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Perovskite-based PV technologies could dominate within a decade, says Qcells CTO

PV products using perovskite technology could assume a dominant position within the next ten years, according to module producer Qcells’ CTO.

US solar manufacturing under the microscope at PV CellTech 2025

The US solar manufacturing industry is feeling bullish, despite the policy whiplash inflicted over the summer and the increased pressure on US solar supply chains.

India has 171GW/279GW solar cell and module manufacturing capacity under construction

The Indian solar industry has 86GW and 182GW of solar cell and module manufacturing capacity, respectively, expected to be commissioned by 2027.

NEM data spotlight: Solar generation surges 18% in September as Australia enters spring

Australia’s solar sector delivered a strong September performance in the National Electricity Market (NEM) as the country entered spring, with combined solar PV generation reaching 3,933GWh – a 17.83% increase from August’s 3,338GWh.

EU to lose 5% of solar workforce in 2025 as ‘job-intensive’ residential market contracts

The European solar sector will lose around 5% of its jobs in 2025, the first contraction in employment for the sector in nearly a decade.

Higher, faster, stronger: how Tongwei reached 100GW module shipments in three years

Over the past three years, Tongwei has made a remarkable leap in the solar sector, shipping over 100GW of modules at record-breaking speed.
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Chinese government policies and production cuts to drive up module prices—Wood Mackenzie

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October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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Blue Ridge Power to lay off over 500 employees in North Carolina

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October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025
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Ember calls for Thailand to add 32GW of new solar capacity

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October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025
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