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EU bans funding for energy projects using Chinese inverters—will it move the needle on cybersecurity?

The European Commission has reportedly banned EU funds from supporting energy projects using Chinese-made inverters.

Sunwafe secures land permits for 20GW Spain solar wafer plant, appoints new CEO

Prospective solar wafer manufacturer Sunwafe has appointed a new CEO and secured permits for a 30-hectare site in northern Spain, in efforts to establish Europe’s “first” large-scale, 20GW silicon ingot and wafer production facility.

Meta wants to power US data centres with space-based solar power

Social media tech giant Meta has signed an agreement to procure power from space-based solar power startup, Overview Energy.

US judge temporarily lifts de facto blockade of solar and wind projects on federal land

A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s restriction of solar and wind projects on US federal land.

Dutch startup Resilicon granted NZIA support for new European polysilicon plant

A planned 13GW polysilicon production plant in the Netherlands, powered by renewable energy, has been designated as a strategic project under the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA).

New York opens tender to accelerate onshore renewables deployment

The NYSERDA has launched an onshore solicitation programme to supporting the development of onshore wind, solar, and hydroelectric projects. 
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Australia awards 1.9GW of renewables in Western Australia under CIS Tender 5

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May 6, 2026
The Australian government has announced the results of CIS Tenders 5 and 6 for Western Australia, awarding contracts to 10 projects.
The Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) establishes a roadmap for the accelerated rollout of utility-scale renewable energy projects aimed at diversifying the UAE’s energy mix, strengthening security of supply and supporting local industrial growth. Image: Masdar.

Masdar, EWEC sign agreement on 30GW solar PV and 8GW storage deployment in UAE

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May 5, 2026
Masdar has signed an agreement with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) to accelerate the deployment of more than 30GW of solar PV capacity and over 8GW of battery storage in the UAE. 
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Corporate solar financing more than doubles to US$11.1 billion in Q1 2026

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May 5, 2026
Global corporate solar financing reached US$11.1 billion across 53 deals in the first quarter of 2026, according to Mercom.
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PV inverter manufacturers reshape strategies as policy shifts drive regional production

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May 5, 2026
PV inverter producers are adapting their manufacturing strategies to navigate changing policy and regulations, according to PV Tech Research.
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Energy industry concerned at Dutch grid tariff plans for large electricity producers

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May 5, 2026
The Dutch government is planning to introduce a feed-in-tariff that will require large electricity producers to pay towards the cost of the electricity grid.
Sungrow inverters in Germany.
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The impact of evolving global policies on the PV inverter industry

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May 5, 2026
PV inverter producers are adapting their manufacturing strategies to changing policy and regulatory conditions in key solar markets, writes PV Tech Research analyst Mollie McCorkindale.
Under the agreement, Solex will invest approximately INR40 billion (US$419 million) in the project, as part of its “Vision 2030” strategy. Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash

Solex inks MoU for 5GW solar cell and 10GW BESS facility in Gujarat

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May 5, 2026
Solex Energy has signed an MoU with the Government of Gujarat to establish a 5GW solar cell manufacturing facility alongside a 10GW energy storage plant in the state.  
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Wacker polysilicon sales decline in Q1 2026

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May 5, 2026
German polysilicon producer Wacker Chemie recorded declining sales and earnings from its polysilicon sector in Q1 2026, primarily due to poor performance in its solar-grade polysilicon business.
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Meta, EDP sign PPA for 250MW Arkansas solar PV project

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May 5, 2026
Meta and EDP Renewables North America have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 250MW Cypress Knee Solar project in the US.
The completed 204MW Edenvale solar project. Image: Eneos Corporation

Australian utility-scale solar and wind generation up 24% year-on-year in April

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May 5, 2026
Australia's utility-scale solar PV and wind assets generated a combined 4.7TWh in April 2026, up 24% from 3.8TWh in the same month last year, according to data from Rystad Energy.
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NEM Data Spotlight: Solar generation falls 4.6% in April as autumn conditions deepen

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May 5, 2026
April 2026 delivered a continuation of Australia's seasonal solar contraction as the NEM moved deeper into autumn.
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Tata Power targets 10GW ingot-wafer capacity with US$685 million investment

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May 1, 2026
TPREL has proposed investment of up to INR65 billion (US$685 million) to establish a 10GW solar PV ingot and wafer manufacturing plant. 
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How the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affects solar aluminium sourcing

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May 1, 2026
“We have copper shortages, aluminium shortages [and] all kinds of raw materials are struggling,” says the GEA's John Mitchell.
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