PV products suspected of infringing on intellectual property

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October 16, 2026
Shangai ports handled 16 cases involving solar PV products suspected of infringing on IP with a total value of more than US$750,000.
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Australia solar investment decisions reach record 3.5GW in 2026

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October 15, 2026
Australia's solar financial investment decisions (FIDs) have hit a record 3.5GW in 2026, with energy minister Chris Bowen saying renewable energy investment "has already broken the annual record".
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New Zealand PM opens South Island’s largest solar PV plant at Christchurch Airport

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October 15, 2026
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has opened a 168MWdc solar PV plant that is now the largest on the country's South Island.
Solar modules.

HoloSolis appoints former rail executive Henri Poupart-Lafarge as CEO

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October 15, 2026
French solar manufacturer HoloSolis has appointed former rail executive Henri Poupart-Lafarge as its new CEO.

PV Manufacturing USA

The latest from across the US solar supply chain

Toyo expands Texas solar module manufacturing facility to 2GW

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Global supply chain imbalance creates opportunities for overseas manufacturers to sell wafers to the US

Features, Interviews

US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

Features, Editors' Blog

Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

Features, Interviews, Long Reads

Navigating the quality challenges of US module procurement

Features, Interviews
A Nexamp solar project.

Aligned Climate Capital, Nexamp secure finance for community solar projects

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October 15, 2026
Aligned Climate Capital and Nexamp have secured finance for their respective community solar portfolios in the US.
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Anza Power signs second Fonterra PPA for 110MWac Karioi solar PV power plant in New Zealand

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October 15, 2026
Anza Power has signed a second long-term PPA with Fonterra for its 110MWac Karioi solar PV power plant in New Zealand.
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ARENA launches AU$250 million third Solar Sunshot round targeting large-scale solar PV plants in Australia

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October 15, 2026
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a third round of its Solar Sunshot programme, offering up to AU$250 million (US$175 million) to companies that manufacture or demonstrate equipment for building large-scale solar PV power plants in Australia.
Trina Solar automated module installation.

Becquerel: AI and robotics can deliver 3-4% energy yield improvement in solar PV projects

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October 14, 2026
The Becquerel Institute has released a segment briefing on the potential impact that AI and robotics can have on solar PV installations.
FRV Australia’s 353MW Walla Walla solar PV power plant in New South Wales. Under a 15-year PPA, it supplies energy to Microsoft to power its data centres. Image: FRV Australia.
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Australia’s data centre boom: where AI demand, grid capacity and renewables converge

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October 14, 2026
Australia ranks second to the US for data centre investment, driving demand for solar power and battery storage.
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PV Manufacturing USA

The latest from across the US solar supply chain

Toyo expands Texas solar module manufacturing facility to 2GW

News

Global supply chain imbalance creates opportunities for overseas manufacturers to sell wafers to the US

Features, Interviews

US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

Features, Editors' Blog

Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

Features, Interviews, Long Reads

Navigating the quality challenges of US module procurement

Features, Interviews

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Anza Power signs second Fonterra PPA for 110MWac Karioi solar PV power plant in New Zealand

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Australia solar investment decisions reach record 3.5GW in 2026

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HoloSolis appoints former rail executive Henri Poupart-Lafarge as CEO

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Aligned Climate Capital, Nexamp secure finance for community solar projects

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PV Chart of the Week: TOPCon to lead solar cell production in India this year

Features, Editors' Blog

Sungrow patches cloud vulnerability affecting solar inverters

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Industry Updates

AIKO to supply Infinity Power with ABC modules for South African projects

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JinkoSolar to unveil ‘unprecedented’ new cell at Global Technology Day

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SEG Solar’s second module factory passes Intertek ETL factory audit

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KSTAR deepens UK footprint with showcase at Solar & Storage Live UK

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Suntech highlights PV and energy Storage at Solar & Storage Live UK

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Hoymiles showcases UK energy solutions at Solar & Storage Live

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From higher efficiency to higher asset value: LONGi’s strategy to lead Europe’s clean energy transition

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Energy Storage

Germany Roundup: Enertrag, Enlight, Vattenfall, Fluence, Giga Storage progress 4-hour batteries totalling 3.2GWh to construction

October 16, 2026

Vikram Solar subsidiary to build 7.5GWh BESS assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, India

October 16, 2026

AGL refers 500MWh Abermain BESS in Queensland to Australia’s EPBC Act

October 16, 2026

20.4GWh grid-scale BESS deployed globally in September, up 61%; YTD installs up 43% 

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Manufacturing

Tongwei, GCL and Chinese polysilicon producers hold meeting to curb destructive price competition, plan to set price floors

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October 16, 2026

PV Chart of the Week: TOPCon to lead solar cell production in India this year

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October 15, 2026

SEDAYUSolar and Chinese giant GoodWe aim to develop solar for Indonesia

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October 12, 2026

TP Solar’s output of made-in-India modules rises to 1GW

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October 12, 2026

Markets & Finance

Concord New Energy closes US$400 million financing for Texas solar-plus-storage project

News
October 16, 2026

Western Australia names Clean Energy Link – East contractors to unlock 2.3GW of solar and wind

News
October 16, 2026

Shanghai Customs uncovers 16 cases of PV products suspected of infringing on intellectual property

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October 16, 2026

Australia solar investment decisions reach record 3.5GW in 2026

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October 15, 2026

Power Plants

German industry groups oppose proposed solar prosumer grid surcharge

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October 16, 2026

GES secures US$252 million EPC contracts for four Spanish solar PV projects

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October 16, 2026

Concord New Energy closes US$400 million financing for Texas solar-plus-storage project

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October 16, 2026

Western Australia names Clean Energy Link – East contractors to unlock 2.3GW of solar and wind

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October 16, 2026

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