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Can Europe become the next major market for Indian solar manufacturers?

Can Europe become the next major market for Indian solar manufacturers?

For years, the US has been the dominant overseas market for Indian solar module suppliers, absorbing an estimated US$792–US$800 million, with India primarily functioning as a major exporter of solar components to the US.  However, as Washington tightens trade restrictions and accelerates domestic manufacturing under protectionist policies, Indian exporters are increasingly being pushed to diversify.  

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United Renewables Reaches 50,000 Panel Milestone at Alentejo Solar Park

United Renewables Reaches 50,000 Panel Milestone at Alentejo Solar Park

Lisbon, Portugal, 22nd May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  — United Renewables is proud to announce a landmark achievement at its Alentejo Solar Park in São Domingos, Portugal, with the successful installation of its 50,000th solar panel. This milestone marks a defining moment in the company’s mission to accelerate the transition to renewable energy across the Iberian

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Polar Racking launches solar O&M services in North America and Caribbean

Polar Racking launches solar O&M services in North America and Caribbean

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads The new division has been structured around five key service areas, including field inspections and mechanical assessments, remote monitoring and controls diagnostics, ongoing technical support, operator training programmes and monthly performance reporting. Image: Polar Racking. Canada-based solar mounting company Polar Racking

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Solar industry cost-cutting sparks record wave of spontaneous glass breakage

Solar industry cost-cutting sparks record wave of spontaneous glass breakage

Instances of cracks in PV module glass started appearing about five years ago. Spontaneous glass breakage is now one of the solar industry’s top issues, but manufacturing pressures and a lack of standards are hindering solutions… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/21/solar-industry-cost-cutting-sparks-record-wave-of-spontaneous-glass-breakage/

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Ocean Sun inks MoU to deploy utility-scale floating solar across Asia

Ocean Sun inks MoU to deploy utility-scale floating solar across Asia

The parties said they intend to move toward a binding collaboration framework, subject to securing relevant approvals and finalising definitive documentation. Ocean Sun’s technology uses solar modules mounted on hydro-elastic membranes surrounded by circular flotation collars, with each ring providing up to 700kW of capacity. The flexible polymer membrane allows the system to adapt to

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Enbridge to build 365MW/1.6GWh solar-plus-storage project in Wyoming for Meta data centre

Enbridge to build 365MW/1.6GWh solar-plus-storage project in Wyoming for Meta data centre

Enbridge did not provide a timeline for the project’s construction or operations. “The first phase of the Cowboy Project builds on our strong and growing relationship with Meta and reflects Enbridge’s disciplined approach to expanding our power portfolio,” said Allen Capps, Enbridge’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and President of Power business. “By integrating

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Solar industry seeks higher power prices amid record demand

Solar industry seeks higher power prices amid record demand

SENSEX   74,756.67  -444.18 NIFTY   23,478.05  -139.95 CRUDEOIL   10,085.00 + 58.00 GOLD   158,215.00  -865.00 SILVER   267,150.00  -2,969.00 SENSEX   74,756.67  -444.18 NIFTY   23,478.05  -139.95 NIFTY   23,478.05  -139.95 CRUDEOIL   10,085.00 + 58.00 CRUDEOIL   10,085.00 + 58.00 GOLD   158,215.00  -865.00 Home News Power producers are often forced to sell electricity at low prices during periods of weak demand, but cannot make up

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Solar farm on the ocean outperforms land-based solar in Taiwan

Solar farm on the ocean outperforms land-based solar in Taiwan

A floating photovoltaic project by Chenya Energy Getty Images/iStockphoto The ocean could be the next frontier for the world’s rapidly expanding solar energy industry. That’s the finding of a study showing a floating solar farm off the coast of Taiwan produces more electricity and more profit than a nearby solar farm on land. Taiwan is

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