Sungrow Re-Files Listing Application with Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. re‑filed a secondary listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, backed by sponsor China International Capital Corporation. The re‑filing follows the expiry of its October 2025 filing and would create an “A+H” share structure, adding to its existing ChiNext listing. At the time of filing, Sungrow’s market capitalisation was roughly RMB 277.4 billion (about $40.6 billion). The move coincides with a planned 20 GW inverter and 12.5 GWh storage plant in Poland and strong 2025 financial results.
Republicans Introduce American Energy Dominance Act, Aim to Remove Renewables ITC, PTC Deadlines
Republican lawmakers introduced the American Energy Dominance Act to undo Trump-era cuts to the renewable Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) that were shortened under the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill would restore the original construction and...
Huawei Targets Lower LCOE Through Full-Lifecycle Solar Optimisation
Huawei Digital Power has launched the FusionSolar 9.0 smart PV solution, pairing its SUN2000‑506K string inverter with a new 3/7/11 MW smart transformer station to create the industry’s first kV‑AC grid‑forming inverter. Targeted at utility‑scale and large C&I projects, the system promises...
Uncertainty in US Federal Permitting Threatens Solar Build-Out
Federal permitting delays are now holding up roughly 11 GW of new renewable‑energy projects in the United States, according to a Crux survey of 50 developers. A typical 100 MW solar project faces an extra $10‑18 million in development costs, costs that developers...
Fraunhofer Creates Coloured Films for Patterned Solar Modules
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems unveiled two new technologies—MorphoColor® and ShadeCut—that apply coloured films to photovoltaic modules. The films create a stable colour impression and enable custom patterns without significantly reducing module efficiency. They can be applied to...
EU Bans Funding for Energy Projects Using Chinese Inverters—Will It Move the Needle on Cybersecurity?
The European Commission has barred EU financing for energy projects that use inverters sourced from "high‑risk" nations, chiefly China, as well as Russia, Iran and North Korea. The prohibition applies to all EU funding instruments, including the European Investment Bank,...
Australian Energy Market Commission Proposes 20-Year Distribution Planning Framework to Ease Solar Curtailment
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has issued a draft rule introducing a 20‑year distribution network development plan, replacing the current annual report with a five‑year horizon. The proposal adds a new data‑reporting framework focused on low‑voltage visibility to better...
Dutch Startup Resilicon Granted NZIA Support for New European Polysilicon Plant
Dutch startup Resilicon has secured Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) strategic‑project status for a 13 GW polysilicon plant in Groningen, Netherlands. The EU designation promises streamlined permitting, rapid administrative treatment and access to financing advice. The facility will be powered entirely...
Masdar Forms Renewables JV with Montenegro State Utility
UAE‑state‑owned Masdar has entered a 50/50 joint venture with Montenegro’s national utility EPCG to develop solar, wind, hydro, pumped‑hydro storage and battery projects. The partnership aims to boost local renewable generation and export clean power to the Western Balkans and...
Global Solar Council Appoints New Strategic Board
The Global Solar Council (GSC) unveiled a new strategic board on April 23, 2026, drawing leaders from national PV associations and major solar firms. Notable corporate members include Fiona Hiu of China’s Sungrow, Dinesh Dhamija of Romania’s Ruserio Solar, and...
New York State Grants Siting Permits to 125MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project
New York’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) granted final siting permits for AES Corporation’s 125 MW Sugar Maple solar‑plus‑storage project, which includes a 20 MW battery energy storage system. The design was altered to minimize above‑ground lines and...
Evren Secures US$600 Million to Develop 1GW Hybrid FDRE Portfolio in India
Evren, the Brookfield‑backed Indian renewable developer, has secured $600 million in financing to build a 1 GW hybrid firm‑and‑dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) portfolio in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. The project will blend solar, wind and battery storage to deliver round‑the‑clock power and...
Australia: European Energy’s 31MW Mulwala Solar PV Plant Registered in AEMO System
European Energy’s 31 MW Mulwala Solar Farm in New South Wales has been registered in the Australian Energy Market Operator’s Market Management System, clearing the final regulatory step to bid into the National Electricity Market. The registration signals the start of...
