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European solar leaders ask EU policymakers for more manufacturing support

Two of the major European solar trade associations, the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) and SolarPower Europe (SPE), have called for EU policymakers to take measures supporting European solar manufacturing.

RE+ 2025: US solar industry calls for resilience amid policy challenges

At RE+, industry leaders pointed to the resilience of the US solar sector, despite challenges brought by the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act.

Australia: installed rooftop solar reaches 26.8GW in H1 2025

Australia has reached 26.8GW of installed rooftop solar at the end of the first half of 2025, according to a report from the Clean Energy Council (CIC).

Italy receives 10GW of solar PV bids in FER X auction, opens second auction

Italy’s latest renewable energy tender has received 12GW of bids, of which the majority, 10GW, came from solar PV.

SMA Solar poised to restart US inverter production

German inverter manufacturer SMA Solar is to restart US manufacturing for the first time in ten years.

Australian start-up wins funding to commercialise daylight solar inspection technology

UNSW spin-out company Lab360 Solar has been awarded funding from ARENA to bring its drone-based PV inspection technology to market.
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According to the firm, the creation of Sunotec Nordic marks its shift from a construction partner to a full turnkey provider, managing everything from engineering and procurement to commissioning (EPC), operations, and maintenance (O&M). Image: Sunotec

Sunotec launches Nordic unit to drive solar and hybrid projects

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Sunotec has launched Sunotec Nordic to spearhead solar and hybrid renewable project development across the Nordic region.
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Saudi Arabia launches tender for 5.3GW of renewables, 3.1GW of solar

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September 16, 2025
The SPPC has launched a request for qualifications for 5.3GW of new renewable power capacity, of which solar will account for 3.1GW.
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September 16, 2025
Chinese polysilicon producer GCL-Tech has entered into a strategic financing agreement with Infini Capital, a globally renowned investment institution backed by a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund.
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September 16, 2025
IB Solar is investing INR30 billion (US$340 million) in a 4GW TOPCon solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
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September 16, 2025
The Philippines has commissioned the Batangas 1 project, the country's first to combine agriPV with a battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Wisconsin Republicans propose bill to improve access to community solar projects

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September 16, 2025
Two Wisconsin Republicans have introduced legislation to open access to community solar projects in the US state.
The Texan grid operator, ERCOT, has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over US interconnection reform. Image: ERCOT.

Fixing the renewable energy data mess

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September 15, 2025
Advances in edge-based artificial intelligence are helping make solar and storage interoperable by tackling the data challenge, writes Andrew Foster.
his marks the company’s fifteenth such transaction since 2015, and its fifth issuance so far in 2025. Image: Sunrun.

Sunrun raises US$510 million in securitisation

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September 15, 2025
Sunrun has priced a securitisation of leases and power purchase agreements, taking its non-recourse debt capital raised in Q3 above US$1.5 billion. 
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Statkraft to sell 1.5GW Indian renewables portfolio to Serentica

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September 15, 2025
Norwegian energy firm Statkraft has agreed to divest a portion of its renewable energy portfolio to Serentica Renewables.
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UK charts path to trebling solar by 2030

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September 15, 2025
The UK government and solar industry have jointly published a long-anticipated roadmap detailing how to maximise the country’s solar potential. Chris Hewett, CEO of Solar Energy UK takes a closer look at the details.
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Vikram Solar, AB Energia ink 200MW TOPCon module supply deal

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September 15, 2025
Vikram Solar has secured a contract to supply 200MW of modules to AB Energia, a domestic solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions provider. 
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Celsia seeks US$1.2 billion investment for 1.2GW solar and wind portfolio

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September 12, 2025
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BSW-Solar calls for simplified grid access for German solar and storage projects

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September 12, 2025
German trade association BSW-Solar has called the German government for a simplified, standardised and more digitalised grid access for solar PV and energy storage operators.
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