All Finance news

View article
Applications & Installations
The decision points that make or break solar projects An IEA-PVPS report warns that treating technical and economic solar project decisions separately poses financial risks, advocating instead for cost-effective “quality gates” during early development. Through a structured decision matrix and real-world case studies, the report highlights how proactive planning—such as utilizing mobile testing labs and defensive weather strategies—prevents downstream failures and operational budget strains.
IEA-PVPS
Jul 07, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
The Hydrogen Stream: EU inches closer to 4th hydrogen auction  Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being recognised more for its geopolitical role, less and less for its climate potential.
Sergio Matalucci
Jun 26, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
How massive subsidies helped drive a 90% collapse in solar costs A database of industrial subsidies suggests global solar module manufacturing support since 2010 totals about $21 billion, with China responsible for more than 81%. However, OECD countries have increased spending in recent years.
John Fitzgerald Weaver
Jun 22, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
Solar sector corporate funding increases 131% year-over-year Total corporate funding into the solar sector, including venture capital, public market financing, and debt financing, reached $11.1 billion through the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from Mercom Capital Group.
Ryan Kennedy
Jun 17, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
Global solar demand on track for first annual decline in two decades At the SNEC 2026 conference in Shanghai, BloombergNEF (BNEF) lead solar analyst Jenny Chase re-iterated a sobering projection: solar deployment will slow this year before returning to a much more conservative growth trajectory. The defining question facing the industry now is clear: what trends will step up to pull solar growth back upward?
John Fitzgerald Weaver
Jun 11, 2026
View article
Technology & Products
Halocell Energy secures grant for perovskite PV scale-up Australian solar technology developer Halocell Energy is set to scale up the production of its indoor perovskite PV modules from 7,000 to 100,000 units per year after securing more than $600,000 in federal funding.
David Carroll
Jun 08, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
Drax signs 10-year PPA with Global Switch, attempts $755m Bluefield Solar purchase Drax Energy Solutions sleeves corporate power purchase agreement (cPPA) for data center developer in long-term deal expected to cover 30% of company’s total energy use. It is the second cPPA deal between Global Switch and Drax.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 05, 2026
View article
A RETC employee examines a junction box on the back of a bifacial solar module
Technology & Products
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.
Ben Zientara
Jun 05, 2026
View article
Applications & Installations
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.
Nader Yarpezeshkan
Jun 03, 2026