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IRENA: World adds 510GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025

The world added 510GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, the most of any electricity generation source, according to IRENA.

EU grid constraints put 120GW of renewables at risk

In its analysis, Ember examined grid capacity across 20 EU countries and found the major gap was at the transmission level, with a possible shortfall of 104 GW that would affect utility-scale solar projects.

Pexapark: Middle East conflict could increase European solar PPA prices by 35%

The conflict in the Middle East could drive European solar PPA prices up by as much as 35%, according to Pexapark.

Solar saving EU ‘millions a day’ since outbreak of Middle East war

Solar power has saved the EU over €110 million (US$127.5 million) a day since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to SolarPower Europe.

US ITC opens TOPCon supply chain case over First Solar patents

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has begun an investigation into tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar products in the US, following a complaint by US thin-film module manufacturer First Solar.

How today’s PV buyers can navigate ITC uncertainty, supply-chain risk and verification challenges

The scope of supply chain diligence for PV projects in the US seeking tax credits has expanded, requiring greater vigilance in procurement, writes Intertek CEA’s Paul Wormser.
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R.Power's Michał Swół.
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How Germany has led Europe’s renewables-plus-storage auctions

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April 2, 2026
R.Power's Michał Swół speaks to PV Tech Premium about Germany's position as a leader in Europe's renewable energy auction space.
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TotalEnergies, Masdar establish US$2.2 billion Asia renewables partnership

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French oil and gas major TotalEnergies has signed a US$2.2 billion joint venture (JV) with the Emirati state-run renewable energy developer Masdar to jointly develop renewables across Asia.
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T1 Energy produced 2.8GW solar modules in 2025, forecasts up to 4.2GW in 2026

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April 2, 2026
US solar manufacturer T1 Energy has produced 2.79GW of solar modules in 2025, in line with its guidance of 2.6-3GW for the year.
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Germany awards 155MW of rooftop solar in undersubscribed tender

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April 2, 2026
The German Federal Network Agency has awarded 155MW of rooftop solar of 283MW of available capacity in its latest tender.
US president Donald Trump said India would, in return, cut tariffs on US goods to zero. Image: Unsplash.
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Analysis: Some in the US solar industry are positioning tariffs as a silver bullet for manufacturers, but it may not be as straightforward as that.
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TNO claims ‘world’s first’ perovskite solar roof tile

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April 2, 2026
Dutch research institute TNO has developed what it said is the world’s first solar roof tile based on perovskite technology.
The Jonava project will combine 140MW of onshore wind, 330MWp of solar PV and 320MWh of energy storage. Image: European Energy.

European Energy divests 470MW Lithuania hybrid project to Energix

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April 1, 2026
Danish independent power producer (IPP) European Energy has divested a 470MW hybrid project in Lithuania to Israel-based IPP Energix.
The acquisition also brings Vibrant Energy’s long-term PPAs with global blue-chip commercial and industrial (C&I) customers with an average tenure of 20 years. Image: Inox Solar.

Inox Clean Energy adds 1.3GW capacity in Vibrant Energy buyout

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April 1, 2026
Indian independent power producer (IPP) Inox Clean Energy has acquired the Macquarie-owned Vibrant Energy, which operates a 1,337MW commercial and industrial-focused renewables portfolio across India.
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Japan’s Toyo hits solar cell and module shipment targets, posts 142% revenue increase

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April 1, 2026
Toyo Solar shipped 4.5GW of cells in FY2025, surpassing its full-year target, while module shipments reached 249MW.
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European-made solar arrays to power first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972

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April 1, 2026
Four giant solar ‘wings’ will provide power for the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, due to launch later today.
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Green steel, data centres and hydrogen push South Australia’s electricity demand toward 50TWh by 2040

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April 1, 2026
South Australia could see its peak load double from 3.3GW today to 6.5-7GW by 2040, driven by data centres, green steel and hydrogen demand.
The funding will enable Qair to construct three renewable energy projects: an 80MW solar project in Wierzbica, a 105MW solar plant in Grudziądz and an 18MW wind farm in Jenkowo. Image: Qair.

Qair secures US$94 million for 203MW of renewable projects in Poland

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March 31, 2026
Qair has secured PLN350 million (US$94 million) in funding to build renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 203 MW in Poland. 
The portfolio includes the 140 MWp Cocales and 60 MWp La Hulera solar PV projects. Image: Ecoener.

Ecoener secures PPAs for 200 MWp of solar projects in Guatemala

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March 31, 2026
Ecoener has secured 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) to build two solar PV projects totalling 200 MWp in Guatemala.
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