Adam Tesanovich and Jonathan Pickering formalized the wafer partnership during the Intersolar USA signing ceremony.

Talon PV and NexWafe sign TOPCon deal in San Diego

During Intersolar USA in San Diego, Talon PV partnered with NexWafe on wafer supply for planned TOPCon cells, with pilot qualification at Fraunhofer ISE.

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Feb 21, 2026 21:43 IST

The petition argues that the INR 10/kWh ceiling limits commercial viability of BESS and Pumped Storage Projects.

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NSEFI calls for revision of power market pricing cap for storage viability

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Feb 21, 2026 21:22 IST

The acquired solar and battery project is expected to be fully operational by July 2026.

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Octopus Energy expands California solar and storage portfolio

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Feb 21, 2026 20:45 IST

The selected developer will design, finance, construct, own and operate the 500 MW plant.

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Egypt opens tender for 500 MW BOO solar project

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Feb 21, 2026 20:00 IST

The 2 GW Sivas and Karaman phase has targeted power for 2.1 million households.

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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia sign $2 billion solar pact

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Feb 21, 2026 19:46 IST

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Talon PV and NexWafe sign TOPCon deal in San Diego

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NSEFI calls for revision of power market pricing cap for storage viability

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Egypt opens tender for 500 MW BOO solar project

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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia sign $2 billion solar pact

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NSEFI calls for revision of power market pricing cap for storage viability

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Feb 21, 2026 21:22 IST

Maharashtra has recorded 4.53 lakh rooftop installations totaling 1,722 MW capacity.

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MSEDCL responds to rooftop solar restriction allegations

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Feb 21, 2026 18:06 IST

Caption: States and UTs have been requested to consult departments including Water Resources and DISCOMs.

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MNRE organizes workshop on Floating PV development framework

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Feb 21, 2026 12:16 IST

A 158.4 MW segment was commissioned from the 250 MW project, with commercial operation declared effective February 14, 2026.

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NTPC commissions 158.4 MW solar in Andhra Pradesh

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Feb 21, 2026 10:30 IST

Solar power will be integrated into public utilities, including water supply and street lighting systems.

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Nellore expands rural solar use under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

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Feb 20, 2026 21:37 IST

The contractor will manage plant performance monitoring and routine operational activities.

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Heavy Water Board floats 12 MWp solar O&M tender in India

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Feb 20, 2026 20:55 IST

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East Yorkshire Solar Farm was designed to deliver 530+ MW, powering around 100,000 homes.

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Ampyr Solar Europe acquires 530 MW East Yorkshire

The 530+ MW East Yorkshire Solar Farm in the UK was acquired by Ampyr Solar Europe from BOOM Power Ltd, expanding Ampyr’s 2.5 GW UK pipeline.

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Feb 21, 2026 15:12 IST

Cuba has expanded solar installations as oil shortages strain power supply

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Cuba has expanded solar installations amid oil shortages

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Feb 21, 2026 14:04 IST

Premier Energies plans to increasingly focus on exports as buyers diversify supply chains away from China.

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Premier Energies shifts focus toward Europe and US exports

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Feb 20, 2026 16:45 IST

The 165 MW represents the second part capacity of the 1.2 GW Khavda-II Solar PV Project in Gujarat.

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NTPC Green Energy confirms 165 MW asset operational in India

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Feb 20, 2026 16:02 IST

Floating PV panels have reduced pond temperatures by 3–5°C during summer months.

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IRENA reports Nanjing 50 MW solar aquaculture

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Feb 20, 2026 13:14 IST

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The Vorfahrt germanium module achieved 34.2 % efficiency, surpassing conventional silicon limits.

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Fraunhofer ISE sets new records for tandem photovoltaic modules

Fraunhofer ISE set new tandem module records of 34.2 % and 31.3 % in Germany, working with AZUR SPACE and temicon through the Mod30plus and Vorfahrt projects.

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Feb 17, 2026 19:22 IST

LED based solar simulators were used to approximate quantum efficiency before adjusted I–V scans on III/V and perovskite–silicon cells. Photograph: (Image Source: wiley)

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Fraunhofer ISE examines industry tandem testing challenges

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Feb 13, 2026 21:14 IST

Ceramic color layers and selective pigments are being researched to reduce performance losses.

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Fraunhofer CSP research develops customizable PV module designs

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Feb 13, 2026 16:54 IST

The manufacturing framework is designed to transition hydrogen panels from pilot to production scale.

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CTF Solar partners with SunHydrogen to scale hydrogen module production

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Feb 12, 2026 20:10 IST

Singapore case assessments has indicated potential annual generation gains of 7.0%.

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PolyU researchers develop cooling coating for PV panels

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Feb 11, 2026 19:55 IST

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NSEFI calls for revision of power market pricing cap for storage viability

A petition filed by NSEFI at CERC seeks removal of the INR 10/kWh bid ceiling, citing impact on storage technologies across multiple power market segments.

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Feb 21, 2026 21:22 IST

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MSEDCL responds to rooftop solar restriction allegations

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Feb 21, 2026 18:06 IST

Health and safety updates have included robotic installation systems for utility-scale PV projects.

