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In Pictures: World Smart Energy Week 2020

By Andy Colthorpe
Balance of System, Companies, Grids, Manufacturing, Markets & Finance, Modules, Power Plants

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IEA PVPS explores glare from solar installations and surrounding legislation internationally

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TP Solar’s output of made-in-India modules rises to 1GW

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Voltage Energy targets Europe’s utility-scale solar growth with standardised EBOS solutions

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Risen Energy unveils 730W HJT solar module with anti-glare optical design

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Premier Energies secures US$419 million in orders in Q2 FY2027

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India adds 35.2GW of solar capacity in nine months—report

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Doral Renewables commercialises 900MW Mammoth solar PV park

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Axian, Africa GreenCo ink 240MW PV PPA in Zambia

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India’s MNRE issues 12th solar cell ALMM revision, capacity reaches 37.8GW

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Institutional equity funds community solar projects for Pivot Energy and Generate Capital

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Who doesn't love a table top-sized model smart city? Major telecoms player NTT has diversified into energy and infrastructure in Japan. All images: Andy Colthorpe / Solar Media.
Japan's mostly-mountainous topography poses challenges that mounting structures makers must navigate.
Solar carports have taken longer than expected to take off in Japan. Here's a new version from domestic provider Nichiei Intec.
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