Lydian Energy Acquires Hanwha Renewables’ 1.5GW Solar PV, BESS North America Portfolio
Lydian Energy, backed by Excelsior Energy Capital, has acquired the Atlas North portfolio—a 1.5 GW solar‑PV and battery‑energy‑storage system from Hanwha Renewables. The deal adds over 1 GW of solar capacity and 450 MW/1,800 MWh of storage located in the CAISO grid, connected via the...
New York State Senate Passes ASAP Act to Deploy 20GW Distributed Solar by 2035
The New York State Senate approved the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act, setting a goal of 20 GW of distributed solar capacity by 2035. New York already reached its 6 GW target a year early and has raised the 2030...
BrightNight Expands Western US Footprint with 6GW Portfolio Acquisition From Cordelio
BrightNight, a U.S. independent power producer, has acquired a 6 GW portfolio of projects from its joint venture with Canadian asset manager Cordelio Power. The deal gives BrightNight full ownership and control of development rights across Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Utah, California,...
Aiko Steps up ABC Transition with 11GW Capacity Upgrade and Equipment Investment
Chinese PV maker Aiko announced a RMB 1.665 billion ($243 million) investment to convert existing PERC and TOPCon lines into 11 GW of high‑efficiency all‑back‑contact (ABC) cell capacity across its Yiwu and Chuzhou plants. The Yiwu base will add a 5 GW ABC line starting...
UK Government to Implement Measures to Decouple Electricity Prices From Gas Market
The UK government announced a package of measures to sever electricity prices from volatile gas markets, highlighted by raising the renewables windfall tax (Electricity Generator Levy) from 45% to 55% effective July 1, 2026. A voluntary long‑term wholesale Contracts for Difference (WCfD)...
Australia’s UNSW Launches Solar Recycling Hub as PV Waste Set to Hit 100,000 Tonnes Annually by 2030
Australia’s University of New South Wales has opened the nation’s first dedicated solar‑module recycling research hub, funded with AU$5 million (US$3.6 million) from the Australian Research Council. The ARC Hub for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability aims to develop technologies that...
Global Solar PV Additions Exceed 600GW in 2025, Says IEA
The International Energy Agency reports that global solar PV installations exceeded 600 GW in 2025, pushing cumulative capacity to about 2.8 TW. China contributed roughly 370 GW, more than half of the additions, while the EU, India and emerging markets also posted record...
NTPC Green Energy Commissions 237.5MW of 300MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
NTPC Green Energy has commissioned 237.5 MW of its 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan, bringing two phases—150 MW and 87.5 MW—into commercial operation. The capacity boost raises NGEL’s total renewable portfolio to about 10.4 GW as it pursues a 60 GW target by FY 2032. The...
Jinko Launches Lightweight TOPCon Solar Module
JinkoSolar has introduced the Light Diamond module, a lightweight TOPCon solar panel that weighs just 7 kg per square metre—about 40% less than conventional double‑glass modules. The 560 W panel delivers a record 24.94% conversion efficiency, allowing a 1 MW system to be...
VSUN Solar Modules Detained Under UFLPA, Could Knock US$30 Million Off Company Earnings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained solar modules from Vietnam‑based VSUN under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, prompting its Japanese parent Abalance to forecast a hit of roughly $18‑31 million to annual earnings. The company is contesting the detention, asserting...
Solar Auctions to Provide Security in France as Corporate PPAs Remain Second Choice
France’s solar market is gaining traction as government‑run auctions become the preferred financing tool for new projects, according to a SolarPower Europe report. Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) are still a secondary option for developers, reflecting lingering policy uncertainty. Ksenia...
EBRD Provides US$65 Million Loan for 200MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Egypt
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has granted a $65 million loan to HAU Energy for a 200 MW solar photovoltaic plant paired with a 120 MWh battery storage system in Benban, Egypt. The project, co‑developed with Infinity Power, is part of...
JinkoSolar’s Profitability Deteriorates as Annual Module Shipments Decline
JinkoSolar reported a steep decline in 2025 profitability as module shipments fell 7.3% to just over 86 GW and revenue dropped 20% to $9.37 billion. Gross margin collapsed to 0.3% in Q4, driving an adjusted net loss of $448.6 million and a GAAP...
