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Applications & Installations
Bhutan tenders solar systems for three schools A tender is open in Bhutan for three rooftop solar systems to serve three separate schools. The deadline for applications is August 24.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 29, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Taiwan introduces new solar rules for large buildings From August, Taiwan will require new, expanded or renovated buildings of 1,000 square metres or larger to install 1 kW of solar for every 20 square metres of building area. The new rules are expected to add 660 MW of solar capacity annually.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 28, 2026
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Technology & Products
OCI Holdings plans to double polysilicon production capacity by 2029 The South Korean company says the expansion is geared towards meeting demand from the AI and space industries in the US.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 28, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Lebanon tenders 350 MW of solar A tender is open in Lebanon covering five grid-connected solar projects with a combined capacity of 350 MW, to be paired with up to 1 GWh of battery storage. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is August 31.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 27, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Inside PV manufacturing: Iraq’s first solar module production line The manufacturing line, supplied and installed by Italy’s Ecoprogetti, has an annual capacity around 200 MW and will produce modules for use in the Iraqi market.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 22, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Kyrgyzstan plans 2 GW solar cell manufacturing plant Singapore’s Sunvera Solar has met with government representatives in Kyrgyzstan to discuss the development of a solar cell production facility with a capacity of up to 2 GW.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 21, 2026
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Markets & Policy
South Korea announces 1 GW solar tender South Korea has kicked off a tender covering approximately 1 GW of new solar capacity, offering winning bidders a fixed-price contract with a ceiling price of KRW 147,686 ($99.46)/kWh.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 17, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Oman plans 6 GW solar cell, module factory Oman is investing in a 6 GW solar cell and module factory as part of a $1.74 billion investment package across 105 strategic projects.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 17, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Malaysia unveils sixth large-scale solar tender The sixth round of Malaysia’s large-scale solar program is targeting 2.5 GW of solar tied to 1.25 GW of storage. Interested developers will be able to purchase the request for proposals document from July 27.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 16, 2026