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TechnologyChina’s new standards for PV production set to cut outdated technology across value chain – PV Tech Research
China’s new set of PV rules are expected to “do a good job in cutting out low-cost, outdated technology across the value chain”, according to PV Tech Research.
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TechnologyMalaysia launches 2.5GW solar-plus-storage tender
Malaysia has unveiled the next round of its LSS program tender seeking 2.5GW solar PV co-located with 1.25GW battery energy storage system.
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TechnologyUS DOC starts AD/CVD probe into Ethiopian solar cell producers, Toyo claims it ‘does not use Chinese wafers’
The US Department of Commerce has begun an antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation into solar cells produced in Ethiopia.
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TechnologyAustralia achieves record renewables and storage connections with 9.1GW reaching full output in FY26
Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) connected 9.1GW of new generation and energy storage to full output in FY26.
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TechnologyEmber: EU hybridisation could unlock 25GW solar PV and wind without new grids
PV Tech Premium speaks with Ember's Elisabeth Cremona on the 25GW of hydropower hybridisation potential across seven EU countries.
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TechnologyStrong domestic market and Middle East demand drive growth in Indian solar EPC and O&M work
'Home market strength plus Middle Eastern demand' has driven a surge in solar PV capacity in India, according to RenewAtlas and Wiki-Solar.
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TechnologyTop Chinese PV players’ combined deficit tops RMB10 billion in H1 2026
Listed Chinese PV companies have taken a heavy hit from persistent overcapacity across the industry chain in H1 2026.
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Industry NewsTata Power secures SECI award for 324 MW pumped hydro storage capacity in Maharashtra
Tata Power has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) to provide energy storage services from 324 MW/2,592 MWh of pumped hydro storage capacity at its 1 GW Bhivpuri Pumped Storage Project in Maharashtra.
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Industry NewsBondada Engineering secures 100 MWh vanadium redox flow battery energy storage project from NTPC Renewable Energy
Bondada Engineering Ltd has secured an order from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd for the development of a 100 MWh vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat.
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Industry NewsFraunhofer CSP develops ultrathin glass-glass PV modules strengthened by special coating
A new glass coating technology developed by Exxosqel and Fraunhofer CSP could enable thinner, lighter PV modules by improving glass strength and reducing material use.
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Industry NewsOman plans 6 GW solar cell, module factory
Oman is investing in a 6 GW solar cell and module factory as part of a $1.74 billion investment package across 105 strategic projects.
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Industry NewsACME Solar signs PPA with SECI for 300 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project
ACME Solar has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project. The project will supply power at a tariff of INR 3.25/kWh.
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