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Inverted ambition

The strong policy support that has driven India’s huge investments in PV module manufacturing has been largely absent from the inverter segment, which still relies heavily on imports. pv magazine spoke with Harshul Kanwar, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, about the market and prospects for Made-in-India power electronics.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 20, 2026
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Renewable Energy India Expo 2026: Three key takeaways

India’s largest renewable energy trade show returned to Greater Noida, outside of Delhi, this week. At the three day event, pv magazine took in a national solar industry that has reached enormous proportions, and continues to grow with huge investments still going into building new solar installations, upgrading grids and adding, and ramping up a localized supply chain for many of the components these projects rely on.
Mark Hutchins
10 hours ago
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Italy deploys 4.83 GW of PV in January-September

Italy connected 4.83 GW of new solar capacity in the first nine months of 2026, bringing cumulative installed capacity to 48.35 GW at the end of September. Utility-scale projects accounted for 46% of new additions, while the country’s cumulative battery storage capacity approached 20 GWh, according to new statistics from Italia Solare.
Sergio Matalucci
14 hours ago
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Mozambique entrusts small solar panel factory to UAE’s Jampur Group

UAE-based Jampur Group has been selected to manage and modernize Mozambique’s Beluluane Solar Panel Factory, which suspended production around 2022 due to technological limitations and market competition. The initiative aims to revive domestic solar panel manufacturing, improve competitiveness and create local employment opportunities.
Emiliano Bellini
14 hours ago
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‘When it is your turn, open the door for the woman coming next’

This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Italian independent renewable energy consultant Giulia Muia. She says a resilient energy sector depends not only on diversified energy sources but also on diverse voices, perspectives, and inclusive leadership that drive innovation and better decisions. Empowering women, listening to different experiences, and creating space for emerging talent are essential to building a stronger, more sustainable renewable energy future.
Women in Solar+ Europe
14 hours ago

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Module feast, cell famine

PV module production capacity in India has already grown way beyond projected demand for the next few years, leading InfoLink’s Jonathan Chou to forecast a market shakeout beginning in 2027. Cell capacity, meanwhile, has been slower to materialize.
Jonathan Chou
Oct 16, 2026
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Renewable Energy India Expo 2026: Three key takeaways

India’s largest renewable energy trade show returned to Greater Noida, outside of Delhi, this week. At the three day event, pv magazine took in a national solar industry that has reached enormous proportions, and continues to grow with huge investments still going into building new solar installations, upgrading grids and adding, and ramping up a localized supply chain for many of the components these projects rely on.
Mark Hutchins
10 hours ago
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Italy deploys 4.83 GW of PV in January-September

Italy connected 4.83 GW of new solar capacity in the first nine months of 2026, bringing cumulative installed capacity to 48.35 GW at the end of September. Utility-scale projects accounted for 46% of new additions, while the country’s cumulative battery storage capacity approached 20 GWh, according to new statistics from Italia Solare.
Sergio Matalucci
14 hours ago
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Mozambique entrusts small solar panel factory to UAE’s Jampur Group

UAE-based Jampur Group has been selected to manage and modernize Mozambique’s Beluluane Solar Panel Factory, which suspended production around 2022 due to technological limitations and market competition. The initiative aims to revive domestic solar panel manufacturing, improve competitiveness and create local employment opportunities.
Emiliano Bellini
14 hours ago
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Inverted ambition

The strong policy support that has driven India’s huge investments in PV module manufacturing has been largely absent from the inverter segment, which still relies heavily on imports. pv magazine spoke with Harshul Kanwar, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, about the market and prospects for Made-in-India power electronics.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 20, 2026
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Couple travels through 10 African countries in solar-powered motorhome with battery storage

A Brazilian couple traveled through 10 African countries in a motorhome equipped with rooftop solar panels, 15.36 kWh of lithium battery storage, and alternator charging. The system powers household appliances and satellite internet, enabling off-grid travel with minimal reliance on external electricity connections.
Alessandra Neris
16 hours ago
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Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro cost estimate rises again

Projects & Applications Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro cost estimate rises again The principal contractor for Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has revised the expected cost to AUD 22.5 billion ($15.8 billion) to AUD 25 billion, with commissioning scheduled for 2029.
Ev Foley
16 hours ago
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Transaera tests its heat pump with metal-organic framework dehumidification in apartment building

U.S. startup Transaera will test its all-electric rooftop heat pump system in a multifamily residential building in Washington, D.C., with support from a $125,000 grant. The technology uses metal–organic frameworks for dehumidification and reportedly cuts energy consumption by around 40% compared with conventional rooftop HVAC units.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 23, 2026
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Enel completes 985 MW solar complex in Colombia

Enel Colombia has started commercial operations at its 256 MW Atlántico solar plant, completing a three-project photovoltaic complex in northern Colombia with a combined installed capacity of approximately 985 MW.
Luis Ini
Oct 23, 2026

