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US ITC opens TOPCon supply chain case over First Solar patents

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has begun an investigation into tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar products in the US, following a complaint by US thin-film module manufacturer First Solar.

Global PV equipment market to grow over 2.5 times by 2035 – VDMA

The global annual capital expenditure on PV manufacturing equipment is expected to more than double to US$43.8 billion over the next decade, according to a report from VDMA.

Third-party ownership and strong market fundamentals drive ‘new shape of solar’ in US residential sector

The ‘new shape of solar’ in the US residential sector is one driven by flexible private financing, according to Aurora Solar.

‘Anti-solar activists’ may have undermined 94MW Ohio solar plant

The rejection of a 94MW solar PV project in Ohio stems from ‘a small group of anti-solar activists’, according to the project’s developer.

PV yield uncertainty: What it means for engineers, lenders and investors

Yield uncertainty represents different things and different challenges, depending on who’s looking at it, writes Solargis’ Marcel Suri.

Ultra-low-cost solar could unlock 2,600TWh per year to power Australia’s green metals export potential, ACAP says

New system-level modelling from the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) has revealed that achieving ultra-low-cost solar targets could create a 2,000GW-scale solar PV market in Australia.
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‘You’re going to see a lot more of these:’ Maximo on robotic installation at utility-scale solar projects

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March 27, 2026
PV Tech spoke with Maximo on the use of robotic solar installation solution at AES' Bellefield utility-scale project and upcoming trends in PV robotics.
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Beyond IEC 61215-2: rethinking mechanical testing for tracker mounted PV modules

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Arthur Cao outlines how fresh approaches are needed to ensuretracker-based PV systems are designed adequately to avoid unnecessary failures.
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SSI awards first Supply Traceability certificates to Astronergy module factories

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March 27, 2026
Two module production facilities in China have been awarded the first Supply Traceability Standard certifications by Europe’s Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI).
The 200MWp facility comprises four photovoltaic plants, each with an installed capacity of 50MWp. Image: Axpo.

SPAIN ROUND-UP: Axpo, McDonald’s sign 10-year PPA, EDP brings 90MW PV plants online

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March 27, 2026
Axpo will supply 83GWh of solar to McDonald’s under a 10-year PPA, while EDP adds 90MW with two Navarra PV plants.
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Australia opens tender for National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot administrator

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March 27, 2026
Australia's DCCEEW has launched an approach-to-market seeking an administrator to deliver the National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot.
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Qair secures solar PV PPA at 192MW Brazilian plant

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March 26, 2026
French independent power producer Qair has signed a power purchase agreement with Brazilian LPG distributor Ultragaz for the Bom Jardim solar PV project.
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SMA Solar losses exceed US$75 million in 2025

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March 26, 2026
SMA Solar has posted losses of €65.4 million in 2025, which it attributed to a series of “one-time items”, including muted market demand.
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70% of solar PV factories show ‘major’ defects – Intertek CEA

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March 26, 2026
More than 70% of global solar manufacturing facilities exhibited “major” or “critical” defects in 2025, according to a new report from Intertek CEA.
Boralex will invest US$6.8 billion through 2030, with an additional US$1.2 billion allocated to post-2030 projects. Image: Boralex via LinkedIn.

Brookfield expands renewables portfolio with Boralex acquisition

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March 26, 2026
Global investment firm Brookfield Asset Management has acquired Canadian independent power producer (IPP) Boralex for C$9 billion (US$6.5 billion).
A Sonnedix solar project in Italy.

Sonnedix acquires 194MW Italian solar PV portfolio from EOS, Capital Dynamics

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March 26, 2026
Sonnedix has acquired a portfolio of six Italian solar PV projects from EOS Investment Management Group and Capital Dynamics.
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CSIRO’s thermal-sensing robots detect solar module faults in landmark Australian trial

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March 26, 2026
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has successfully completed trials of autonomous robots designed to revolutionise maintenance operations at large-scale solar installations.
EDP Renewables North America's Pleasantville solar project.

US MIDWEST ROUND-UP: EDP, Linea and LRE advance solar PV projects

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March 25, 2026
EDP Renewables North America, Linea Energy and LRE have all advanced solar projects in the US Midwest this week.
Societe Generale and HSBC have provided the funds for the 252MW Echols Grove plant in Lamar County and the 187MW Cedar Range plant in Hopkins County. Image: Zelestra.

Zelestra secures US$600 million for 440MW Texas solar plants 

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March 25, 2026
Spanish independent power producer (IPP) Zelestra has secured US$600 million in green financing for two solar PV projects totalling 440MW in Texas.
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