Author name: David Ryabchikov

Virya Energy secures US$99 million EBRD equity to scale Polish solar portfolio

Virya Energy secures US$99 million EBRD equity to scale Polish solar portfolio

The two projects are expected to form the largest solar PV cluster in Poland and one of the largest in Europe, with combined annual output of 666GWh. The projects will support Poland’s energy security objectives and contribute to EU targets to increase renewable power generation and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.  Jean-Claude Moustacakis, CEO of Optima Wind, said: […]

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India to add 42.5GW of solar capacity in 2026: JMK Research

India to add 42.5GW of solar capacity in 2026: JMK Research

Despite the slowdown in the final quarter, India recorded its highest-ever annual renewable additions in 2025, installing nearly 37.9GW of solar capacity. Utility-scale solar additions reached 28.6GW in 2025, a 54.6% increase over 2024, while rooftop installations rose to 7.9GW, up 72% year-on-year, largely driven by the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Government of

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US residential solar enters post-incentive era after ITC expiry surge

US residential solar enters post-incentive era after ITC expiry surge

The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed in July 2025, eliminated the 30% investment tax credit for residential systems installed after 31 December 2025. The deadline prompted what EnergySage said was one of the largest demand surges the US industry has ever seen. Pricing and procurement As a result, EnergySage said most US

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Norway: €710k public funding aims to advance floating solar tech performance

Norway: €710k public funding aims to advance floating solar tech performance

Home Marine Energy Norway: €710k public funding aims to advance floating solar tech performance February 26, 2026, by Nadja Skopljak Norway’s Ocean Sun has secured NOK 8 million (around €710,000) in public funding for a project that aims to strengthen the long-term performance and reliability of its floating solar technology. Ocean Sun’s floating solar technology

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Misaligned from the start: how quality assurance gaps in tracker and racking systems put solar projects at risk

Misaligned from the start: how quality assurance gaps in tracker and racking systems put solar projects at risk

But increasingly, field failures are being traced back to an overlooked source: the racking and tracker systems that support every module on site. These components don’t produce power, but they keep everything in place—holding modules at the right tilt, anchoring them against wind and protecting them from long-term wear and tear. Unlike modules, which come

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