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The Hydrogen Stream: ACES 220 MW Utah Project Nears Completion
News•Feb 27, 2026

The Hydrogen Stream: ACES 220 MW Utah Project Nears Completion

HydrogenPro announced that its 220 MW ACES Delta project in Utah is nearing completion, with all 40 electrolyzers operating at full load. The hub, co‑developed by Chevron New Energies and Mitsubishi Power, will produce up to 100 tonnes of green hydrogen per day and store it in two salt‑cavern reservoirs each offering 150 GWh of energy capacity. This storage capacity is estimated to be two‑to‑three times larger than the combined capacity of all grid‑connected batteries in the United States. The project is positioned as one of the world’s largest renewable‑hydrogen installations and is expected to bolster California’s power supply.

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Global Energy Transition Hits a Hardware Bottleneck
News•Feb 27, 2026

Global Energy Transition Hits a Hardware Bottleneck

Transformer supply is hitting a critical bottleneck as lead times for large units have more than doubled since 2019 and U.S. prices have surged 79%. Hitachi Energy is responding with a $1.5 billion investment in new manufacturing capacity, part of a...

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The Richest Silver Mine Isn’t Underground but in Solar
News•Feb 27, 2026

The Richest Silver Mine Isn’t Underground but in Solar

Silver has become a strategic material for the clean‑energy transition, with solar photovoltaics now accounting for roughly 17% of global silver demand. Primary ore grades are falling, pushing the industry toward higher‑grade, above‑ground sources such as retired solar panels that...

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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon Prices Slide Amid Low Operating Rates
News•Feb 27, 2026

Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon Prices Slide Amid Low Operating Rates

The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association reported polysilicon operating rates fell to just 32% of capacity, extending an oversupply that pushed polysilicon prices lower and softened wafer prices across all grades. Wafer prices dropped 3‑8% after the Chinese New Year,...

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Malaysia’s TTVision Enters India’s Solar Manufacturing Market
News•Feb 27, 2026

Malaysia’s TTVision Enters India’s Solar Manufacturing Market

Malaysia’s TTVision Holdings Berhad will launch a joint‑venture manufacturing plant in India in the second half of 2026 to produce automated optical inspection and high‑speed processing systems for photovoltaic production lines. The facility will act as a localized integrator linking...

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Vanadium Flow and Lithium-Ion Combine in World’s Largest Grid-Forming Hybrid Storage Plant in China
News•Feb 27, 2026

Vanadium Flow and Lithium-Ion Combine in World’s Largest Grid-Forming Hybrid Storage Plant in China

China’s Inner Mongolia region has commissioned a 300 MW/1,200 MWh hybrid battery energy storage system that blends lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) modules with vanadium redox flow cells. The plant, located in the Kubuqi Desert, uses Sineng Electric’s grid‑forming converters to deliver rapid response, virtual...

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Chinese Academy of Sciences Achieves World Record Efficiency of 15.45% for Kesterite Solar Cell
News•Feb 27, 2026

Chinese Academy of Sciences Achieves World Record Efficiency of 15.45% for Kesterite Solar Cell

The Chinese Academy of Sciences has set a new world record for kesterite (CZTSSe) solar cells, achieving a 15.45% power conversion efficiency and a certified 15.04% efficiency. The breakthrough stems from an interfacial phase equilibrium strategy that introduces a lithium‑tin‑sulfide...

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Chinese Scientists Build ‘Ultra-Stable’ Polymer Solar Cell with 19.1% Efficiency
News•Feb 27, 2026

Chinese Scientists Build ‘Ultra-Stable’ Polymer Solar Cell with 19.1% Efficiency

Chinese researchers at Wuhan University of Technology have demonstrated a polymer solar cell with a record‑high power conversion efficiency of 19.1%. By blending a small fraction of linearly packed small‑molecule acceptors into a polymeric macromolecular acceptor matrix, they achieved ordered...

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Ideal Heating Launches New Monobloc Propane Heat Pump for Commercial Buildings
News•Feb 27, 2026

Ideal Heating Launches New Monobloc Propane Heat Pump for Commercial Buildings

Ideal Heating has added a 65 kW monobloc air‑source heat pump to its Ecomod 290HT line, targeting commercial buildings that need higher temperature output. The unit runs on propane (R290), delivers up to 70 °C flow temperature and achieves a COP of...

