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China, the world’s largest PV market, is poised to lead sustainable solar module recycling and circular manufacturing, writes Huan Li.

PVMRC's Michael Müller writes for PV Tech Power on the solar industry’s goal of circularity as more plants reach the end of their lifecycle.

Sun.store's latest PV Index found that the PV Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 70 in May from 66 in April 2026.

PV Talk: Jenya Meydbray speaks with PV Tech about Nextpower's roadmap for its steel module frames and the advantages over aluminium frames.

US-based solar manufacturer Thornova Solar has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with PV solutions provider Nextpower to incorporate steel frames into certain modules.

NSW will provide AU$225 million in new funding to support domestic manufacturing of low-carbon products and renewable energy components.

US solar glass producer Stewart Glass is expanding its facility in Ohio with a new production line expected in 2027.

Australia will return AU$1.3 billion in uncommitted funding from clean energy manufacturing programmes as part of broader budget savings.

In this interview, UNSW's Yansong warns the solar industry will exhaust global silver reserves in five years unless commercial-scale recycling infrastructure is developed.

Despite softening demand momentum, premium solar module prices across Europe continued to rise in April.