Once considered isolated incidents, spontaneous glass breakages in solar modules are becoming more frequent, highlighting the limits of some manufacturing choices and the need for closer quality control… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/15/solar-modules-under-pressure-the-growing-risk-of-spontaneous-glass-breakage/
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The patent infringement case was related to an unspecified TOPCon solar cell technology… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/15/canadian-solar-wins-u-s-patent-litigation-against-maxeon/
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A 157 MW solar project, set to be the largest in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, will be built following the signing of a power purchase agreement between French developer Neoen and the provincial utility. The project will be co-owned by four Treaty 4 Nations… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/15/ppa-signed-for-saskatchewans-largest-solar-project/
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Latest The Uzbekistan government is seeking to develop 25GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030, a target the EBRD said it is actively supporting. Image: Masdar. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will invest almost US$200 million in a 300MW/75MWh solar-plus-storage project in Uzbekistan. The US$195.5 million (€168.5 million) investment will support
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Latest The 75MW Whistling Duck Solar project, pictured above, is the fourth PV plant in a 300MW portfolio in Florida, US. Image: Origis Energy. Independent power producer (IPP) Origis Energy has completed the second phase of a 300MW solar PV project in Florida, US. Located in Levy County near Williston, the Whistling Duck Solar Energy
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Romania enjoyed another record year for solar deployment in 2025, taking cumulative capacity past the 7 GW threshold. Utility-scale installations almost doubled year-on-year, buoyed by a favourable regulatory framework… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/14/romania-installs-2-2-gw-of-solar-in-2025/
Romania installs 2.2 GW of solar in 2025 Read More »
While AFSIA’s latest figures show a slower rate of growth in 2025 than in the previous year—2025 additions of 2.4GW are lower than 2024’s record 3.7GW of new capacity—Africa now boasts 23.4GW of operational solar capacity, accounting for 0.4% of the world’s total solar capacity. However, van Zuylen noted that this reflects 23.4GW of capacity
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s annual review into employment finds solar held over 43% of global jobs in the renewable energy sector in 2024. January 14, 2026 Patrick Jowett Worldwide solar employment in 2024 reached 7.24 million, up from 7.11 million in 2023, according to analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). IRENA’s Renewable
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French company Dal’Alu has developed a high-capacity aluminum gutter designed to efficiently collect and channel rainwater from large roofs and solar panels. Its on-site profiling, modular components, and durable construction reportedly ensure rapid installation, long-term performance, and compliance with current building standards… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/14/high-capacity-gutter-for-efficient-solar-panel-drainage/
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Plans have been submitted to install nearly 1,000 solar panels on the roof of a service station on the M40. Under the proposals, 840 solar panels would be installed on the roof, delivering a total generating capacity of 382.2 kilowatts. If approved, the panels will be clamped onto the roof of Beaconsfield Services, across the
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