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Renewables still offer cheapest LCOE in the US as all prices rise – Lazard

Renewables are the lowest-cost source of new energy generation in the US, despite increasing costs, according to Lazard.

SolarPower Europe: EU’s Chinese inverter ban causing ‘deep uncertainty’ with lack of clarity

The EU’s decision to ban funding for solar PV and energy storage projects lacks clarity, according to SolarPower Europe.

New national standards for China’s PV sector set to phase out sub-630W modules and conventional polysilicon products

Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon production and inverters.

Belectric: European solar developers are in a ‘critical’ position without grid overhaul

The combination of grid shortages and massive recent expansion has put European solar developers in a “critical” position, according to the CEO of veteran German solar EPC and developer, Belectric.

EU’s solar and wind growing ‘far too slowly’ to meet 2030 target – report

A report by think-tank ECNO has blamed grid bottlenecks, permitting delays and flexibility limitations for a slowdown in the EU’s renewables growth.

European premium PV module prices keep rising, bifacial TOPCon cools off

The price of PV modules in Europe has continued the upward trend in June 2026, except for the bifacial TOPCon segment.
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Shell’s 25MW Qabas solar plant in Oman. Image: Shell.

Shell sells 5GW Indian renewables portfolio to Aditya Birla Renewables

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July 14, 2026
Shell Overseas Investment, a wholly owned subsidiary of oil and gas giant Shell, has signed an agreement to sell 100% of Solenergi Power Private to renewables platform Aditya Birla Renewables (ABRen).
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IRENA: Renewables account for 31.7% of global electricity generation, solar generation up 29.7% year-on-year

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July 14, 2026
Renewable energy accounted for 31.7% of global electricity generation in 2024, with solar power contributing 2,105.8TWh, according to IRENA.
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SoWiTec announces insolvency due to excessive debt

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German solar and wind developer SoWiTec has announced insolvency due to excessive debt.
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Solar PV provides 25% of power generation across the EU in June

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July 14, 2026
For the first month ever, solar PV has made up 25% of monthly electricity generation across the European Union in June 2026.
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EnergyCo, Transgrid sign deal to unlock transmission capacity for 3.56GW of renewables and battery storage in Australia

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July 14, 2026
New South Wales (NSW) energy agency EnergyCo has executed a Project Development Deed with transmission operator Transgrid to upgrade a section of the grid between Jerilderie and Wagga Wagga in Australia.
mproved PV asset performance is just one promise of greater AI integration, but the solar industry must have its eyes open to the risks. Image: AdobeStock.
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Turkish energy and natural resources minister Alparslan Bayraktar.

Turkey launches tender seeking 900MW solar PV, 1.5GW wind capacity

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July 13, 2026
The Turkish government has launched a new tender seeking 900MW of new solar PV capacity and 1.5GW of new wind capacity.
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JinkoSolar vice chairman and co-founder Chen Kangping resigns

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July 13, 2026
JinkoSolar has announced a senior management change as the company continues to struggle with losses.

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ES Foundry completes 2GW solar cell expansion in South Carolina

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According to Avaada, the production line is capable of manufacturing N-type TOPCon solar cells with efficiencies of up to 25.5% under standard test conditions. Image: Avaada Electro.

Avaada commissions first 3GW TOPCon solar cell production line in Nagpur, India

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July 13, 2026
Avaada Electro has commissioned the first 3GW production line at its 6GW N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Butibori, Nagpur.
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TotalEnergies sells distributed solar in Europe, aims to ‘refocus’ on utility-scale projects

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July 13, 2026
TotalEnergies has divested all 170MW of its distributed solar capacity in Europe, as it plans to “refocus” on utility-scale projects.
SEIA’s compromise framework includes a carve-out for solar projects to be designated as Risk Category 2. Image: Avantus.

Avantus secures US$525 million financing for 184MW solar-plus-storage in California

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July 13, 2026
Independent power producer (IPP) Avantus has closed a US$525 million financing package for its Aratina 2 solar-plus-storage project in Southern California, US.
. The projects are contracted under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Southern California Edison. Image: Qcells.

Qcells completes EPC work on 372MWdc PV projects in Arizona

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July 13, 2026
Qcells has completed EPC work on the 237MWdc Atlas V and 135MWdc Atlas VI solar projects in La Paz County, Arizona.
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