October 16, 2026

China proposes ban on exports of perovskite, tandem solar manufacturing technology

China proposes ban on exports of perovskite, tandem solar manufacturing technology

China has proposed banning exports of selected high-efficiency perovskite and tandem solar manufacturing technologies, alongside new restrictions on advanced polysilicon, wafer and crystalline-silicon cell production processes. The proposed measures would cover 12 photovoltaic technologies, with public consultation open until Nov. 15. The post China proposes ban on exports of perovskite… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/10/16/china-proposes-ban-on-exports-of-perovskite-tandem-solar-manufacturing-technology/

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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar expands upstream ties with stake in encapsulation film maker

Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar expands upstream ties with stake in encapsulation film maker

Trina Solar plans to acquire a 1.6% stake in Chinese PV encapsulation film manufacturer Betterial for CNY 40 million ($5.88 million). The investment aims to strengthen upstream supplier ties and improve supply chain stability. The post Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar expands upstream ties with stake in encapsulation film maker appeared first on pv

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Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America

Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America

Earlier this month, after a series of stops and starts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced changes to a long-running program that is supposed to help farmers and rural small businesses stand up renewable energy projects.  The new rules, set to go into effect today, October 16, effectively make any solar power development ineligible for

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