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U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran tests solar supply

Middle East Solar Trade Faces a Logistics Test as Regional Conflict Spreads

Conflict is testing solar trade through logistics rather than immediate manufacturing disruption.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted and war-risk terms have tightened.
China shipped 25.9 GW of modules and 1.2 GW of cells to the Middle East in 2025, highlighting the region’s dependence on inbound supply.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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India hits 150 GW solar milestone

India Passes 150 GW of Solar as Annual Installations Surge

India added about 44.6 GW of solar in fiscal year 2026.
Total installed renewable capacity reached 275 GW by March 31, 2026.
Solar now accounts for about 55% of India’s renewable energy capacity.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon prices extend decline

China’s Solar Supply Chain Faces More Pressure as Polysilicon Prices Fall for a Seventh Straight Week

Polysilicon prices in China extended their decline to a seventh straight week.
CECEP raised CNY 2.95 billion for six solar and storage projects totaling 900 MW.
The same market update showed financing moves by Chint and a sharp annual loss at DKEM.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Utility-scale sodium-ion arrives in Romania

Romania’s Planned Hybrid Battery Cluster Brings Sodium-Ion to the Utility Scale

A Romanian project pairs a 365 MWp solar plant with a 400 MW/800 MWh battery system.
Renalfa plans to merge the assets into one hybrid cluster and expand the site in two stages.
The design mixes lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries rather than replacing one with the other.
Grid-forming technology could make the site more valuable as renewable penetration rises.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Large-scale solar surpasses 1 TWac worldwide

Utility-scale solar passes 1 terawatt worldwide as annual additions hit a new record

Wiki-Solar counted 1,008 GWac of utility-scale solar across the top 33 markets.
The database covers 23,285 projects of 4 MWac and larger.
Annual additions in 2025 neared 250 GWac, a calendar-year record.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Voltalia secures €100 million financing amid restructuring

Voltalia lands €100 million shareholder loan as it pushes restructuring plan

Voltalia secured €100 million in shareholder financing.
The loan is non-dilutive and repayable over one year.
Funds will support the Spring transformation plan and asset sales.
The company says the goal is to reduce debt and restore flexibility.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Vertical rooftop PV debuts in the U.S.

Vertical rooftop solar arrives in the U.S. with a green-roof pilot in Queens

Over Easy Solar completed its first U.S. vertical rooftop PV installation.
The 100 kW project is located on a green roof in Queens.
The system uses bifacial HJT modules and a no-ballast, no-penetration mounting approach.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Solar keeps slimming down while power rises

Solar panels are getting lighter for every watt they produce

Commercial silicon modules have risen from about 8.5 W/kg in the early 2000s to 23.6 W/kg today.
The reported gains were linked to module design advances, bifaciality, and temperature management.
Researchers said glass and frames still account for much of module weight.
The study argues that operating conditions such as cell temperature and rear-side illumination are essential for accurate system design.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Switzerland deploys 1.52 GW of solar in 2025

Swiss solar additions fell in 2025, but storage and electrification kept the market moving

Switzerland added 1,526 MW of new solar capacity in 2025, down 15 percent from 2024.
Industry group Swissolar tied the slowdown partly to lower electricity tariffs after the 2022 price surge.
Residential storage, building electrification and EV integration were cited as signs of continuing market evolution.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Inverter-based resource performance history leads to US regulatory change

US grid watchdog moves to tighten inverter rules after major solar-related disturbances

NERC advanced three standards, PRC-028, PRC-029 and PRC-030, focused on inverter-based resource reliability.
The push follows events in which inverter-connected assets reduced output or tripped during routine disturbances.
A 2022 Odessa, Texas event caused the unexpected loss of 2,555 MW and helped drive the regulatory change.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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AI-enabled hacks expose remote shutdown risk in microinverters

Microinverter Flaw Raises Remote Shutdown Risk Across Rooftop Solar Systems

Jakkaru disclosed a vulnerability in AP Systems microinverters that allowed full remote compromise.
About 100,000 internet-accessible devices were identified as vulnerable.
AP Systems patched the issue after being alerted by the researchers.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine

Greece Completes 2.13 GW Solar Buildout on Former Coal Mine Land

PPC completed 2.13 GW of solar on former lignite mine land in northern Greece.
The sites are expected to generate 3.15 TWh annually, about 6% of national electricity use.
Battery and pumped-hydro storage projects are also progressing in the area.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Colorado House passes legislation to legalize plug-in solar for renters

Colorado Moves to Legalize Balcony Solar for Renters

Colorado lawmakers passed a bill to legalize and regulate plug-in solar systems for renters.
The legislation would treat balcony-style systems as personal property and limit local bans.
Mandatory safety standards are intended to address grid and interconnection concerns.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Croatia tenders 56 MW solar-storage project

Croatia opens bidding for a 56 MW solar plant paired with large battery storage

HEP is seeking developers for a 56 MW solar plant in Sukošan.
The project includes up to 200 MWh of battery storage.
Pre-qualification proposals are due by May 12 in a two-stage tender.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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South Australia opens up new areas for renewable energy opportunities

South Australia Opens 11,000 Square Kilometers for Renewable Energy Bids

South Australia opened more than 11,000 square kilometers for renewable energy feasibility licenses.
The two release areas are Whyalla West and Gawler Ranges East.
Officials said the zones have strong co-incident wind and solar resources.
The state is targeting 100% net renewables by 2027.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Solar, mining groups partner to improve mineral traceability

Solar and Mining Standards Groups Move to Track Minerals Through the Full PV Supply Chain

SSI and IRMA signed an MOU to strengthen responsible sourcing of minerals used in solar.
The partnership targets traceability, training, and integration of mining assurance standards into PV supply chains.
The move reflects growing scrutiny of labor, environmental, and governance risks behind clean-energy materials.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Agrivoltaics Can Save Farmers From Wind Damage, Too

Agrivoltaics Study Suggests Solar Arrays Could Double as Wind Shields for U.S. Farms

Cornell researchers modeled how single-axis tracking solar panels affect airflow across cropland.
The study says wind erosion costs U.S. agriculture more than $9 billion annually.
Agrivoltaic arrays could add wind protection to known benefits such as water conservation and improved soil conditions.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Qcells wants solar + storage built into every new home

Qcells is pushing a simple energy-market idea: make solar and storage standard in new homes

Qcells is targeting U.S. new homes as the entry point for solar plus storage.
The strategy would shift residential energy adoption from retrofit to construction default.
Pairing batteries with solar turns the pitch into a fuller home-energy package.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via electrek.co

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US adds 26.6 GW of solar in 2025 as renewables dominate

US grid additions show solar still setting the pace

The US added 26,556 MW of utility-scale solar in 2025.
Solar and wind together supplied nearly 90% of new utility-scale capacity additions.
Solar now makes up 12.16% of total available installed US generating capacity.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Can sodium-ion storage drive energy flexibility in France?

France Storage Debate Puts Sodium-Ion Batteries at the Center of Solar Flexibility

A French non-profit says France’s 2030 solar plan lacks storage targets.
It proposes mandatory storage for new renewable projects above 10 kW.
The group argues European sodium-ion batteries could offer a viable path.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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