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Solar wafer origin could be ‘significant risk’ for US industry, lawyers warn

There is “an emerging and significant compliance risk” for US solar manufacturers and buyers around the origin of solar wafers, according to new analysis from law firm Wiley Rein.

Global solar PV installations reached 647GW in 2025

Global solar PV installations reached 647GW in 2025, up 11% from the previous year, according to data from think tank Ember.

India’s cumulative solar module capacity reaches 210GW, cell capacity hits 27GW—Mercom

India added 119GW of solar module and over 9GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in 2025, according to Mercom’s latest report.

California moves ahead with balcony solar bill

The California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee has unanimously voted 14-0 (and 3 abstentions) in favour of a bill for balcony solar.

Understanding the current state of module quality – key takeaways from PVRW 2026

The latest PV Reliability Workshop highlighted why investing in PV reliability and quality is more important than ever.

US companies bought record amount of clean energy in 2025

US corporate clean energy procurement hit a record high in 2025, growing by 12% with the majority of deals for solar PV capacity, according to the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA).
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PV yield uncertainty: What it means for engineers, lenders and investors

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Yield uncertainty represents different things and different challenges, depending on who’s looking at it, writes Solargis' Marcel Suri.
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‘Urgent’ reform of EU PV recycling needed to tackle growing waste volume

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March 23, 2026
PV recycling capacity in Europe is lagging behind forecast waste volumes over the coming decades, according to a new study.
Extensive investment in Europe’s grid network is needed to keep pace with renewables deployment.

Combination of voltage and oscillation caused Iberian blackout, says ENTSO-E report

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March 23, 2026
Nearly a year after the Iberian blackout, an expert panel has released its final report regarding the causes that resulted in a combination of “many interacting factors”.
Statkraft's Clonfad solar PV project in Ireland.

Statkraft starts operations at 206MW solar PV portfolio in Ireland

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March 23, 2026
Statkraft has started commercial operations at two solar PV projects in the Republic of Ireland, with a combined capacity of 206MW.
A solar PV project in Austria.

Rejected 94MW Ohio solar project ‘raises serious questions’ about process, climate group says

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March 23, 2026
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has denied the development of a 94MW solar project following “substantial” opposition from local residents.
Around 275,000 solar modules were installed across the three sites, mounted on single-axis trackers to maximise generation. Image: Zelestra.

Zelestra brings Spanish 162MW solar PV portfolio online

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March 23, 2026
Zelestra has started commercial operations at three solar PV plants—Belinchón I, II and III—with a combined capacity of 162MW in Spain.
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Terabase completes testing of Terafab V2, technology ‘ready’ for commercial sales

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March 23, 2026
Terabase Energy has completed testing work at its Terafab version 2 solar module installation process, which is set for commercial shipments.
JinkoSolar module assembly.

Jinko, LONGi, Tongwei and Aiko secure solar module orders exceeding 4.6GW in March

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March 20, 2026
Since the start of March, several leading Chinese PV manufacturers have announced overseas module supply agreements.
The portfolio comprises of Sidłowo PV Plant at 290 MWp, Kikowo PV Plant at 235 MWp, and Dobrowo PV Plant at 197 MWp. Image: Goldbeck Solar.

Goldbeck secures EPC contract for 722MW PV plant in Poland, Europe’s largest

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March 20, 2026
Goldbeck Solar has secured an EPC contract to deliver three PV plants in Poland’s West Pomeranian province, with a combined installed capacity of 722MWp.
Solar complex Barro Alto from Newave Energia and Gerdau in Brazil

Newave Energia, Gerdau open 452MW Brazilian solar PV project

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March 20, 2026
Renewables developer Newave Energia and investment firm Gerdau have opened a 452MW solar PV plant in Brazil.
Apple will invest more than US$600 million in projects expected to generate over 1,000GWh per year, covering roughly a third of the target. Image: Apple.
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SolarPower Europe calls for ‘complimentary’ relationship between national auctions and corporate PPAs

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March 20, 2026
SolarPower Europe tells PV Tech Premium of the benefits of a ‘complimentary’ relationship between auctions and corporate PPAs.
The investment will fund the construction of a solar panel manufacturing plant, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Image: Mz Romadhoni via Unsplash.

Danantara secures US$1.4 billion to build PV module assembly plant in Indonesia

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March 20, 2026
Danantara, has secured US$1.4 billion to back the government’s push for 50GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2035, with a focus on solar.
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Construction begins on South Africa’s ‘largest’ single-phase PV plant

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March 19, 2026
South African independent power producer (IPP) Anthem has begun construction on a 475MW solar PV project, the “largest” single-phase solar site in South Africa.
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