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Global solar PV additions exceed 600GW in 2025, says IEA

Solar PV accounted for more than a quarter of total global energy demand growth in 2025, becoming the single largest contributor to new energy supply, according to the International Energy Agency.

Caelux, Tandem PV announce progress on US perovskite solar modules

Two US solar companies have made advances in perovskite-silicon solar module production this week, with claims that they mark a step towards making the long-discussed technology commercially viable.

VSUN solar modules detained under UFLPA, could knock US$30 million off company earnings

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained solar modules produced by Vietnam-based solar manufacturer VSUN under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Toyo centres US efforts in Texas as it looks to build policy-proof supply chain

PV Talk: Toyo’s Rhone Resch talks about the company’s US strategy and its work to build a localised, vertically-integrated supply chain.

Solar auctions to provide security in France as corporate PPAs remain second choice

France remains an ‘attractive’ solar market, and a ‘stable environment’ for potential investors, according to Ksenia Dray.

USPTO throws out Trina Solar TOPCon patent claims against Canadian Solar, Runergy

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Final Written Decision on patent litigations launched by Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar.
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Advocacy groups petition California Supreme Court over NEM 3

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April 21, 2026
A group of non-profit organisations is petitioning California’s high court to review a recent decision that upheld the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) net energy metering 3.0 (NEM 3) policy for rooftop solar installations.
The new funding builds on an initial €250 million tranche provided by EIG.

ILOS secures US$530 million facility to scale European solar PV and BESS pipeline

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April 21, 2026
ILOS Projects has upsized its structured credit facility to €450 million, as it targets more than 2GW of solar PV and BESS capacity across Europe by 2028. 
The contract value is estimated at INR34.9 billion (US$376.75 million). Image: SECI.

Sterling and Wilson to build 875MW solar project in Rajasthan

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April 21, 2026
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (SWREL) has secured a contract from Coal India (CIL) for an 875MW grid-connected solar project.
Solar generation rose by 636TWh in 2025, marking the largest increase of any power source on record. Image: Ember.

Global solar generation met three-quarters of new power demand in 2025 — Ember

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April 21, 2026
According to Ember's Global Electricity Review 2026, renewables accounted for 33.8% of global power generation in 2025.
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Breaking new ground: Solx and Caelux partner to bring perovskite technology to commercial reality

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April 21, 2026
PV Tech Premium spoke with the CEOs of Caelux and Solx about the way their technology could be the one that brings perovskite technology to commercial reality.
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Italy installed 1.4GW solar PV in Q1 2026, residential continues to slow

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April 20, 2026
Solar PV installations for the first three months of 2026 reached 1.4GW in Italy, according to data from trade body Italia Solare.
The 237.5MW plant is now in commercial operation. Image: NTPC.

NTPC Green Energy commissions 237.5MW of 300MW solar project in Rajasthan

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April 20, 2026
NTPC Green Energy, the renewables arm of state power company NTPC, has commissioned 237.5MW of a 300MW solar project it is building in Rajasthan.
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Jinko launches lightweight TOPCon solar module

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April 20, 2026
Chinese PV manufacturer JinkoSolar has launched a new lightweight solar module designed for low-load-bearing rooftops.
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Matrix Renewables begins commercial operations at 210MW Texas PV project

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April 17, 2026
US independent power producer (IPP) Matrix Renewables has begun operations on the 210MW Stillhouse solar PV project in Bell County, Texas.
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Freedom Forever files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $500 million debts

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April 17, 2026
US residential solar installer Freedom Forever has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid a broad set of litigation claims.
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EBRD provides US$65 million loan for 200MW solar-plus-storage project in Egypt

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April 17, 2026
EBRD backs HAU Energy with US$65 million loan for 200MW solar PV and 120MWh storage project in Benban, Egypt.
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Amazon signs first solar-plus-storage PPAs in Australia to power AI expansion

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April 16, 2026
Tech giant Amazon has announced nine new renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Australia totalling 430MW, with eight projects featuring solar generation co-located with BESS.
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JinkoSolar’s profitability deteriorates as annual module shipments decline

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April 16, 2026
JinkoSolar’s 2025 results have revealed declines in annual module shipments and revenues, as well as a sharp drop in profitability.
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