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An increase in module costs may have only a marginal impact on PV competitiveness. Image: Cero Generation

Would an increase in PV modules prices impact the European PV market?

February 26, 2024
Becquerel Institute CEO, Gaëtan Masson, looks at the influence of module pricing on solar competitiveness in Europe
Tongwei is planning expand its silicon production capacity in China. Image: Tongwei

Tongwei plans US$3.9 billion investment to boost silicon production

January 15, 2024
Chinese manufacturer Tongwei is to invest RMB28 billion (US$3.9 billion) in expanding its silicon production capacity.
Solar's recognition for the first time in a COP text is a major milestone. Image: United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Five key takeaways from COP28 Dubai for the global solar industry to leverage for 2024  

January 11, 2024
Sonia Dunlop and Alyssa Pek of the Global Solar Council reflect on how solar's inclusion in the COP28 agreement can spur the industry to new growth.
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Voltalia commissions 140MW PV project in Albania

December 20, 2023
French renewable power company Voltalia has commissioned a 140MW solar project in southern Albania, said to be the country’s largest to date.
Solar and other renewables will be centrestage in the COP28 discussions beginning today in Dubai. Image: Masdar

Solar can deliver on climate agenda with greater coordination, says Global Solar Council CEO

November 30, 2023
Greater strategic coordination of solar worldwide is needed to help meet climate goals, the new CEO of the Global Solar Council has said.
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‘Solar can deliver’ will be mantra at COP28 says new Global Solar Council CEO

November 30, 2023
The COP28 meeting kicking off in Dubai today will be arguably the biggest ever for solar, says new Global Solar Council chief, Sonia Dunlop.
EU PV manufacturers must innovate as well as scale up, said NexWafe CEO Sutija Davor. Image: NexWafe

Innovation key to future of European PV manufacturing, says NexWafe CEO

November 23, 2023
Europe's PV industry must take full advantage of the Green Deal to reassert its leading position, according to NexWafe CEO Davor Sutija.
NexWafe's high-throughput epitaxy tool, currently being commissioned in Freiburg, Germany. Image: NexWafe

Charting Europe’s path in solar manufacturing: A perspective on the Green Deal

November 23, 2023
The EU's Green Deal offers the European PV industry the opportunity to become a leading force again, writes NexWafe CEO Davor Sutija.
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China shatters records with 142.6GW of PV from January to October

November 22, 2023
China’s total installed PV capacity reached 540GW at the end of October, according to figures released by the country’s National Energy Administration.
First Solar decision to focus on module production puts in a strong position going in to 2024. Credit: First Solar.

First Solar could be the only profitable volume PV module supplier in 2024

November 20, 2023
Thin-film manufacturer First Solar is well placed to weather any downturn in PV manufacturing going into 2024.

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