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SolarPower Europe has expanded EPC guidance for hybrid systems

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Feb 21, 2026 15:03 IST

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MNRE organizes workshop on Floating PV development framework

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Feb 21, 2026 12:16 IST

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Nellore expands rural solar use under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

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Feb 20, 2026 21:37 IST

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Octopus Energy expands California solar and storage portfolio

As part of a nearly $1 billion deployment in California, Octopus Energy Generation has acquired a PV-plus-storage asset and backed carbon removal and heat battery

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Feb 21, 2026 20:45 IST

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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia sign $2 billion solar pact

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Feb 21, 2026 19:46 IST

HJT technology is projected to reduce space component costs by over 60%.

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SpaceX advances HJT cooperation with seven Chinese suppliers

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Feb 21, 2026 19:11 IST

GreenYellow financing covered 350+ canopy PV plants totaling 385 MW in France.

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GreenYellow secures €400 million for France C&I solar

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Feb 21, 2026 18:35 IST

Neoen has closed €164 million financing supporting 203 MW France portfolio expansion.

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Neoen secures €164 M France portfolio funding

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Feb 21, 2026 17:42 IST

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The coating has been designed to suppress static electricity and reduce dust adhesion.

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JinkoSolar introduces anti-static dust-proof modules

Built on the Tiger Neo 3.0 platform, a dust-resistant PV module has been launched by JinkoSolar with a stated 4-6% power generation gain over conventional modules.

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Feb 19, 2026 13:31 IST

The HiOne hybrid inverter-storage system from Hoymiles combines inverter, battery and EMS with 98.5% efficiency and supports expansion to 64 kWh capacity.

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Hoymiles introduces scalable 64 kWh inverter system

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Feb 17, 2026 18:37 IST

SUN Mate supported railing, sunshade and ground mounting for flexible residential installation.

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SKYWORTH PV to showcase SUN Mate at Expo Amsterdam

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Feb 14, 2026 11:46 IST

The inverter includes three independent MPPTs and supports 150% oversized PV input capacity up to 22.5 kW.

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Hinen expands three-phase inverter offering globally

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Feb 13, 2026 20:36 IST

MCS certification is required for UK homeowners to access government solar incentives.

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Hanersun secures UK MCS validation for solar products

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Feb 12, 2026 14:36 IST

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Construction was scheduled from March 2026 to September 2026, with temporary acceptance planned for December 2026.

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Greenville Energy begins 23 MW Lublin solar with Onde

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Feb 16, 2026 14:45 IST

The Mahoba project is planning to deploy bifacial TOPCon modules under AB Energia’s EPC scope.

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AB Energia wins 15 MW Avener project in Uttar Pradesh

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Feb 12, 2026 17:39 IST

Cider has been targeted for late 2026 operation, supplying power to 120,000 homes annually.

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Greenbacker completes funding for 674 MW in NewYork

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Feb 12, 2026 16:16 IST

Bondada Engineering Limited has disclosed multi-site solar commissioning via SEBI filing signed by compliance officer.

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Bondada Engineering commissions 69.51 MW solar projects in India

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Feb 10, 2026 20:33 IST

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Talon PV and NexWafe sign TOPCon deal in San Diego

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Feb 21, 2026 21:43 IST

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Octopus Energy expands California solar and storage portfolio

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SpaceX advances HJT cooperation with seven Chinese suppliers

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Feb 21, 2026 19:11 IST

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Cuba has expanded solar installations amid oil shortages

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Feb 21, 2026 14:04 IST

The facilities will support Occidental’s STRATOS Direct Air Capture site in West Texas.

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Origis Energy commissions 500 MW DC Swift Air facilities Texas

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Feb 20, 2026 14:53 IST

CleanChoice’s capacity increased to 331.99 MWdc, with PJM interconnection planned for 2028.

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CleanChoice acquires 222.2 MWdc solar in North Carolina

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Feb 19, 2026 18:44 IST

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The proposed offer provides at least three hours of free electricity during daytime periods.

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Australia outlines regulatory pathway for Solar Sharer electricity offer

A consultation outcome paper released by the Australian Government details the Solar Sharer Offer, an opt-in retail electricity model providing free daytime power through ERC.

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Jan 29, 2026 13:18 IST

The team has used ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy to reveal reversible bond changes and sunlight-driven recovery in operating silicon solar cells.

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New testing approach explains solar cell recovery under real sunlight

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Jan 27, 2026 12:32 IST

The electricity supplied to Hall’s facilities will be backed by Whitianga and Clandeboye solar farms, along with a PV farm yet to be announced.

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Lodestone Energy secures Hall’s Group as long-term electricity customer

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Jan 22, 2026 20:58 IST

The vertical bifacial modules are intended to generate electricity during early morning and late afternoon periods.

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New rooftop solar option targets constrained commercial buildings in Australia

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Jan 20, 2026 20:09 IST

The study demonstrated froth flotation recovering 300–500 ppm silver from recycled PV panels.

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Study shows 97% silver recovery from recycled PV panels

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Jan 19, 2026 18:23 IST

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SpaceX advances HJT cooperation with seven Chinese suppliers

Seven Chinese HJT enterprises have secured SpaceX cooperation as the company evaluates lightweight modules for its orbital data center satellite initiative.

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Feb 21, 2026 19:11 IST

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