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Maxeon, Qcells settle patent dispute Maxeon Solar Technologies and Qcells have settled their global patent dispute, ending all litigation over TOPCon solar cell technology and related claims.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 01, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Bangladesh launches tender for 95 MW of solar Bangladesh has tendered 95 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati to be developed by private investors. The projects face investor concerns over lack of payment guarantees and financing support from the government.
Syful Islam
Jun 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Oman tenders 1.5 GW of solar Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP) has kicked off a tender covering 1.5 GW of solar across two prospective projects. The deadline to submit a statement of qualification is July 27.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 29, 2026
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Markets & Policy
East Asia’s sunny May lifts coastal irradiance above average as El Niño builds In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that clear skies driven by a persistent high-pressure system pushed May solar irradiance well above average across coastal East Asia, including Japan, Korea, eastern China, Taiwan, and the northern Philippines, with Japan seeing some of the strongest gains.
Solcast
Jun 26, 2026
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Global solar additions reached 664 GW in 2025 The world’s solar fleet surpassed 3 TW in early 2026 but with China forecast to install less solar this year than last, the global solar market appears on course for its first market contraction in over 20 years.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 22, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Iran targets 15 GW of small-scale solar Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization says it is looking to shift part of its focus towards small-scale power plants, including installations with hybrid inverters and batteries.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 18, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Mongolia tenders 110 MW of solar A tender is open in Mongolia for the development of 110 MW of solar tied to 52 MW/188 MWh of battery energy storage across five different sites. The deadline for expressions of interest is August 16.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 18, 2026
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Kyrgyzstan switches on 175 MW of solar The commissioning of the first phase of a planned 1.9 GW solar project represents Kyrgyzstan’s largest operational solar site to date.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 16, 2026
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Applications & Installations
New Zealand’s largest rooftop solar installation comes online New Zealand commercial solar company Sunergise has switched on the country’s largest-yet rooftop solar system, commissioning a 5.3 MWp array installed at an industrial site in Auckland.
David Carroll
Jun 16, 2026