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Rajasthan Leads India’s Solar Open Access Market in Q1

Rajasthan emerged as the leading state for solar open access installations in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The state commissioned over 1 GW of solar open access capacity during the quarter, accounting for 39% of India’s newly a...

June 5, 2026

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Extreme Weather Exposes Hidden Risks in Rooftop Solar Module Design: In-Depth Analysis

Recent extreme weather events in Rajasthan and other parts of the country have raised concerns about the structural durability of rooftop solar installations, with industry experts citing aluminum frames used in solar modules as a...

June 4, 2026

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Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for its Sixth Edition in July 2026

Mercom India’s sixth edition of its flagship event, the Mercom India Renewables Summit, will be held on July 1 and 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. A key event in India’s renewable energy calendar, the Summi...

June 5, 2026

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Q1 2026 Sees Broad Cost Increases for Solar Projects Using Chinese Modules

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects showed mixed trends across module technologies during Q1 2026, with Chinese module-based projects recording cost increases, while several Indian and DCR-based configurations re...

June 3, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Extreme Weather Puts Solar Modules to the Test

Recent extreme weather events in Rajasthan and other parts of the country raised concerns about the structural durability of rooftop solar installations, with industry experts citing aluminum frames used in solar modules as a key vulnerability....

June 5, 2026

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ChargePoint Launches Charger for Mass-Market EVs Amid Q1 Revenue Increase

U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions company ChargePoint reported revenue of $101.8 million in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year (FY) 2027, a 4.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase from $97.6 million. Revenue for the quarter beat...

June 5, 2026

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US Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments Plummet to $758.3 Million in Q1 2026

Clean energy manufacturing investment in the U.S. continued to slow in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with businesses announcing $758.3 million in funding across 12 new electric vehicle (EV), solar, battery, and grid projects between January and...

June 5, 2026

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France’s Solar Capacity Hits 33 GW With 1.5 GW Added in Q1 2026

France’s installed solar capacity reached 33 GW as of March 31, 2026, including 32.1 GW in mainland France, according to the Statistical Data and Studies Department (SDES). During the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, 1.5 GW of new solar capacity was...

June 5, 2026

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US Adds 3.63 GW of Utility-Scale Solar Capacity in Q1

Utility-scale solar was the largest contributor to new clean power capacity in the U.S. in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, adding 3.63 GW and accounting for 56% of all new clean power capacity additions, according to the American Clean Power...

June 5, 2026

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T1 Energy to Acquire KORE Power in $32 Million Battery Storage Deal

T1 Energy, a solar and battery manufacturing company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KORE Power, a battery energy storage systems manufacturer, for approximately $32 million. The purchase enterprise value consists of equity, cash,...

June 4, 2026

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Sabanci Renewables Secures $533 Million for Texas Solar Projects

Sabanci Renewables, a renewable energy project developer, has secured $533 million in financing for two solar projects in Texas, totaling 286 MW. The financing includes $382 million in project financing and $151 million in tax equity financing for...

June 4, 2026

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TCIL Seeks Consortium Partner for 31.2 MW Solar Projects Across Ghana

Telecommunications Consultants India (TCIL) has invited expressions of interest (EOI) to select a pre-bid consortium or backend partner to supply, deliver, and install 645 solar systems, with a cumulative capacity of 31,210 kW at public facilities...

June 4, 2026

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