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US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

The US solar sector will discuss a policy landscape includes “a lot of good news” at next week’s PV CellTech USA conference.

SEDAYUSolar and Chinese giant GoodWe aim to develop solar for Indonesia

As part of the Chinese company’s expansion into the APAC, it forms an alliance with Indonesia’s SEDAYUSolar to promote solar in the country.

IEA PVPS explores glare from solar installations and surrounding legislation internationally

A report states there is little congruent guidance or legislation concerning the effects of glare from solar panel installations.

PV Chart of the Week: Turkey boosts European module capacity growth

This week’s PV Chart of the Week looks at the breakdown in European solar cell and module capacity and production through 2026.

TP Solar’s output of made-in-India modules rises to 1GW

From its site in Tamil Nadu, the Indian company’s production ramps up amid made-in-India promotion for installation of solar hardware.

Researchers find almost 8,000 European solar energy systems exposed to internet cyberattacks

A joint Dutch team of researchers shows commercial solar power assets are internet-accessible, creating a dangerous threat to infrastructure.
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Dr. Jan-Philipp Mai, CEO of Solar Materials, speaks to PV Tech about the potential for manufacturing in European solar at the 2026 edition of Solar Media’s Solar Finance & Investment Europe summit.
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Voltage Energy targets Europe’s utility-scale solar growth with standardised EBOS solutions

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October 12, 2026
Ruiyan Ge, President of Voltage Energy, outlines the company's strategic focus on the European market and explains how the firm's approach to eBOS differs from traditional methods that still dominate the continent's solar installations.
Risen Energy’s Hyper-ion HJT module features a dual-layer optical design, achieving specular reflectance as low as 0.85%. Image: Risen Energy.

Risen Energy unveils 730W HJT solar module with anti-glare optical design

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October 12, 2026
Risen Energy launches dual-layer anti-glare HJT module for solar installations near airports and residential areas.
Premier Energies’ Q2 FY2027 order inflow included 2,308MW of solar cell and module supplies, alongside EPC project execution, excluding retail market orders. Image: Premier Energies.

Premier Energies secures US$419 million in orders in Q2 FY2027

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October 12, 2026
Premier Energies secured INR 40.01 billion (US$419 million) in solar cell, module supply and EPC orders during July–September 2026.
India adds 35.2GW of solar capacity in nine months: JMK Research.

India adds 35.2GW of solar capacity in nine months—report

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October 12, 2026
India added 35.2GW of solar capacity in January–September 2026, led by utility-scale installations, according to a new report.
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Doral Renewables commercialises 900MW Mammoth solar PV park

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October 12, 2026
Doral Renewables has celebrated the imminent commercial operation of three phases of the 1.3GW Mammoth Solar park in Indiana.
Axian Energy and Africa GreenCo delegates sign offtake agreement at the Energy Forum for Africa event.

Axian, Africa GreenCo ink 240MW PV PPA in Zambia

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October 9, 2026
Pan-African renewables developer Axian Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy aggregator and trader Africa GreenCo in Zambia.
India’s MNRE issues 12th solar cell ALMM revision, capacity reaches 37.8GW

India’s MNRE issues 12th solar cell ALMM revision, capacity reaches 37.8GW

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October 9, 2026
India’s MNRE issued the 12th revision of its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells on 8 October 2026.
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Institutional equity funds community solar projects for Pivot Energy and Generate Capital

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October 9, 2026
Funds have been raised from private equity providers for two community solar developers that benefit several US states, in separate deals.
Construction ceremony at 420MW hybrid solar-plus-storage project from ContourGlobal in Arizona, US.

ContourGlobal breaks ground on 450MW solar-plus-storage facility in Arizona

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October 9, 2026
The IPP has begun the build phase of a new 420MW hybrid renewable energy park in Mohave County, Arizona, with completion due in 2028.

PV Manufacturing USA

The latest from across the US solar supply chain

Toyo expands Texas solar module manufacturing facility to 2GW

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Global supply chain imbalance creates opportunities for overseas manufacturers to sell wafers to the US

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US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

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Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

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Navigating the quality challenges of US module procurement

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Dos Grados acquires 500 MW-plus of solar projects from Akuo in Spain

Dos Grados acquires 500MW-plus of solar projects from Akuo in Spain

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October 9, 2026
Dos Grados has agreed to acquire three PV solar projects in Spain from Akuo, with a combined installed capacity of more than 500MW.
Aerial view of Grenergy's flagship solar-plus-storage project in Chile, the Oasis de Atacama.

Grenergy secures US$460 million financing for 446MW solar-plus-storage portfolio in Chile

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October 9, 2026
Spanish IPP Grenergy has secured a US$457 million non-recourse senior financing for a 446MW Chilean solar-plus-storage portfolio.
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Australia backs goal to double global residential rooftop solar installations by 2030

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October 9, 2026
Australia has endorsed a global plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar PV by 2030, becoming the first country to do so.
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LGI to buy 42MW of operational solar PV plants in Australia and lifts pipeline target to 120MW

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October 9, 2026
LGI, an Australian landfill gas and renewables company, has agreed to buy two operating solar PV power plants in Queensland.
The ceremony to mark the expansion of Toyo's Texas module manufacturing facility.

Toyo expands Texas solar module manufacturing facility to 2GW

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October 8, 2026
Toyo has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the expansion of its solar module manufacturing plant in Humble, Texas.
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PV Manufacturing USA

The latest from across the US solar supply chain

Toyo expands Texas solar module manufacturing facility to 2GW

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Global supply chain imbalance creates opportunities for overseas manufacturers to sell wafers to the US

Features, Interviews

US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

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Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

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Navigating the quality challenges of US module procurement

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Vertical bifacial PV specialist Next2Sun files for insolvency for two subsidiaries

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Axian, Africa GreenCo ink 240MW PV PPA in Zambia

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IEA PVPS explores glare from solar installations and surrounding legislation internationally

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Institutional equity funds community solar projects for Pivot Energy and Generate Capital

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India adds 35.2GW of solar capacity in nine months—report

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SEDAYUSolar and Chinese giant GoodWe aim to develop solar for Indonesia

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October 12, 2026

TP Solar’s output of made-in-India modules rises to 1GW

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October 12, 2026

Risen Energy unveils 730W HJT solar module with anti-glare optical design

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October 12, 2026

India’s MNRE issues 12th solar cell ALMM revision, capacity reaches 37.8GW

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IEA PVPS explores glare from solar installations and surrounding legislation internationally

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October 12, 2026

Premier Energies secures US$419 million in orders in Q2 FY2027

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October 12, 2026

Axian, Africa GreenCo ink 240MW PV PPA in Zambia

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October 9, 2026

India’s MNRE issues 12th solar cell ALMM revision, capacity reaches 37.8GW

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October 9, 2026

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SEDAYUSolar and Chinese giant GoodWe aim to develop solar for Indonesia

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October 12, 2026

Voltage Energy targets Europe’s utility-scale solar growth with standardised EBOS solutions

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October 12, 2026

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October 12, 2026

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