SolarPower Europe maps EU solar tracker supply chain
SolarPower Europe has underscored the role of domestic mounting system manufacturers in driving PV deployment across Europe, while calling for the adoption of international customs codes, stricter quality standards, and the inclusion of fixed-tilt racking systems in national resilience technology lists under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar to supply 700 MW to Austrian utility
Trina Solar has agreed to supply more than 700 MW of high-efficiency PV modules for projects in Spain and Italy under a five-year deal with Verbund Green Power, while EVE Energy says it will invest CNY 8.65 billion ($1.2 billion) in a new battery plant in Kedah, Malaysia.
GameChange Solar introduces terrain-following tracker designed to reduce land grading
The Genius Tracker TF supports slops of up to 1.7 degrees between posts, thereby reducing land grading costs.
EU adopts state aid framework for cleantech industry
The European Commission has developed a new state aid framework under the Clean Industrial Solutions Act for Europe (CISAF) to support clean technology manufacturing across the European Union.
PV Hardware designs solar trackers for resilience in extreme weather
PV Hardware develops solar tracker designs tailored for hurricane and snow-prone regions, such as Florida and the US Midwest.
Array Technologies to acquire APA Solar
Solar tracker supplier Array Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Ohio-based solar racking company APA Solar for $179 million.
Global solar tracker shipments reach 111 GW in 2024
The United States continues to dominate the solar tracker market, with Nextracker securing the top spot globally in 2024.
Voltavate raises funds to advance battery separator tech
Australian battery tech startup Voltavate has secured AUD 850,000 ($535,000) in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by global investment firm Artesian.
Aerocompact debuts ground-mounted PV solution for small-scale solar
Aerocompact has launched COMPACTGROUND GS 10 PLUS, a ground-mounted PV solution designed for small projects and diverse terrain like farmland and asphalt.
US solar manufacturing surges in Q1 amid policy fears, trade risks
US solar manufacturing ramped up sharply in the first quarter of 2025, supporting record levels of new capacity as solar and storage made up 82% of additions to the grid. But proposed legislation and rising import tariffs could cloud growth prospects.
