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World adds 664GW of solar PV in 2025, exceeds 3TW of cumulative capacity

The world added a record 664GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, pushing cumulative global operational solar capacity above 3TW.

Nextpower expands in Europe with Zimmermann PV-Steel Group acquisition

Solar PV solutions provider Nextpower has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Germany-based solar provider Zimmermann PV-Steel Group.

Module quality, supply chain compliance and US HJT adoption: PV ModuleTech USA’s key takeaways

Module quality and reliability concerns, HJT, manufacturing in Africa and hail were among the key topics discussed at PV ModuleTech USA.

Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE combine technologies in new perovskite-silicon tandem module design

Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE have unveiled a module prototype that combines tandem perovskite-silicon and matrix shingle interconnection.

European inverter manufacturing capacity surpasses 100GW

European inverter manufacturing capacity has now surpassed 100GW, according to figures from PV Tech Market Research.

Defying the PV industry downturn: how PV-storage companies survive and thrive globally

PV Tech spoke with Hanersun’s chairman about the company’s PV-storage strategy, global expansion and the Chinese market outlook.
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The Low Carbon modules achieve a carbon footprint of just 285kg CO₂eq/kW, among the lowest for silicon-based panels globally. Image: Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar launches TOPCon 3.0 module with 24.8% conversion efficiency

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June 22, 2026
Canadian Solar has announced its TOPCon 3.0 module, which has a power output of 670W and a conversion efficiency of 24.8%.
Once operational, the site is expected to generate around 99GWh of renewable electricity annually, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in late 2027. Image: Lego Group.

Lego Group begins construction of 116MW solar park in Denmark

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June 22, 2026
The Lego Group has started construction of a 116MW solar park in Billund, which is expected to become its “largest solar project to date.”
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CIM Group closes construction financing at California 250MW/600MWh solar-plus-storage project

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June 22, 2026
Energy platform Permanent Power Company has secured US$600 million in construction financing for a solar-plus-storage project in California, US.
The Deisenhausen solar-plus-storage project in Germany. The importance of storage as an enabler of solar PV has yet to be fully recognised at the policy level. Image: BayWa r.e
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Europe’s post-2022 solar surge has slowed, prompting a closer look at the structural bottlenecks that must be addressed to sustain the continent’s energy transition.
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Trina Solar secures commercial order for tandem perovskite solar PV modules in New Zealand

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June 22, 2026
Trina Solar has secured an order from a global distributed energy customer for its perovskite/crystalline silicon tandem solar modules.
The Miami-based company currently operates more than 2.3GW of solar and storage assets across the US and has a development pipeline exceeding 20GW. Image: Origis Energy via PRN.

Origis raises US$900 million to fund 5GW of project development

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June 19, 2026
Origis has secured a US$900 million package, which consists of US$650 million in credit facilities and a US$250 million LoC facility.
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ABB launches Proteus portfolio, re-enters power electronics sector

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June 19, 2026
Swiss electrification company ABB has launched a new power conversion portfolio for the solar PV and BESS industries.
According to SEIA, solar currently covers 0.04% of total US land area and 0.07% of US farmland. Image: SEIA via Twitter.

SEIA map shows solar uses 0.07% of US farmland

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June 19, 2026
The Solar Energy Industries Association has launched an interactive map showing that solar development occupies only 0.07% of US farmland.

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Qcells begins solar cell production at 3.3GW vertically integrated US facility

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TOYO announces 1.5GW US HJT cell line weeks after AD/CVD hits Ethiopia factory

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US solar installer SUNation, cell producer Suniva merge to create manufacturing and services platform

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MSolar to build US$23.7 million solar glass, cell and module factory in Virginia

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Suniva boosts US cell production to 5.5GW with new facility

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Once operational, the plant is expected to generate more than 200GWh of electricity annually. Image: Novva Group via PRN.

Novva acquires 120MWp Philippines solar project

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June 19, 2026
Novva has acquired the 120MWp San Jose Solar Power Plant (SJSP) in the Philippines from the Mabuhay Power Holdings Corporation. 
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Huasun to launch Himalaya PLUS HJT module in Europe at Intersolar 2026

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June 19, 2026
Huasun Energy will launch its Himalaya PLUS HJT module in Europe at next week’s Intersolar industry event.
Growing recognition of the value embedded within end-of-life modules is shifting attention towards commercially viable circular business models. Image: Solar Materials.
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June 19, 2026
Shreeyashi Ojha reports on a European PV recycling venture looking to maximise the value of materials recovered from end-of-life modules.
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ARENA commits AU$95.4 million to extend Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics to 2033

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June 19, 2026
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed an additional AU$95.4 million (US$66.8 million) in funding to the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP), extending the research programme's operations to 2033.
The Aiko-Infinity Power signing ceremony at the African Energy Forum.

Aiko signs 1.2GW all-back-contact solar module supply deal with Infinity Power

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June 18, 2026
Aiko has signed a 1.2GW module supply deal with Infinity Power to supply modules for the latter’s Nefer Menya solar-plus-storage project.
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