Solar PPA Prices in Q1 2026 Fall in Europe, Rise in North America
LevelTen Energy reports that average solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices fell 13% year‑on‑year to €55.05/MWh (US$64.83/MWh) in Europe during Q1 2026, marking five straight quarters of decline. In contrast, North American solar PPAs rose 13% YoY to US$64.49/MWh, driven by...
Oxford PV’s Perovskite Expertise to Help Advance Solar-Powered EVs
Oxford PV, a specialist in perovskite photovoltaics, has joined the UK‑led Smart Use of Integrated Technology for EV (SUITE) research consortium. The project, backed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre and the UK government, brings together Nissan’s Technical Centre UK, engineering...
Kiwa PVEL Updates Module Testing Programme, Aims to Tackle Glass Breakage, Frame Failures and Hail Damage
Kiwa PVEL has revamped its Production Qualification Program to include test‑to‑failure protocols for static mechanical load and hail testing, aiming to identify the maximum stress solar modules can endure. The updated hail test now evaluates five modules per round, focusing on...
Solar Procurement Is Changing as Geopolitics ‘Redefines Risk’
Solar buyers in Europe are shifting procurement focus from pure cost to security, ESG compliance, and cyber‑risk mitigation, as highlighted at the SolarPLUS Europe conference in Milan. Geopolitical tensions—such as the Strait of Hormuz blockade and China’s polysilicon consolidation—are creating...
Iberdrola Reaches 400MW in Italy with Acquisition of Lazio Solar Plant
Iberdrola is acquiring a 42 MW solar PV plant in Lazio, Italy, raising its Italian solar portfolio to 400 MW. The newly bought asset, commissioned less than six months ago, is covered by long‑term power purchase agreements that guarantee stable cash flows....
Virginia Passes Law to Add 625MW of New Community Solar Capacity by 2028
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed four bills that will add 625 MW of new community‑solar capacity statewide by 2028. Dominion Energy must deliver an extra 525 MW by July 2024, with a portion reserved for low‑income customers, while Appalachian Power will roll out...
How Sonnedix Secured Capacity in Italy’s ‘Crucial’ FER X Auction
Spanish renewable developer Sonnedix secured a substantial block of capacity in Italy’s FER X auction, a key mechanism for allocating new renewable projects. The company was awarded roughly 550 MW of solar and wind assets at an average price of about €70...
Tongwei and Daqo Shares Rally on Polysilicon Regulatory Rumours, Prices Stay Depressed
Rumors of a closed‑door meeting in Chengdu to impose polysilicon production cuts sparked a sharp rally in Chinese PV stocks on April 13, with Tongwei up 7.9% and Daqo Energy nearly 8%. The benchmark polysilicon futures surged to RMB 34,770/ton (≈US$5,097),...
European Solar Must ‘Embrace Volatility’ (and Energy Storage)
European solar developers are being urged to treat market volatility as a source of value rather than a threat, amid macro‑economic shocks, regulatory swings, and volatile power prices. Speakers at SolarPLUS Europe highlighted that energy storage is now essential, turning...
India’s MNRE Expands ALMM List-II to 27.8GW, Adds HJT Cells for the First Time
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy expanded the ALMM List‑II capacity to 27.8 GW, adding 1.3 GW since February. The revision introduces heterojunction (HJT) solar cells for the first time, with Reliance Industries contributing 1.238 GW of high‑efficiency modules. Jupiter Solartech and...
Fraunhofer ISE Launches Consultancy Spin-Off NEXUS GreenTech
Fraunhofer ISE has launched NEXUS GreenTech, a consultancy spin‑off based in Freiburg, to serve the increasingly complex solar PV market. The firm is led by three former ISE researchers who together hold over 60 years of PV expertise. NEXUS GreenTech will offer technical...
GAIL Invests in 700MW Solar, 572MWh Storage Projects Across India
GAIL, the Indian state‑owned gas utility, is investing INR 38 billion (≈$408 million) to build 700 MW of solar capacity and 572 MWh of battery storage across Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The flagship project in Jhansi will combine 600 MW of solar with a 550 MWh BESS, while...
