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The Hydrogen Stream: Commissioning begins for 2.2 GW Neom H2 project in Saudi Arabia In other news, the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Energy Transition reportedly confirmed the cancellation of the 2.1 GW HyScale 100 electrolyzer project at a German refinery, with a lack of planning certainty cited among the reasons. Power to Hydrogen has begun installing a 500 kW AEM electrolyzer in Antwerp, while Hystar and BHEL are partnering on local PEM electrolyzer manufacturing in India, and Italy has launched a €400 million annual renewable hydrogen support scheme.
Sergio Matalucci
Aug 14, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi plans 100 MW perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell pilot line In other news, Tongwei advanced its planned acquisition of polysilicon maker Lihao Clean Energy to the final negotiation stage, while Trina Solar outlined plans for THBC mass production in H2 2026 and GW-scale perovskite tandem capacity by 2029.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 14, 2026
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What makes women join, stay and progress in Solar+? This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) announces its first contribution to SolarPower Europe’s Solar Jobs Report 2026. The article will explore women’s representation across the Solar+ industries and the factors influencing their attraction, retention and career progression. But to tell that story, WiSEu needs data, and this is where your voice is needed.
Women in Solar+ Europe
Aug 14, 2026
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Ukraine specifies hours eligible for rooftop PV feed-in tariff Ukraine has introduced time windows for electricity generated by household PV systems to qualify for the green tariff, with different periods applying in summer and winter. The rules also appear to prevent battery-discharged electricity outside these windows from receiving the green tariff.
Emiliano Bellini
Aug 14, 2026
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China wafer prices hold steady as market weighs early signs of upstream stabilization 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.
OPIS
Aug 14, 2026
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France extends tax credit for cleantech industry for 3 years France is extending its C3IV green industry tax credit to support investment across the battery, wind, solar and heat pump value chains, as part of its reindustrialization strategy. The extension is expected to support around 40 projects by 2030.
François Puthod
Aug 14, 2026
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India on track for record 50 GW of solar installations in 2026 India is on track to install a record 50 GW of solar capacity in 2026, driven by a rush to meet the ALMM-II deadline despite emerging cell supply constraints. Wood Mackenzie expects the resulting supply crunch to push system prices higher through 2027, while greater domestic manufacturing capacity gradually eases pressure.
Uma Gupta
Aug 14, 2026
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Finland adds 478 MW of large-scale solar in H1 Finland more than doubled its installed utility-scale solar capacity during the first six months of the year with the commissioning of eight solar plants larger than 1 MW.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 13, 2026
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Brazil’s curtailment compensation offer attracts 1,539 solar and wind plant operators A total of 1,539 solar and wind power plants representing around 53 GW have applied to Brazil’s compensation mechanism for eligible curtailment events. The final compensation amounts will be determined by the applicable methodology, project contracts and assessment of eligible curtailment events.
Alessandra Neris
Aug 13, 2026