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Europe’s ‘Made in EU’ plans draw mixed reactions from solar industry

The EU’s “Industrial Accelerator Act” (IAA) for key domestic manufacturing sectors has been met with mixed reactions by the continent’s solar industry.

Silfab Solar slams ‘misinformation’ over chemical ‘leak’ at South Carolina solar module factory

US solar manufacturer Silfab Solar has disputed some reports of chemical spillages at its manufacturing facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Why the Middle East crisis could prompt a doubling down on solar

Analysis: Just as the energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to a European pivot on clean energy, the US-Israel war on Iran presents another potential turning point, this time with a wider global reach.

Trinasolar launches Vertex S+ G3 and Vertex N G3 ranges of i-TOPCon modules

Trinasolar has launched two new series of i-TOPCON solar PV modules, the Vertex S+ G3 range and the Vertex N G3 series.

Indian PV manufacturers downplay impact of 125% preliminary US countervailing duty

The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has proposed a 125.87% preliminary countervailing duty (CVD) on Indian solar cells.

European power price volatility creating battery and co-location opportunities

Increased renewable energy penetration in Europe’s leading clean energy markets will lead to more fluctuations in power prices.
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Pilot commissioning has begun for the first 61MW unit, which will be gradually ramped up to its full 250MW capacity. Image: Iraqi Ministry of Electricity.

TotalEnergies ramps up 61MW unit at Iraq’s 1GW Basra solar project

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French energy major TotalEnergies has initiated pilot operations of the first generating unit at its 1GW solar farm in Iraq’s Basra region.
The projects are currently under construction and are expected to reach commercial operation later this year. Image: Origis Energy

Origis Energy secures US$545 million for 413MW Texas PV portfolio

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March 6, 2026
Origis Energy has secured US$545 million in financing for three utility-scale solar projects with a combined capacity of 413MW in Texas.
In total, around 704,000 bifacial modules will be installed across approximately 2,400 acres. Image: Zelestra.

Zelestra begins construction on 441MWdc solar portfolio in Texas

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March 6, 2026
Spanish independent power producer (IPP) Zelestra has begun the construction of 253MWdc Echols Grove and 188MWdc Cedar Range projects in Texas.
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Silfab Solar pauses operations at module & cell factory after chemical spills

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March 6, 2026
Silfab solar has paused operations at its module manufacturing plant in South Carolina following chemical spills.
The Bakeoven Solar PV project from Avangrid in the US state of Oregon began commercial operations.

Portland General Electric finalises agreements for 1GW renewables and BESS

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Arevon powers 430MW Missouri PV project, boosts state solar capacity by 50%

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March 5, 2026
US independent power producer (IPP) Arevon has begun operations at its 430MW Kelso solar PV project in the state of Missouri.
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Enery closes US$534 million in finance for Romanian solar-plus-storage project

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March 5, 2026
Enery has closed a €460 million (US$534 million) syndicated green project financing for a 761MWp solar, 1GWh-plus BESS project in Romania.
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March 5, 2026
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Potentia Energy completes module installation at 98MW Quorn Park hybrid project

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March 5, 2026
Potentia has completed the installation of nearly 161,000 solar modules at its Quorn Park hybrid solar-plus-BESS in Australia.
An Aspen Power community solar project.

PPA prices in North America set to rise ‘in the short-term’, according to kWh Analytics

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March 4, 2026
PPA prices are set to continue to rise in the short-term, “as demand outpaces supply”, accotding to Geoffrey Lehv of kWh Analytics.
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EU puts up €54.9m for solar under third round of cross-border tender

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March 4, 2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals for ground-mounted solar projects under the latest round of its cross-border tender programme.
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From profit to loss: China’s biggest PV tracker company, Arctech Solar, under pressure

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March 4, 2026
From a net profit of RMB632 million (US$91.5 million) to a loss of nearly RMB10 million — what went wrong for Arctech Solar, China’s leading PV tracker manufacturer, in 2025?
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ISC Konstanz partners with Celloraa Energy for 1.2GW TOPCon cell manufacturing facility in India

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March 4, 2026
ISC Konstanz has partnered with Celloraa Energy to develop a 1.2GW TOPCon cell production facility in Gujarat, India.
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