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China to introduce stronger IP protections for solar PV

The Chinese government has released a range of policy measures to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protections in the country’s solar PV industry.

Thicker aluminium oxide layer is ‘dominant parameter’ in limiting TOPCon UVID degradation

The inclusion of a thicker aluminium oxide layer in TOPCon solar cells could provide superior resistance to UVID, according to UNSW.

Energy storage alleviated solar PV, wind curtailment increase in Chile in 2025

Curtailment of solar PV and wind has continued to increase in Chile last year and passed 6TWh, up 8% year-on-year, according to trade body, the Chilean renewable energy and energy storage association (ACERA).

Chinese polysilicon leaders warned off coordination over monopoly concerns

China’s market supervision body has warned of monopoly risks in the plans to consolidate the country’s polysilicon sector.

UNSW: Up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average

Up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average, according to new research from the University of New South Wales.

Toyo secures US-sourced polysilicon

Japanese cell and module manufacturer Toyo Solar has secured a supply agreement to source US-made polysilicon capacity.
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Masdar inks 150MW solar PPA in Angola

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January 12, 2026
UAE state-run renewables developer Masdar has signed a power purchase agreement for a 150MW solar PV project in Angola.
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Scatec inks PPA for 1.95GW solar/3.9GWh BESS in Egypt

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January 12, 2026
Norwegian independent power producer Scatec has signed a power purchase agreement for 1.95GW of PV and 3.9GWh of BESS capacity in Egypt.
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Chinese solar irradiance up to 20% higher in 2025 than historical averages

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Gamuda Australia to lead ECI phase of Yanara’s 450MW solar-plus-storage project in Victoria

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January 11, 2026
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China’s Ministry of Finance to remove export tax rebates for solar PV products in April 2026

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January 9, 2026
The Chinese Ministry of Finance and the Taxation Administration issued an adjustment of export rebate policies for solar PV products and other items.
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Solar-plus-storage and federal policy to drive investment tax credit trends in 2026

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January 9, 2026
PV Tech Premium spoke with Crux on the trends to look forward in 2026 in the clean energy transferable tax credit market.
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US withdrawal from UN climate bodies will have limited impact on solar PV

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January 9, 2026
The US has withdrawn from a number of UN climate organisations, including the Framework Convention on Climate Change, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
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Illinois signs clean energy bill, will drive investments for solar PV, battery storage and VPPs

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January 9, 2026
The Governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker, has signed a clean energy bill into law that will boost solar PV and energy storage investments in the state, among others.
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US COMMUNITY SOLAR ROUND-UP: Project updates from ENGIE and Ampion, Reactivate and Pivot Energy

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January 8, 2026
ENGIE and Ampion added new solar capacity, Reactivate plans to build on landfill sites and Pivot has completed the first phase of a portfolio.
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Adapture Renewables bags US$233 million for 441MW PV portfolio

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January 8, 2026
US renewables developer Adapture Renewables has secured US$233 million in tax equity from US Bank to support its 441MW Titanium solar PV project portfolio.
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