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EU’s Chinese inverter ban could affect 14% of future solar demand, Wood Mackenzie says

The EU ban on issuing funds for energy projects using Chinese inverters could affect around 14% of the bloc’s solar demand through 2030, according to new analysis from energy market research firm Wood Mackenzie.

New national standards for China’s PV sector set to phase out sub-630W modules and conventional polysilicon products

Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon production and inverters.

Belectric: European solar developers are in a ‘critical’ position without grid overhaul

The combination of grid shortages and massive recent expansion has put European solar developers in a “critical” position, according to the CEO of veteran German solar EPC and developer, Belectric.

EU’s solar and wind growing ‘far too slowly’ to meet 2030 target – report

A report by think-tank ECNO has blamed grid bottlenecks, permitting delays and flexibility limitations for a slowdown in the EU’s renewables growth.

ES Foundry completes 2GW solar cell expansion in South Carolina

US solar cell manufacturer ES Foundry has completed the expansion of a 2GW solar cell production line at its Greenwood, South Carolina facility.

India requires major transmission buildout as renewable energy curtailment reaches 33%: ICRA

India’s power transmission sector is set for a multi-year investment cycle between FY2027 and FY2032, according to ICRA.
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Solar installations during January-June 2026 reached nearly 70% of the total solar capacity added during the whole of calendar year 2025. Image: JMK Research.

India adds 26GW solar PV in H1 2026 – JMK Research

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July 9, 2026
India added approximately 26GW of solar capacity and 3GW of wind capacity during the first half of 2026, according to JMK Research. 
Raw polysilicon set for refining at a Xinte Energy facility. Image: Xinte Energy.

July polysilicon market weakens further but decline slows

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July 9, 2026
The latest Silicon Industry Branch figures indicate continued weakness in the Chinese polysilicon market this week, though the decline slowed markedly.
The Telangana facility can produce four G12R zero busbar tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules every 16 seconds, the company said. Image: Premier Energies.

Premier Energies moves ahead with 10GW ingot-wafer facility in Andhra Pradesh, India

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July 9, 2026
Premier Energies expects to begin construction of the first phase of its planned 10GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh shortly.
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What solar asset owners need to know about cybersecurity and NIS2 compliance

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July 9, 2026
Uri Sadot provides an explanation of the cybsersecurity situation for European solar, and what action asset owners must take to comply with NIS2.
Image: Unsplash/Andreas Gücklhorn.

UK CfD strike price stays at £75/MWh in latest auction

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July 9, 2026
The maximum price for renewable energy projects awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) under the UK government's Allocation Round 8 (AR8) auction has remained at £75/MWh (US$100/MWh).
Image: Pacific Energy.

65% of clean energy investors’ group say Australia will miss its 82% by 2030 target as sentiment deteriorates

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July 9, 2026
Clean energy investor confidence in Australia has deteriorated sharply over the past year, according to the Clean Energy Investor Group (CEIG).
YEC’s broader development portfolio includes the 1.5GW Baru Marnda wind, solar and battery storage hybrid project. Image: Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation.

Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme introduces 500MW allocation for renewable energy projects with First Nations participation

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July 8, 2026
The Australian government launched a First Nations Set Aside pilot within its CIS, reserving 500MW of renewable energy capacity in Tender 9.
The four projects represent more than 1GW of installed solar PV capacity and will deliver 890MW of contracted capacity. Image: Den Harrson via Unsplash.

South Africa clears four REIPPPP solar projects for construction

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July 8, 2026
NERSA approved licences for four REIPPPP Bid Window 7.3 solar projects, clearing over 1GW of new capacity in South Africa.

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The company said its Oklahoma portfolio will total 725MW once the 200MW Twelvemile Solar III project reaches completion. Image: LRE via Business Wire.

Leeward Renewable Energy advances 725MW Oklahoma solar portfolio

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July 8, 2026
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has brought 525MW of solar capacity online in Oklahoma, with a further 200MW under construction.
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France registers lowest average price in C&I PV tender oversubscribed fivefold

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July 8, 2026
France has awarded 300.23MW of solar PV capacity in its latest commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop tender.
The project is being developed by solar developer Lightsource bp, with INTEC Energy Solutions serving as the EPC contractor. Image: GameChange Energy via PRN.

GameChange to supply trackers for 380MWp Queensland PV project

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July 8, 2026
GameChange Energy has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker 1P Terrain Following system for the 380MWp Lower Wonga Solar Farm in Queensland.
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Polaris inks investment for 250MW/192MWh solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico

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July 8, 2026
Canada-based renewables company Polaris Renewable Energy has executed a mixed investment agreement for a 250MW solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico.
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Project targeting Europe’s PV ingot and wafer manufacturing gap underway

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July 8, 2026
A new EU-funded project has launched, aimed at strengthening Europe’s capabilities in silicon ingot and wafer manufacturing.
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EU’s Chinese inverter ban could affect 14% of future solar demand, Wood Mackenzie says

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