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Module feast, cell famine

PV module production capacity in India has already grown way beyond projected demand for the next few years, leading InfoLink’s Jonathan Chou to forecast a market shakeout beginning in 2027. Cell capacity, meanwhile, has been slower to materialize.
Jonathan Chou
Oct 16, 2026
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Renewable Energy India Expo 2026: Three key takeaways

India’s largest renewable energy trade show returned to Greater Noida, outside of Delhi, this week. At the three day event, pv magazine took in a national solar industry that has reached enormous proportions, and continues to grow with huge investments still going into building new solar installations, upgrading grids and adding, and ramping up a localized supply chain for many of the components these projects rely on.
Mark Hutchins
10 hours ago
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Gritt Robotics brings AI-assisted robotics to bolster shrinking solar workforce

California firm working with top EPCs to install six million solar panels in the next two years.
Michael Puttré
13 hours ago
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PVH expands Houston footprint to scale pre-assembled solar trackers

PV Hardware USA (PVH USA) is expanding its original manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, adding 34,200 square feet of production space to scale its pre-assembly manufacturing strategy and address labor and supply chain constraints on utility-scale solar project sites.
Ryan Kennedy
Oct 22, 2026

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Spacebound silicon

Solar has a long history in powering satellites and space exploration, and high-powered devices based on multijunction PV cells made from “III-V” materials such as gallium arsenide or indium gallium phosphide have supplied this niche market as far back as the 1960s. But those devices are made with rare materials and complex processing, limited to small batches produced at high cost.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 06, 2026
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Glass-free European photovoltaic modules for vehicles, noise barriers and boats

A European research consortium is developing glass-free photovoltaic modules using fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The technology could enable lighter solar modules for curved and complex surfaces, including vehicles, ships and infrastructure. The project aims to demonstrate industrial feasibility by May 2029.
Marie Beyer
15 hours ago
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Hemispherical perovskite solar cell design reduces sensitivity to sunlight angle

Chinese researchers have designed a hemispherical perovskite solar cell with a textured surface to improve light absorption and reduce sensitivity to sunlight incidence angles. Simulations showed absorption exceeding 95% and an average maximum power output of 28.25 mW/cm² across incidence angles of 0° to 50°.
Lior Kahana
Oct 23, 2026
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Panasonic begins sales of glass-based perovskite solar panels

Panasonic began commercial sales of its glass-based perovskite solar panels in September 2026, ahead of the planned launch of full-scale mass production in April 2029. The initial products are manufactured at the company’s development facility in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture.
Vincent Shaw
Oct 23, 2026
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Tin-modified nanotube gel reduces solar cell temperature by 9.5 C

Researchers in India have developed a reusable tin-modified carbon nanotube gel that reduces solar cell operating temperatures by 9.5 C and improves power conversion efficiency. The gel maintained its cooling performance after 40 days of testing and could be reused following a simple water-soaking process.
Lior Kahana
Oct 23, 2026
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Germany: Masdar and Beck complete 6 MW solar park German companies Masdar PV and Beck Energy GmbH have completed construction on a six megawatt solar park, located in Luckenwalde, 50 km south of Berlin.
Becky Beetz
Jan 16, 2011
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BIPV to compensate for PV panel commoditization A new report states that the photovoltaics (PV) industry is at a crossroads, with a growing realization that PV panels are becoming commoditized. But, it believes building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) could provide a strategic solution.
Becky Beetz
Jan 16, 2011
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SMA posts record 2010 sales SMA Solar Technology AG has announced it expects record sales of between €1.7 to €1.9 billion for 2010. Looking forward, the German inverter company says it hopes to achieve sales of €1.5 to €1.9 billion this year.
Becky Beetz
Jan 16, 2011
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US solar market shows increased M&A activity According to a new report, the U.S. greentech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape posted a record year in 2010, with the solar sector displaying increased activity.
Becky Beetz
Jan 16, 2011
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BP Solar transfers off-grid activities to Phaesun French BP Solar subsidiary, Apex-BP Solar, is to transfer to Phaesun GmbH under a new agreement reached between BP Solar and the German company.
Becky Beetz
Jan 13, 2011
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SoloPower to build 300 MW thin film facility SoloPower, Inc. is to establish a 300 (MW) thin film solar panel manufacturing facility in Wilsonville, Oregon, the U.S. Around 500 new jobs are expected to be created.
Becky Beetz
Jan 13, 2011
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Silfab's hopes of reaching 22 percent cell efficiency Silfab’s president and CEO tells pv magazine about the Italian company’s plans to hit 22 percent efficiency for its monocrystalline solar cells. He also outlines its competitive strategy for the coming year.
pv magazine
Jan 13, 2011
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France releases PV initiative aimed at fighting Chinese competition The French Government is looking to motivate its national photovoltaics (PV) industry through the introduction of a new R&D program, which is aimed at reducing China’s grip on the global PV market.
pv magazine
Jan 13, 2011
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Germany: IBC Solar connects solar park to grid IBC Solar has connected a 13.8 megawatt peak (MWp) solar park to the grid in Germany.
Becky Beetz
Jan 13, 2011
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