Jonathan Touriño Jacobo

The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance has unveiled a plan to invest KRW33.6 billion (US$22.9 million) in research and development (R&D) by 2026 in solar tandem cell and module technology.

India has added 11GW of solar PV capacity during the third quarter of 2025, according to a report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

The Philippines has awarded Acciona Energía a 20-year power supply contract for a 180MW solar PV project on the island of Cebu.

Analysis: The opening of Corning's Michigan wafer plant puts it in a strong position to supply US-made, FEOC-compliant products, while competition from outside remains scarce.

US tracker manufacturer FTC Solar has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the remaining 55% stake in steel manufacturer Alpha Steel.

Independent power producer (IPP) Atlas Renewable Energy has commissioned a 201MW solar PV plant in Colombia.

French renewables company Voltalia has started delivering electricity to the Uzbek grid at its 126MW solar PV plant.

Mooring solutions provider Mooreast has commenced feasibility studies to develop up to 500MW of floating renewables in Timor-Leste.

US solar installer SunPower has continued its expansion in the residential market with the acquisition of Utah-based residential installer Ambia Solar.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has released the 2025 List of Critical Minerals, which includes silicon and tellurium.