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‘Rogue’ devices found in Chinese solar inverters raises cybersecurity alarm in Europe

US energy officials have found unexplained communication equipment inside some Chinese-made inverter devices.

‘This is not the time for disruption,’ says ACP on US legislation to terminate residential tax credits in 2025

The US House Ways and Means Committee has proposed to bring forward the end date for residential energy tax credits (Section 25D) to the end of 2025, among other changes that could affect the solar industry.

Ember: ASEAN grid investments could unlock 24GW of new solar capacity

Expanding the grid infrastructure of ASEAN countries could unlock 24GW of new solar capacity, according to Ember Climate.

Technology selection for US cell manufacturers – more than meets the eye

CEA’s Martin Meyers considers the pros and cons of the different PV cell technology options for manufacturers starting production in the US.

Spanish Minister rules out cyberattack as reason for April’s blackout

The Spanish Minister for MITECO, Sara Aagesen, ruled out a cyberattack on the blackout that affected Spain and Portugal on 28 April 2025.

TOPCon, HJT modules show up to 16% power loss in damp heat testing due to ‘hidden contaminants’

Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Newcastle have found that “hidden contaminants” in TOPCon and HJT modules can lead to a power loss of up to 16%.
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Solar park in Latvia from independent power producer Sunly.

Lithuania’s Ignitis Group secures funds for 239MW Latvia PV portfolio

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May 19, 2025
Lithuanian government-owned utility and renewables developer Ignitis Group has signed a financing deal with SwedBank to support 239MW of solar PV capacity in Latvia.
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OX2 obtains consent for 90MW solar-plus-storage site in New South Wales, Australia

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May 19, 2025
Swedish solar developer OX2 has received development consent from the New South Wales government in Australia for a 90MW solar-plus-storage project.
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Australia’s NEM sees approved utility-scale solar PV capacity grow by half a gigawatt in April

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May 19, 2025
New data released by Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has noted that 553MW of capacity was approved in the NEM in April.
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Elgin Energy bags GPS approval for 150MW solar-plus-storage site in Victoria, Australia

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May 18, 2025
Developer Elgin Energy has secured grid connection approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for a 150MW solar-plus-storage site in Victoria.
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PV Price Watch: High inventory levels persist as Chinese polysilicon and wafer prices fall again

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May 16, 2025
Polysilicon prices have continued to decline slightly this week in China, while polysilicon companies initiated contract signings for moderate volumes.
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Sungrow, Juniper Green Energy sign 835MW inverter supply deal in India

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May 16, 2025
Sungrow has signed a supply agreement with Indian independent power producer (IPP) Juniper Green Energy to provide 835MW of its inverters.
EDP Renewables' Castrum 13 project in Montalto di Castro.

Italian court partially repeals decree on suitable areas, agriPV ban

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May 16, 2025
A court in Italy has partially cancelled the suitable areas decree (aree idonee in Italian) for ground-mounted renewables, while questioning the legality of the agricultural decree law.
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Google, energyRe ink 600MW REC deal to support data centres

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May 16, 2025
Google will purchase renewable energy certificates from a 600MW solar and energy storage portfolio in the US state of South Carolina.
The DuraTrack Hail XP tracker.

Array unveils DuraTrack Hail XP tracker for hail- and wind-prone regions

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May 16, 2025
Array Technologies has unveiled its latest tracker, designed for use in regions prone to high wind speeds and significant hailstorms.
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InterContinental Energy to deploy ‘breakthrough’ green hydrogen tech in Western Australia

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May 16, 2025
InterContinental Energy has patented a new green hydrogen production technology and is set to deploy it at the 70GW Western Green Energy Hub.
Vikram Solar’s cumulative contribution to the project rises to approximately 577MW.

Vikram Solar bags 326MW module supply order for Khavda project in Gujarat

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May 15, 2025
Indian solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has signed a 326.6MW module supply agreement with Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) for the Khavda Solar park in Gujarat.
Nextracker solar trackers.

Nextracker adds eBOS products with Bentek Corporation acquisition

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May 15, 2025
Solar tracker manufacturer Nextracker has expanded its portfolio of products with the acquisition of US-based electrical infrastructure manufacturer Bentek Corporation for US$78 million.
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Canadian Solar financial strife persists despite steady shipments

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May 15, 2025
Solar manufacturer Canadian Solar recorded a slight increase in module shipments and endured losses in Q1 amid 'geopolitical complexities.'
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