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Trump executive order seeks to limit access to solar deployment subsidies

Donald Trump has issued an executive order to tighten restrictions on renewable energy tax credits just days after signing his “One, Big Beautiful Bill” act into law, which significantly cut federal support for renewables.

Chinese government pushes for PV production cuts in a bid to curb price competition

The Chinese government has moved to curb excessive competition in the PV sector and stabilise pricing as companies report growing losses.

Solar generation on the rise in Europe in first half of 2025

Many European countries generated record levels of solar power in the first half of 2025, according to figures from Fraunhofer ISE.

Caelux ships first order of perovskite glass technology

Caelux has finished the first sale of its perovskite glass, which will be paired with a silicon module developed by a ‘reputable manufacturer’.

Why managing PV hail risk means following the data

PV Talk: Jon Previtali of VDE Americas explains the hard science behind managing hail risk, one of the costliest sources of damage to PV projects.

India to add 28.3GW solar PV in FY26

Energy consultancy JMK Research has forecast 28.3GW of utility-scale and residential solar PV to be installed in India during fiscal year 2026.
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Australian solar PV power plants see curtailment above 25% in 2024

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July 11, 2025
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has revealed that several utility-scale solar PV power plants experienced curtailment of above 25% in the National Electricity Market (NEM) in 2024.
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BayWa r.e. secures US$3.5 billion in funds to build its renewables portfolio

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July 10, 2025
German renewables company BayWa r.e. has secured a €3 billion (US$3.5 billion) loan for 'operational initiatives and pipeline expansion.'
The project, powering 50,000 homes, created over 275 jobs locally. Image: Invenergy Renewables.

Invenergy commissions 250MW solar project in Indiana

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July 10, 2025
US renewables developer Invenergy has launched commercial operations of 250MW Fairbanks Solar Energy Center in Sullivan County, Indiana. 
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Sunnova, Omnidian enter into US$7 million stalking horse asset purchase agreement

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July 10, 2025
US solar residential installer Sunnova has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Omnidian for some of its assets.
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US DOE claims ‘green agenda’ risks ‘100 times’ more blackouts – industry disagrees

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July 10, 2025
A report published by the US Department of Energy (DOE) this week claims that the previous government’s support for renewable energy could cause blackouts to “increase by 100 times” by 2030.
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UbiQD signs quantum dot supply agreement with First Solar

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July 10, 2025
UbiQD has signed a supply agreement with First Solar to supply its fluorescent quantum dot technology for use in the latter’s PV panels.
The greenfield project is scheduled for commissioning by 2028. Image: Copenhagen Energy via LinkedIn.

Copenhagen Energy, Thy-Mors Energi to develop 100MW solar-plus-storage project in Denmark

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July 10, 2025
Copenhagen Energy has partnered with Thy-Mors Energi to set up a 100MW PV and BESS project in Ballerum, about 370km from Copenhagen. 
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ARENA announces AU$60 million for ultra-low-cost solar R&D in Australia

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July 10, 2025
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a new AU$60 million (US$39.4 million) funding round to bolster R&D efforts to achieve ultra-low-cost solar.
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Shakti Pumps raises US$34 million for 2.2GW solar cell and module plant in India

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July 9, 2025
Indian solar water pump and motor manufacturer Shakti Pumps has successfully raised INR2.9 billion (US$34.1 million) to build a solar cell and module manufacturing plant.
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Fraunhofer ISE: Germany could add at least 500GW of agrivoltaics capacity

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July 8, 2025
Germany could install 500GW of new solar agrivoltaics (agriPV) capacity on its most 'suitable' land, according to Fraunhofer ISE.
The project is slated for commissioning in March 2027, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2025. Image: Sunotec

Sunotec buys Latvian solar-BESS project from Danish Sun Energy

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July 8, 2025
Bulgarian-headquartered solar engineering company Sunotec has acquired 100% of the project company, SIA DSE Lazas Solar, from Danish Sun Energy. 
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German solar glass manufacturer GMB enters insolvency

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July 8, 2025
German solar glass manufacturer Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg (GMB) has filed for insolvency after posting monthly losses of €900,000 this year.
This brings the total commissioned capacity to 501.02MW out of the planned 1,000MW. Image: Unsplash

SJVN Green Energy commissions 100MW Bikaner plant in Rajasthan, India

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July 8, 2025
SJVN Green Energy has commenced commercial operations of 100.02MW from its 1,000MW solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
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