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The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.

German solar energy research institute ISC Konstanz has launched five new publicly funded research projects covering the full PV value chain.

The annual ITRPV report was published this week, offering a snapshot of the latest technological trends shaping the industry.

Toyo Solar has raised around US$50 million to finance the expansion of the company’s cell manufacturing work in Houston, Texas.

MSolar Manufacturing has announced plans to invest US$23.7 million into a new vertically-integrated solar manufacturing facility.

Toyo Solar has posted a 177% increase in revenues in Q1 2026, after bringing online new cell and module manufacturing facilities.

Canadian Solar has posted a quarter-on-quarter decline in both solar module shipments and net revenues in the first quarter of 2026.

LONGi has announced two new efficiency records, pertaining to hybrid interdigitated back contact (HIBC) cells and modules.

Exports of Chinese solar products hit a record 68GW in March 2026, a figure that is equivalent to Spain’s entire solar PV capacity.

Monocrystalline passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) modules saw a 20% increase in average price in the US, according to Anza.