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US and India strike trade deal, cutting tariffs to 18% in ‘strategic turning point’ for Indian PV manufacturers

The US and India have announced a trade deal under which Washington will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25%.

‘Difficult’ to make EU solar procurement initiatives work ‘on the ground’, developers say

Resilience against supply chain risks in Europe comes in the form of early action, a panel at Solar Finance and Investment Europe agreed.

Philippines-China tension could endanger solar PV supply, says trade association

The Philippines’ solar and energy storage trade body has warned that diplomatic tensions with China could disrupt the solar industry.

‘Clear and concerning’ rise in PV module defects – Kiwa PI Berlin

PV module defects are increasing as manufacturers struggle to achieve consistent quality through robust bill-of-material and process controls.

Renewables pricing in Europe and US set for major recalibration – Pexapark

Clean energy pricing in Europe and America is set for a decisive adjustment in 2026 as record deployment levels collide with heightened market volatility and policy headwinds.

How US states are stepping up to fill the renewable energy policy void

PV Talk: Vote Solar’s Sachu Constantine discusses the growing role of state and local governments in driving forward clean energy policy in the United States.
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“The technology is ready, costs have fallen, and regulation is catching up. Hybridisation is the path forward. Projects that do not adapt will be left behind,” said Priit Lepasepp, CEO of Sunly. Image: Solar Media.

Hybridise or die: Solar and storage valuations under pressure

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February 4, 2026
Industry leaders warn that hybridising PV with batteries is now essential to secure revenue, manage volatility, and maintain investor value.
According to Sarah Montgomery (pictured, second from left), the complexity of solar and energy storage supply chains means that derisking requires focus beyond just shifting end module manufacturing. Image: Caleb Wissun-Bhide, Solar Media.

Cost the key consideration in European supply chains as reliance on China remains

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February 4, 2026
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European energy has gone from an overreliance on Russia to an overreliance on China.
Speakers at Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2026.

‘Different production profiles with one grid connection’: solutions to Europe’s grid capacity crunch

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February 4, 2026
Optimising existing grid capacity could be the most viable solution to Europe’s long-standing grid capacity challenges.
The Bakeoven Solar PV project from Avangrid in the US state of Oregon began commercial operations.

Avangrid commissions 269MW solar PV in Oregon

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February 4, 2026
Avangrid, a subsidiary of Spanish utility Iberdrola, has reached commercial operations at two PV power plants in the US state of Oregon.
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Zelestra inks 176MW Texas solar PV PPA with Meta, 50MW in Ohio with AEPEP

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February 4, 2026
Spanish renewable energy company Zelestra has finalised a power purchase agreement with Facebook’s parent company Meta for its 176MW Skull Creek Solar Plant in Texas.
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Enphase to cut 160 jobs globally, as Q4 microinverter shipments drop to 682MW

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February 4, 2026
Microinverter supplier Enphase Energy has filed an 8-K form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that it will reduce its workforce globally by nearly 160 jobs.
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US defends IRA domestic content bonus after China scores WTO win

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February 4, 2026
US authorities have hit back at a WTO ruling that subsidies for domestically produced solar and other clean energy components discriminate against Chinese firms.
Speakers at Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2026.

Changing risk profiles, portfolio-based decisions highlight shifts in renewables investment landscape

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February 4, 2026
'The market is evolving,' said Daniel Machuca on the topic of traditional financing models and their suitability for use in modern renewables.
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Australia: EnergyCo seeks federal approval for 6GW New England REZ transmission backbone spanning 315km

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February 4, 2026
Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) has submitted an Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) referral for the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission infrastructure project in Australia.
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NEM Data Spotlight: Australia’s solar sector continues momentum with 222GWh peak daily output in January 2026

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February 4, 2026
The latest edition in our NEM Data Spotlight series delves into solar PV data from January 2026 and how it hit a daily peak of 222GWh.
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Tonic Group secures fast-track federal approval for 75MW Western Australia solar-battery project

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February 3, 2026
Tonic Group has obtained federal environmental clearance for a 75MW solar-plus-storage development in Western Australia within four weeks.
Speakers at Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2026.

Europe needs private capital to ‘step in’ to support grid expansions, industry players say

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February 3, 2026
Integrating more private investment into Europe’s grid infrastructure will be a necessity if the continent's bottlenecks are to be overcome.
Domenico Tripodi speaks at Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2026.

‘Clear cooling’ of equity investment in US renewables, creating opportunities for Europe

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February 3, 2026
There has been a 'clear cooling' of appetite for new renewable energy investments in the US, according to speakers at SFIEU 2026.
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