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From import dependence to global competitiveness: India’s solar manufacturing story India’s journey from an import-dependent country to an integrated global solar manufacturer is an example of how a nation can assure its self-sufficiency not only in the energy sector but also become a vital pillar of the global green economy.
Gautam Mohanka, director at Gautam Solar
6 hours ago
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China imposes new consumption tax on PV cells, batteries amid industry consolidation push Combined with stricter energy efficiency standards, the new measure signal Beijing’s push to reduce overcapacity, promote advanced technologies, and favor more competitive, higher-efficiency producers across the solar value chain.
Emiliano Bellini
22 hours ago
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India switches on first hydrogen train Prime minister Narendra Modi today flagged off India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards sustainable and green rail transportation. The train will initially operate on the 89 km Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana.
Uma Gupta
Jul 17, 2026
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France faces grid bottlenecks, with 10% of territory already saturated Around 10% of the country now faces grid constraints, prompting power distributor Enedis to plan 100 new substations by 2030 to support further renewable energy deployment.
François Puthod
Jul 16, 2026
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Germany awards 208 MW of solar in rooftop tender at average price of €0.097/kWh Germany’s latest rooftop solar tender received 125 bids totaling 238 MW, with 108 bids representing 208 MW ultimately awarded contracts.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 16, 2026
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Italy’s solar capture price falls below market average in southern regions Italy’s solar boom is reshaping wholesale power markets, with rising PV generation driving more frequent low-price periods and widening gaps between solar captured prices and average electricity values. The local PV sector warns that declining solar revenues could accelerate by 2027, highlighting the growing need for storage and hybrid PV-plus-storage solutions.
Sergio Matalucci
Jul 16, 2026
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Brazil’s distributed solar fleet achieves 72% average performance ratio A study presented by Brazil’s grid operator ONS shows that distributed-generation solar PV plants achieve an average performance ratio of 72%, with variations driven by seasonality and soiling. The findings will support new forecasting models to improve grid management as distributed solar capacity continues to expand.
Lívia Neves
Jul 16, 2026
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Panama plans two 2027 power tenders with a key role for battery storage Panama will launch two power tenders in 2027 that will allow battery energy storage systems to participate as the country seeks greater grid flexibility and renewable integration.
Luis Ini
Jul 16, 2026
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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