Premier Energies Secures 1.6GW Solar Cell and Module Supply Orders
Premier Energies secured supply contracts for 1.6 GW of solar cells and modules valued at roughly $276 million, with deliveries slated for 2027‑28. The orders come from undisclosed IPPs and EPC contractors and signal a strategic shift from PERC to TOPCon technology....
IRENA: Incentivise Renewables Deployment to Minimise Impacts of Global Energy Shock
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released a policy advisory urging governments to speed up renewable‑energy deployment to shield economies from volatile fossil‑fuel prices. The agency estimates the EU has avoided about $67.8 billion in fuel costs thanks to recent solar...
Oman’s Naqaa Sustainable Energy to Lead 500MW Botswana PV Project—Reports
Omani renewables firm Naqaa Sustainable Energy has been appointed lead developer for a 500 MW photovoltaic plant in Botswana, the country’s largest solar project to date. The plant, slated for the Maun region, will incorporate an integrated battery energy storage system....
Vikram Solar Doubles PV Deployments to 10GW
Vikram Solar announced that it has doubled its cumulative solar module deployments to 10 GW within two years, equivalent to roughly 25 million modules, of which about 1.5 GW were exported. The Indian manufacturer now operates 9.5 GW of module capacity across West Bengal...
US DOE Proposes 52% Cut to National Laboratory of the Rockies Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy’s FY 2027 budget justification proposes a $264 million, 52% cut to the National Laboratory of the Rockies, formerly NREL. Similar reductions target Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge and Argonne labs, while $15.2 billion is slated to be removed from...
‘Europe’s Solar Market Is Being Shaped by Co-Location, Regulation and Growing Tension’
Europe’s solar market in 2026 is being reshaped by three forces: the rise of colocated solar‑BESS projects, tightening EU regulations that demand full supply‑chain traceability, and a growing mismatch between localisation ambitions and China’s manufacturing dominance. Developers are turning to...
California Regulator Rejects Community Solar Pricing Model, Triggering Industry Backlash
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision rejecting the solar‑industry‑backed Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) for community‑solar projects and instead adopted an Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) compensation model. The move also proposes consolidating existing programs, ending the...
European Solar PV Module Price Increase in March 2026 ‘May Prove Temporary’, Says sun.store
European solar PV module prices climbed in March 2026, with most technologies up 4‑6% month‑on‑month and back‑contact modules posting a 10% jump, the steepest gain. TOPCon bifacial modules rose from €0.103/Wp (US$0.121) to €0.107/Wp (≈US$0.126), while monofacial TOPCon and full‑black...
Levanta Renewables Awards EPC Contract to China Energy Engineering Group
Singapore‑based Levanta Renewables has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to China Energy Engineering Group for its 166 MWp solar‑plus‑storage project in the Visayas, Philippines. The Barotac facility, valued at roughly $85 million, will include an 80 MWh battery energy storage...
Maine Passes Balcony Solar Law, Virginia and Colorado to Follow
Maine Governor Janet Mills signed LD 1730 on April 6, 2026, legalizing plug‑in, or balcony, solar systems up to 1,200 watts. The law requires UL 3700‑certified panels, rapid‑shutdown inverters, and notification for units over 420 watts, while barring utilities from imposing interconnection fees or approvals....
India Becomes Third Largest Country for Solar PV Capacity
India has become the world’s third‑largest holder of renewable‑energy capacity, now at 274.68 GW, with solar PV surpassing 150 GW. The FY 2025‑26 year saw a record 44.61 GW of new solar capacity, more than double the previous year’s addition. Domestic solar‑module manufacturing rose...
Array to Supply OmniTrack Solar Trackers for Pekintas’ 260MW Solar Project
Array Technologies will install its OmniTrack terrain‑following solar trackers on Pekintas’ 260 MW photovoltaic plant in Karaman, Turkey. The project, a joint venture between Turkish developer Pekintas and Germany’s Schmid Group under the YEKA programme, will also use TOPCon+ solar cells...