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October 12, 2022
By Jules Scully
European solar PV manufacturers struggling with soaring electricity prices have flagged concerns that the continent is falling behind the US and India in terms of policy support for the sector.
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October 7, 2022
By Jules Scully
RWE will build a more diversified renewables portfolio following its acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, a deal the German utility said will make it the second-largest solar operator in the US.
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September 26, 2022
By Finlay Colville
Two fireside chats are going to take place during PV CellTech Extra, looking informally at the evolution of research breakthroughs, technology transfer activities and the role of production equipment suppliers.
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September 23, 2022
By Jules Scully
Plans for a temporary revenue cap on solar PV assets across the European Union (EU) could dent investor confidence in renewables, experts have warned, amid concerns that individual member states may be able to set lower caps specific to different technologies.
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September 22, 2022
By Sean Rai-Roche
The RE+ tradeshow has been full of hope, excitement but also short-term questions as the industry considers the significance of the IRA.
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September 22, 2022
By Finlay Colville
JA Solar has been promoted to AAA-Rating status for the first time, joining LONGi Solar and Trina Solar in this exclusive bankability ratings, now recognised widely across the PV sector as one of the most accurate and detailed ranking systems on offer to PV module buyers when undertaking supplier due diligence.
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September 5, 2022
By Finlay Colville
Solar Media’s head of market research, Finlay Colville, explores the most critical PV cell technology trends of the next few years as the industry continues to move away from p-type technology
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August 18, 2022
By Jules Scully
US solar players have hailed the country’s landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Joe Biden this week, as a once-in-a-generation legislation that lays the groundwork for accelerated PV deployment and a significant ramp-up in domestic manufacturing.
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August 11, 2022
By Finlay Colville, Solar Media's head of market research
Finlay Colville, Solar Media's head of market research, lays out the UK's path to achieving 40GW+ of solar PV by 2030 after rebounding from recent headwinds in its solar sector
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July 13, 2022
By Liam Stoker
Solar manufacturer Maxeon is leveraging its network of installers and partnering with other energy technology providers in a Capex-lean model for expansion. Here’s the thinking behind its strategy.

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