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Polysilicon sector could see shortage by 2028 if leaders cut production

The Chinese polysilicon industry could face a shortage by 2028, despite persistent overcapacity in recent years, according to polysilicon market analyst Bernreuter Research.

China exceeds 92GW of new PV in May, cumulative capacity officially surpasses 1TW

China notched up close to 100GW of new PV in May, in the processes surpassing a terawatt of cumulative installed capacity, figures show.

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The solar manufacturing and module purchasing community met in Napa to answer the question of ‘what next?’ for module supply in uncertain times.

Europe registers lowest PPA capacity signed in May since 2020

The volume of power purchase agreements signed in May has registered a low of 280MW, according to Swiss consultancy Pexapark.

Finding creative solutions to Europe’s solar PV financing challenges

Panellists discuss some of the challenges in European solar’s financial landscape at an event organised at Intersolar Europe 2025 by PV Tech.

Waaree Energies relocates 6GW vertically-integrated manufacturing plant in India

Waaree Energies will relocate its proposed 6GW vertically-integrated manufacturing facility for ingots, wafers, cells, and modules in India.
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As solar module breakage soars, here’s a path to building a stronger industry

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June 17, 2025
As the solar industry pushes for ever-lower costs, collapsing module quality is forcing a rethink of how reliability and performance can be safeguarded, writes Eric Hafter.
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Solar and wind set new generation record in Australia’s NEM

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June 25, 2025
Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) achieved a new record high for solar PV and wind generation at 12,463MW.
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Australia’s New South Wales government earmarks AU$2.1 billion for transmission infrastructure

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June 25, 2025
The New South Wales government has earmarked AU$2.1 billion (US$1.36 billion) for transmission infrastructure to connect its Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) and support utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects.
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BrightNight, Cordelio Power power 300MW solar PV plant in Arizona

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June 24, 2025
US IPP BrightNight and Canadian asset manager Cordelio Power have reached commercial operations at a 300MW solar PV plant in Arizona, US.
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LONGi to build 1.4GW BC solar module factory with Indonesia’s Pertamina

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June 24, 2025
Chinese solar manufacturing giant LONGi has signed an agreement with Indonesia’s Pertamina New & Renewable Energy to build a 1.4GW module assembly plant in West Java, Indonesia.
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FRV launches 55MW project in Armenia, country’s largest

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June 24, 2025
FRV has started commercial operations at its 55MW Masrik-1 PV project in Armenia, the largest to enter operation in the country.
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Waaree, Viet Khanh sign MoU for 100MWp solar project in Vietnam

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June 24, 2025
Waaree Renewable Technologies has signed an MoU with Viet Khanh to establish a 100MWp solar project in the region. 
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Recurrent Energy secures financing to build 124MW Italian PV portfolio and co-locate BESS

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June 24, 2025
Independent power producer (IPP) Recurrent Energy has secured €61.5 million (US$71.4 million) in financing for its Italian renewables portfolio.
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BluPine Energy secures US$290 million for 150MW Karnataka solar plant

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June 24, 2025
BluPine Energy has raised INR2,416 million (US$290 million) debt sanctions for its 150MW power project in Aland, Karnataka.
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GameChange Solar to ship 715MW trackers to ‘challenging environments’ across LATAM

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June 24, 2025
US solar tracker manufacturer GameChange Solar has signed a deal to supply trackers to 715MWp worth of solar PV capacity across South America.
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Global solar sector needs more balanced investment, says Global Solar Council

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June 24, 2025
Imbalances in investment mean that action will be needed if the solar industry is to help meet the world’s climate change targets.
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OMV Petrom, Enery JV to build 400MW solar PV in Bulgaria

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June 24, 2025
Independent power producer (IPP) Enery Development has formed a 50-50 joint venture (JV) with Romanian oil and gas producer OMV Petrom to build a 400MW solar PV plant in Bulgaria.
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Western Australia’s Lithium Universe secures rights for MJHT PV module recycling tech

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June 24, 2025
Western Australia’s Lithium Universe has secured the commercial rights for a solar PV module recycling technology known as Microwave Joule Heating Technology (MJHT).
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As solar plants age, the possibility of voltage collapse increases. Thomas Mart and Jeetu Jangle of Solarlytics examine the problem.
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