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Safe harbour surge sees US add 11.4GW new solar PV in Q2 2026

The US added 11.4GW of solar PV capacity in Q2 2026, a 45% year-on-year increase, according to data from SEIA.

‘Workhorse’ PERC technology to drive Suniva’s scaling up of US solar cell production

PV Talk: PERC has the potential to be a “workhorse” in the US cell manufacturing space, Suniva’s Matt Card tells PV Tech Premium.

Why Enerparc insolvency is a warning sign for European solar’s new reality

The financial difficulties of one of Europe’s best-known downstream solar companies highlight the faultlines running through the continent’s PV and energy storage business.

PV Chart of the Week: HJT module production growing the fastest in the US

This week’s PV Chart of the Week profiles the technology breakdown of projected US solar module production capacity.

GameChange files patent infringement lawsuit against Nextpower over tracker tilt angle

GameChange Solar has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nextpower, alleging infringement of US Patent 12,449,161.

Inverter sector profitability divide: Sungrow and Sigenergy lead, while four rivals post losses

Recent financial results from China’s inverter manufacturers reveal a clear profitability gap between market leaders and mid-tier players.
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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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‘First of its kind’ solar critical material recovery centre planned in Texas

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September 11, 2026
Plans for the US’ “first end-to-end” solar PV critical materials recovery and recycling facility have been announced.
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Enel buys 625MW US solar portfolio from Excelsior Energy Capital

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September 11, 2026
Italian power utility Enel has bought two solar PV projects in the US with a combined 625MW of generation capacity.
The approved projects, located across seven Georgia counties, are expected to enter commercial operation as early as 2029. Image: Georgia Power.

Georgia Power receives approval for 1.14GW of solar PPAs

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September 11, 2026
Georgia Power has secured Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) approval for seven solar PPAs totalling 1,137MW under its CARES programmes.
An Invenergy solar PV project.

Invenergy, HASI partner to develop 2.7GW solar PV and co-located BESS across the US

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September 11, 2026
Independent power producer Invenergy has partnered with energy investment firm HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) to support 2.7GW of renewables across the US.
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Array Technologies boosts local production capacity with new Albuquerque facility

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September 11, 2026
US-based solar tracker and balance-of-system provider Array Technologies has opened a new manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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European Energy Australia completes module installation at 131MW solar PV plant in Victoria

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September 11, 2026
European Energy Australia has completed the installation of all 200,172 solar modules at its Winton North solar plant in northeast Victoria.
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Mint Renewables submits 375MW solar-plus-storage site to Australia’s EPBC Act

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September 11, 2026
Mint Renewables has referred a solar-plus-storage site with a capacity of up to 375MW, paired with a 3,000MWh BESS, to Australia's EPBC Act.
The 150MW Kōwhai Park solar PV power plant in New Zealand. Image: Contact Energy (via LinkedIn).

Solar overtakes coal in New Zealand as Q2 generation surges 56% to record 242GWh

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September 11, 2026
New Zealand's solar generation rose 56.2% year-on-year to a record 242GWh in Q2 2026, according to the latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly.

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Suniva raises US$835 million for 4.5GW solar cell facility in South Carolina

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US adds 17.1GW of clean power capacity in record Q2, ACP reports

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Inox signs 800MW solar module supply deal with ‘leading’ US developer

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Sonnedix secures US$1.3 billion for Chile renewables portfolio

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September 10, 2026
Sonnedix has secured US$1.3 billion refinancing covering 1GW solar and wind and 117MW BESS under construction in Chile.
DESRI has four projects in planning or operation in New Mexico. Credit: Ethan Wright-Magoon via Unsplash

Oracle seeks 2GW of renewables for New Mexico data centre complex

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September 10, 2026
US technology giant Oracle is seeking proposals for 2GW of solar PV, wind power, geothermal and “other renewable technologies” to power its data centre operations in New Mexico.
The proposed programme includes an 8,000-acre solar park alongside a 700-acre industrial estate. Image: Unsplash.

Rana Holdings proposes 2GW solar portfolio in Madhya Pradesh

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September 10, 2026
Rana Holdings has proposed a 2GW solar power portfolio in Madhya Pradesh with a planned investment of INR352 billion (US$4 billion).
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EU policymakers push to increase ‘Made in Europe’ requirement for solar under IAA

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September 10, 2026
The three EU Parliament rapporteurs on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are calling for increased European content in solar modules and other net-zero products.
PV modules on a field from Enerparc.

Enerparc’s sister company Pvwerk announces self-administered reconstruction

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September 10, 2026
Hamburg-based solar PV construction firm Pvwerk has filed for reconstruction just days after its sister company, Enerparc, announced insolvency.
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September 11, 2026

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