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Rising silver prices drive China’s Longi shift to copper-metallized solar cells China’s Longi says it will begin mass production of base-metal PV modules in the second quarter of 2026 as rising silver prices intensify pressure to reduce metallization costs.
Vincent Shaw
Jan 06, 2026
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No silver bullet for cell costs While silver prices are skyrocketing and new solar cell technologies demand more of the precious metal, researchers are exploring ways to reduce or even eliminate silver from PV manufacturing. With copper, aluminum, or nickel on the front and rear of cells, novel metallization strategies are achieving silver-level efficiencies, and manufacturers are taking note.
Lior Kahana
Feb 05, 2026
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Supply chain transparency on the rise – Where is the solar industry? Supply Chain Transparency on the Rise – Where is the solar industry?
Beatriz Santos
01 Jun 2021 8:00 pm
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Robots speed installation of 500,000 panels at solar farm in Australia Engie and US-based Luminous have tested autonomous robots at the 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm in the Australian state of Victoria, completing panel installation ahead of schedule.
Ev Foley
Oct 03, 2025
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Engie launches tender to select innovative solar and storage technologies The climate control unit of the French energy giant seeks proposals from start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises. Bids must be submitted by July 4.
Emiliano Bellini
Jun 09, 2017
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Engie acquires stake in Chinese solar developer Unisun The French energy giant has entered the Chinese solar market through a 30% equity investment in local PV developer Unisun.
Emiliano Bellini
Apr 19, 2017
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Engie acquires 80% stake in battery maker Green Charge Networks The utility follows in the footsteps of its French counterpart Total by moving into the battery storage space with its 80% acquisition of California’s Green Charge Networks.
Ian Clover
May 10, 2016
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ENGIE to acquire lease-to-own solar company Fenix International The latest in a series of high profile renewable energy acquisitions for the French energy giant, ENGIE has announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Fenix International, a U.S. company active in the residential lease-to-own sector in several African countries.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 19, 2017
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Engie Brasil takes full control of unit specializing in solar DG Through the operation, the Brazilian unit of the French energy giant strengthens its position in the local distributed generation segment.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 06, 2018
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Engie finishes minigrid, expands PV home system business in Zambia French power group Engie has started up its first minigrid installation in Zambia, while also announcing plans to expand Fenix, its PV home system unit for the African market. It did not disclose the specifications or size of the minigrid system. 
Brian Publicover
Apr 04, 2019
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