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Fraunhofer ISE has developed a solar cell which uses “one-tenth” of the amount of silver as a standard cell.

Beleaguered Norwegian silicon producer REC Silicon has received a buyout offer from its largest shareholder, Hanwha Corporation.

Swiss renewable power developer Axpo and EDF Renewables Hellas have signed a power purchase agreement (PPAs) for 102MW of solar capacity.

The German Federal Network Agency, the Bundesnetzagentur, has launched the country’s latest rooftop solar PV, seeking 282MW.

Acciona Energía has completed the construction of a 308MW solar PV power plant near the coastal city of Gladstone in Queensland, Australia.

Austria has announced a 'Made in Europe' bonus of 20% to government funding for PV and storage projects that use components made in Europe.

Vietnamese solar manufacturer Boviet Solar has opened its first US module assembly plant, in North Carolina, with an annual nameplate capacity of 2GW.

Technique Solaire has raised €302 million (US$343 million) in senior debt financing to build its European PV portfolio.

Greek renewables developer Metlen Energy & Metals has sold a Chilean solar-plus-storage portfolio to investor Glenfarne Asset Company.

Leading Chinese firm DAS Solar has started construction at a 3GW module manufacturing facility in Mandeure, France, its first in Europe.