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Solar wafer origin could be ‘significant risk’ for US industry, lawyers warn

There is “an emerging and significant compliance risk” for US solar manufacturers and buyers around the origin of solar wafers, according to new analysis from law firm Wiley Rein.

Global solar PV installations reached 647GW in 2025

Global solar PV installations reached 647GW in 2025, up 11% from the previous year, according to data from think tank Ember.

India’s cumulative solar module capacity reaches 210GW, cell capacity hits 27GW—Mercom

India added 119GW of solar module and over 9GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in 2025, according to Mercom’s latest report.

California moves ahead with balcony solar bill

The California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee has unanimously voted 14-0 (and 3 abstentions) in favour of a bill for balcony solar.

Understanding the current state of module quality – key takeaways from PVRW 2026

The latest PV Reliability Workshop highlighted why investing in PV reliability and quality is more important than ever.

US companies bought record amount of clean energy in 2025

US corporate clean energy procurement hit a record high in 2025, growing by 12% with the majority of deals for solar PV capacity, according to the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA).
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Sunraycer, Google ink PPAs for 400MWac Lupinus solar project in Texas

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March 24, 2026
Sunraycer has signed long-term power purchase agreements with Google for its Lupinus and Lupinus 2 solar projects in Texas.
The project will be connected to the nearest Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL) substation. Image: NTPC.

NTPC seeks bids for 100MW solar, 50MW/200MWh BESS project

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March 24, 2026
NTPC Green Energy has issued a tender for a 100MW solar PV project paired with a 50MW/200MWh battery energy storage system in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
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‘Anti-solar activists’ may have undermined 94MW Ohio solar plant

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March 24, 2026
The rejection of a 94MW solar PV project in Ohio stems from 'a small group of anti-solar activists', according to the project’s developer.
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Third-party ownership and strong market fundamentals drive ‘new shape of solar’ in US residential sector

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March 24, 2026
The 'new shape of solar' in the US residential sector is one driven by flexible private financing, according to Aurora Solar.
The Gnatkiv solar farm, one of Rengy Development’s Ukraine project portfolio

“We will not wait for the war to end” – Poland’s ELQ to invest €2.5 billion in Ukraine solar and energy storage

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March 24, 2026
Polish solar developer and investment platform ELQ plans to invest up to €2.5 billion to build solar PV and energy storage projects in Ukraine.
European Energy said the asset reached ready-to-build status and secured a contract for difference (CfD) under Italy’s FERX scheme in December 2025. Image: European Energy.

Sosteneo secures full ownership of 151MW Sicily solar project

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March 24, 2026
Sosteneo has acquired the remaining 50% stake in the 151MW Mineo PV project in Catania, Sicily, from European Energy. 
A RES Group solar project.

RES Group to deliver asset management services at Nala Renewables’ 217MW solar-plus-storage portfolio

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March 24, 2026
The RES Group has finalised an 'asset management mandate' with Nala Renewables for a 217MW solar-plus-storage portfolio.
The project is located on a former chalk quarry site that has been rehabilitated into a lake and is expected to generate around 30GWh of renewable electricity annually. Image: TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies, Holcim energise 31MW Belgian floating solar plant

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March 23, 2026
French energy major TotalEnergies and Switzerland-based building materials firm Holcim have commissioned a 31MW floating solar PV plant in Obourg, Belgium. 
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PV yield uncertainty: What it means for engineers, lenders and investors

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March 23, 2026
Yield uncertainty represents different things and different challenges, depending on who’s looking at it, writes Solargis' Marcel Suri.
Decommissioned PV panels.

‘Urgent’ reform of EU PV recycling needed to tackle growing waste volume

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March 23, 2026
PV recycling capacity in Europe is lagging behind forecast waste volumes over the coming decades, according to a new study.
Extensive investment in Europe’s grid network is needed to keep pace with renewables deployment.

Combination of voltage and oscillation caused Iberian blackout, says ENTSO-E report

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March 23, 2026
Nearly a year after the Iberian blackout, an expert panel has released its final report regarding the causes that resulted in a combination of “many interacting factors”.
Statkraft's Clonfad solar PV project in Ireland.

Statkraft starts operations at 206MW solar PV portfolio in Ireland

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March 23, 2026
Statkraft has started commercial operations at two solar PV projects in the Republic of Ireland, with a combined capacity of 206MW.
A solar PV project in Austria.

Rejected 94MW Ohio solar project ‘raises serious questions’ about process, climate group says

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March 23, 2026
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has denied the development of a 94MW solar project following “substantial” opposition from local residents.
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