Asia & Oceania

The Philippines’ solar and energy storage trade body has warned that diplomatic tensions with China could disrupt the solar industry.

The US and India have announced a trade deal under which Washington will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25%.

Independent power producer (IPP) TerraForm Power has acquired a 1.56GW solar project in Lee County, Illinois from Hexagon Energy.

India’s Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces government support for renewables through duty exemptions and infrastructure spending.

India Power Corporation Limited has partnered with Bhutan’s Green Energy Power Private Limited to develop a 70MWp solar power plant in Paro, Bhutan

In an interview with PV Tech Premium, two UNSW researchers emphasise the need for enhanced UV testing for TOPCon solar cells.

The cost of Chinese solar module manufacturing will rise in the first half of 2026, though prices may fall again before the end of the year.

PV module defects are increasing as manufacturers struggle to achieve consistent quality through robust bill-of-material and process controls.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced that renewable energy sources supplied more than half of the quarterly energy demand in the National Electricity Market (NEM) for the first time.

Australian data centre startup WinDC has announced a strategic partnership with Megaport that will connect its renewables-powered AI factories to Megaport's global Network-as-a-Service platform.