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News•Mar 2, 2026
First Solar Asks US to Review Alleged TOPCon Patent Infringement by 10 Competitors
First Solar has filed a Section 337 investigation with the U.S. International Trade Commission against ten crystalline‑silicon panel makers, alleging infringement of its tunnel‑oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patent (U.S. 9,130,074). The patent was validated by the USPTO at the end of 2025 after challenges from Jinko, Mundra and Canadian Solar. First Solar, a CdTe thin‑film producer, is leveraging a license to startup Talon PV, which will begin domestic TOPCon cell production next year, to request a general exclusion order on imported TOPCon cells. The filing intensifies an already crowded IP battle over high‑efficiency n‑type solar technology.
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News•Mar 2, 2026
EnergyBin Report: Most Solar Panels on Secondary Market Are for Residential Market
EnergyBin and Buckstop’s fifth PV Module Price Index shows the secondary solar market is dominated by 400‑525 W crystalline‑silicon panels, 98% of which target residential installations. From 2020‑2025, more than 8.7 million modules were listed for resale, with 98% being new, all‑black,...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
MacLean-Fogg Acquires OMCO’s Solar and Roll Forming Businesses
Global industrial firm MacLean‑Fogg announced the acquisition of OMCO’s domestic roll‑forming operations along with its solar racking and tracker businesses. OMCO Solar will continue operating under its name, retaining its leadership team, and will add its six U.S. facilities to...
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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
MacLean‑Fogg Acquires OMCO Solar and Roll‑forming Businesses
Global industrial firm MacLean‑Fogg announced the acquisition of domestic roll‑forming manufacturer OMCO and its solar racking and tracker businesses, now operating as OMCO Solar. The deal expands MacLean‑Fogg’s presence in the solar and industrial markets, with OMCO Solar retaining its...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
First Solar Gets Access to Oxford PV Perovskite Patents
First Solar has signed a non‑exclusive licensing agreement with Oxford PV, granting access to the UK firm’s extensive perovskite patent portfolio and pending applications. The deal enables First Solar to develop and potentially manufacture perovskite‑based thin‑film photovoltaic modules for U.S....
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Weidmuller Releases New PV Connector Series for 1,500-V Systems
Weidmuller USA introduced the WM4 C PV connector series, engineered for advanced solar installations up to 1,500 V. The UL‑ and CSA‑approved connectors feature robust crimp contacts for 4 mm² and 6 mm² (12 AWG/10 AWG) conductors and are rated IP67 for harsh environments. An anti‑tampering...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
From Which Countries Did the US Import Solar Panels in 2025?
U.S. solar projects continued heavy reliance on imported silicon panels and cells in 2025, with 33 GW of panels and 21 GW of cells entering the market. Imports shifted toward Southeast Asian suppliers, led by Indonesia, Laos and India, while Ethiopia and...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Comstock Metals Approved as Authorized Solar Panel Recycler in California
Comstock Metals received approval from California’s Dept. of Toxic Substances Control to operate as a universal waste recycler for solar panels. The authorization adds a drop‑off facility in Kings County, enabling end‑of‑life panels to be collected locally and then shipped...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Gibraltar Selling Terrasmart’s eBOS Branch to GameChange Energy Parent Company Plans to Sell Racking Business as Well.
Gibraltar Industries is divesting its Terrasmart eBOS business to GameChange Energy for $70 million, marking the first phase of a two‑step split. The deal transfers combiner boxes, wiring products and engineering expertise to GameChange, while Gibraltar signals intent to sell its...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
‘Buy American’ Shifts to ‘Don’t Buy Chinese’ for Government Solar Projects
The federal government’s solar procurement is pivoting from a broad "Buy American" stance to a targeted "Don’t Buy Chinese" approach. The 2021 Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act still requires 55% domestic content, but agencies frequently seek waivers when U.S.-made...
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Gibraltar Industries Sells eBOS Business to GameChange Energy for $70M
Gibraltar Industries, the parent of Terrasmart, announced the sale of its renewables electrical balance‑of‑systems (eBOS) business to a subsidiary of GameChange Energy for $70 million. The divestiture is the first step in a two‑step plan to align Gibraltar’s renewables assets with...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Origis Completes 500-MW Swift Air Solar Project in Texas
Origis Energy has brought three Swift Air Solar facilities online in West Texas, delivering a combined 500 MWdc of renewable power. The projects, completed in three phases with the final stage slated for late 2025, represent more than $650 million in capital...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Viridi Replaces New York Municipal Diesel Generator with Battery
Viridi installed a 150‑kWh battery energy storage system at Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg, New York, replacing a diesel backup generator. The BESS provides 32‑90 hours of power depending on pump demand, eliminating fuel use and cutting emissions. Real‑time...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
GameChange Solar Launches GeniusShip Logistics Aide
GameChange Solar introduced GeniusShip, a logistics platform that tags every delivery with a unique QR code, delivering component‑level data to site teams. The system provides real‑time calculations of installation zones, automatically adjusting to on‑site constraints. By improving material visibility and...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
ESS Inc. Acquires Additional Iron-Flow Battery IP
ESS Inc., a leading energy storage company, announced the acquisition of additional iron‑flow battery intellectual property to strengthen its technology portfolio. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, expands ESS’s capabilities in iron‑flow battery solutions, though financial terms were not...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Perch Energy Acquires Solstice to Expand Community Solar Portfolio
Community solar platform Perch Energy announced the acquisition of Solstice, a customer acquisition and management firm. The deal adds 550 MW of contracted solar projects and expands Perch’s portfolio to over 3 GW across 1,000+ projects in 16 states. Financial terms were...
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