Slovenia deploys 85 MW of solar in H1
Slovenia installed 85 MW of solar in the first half of 2025, driven by growth in commercial and industrial (C&I) projects and utility-scale installations. The lowest total in four years reflects a sharp decline in residential installations, despite continued subsidies for residential hybrid systems.
Philippines completes first MW-scale floating solar array
The Philippines has completed its first megawatt-scale floating solar array, a 4.99 MW installation on the Malubog reservoir, with plans to expand to 50 MW to power a copper mine. In Mindanao, work has begun on a 99 MW solar plant backed by PHP 4.49 billion ($80 million) in green financing from HSBC.
Lyten to acquire Northvolt’s $5 billion battery assets in Sweden and Germany
US startup Lyten has stepped up again to buy Northvolt’s Swedish and German assets, continuing its takeover of the failed battery giant’s $5 billion manufacturing empire. The move marks a major shift in Europe’s battery landscape.
Stellar PV secures AUD 4.7 million for 2 GW solar wafer plant study in Australia
Stellar PV is AUD 4.7 million ($3.07 million) closer to bringing advanced solar manufacturing back to Australia with new funds for a feasibility study of a 2 GW low-emissions polysilicon ingot pulling and wafer facility near Townsville, Queensland.
‘Once people recognize your expertise, respect tends to follow’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Ksenia Dray, Global Solar Leader at France’s RES. She says she witnessed a significant shift in gender inclusion across the renewable energy industry over the years. “I also see a new wave of purpose-driven professionals entering the sector, and many of them are women drawn by the opportunity to make a difference,” she states.
US opens next round of solar import probes targeting India, Indonesia, Laos
The US Department of Commerce has initiated full investigations into anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases against solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos filed in July. These investigations, conducted alongside the US International Trade Commission (ITC), are expected to continue into next spring.
Tropical storms, record heat shape North America’s July solar production
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that while southwestern United States enjoyed increased solar irradiance in July, extreme weather events further north complicated solar operations during the holiday season.
India’s PLI scheme drives 18.5 GW of solar module capacity up to June
India’s Production Linked Incentive Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules (PLI) has led to 18.5 GW of module capacity, 9.7 GW of solar cell capacity and 2.2 GW of ingot-wafer capacity being established as of June 30 2025. The program has awarded a total of 48 GW of module manufacturing capacity.
California high court orders review of rooftop solar incentive cuts
The California Supreme Court has ordered the state appeals court to reexamine its decision to defer to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) over a controversial cut to rooftop solar incentives. The net energy metering 3.0 ruling led to a crash in California’s once-thriving rooftop solar market and put clean energy procurement goals in jeopardy.
China wafer, polysilicon prices climb 33% since early July
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
