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Solar technology moves fast, as the industry pursues the joint goals of improving efficiency and lowering costs. From tiny tweaks in battery or solar cell materials, to optimizing large-scale system layouts, solar rewards effective innovations with a quick route to market.
As the industry grows, reliability testing becomes more complex and factors like recycling and critical mineral consumption come into the frame as well.
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United Solar completes $1.6 billion raise for Oman polysilicon factory
United Solar announced financial close on a $50 million equity investment from the International Finance Corporation. With this, the company says it has completed the $1.6 billion funding for the polysilicon factory it is currently working to bring online in Oman’s Sohar Free Zone.
Hoymiles issues response after security vulnerability identified in older microinverters
The Chaos Computer Club has identified a security vulnerability affecting photovoltaic installations that use Hoymiles inverters. In response to an inquiry from pv magazine, the Chinese manufacturer said it will release a firmware update to address the issue in late August. The vulnerability affects HM series devices, which were discontinued in August 2023.
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KUKA Cable highlights material innovation as the next frontier of solar cable reliability
As Europe’s solar market continues to expand, long-term cable reliability is becoming a critical factor in project safety and performance. At The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich, KUKA Cable highlighted the growing importance of material innovation and systematic quality verification in meeting the demands of next-generation solar projects.
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United Solar completes $1.6 billion raise for Oman polysilicon factory
United Solar announced financial close on a $50 million equity investment from the International Finance Corporation. With this, the company says it has completed the $1.6 billion funding for the polysilicon factory it is currently working to bring online in Oman’s Sohar Free Zone.
Hoymiles issues response after security vulnerability identified in older microinverters
The Chaos Computer Club has identified a security vulnerability affecting photovoltaic installations that use Hoymiles inverters. In response to an inquiry from pv magazine, the Chinese manufacturer said it will release a firmware update to address the issue in late August. The vulnerability affects HM series devices, which were discontinued in August 2023.
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KUKA Cable highlights material innovation as the next frontier of solar cable reliability
As Europe’s solar market continues to expand, long-term cable reliability is becoming a critical factor in project safety and performance. At The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich, KUKA Cable highlighted the growing importance of material innovation and systematic quality verification in meeting the demands of next-generation solar projects.
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Canadian Solar unveils new EP Cube systems featuring higher power, scalable storage
Canadian Solar has launched upgraded EP Cube Single-Phase 2.0 and Three-Phase Pro energy storage systems, combining hybrid inverters with modular LFP batteries for residential, C&I, and scalable backup applications. The new systems deliver higher output, expanded MPPT flexibility, and storage capacities up 200 kWh.
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