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China to introduce stronger IP protections for solar PV

The Chinese government has released a range of policy measures to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protections in the country’s solar PV industry.

Thicker aluminium oxide layer is ‘dominant parameter’ in limiting TOPCon UVID degradation

The inclusion of a thicker aluminium oxide layer in TOPCon solar cells could provide superior resistance to UVID, according to UNSW.

UNSW: Up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average

Up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average, according to new research from the University of New South Wales.

Toyo secures US-sourced polysilicon

Japanese cell and module manufacturer Toyo Solar has secured a supply agreement to source US-made polysilicon capacity.

India adds record 35GW+ solar PV in 2025

Solar PV installations in India have surged in 2025 with a record 34.98GW of new additions, according to the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Nofar Energy to buy 1GW US solar portfolio from bankrupt Pine Gate

Israeli renewable energy developer Nofar Energy will acquire an almost 1GW US utility-scale solar portfolio from bankrupt IPP Pine Gate Renewables.
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US COMMUNITY SOLAR ROUND-UP: Project updates from ENGIE and Ampion, Reactivate and Pivot Energy

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January 8, 2026
ENGIE and Ampion added new solar capacity, Reactivate plans to build on landfill sites and Pivot has completed the first phase of a portfolio.
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Adapture Renewables bags US$233 million for 441MW PV portfolio

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January 8, 2026
US renewables developer Adapture Renewables has secured US$233 million in tax equity from US Bank to support its 441MW Titanium solar PV project portfolio.
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Energy storage alleviated solar PV, wind curtailment increase in Chile in 2025

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January 8, 2026
Curtailment of solar PV and wind has continued to increase in Chile last year and passed 6TWh, up 8% year-on-year, according to trade body, the Chilean renewable energy and energy storage association (ACERA).
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Canadian Solar seeks US$200 million to back US manufacturing

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January 8, 2026
Solar manufacturing major Canadian Solar is looking to raise US$200 million in convertible senior note sales to support its US manufacturing operations
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Pacific Hydro begins commercial operations at 293MW solar-plus-storage plant in Chile

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January 8, 2026
Renewables developer Pacific Hydro has started commercial operations at its 293MW/220MWh solar-plus-storage project in Chile.
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SunPower, REC Group sign development agreement to build US residential solar panels

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January 8, 2026
SunPower and the REC Group have unveiled a new 470W solar panel, dubbed 'Monolith', which is designed for use in the US residential sector.
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Inox Clean Energy’s latest INR31 billion equity targets IPP portfolio, manufacturing expansion

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January 7, 2026
Indian independent power producer Inox Clean Energy and its subsidiary Inox Solar have tied up equity totalling INR31 billion (US$340 million).
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HASI, Sunrun joint venture targets 300MW of residential renewable energy capacity

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January 7, 2026
Investor HASI and residential solar and storage developer Sunrun have announced a joint venture to finance 300MW of renewable energy capacity.
The Winfield solar project in Missouri.

Pattern Energy acquires Cordelio Power’s 1.5GW renewables portfolio

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January 7, 2026
Renewables firm Pattern Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire independent power producer Cordelio Power.
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Pilot Energy pivots Western Australian solar project to hybrid BESS in AU$10.75 million deal

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January 7, 2026
Oil and gas explorer Pilot Energy has entered into a binding head of agreement with SN Energy Australia for the joint development of a new solar-plus-storage project at Three Springs, Western Australia.
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Seven-bank syndicate backs Potentia Energy’s AU$830 million renewables expansion in Australia

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January 6, 2026
Potentia Energy has raised AU$830 million in portfolio financing to support its renewable energy operations and development across Australia.
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Trinasolar secures solar PV module and tracker supply deals with ACWA Power

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January 6, 2026
Leading Chinese module manufacturer Trinasolar has announced two new agreements with ACWA Power for projects in Saudi Arabia.
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200MW Colombian PV project given environmental green light

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January 6, 2026
The Colombian National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has granted environmental approval to a 200MW solar PV project in the Chiriguaná area of Northern Colombia.
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