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German Startup Launches Gateway to Block Inverter Kill Switches
News•Feb 25, 2026

German Startup Launches Gateway to Block Inverter Kill Switches

German startup Solarsecure Tech introduced the SolarSecure Vision gateway, a hardware‑agnostic device installed at the meter connection point that intercepts and validates inverter‑to‑cloud communications. The gateway blocks unverified kill‑switch commands while allowing authenticated signals, including mandatory grid‑operator directives, to pass via a...

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Tongwei Plans to Acquire Polysilicon Competitor Qinghai Lihao
News•Feb 25, 2026

Tongwei Plans to Acquire Polysilicon Competitor Qinghai Lihao

Shanghai‑listed polysilicon producer Tongwei announced plans to acquire 100% of Qinghai Lihao through a combined share‑issuance and cash transaction. The deal is still at a preliminary stage, with an intention agreement signed but valuation and final terms yet to be...

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Switzerland Streamlines Construction of Large-Scale Solar Plants
News•Feb 25, 2026

Switzerland Streamlines Construction of Large-Scale Solar Plants

Switzerland's Federal Council will enact a draft law on April 1, 2026 to accelerate permitting for large‑scale solar, wind and hydropower projects. The legislation centralizes cantonal approvals into a single procedure and limits appeals to superior cantonal courts. It also...

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AlphaESS Releases Containerized C&I Storage System
News•Feb 25, 2026

AlphaESS Releases Containerized C&I Storage System

AlphaESS has launched the Aster TB250/TB500, a containerized battery energy storage system aimed at Europe’s commercial and industrial market. The unit fits in a standard 20‑foot container and delivers 250‑500 kW of power with 705‑1,410 kWh of energy. It is compatible with...

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JinkoSolar Achieves Record-Breaking 26.66% Efficiency for TOPCon Solar Cell Based on M10-Size Wafer
News•Feb 25, 2026

JinkoSolar Achieves Record-Breaking 26.66% Efficiency for TOPCon Solar Cell Based on M10-Size Wafer

JinkoSolar announced a 26.6% power conversion efficiency for an industrial‑scale TOPCon solar cell built on an M10‑size wafer, setting a new world record for this technology class. The result, validated by an independent Chinese third‑party, stems from a dual‑side electrical...

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Tongwei to Acquire Qinghai Lihao in Share-and-Cash Deal
Deals•Feb 25, 2026

Tongwei to Acquire Qinghai Lihao in Share-and-Cash Deal

Shanghai-listed polysilicon producer Tongwei announced plans to acquire 100% of Qinghai Lihao via a share-and-cash transaction, signing an intention agreement with the target’s owners. The deal, still at a preliminary stage, was disclosed in a trading suspension notice dated Feb....

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‘Garbage in, Garbage Out’ – Solar Industry Debates Reality of AI
News•Feb 24, 2026

‘Garbage in, Garbage Out’ – Solar Industry Debates Reality of AI

The Solar Quality Summit in Barcelona highlighted AI’s ability to accelerate photovoltaic project planning, construction, and operations, but stressed that its value hinges on high‑quality data. Attendees warned that “garbage in, garbage out” can magnify mistakes, making validation and human...

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Octopus Energy to Acquire California Solar and Storage Project in $1bn Investment
Deals•Feb 17, 2026

Octopus Energy to Acquire California Solar and Storage Project in $1bn Investment

Octopus Energy announced a near‑$1 billion investment in California, acquiring a solar and battery project slated to be operational by July. The move expands Octopus’s US clean‑tech portfolio and supports its broader $2 billion US energy transition plan.

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660 MWh Solar-Storage Project Secures Financing in South Africa
Deals•Feb 13, 2026

660 MWh Solar-Storage Project Secures Financing in South Africa

A private 660 MWh solar-storage project in South Africa has closed its financing, securing funding to advance the development of the renewable energy installation. The deal, announced on February 13, 2026, marks a significant step in expanding the country's clean...

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