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Markets & Policy
The Hydrogen Stream: Finnish researchers increase voltage in alkaline systems to cut costs by 10-15% Recent developments across the global green hydrogen sector highlight growing efforts to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen international supply chains and accelerate investment in renewable hydrogen infrastructure, with new advances and agreements emerging across Europe, and Asia.
Sergio Matalucci
Oct 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Benin secures financing for first solar IPP projects The €30 million ($33.5 million) financing package goes towards the construction and operation of four PV plants forming part of Benin’s first independent power producer solar project.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 30, 2026
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Research & Development
Researchers develop molecular locking strategy for organic solar cells Small-area organic solar cells featuring the molecular locking strategy achieved a power conversion efficiency of 20.4%, while larger-area modules reached a record active-area efficiency of 18.8%. 
Patrick Jowett
Oct 29, 2026
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Botswana kicks off floating solar tender A tender is open in Botswana for the development of floating PV systems on dams belonging to the country’s Water Utilities Corporation. The deadline for applications is November 19.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 29, 2026
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Research & Development
European solar startups raise €82 million in January-August Analysis by Avnet Silica says energy security remains the most significant driver of investment in European solar startups today as financing levels begin to increase after reaching an all-time low last year.   
Patrick Jowett
Oct 28, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Togo opens consultation on large-scale solar tender Togo is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on draft documents relating to development of a large-scale solar project, ahead of launching a competitive tender. Comments can be submitted until November 9.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 28, 2026
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Enerparc attracts non-binding offers in insolvency sale Enerparc has received more than 10 non-binding offers in its insolvency sale process, with the sale of its solar park portfolios, project pipeline and stakes in subsidiaries targeted for completion in December 2026.
Ralph Diermann
Oct 28, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Algeria inaugurates 300 MW solar project The 300 MW solar plant, located in the eastern province of El Oued, is Algeria’s largest operational PV project to date.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 27, 2026
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German solar developers seek €70/MWh auction ceiling for 2027 Fifteen solar developers warn that planned changes to Germany’s renewable energy law, grid connection rules, and network charges could raise ground-mounted solar costs by up to 30%, prompting calls to increase the auction ceiling from €59 ($65.91)/MWh to at least €70/MWh.
Ralph Diermann
Oct 27, 2026