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Democratic sweep in US midterms brings reprieve for solar, but federal gridlock persists 

PV Tech spoke with many industry experts about the midterm election results, covering topics such as permitting, state-level impact and investment appetite.

Array Technologies, Shoals Technologies merger to create integrated solar infrastructure platform

Array Technologies and Shoals Technologies Group have agreed to combine in a stock-for-stock merger, creating an integrated energy infrastructure platform spanning structural and eBOS solutions for utility-scale solar PV and battery storage.

Leading manufacturers considering wide range of module technologies at PV ModuleTech Europe

Trina Solar, Tongwei and TCL Solar announced that they are exploring a wide range of module technologies at PV ModuleTech Europe conference.

Australia’s New South Wales urges hourly 100% renewable energy mandate for data centres

A New South Wales (NSW) parliamentary inquiry has recommended that data centres be legally required to supply their own 100% renewable energy on an hourly basis, a stricter test than the state’s current guidelines.

Innovations in solar module technologies outpace testing work

‘Technology is moving way faster than our ability to evaluate it,’ said KIWA PI Berlin’s Elene Garciandia at PV ModuleTech Europe.

First Solar inaugurates 1.7GW initial phase of South Carolina module manufacturing facility

First Solar has inaugurated the first 1.7GW phase of its US$330 million manufacturing facility in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina.
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November 9, 2026
PV capacity in Türkiye is projected to increase from 26GW to 112GW by 2040 under a national energy vision published ahead of the COP31 summit.
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Rezolv Energy secures VPPA for 1.3GW Dama solar PV project in Romania

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Rezolv and Ahold Delhaize inked a virtual offtake agreement for the 1.3GWp Dama solar park and the 300MW Dunarea East wind farm in Romania.
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European Energy and AirTrunk open 31MW Mulwala solar PV plant in New South Wales, Australia

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November 9, 2026
European Energy and data centre operator AirTrunk have officially opened the 31MW Mulwala solar PV plant in NSW.
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Sungrow signs 1.5GW solar PV and 4GWh battery storage distribution deals in Australia

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November 9, 2026
Sungrow has signed three distribution agreements in Australia covering 1.5GW of solar PV and 4GWh of battery storage, with Solar Juice, Supply Partners and Raystech Group.
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Panamint Capital closes finance for 1.2GW solar PV plant near Twin Oaks power station

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November 9, 2026
Energy infrastructure investor Panamint Capital, has closed the first phase of a US$1.8 billion loan comprising of $769 million, to finance construction of Big Rooter Power, a 1.2 GWdc solar PV project.

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In H1 2026, China rejected enough solar and wind to supply Mexico for a year. Carrie Xiao looks at the country’s curtailment problem.
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Third Latvian solar PV plant from Ignitis Renewables enters operations

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November 6, 2026
The 174MW Tume solar farm in Tukums, Latvia, reaches operational status. For the first time, owner Ignitis Renewables will run its own facility.
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FTC Solar reports revenue up 26% in Q3, secures new supply agreements

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November 6, 2026
US tracker manufacturer FTC Solar has registered revenues of US$32.8 million in the third quarter of 2026, up both sequentially (25.4%) and year-on-year (26.1%).
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November 5, 2026
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