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Ryan Kennedy
Ryan joined pv magazine in 2021, bringing experience from a top residential solar installer and a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. He holds a Master of Energy and Environmental Management degree at the University of Connecticut and a degree in Management with a certification in Sustainable Business Practices from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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Mexico allocates 6.7 GW of solar in renewables tender
The Federal Electricity Commission selected 37 renewable energy projects totaling 7,411 MW, of which approximately 6,710 MW, or nearly 90% of the selected capacity, comes from solar plants. The awarded photovoltaic capacity is nearly double the initial requirement projected for this technology.
Jun 10, 2026
TOYO launches $357 Million, 1.5 GW HJT solar cell factory in Houston
TOYO Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: TOYO) has announced a $357 million capital investment to construct a 1.5 GW N-type heterojunction (HJT) solar cell manufacturing facility co-located with its existing module plant in the Houston metropolitan area to secure Section 45X tax credits and establish a fully integrated, domestic content-compliant U.S. supply chain.
US laboratory finds persistent ultraviolet light-induced degradation in solar modules
While 19 manufacturers received recognition as high achievers in RETC’s 2026 testing sequences, problems with ultraviolet-induced degradation in solar modules persist, while failing “red flag” scores increased in tests for damp heat and thermal cycling.
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The hidden underperformance crisis in solar portfolios
Solar technology has come a long way. Modules are more efficient, inverters are more capable, and system design has become increasingly refined. On paper, the industry is positioned to deliver highly predictable performance. But in the field the story is often different.
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Vikram Solar
Sep 20, 2017
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TESVOLT
Aug 28, 2017
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Solarpraxis Neue Energiewelt AG
Aug 16, 2017