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Gstar Solar begins production at 1.5/1GW solar cell and module plant in the Philippines

Gstar Solar begins production at 1.5/1GW solar cell and module plant in the Philippines

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Interviews , Long Reads Gstar is adding 2GW of annual module nameplate capacity as part of the second phase of expansion at its Philippines plant. Image: Gstar Solar Singapore-headquartered solar manufacturer Gstar Solar has started commercial production of modules at its solar cell and module plant in the Philippines. Built […]

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Complex expertise, standardised processes and cybersecurity concerns: takeaways from Intersolar Europe 2025

Complex expertise, standardised processes and cybersecurity concerns: takeaways from Intersolar Europe 2025

These include Meyer Burger’s shift of operations to the US, the closure of French manufacturer Photowatt and increasingly protectionist rhetoric from the leadership of the US and China, which continue to wield significant influence over the solar industry. A multi-faceted industry However, alongside this optimism, there was an awareness of the fact that the European

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Concentrated solar plant turns to plastic mirrors to power clean heat

Concentrated solar plant turns to plastic mirrors to power clean heat

South Australia researchers will team with industry partners to build a concentrated solar thermal plant in New South Wales featuring lightweight plastic mirrors that incorporate an aluminium-silica reflective coating to produce industrial heat or electricity… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/05/13/concentrated-solar-plant-turns-to-plastic-mirrors-to-power-clean-heat/

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BioLite Acquires Majority Stake in Solar Distributor Baobab+ From Baobab Group

BioLite Acquires Majority Stake in Solar Distributor Baobab+ From Baobab Group

BioLite, a New York and Nairobi-based renewable energy firm for cooking, charging, and lighting products has acquired solar energy distributor Baobab+ from Baobab Group. BioLite has been Baobab+’s primary supplier and strategic partner in off-grid solar products for the past six years. With BioLite becoming the majority shareholder, Baobab+ is now poised to champion renewable

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“With a rugged build and more gain than should be legal, this pedal is a must-have for any metal guitarist looking to chug”: Solar Chug Lite high-gain distortion pedal review

“With a rugged build and more gain than should be legal, this pedal is a must-have for any metal guitarist looking to chug”: Solar Chug Lite high-gain distortion pedal review

Guitar World Verdict The Chug Lite takes the essence of Solar’s first-ever pedal and distills it down to the bare essentials for gut-punching, face-melting metal tones. With a rugged build and more gain than should be legal, this pedal is a must-have for any metal guitarist looking to chug. Pros + An ungodly amount of

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Get this special price for the upcoming Jackery Solar Generator HomePower 3000

Get this special price for the upcoming Jackery Solar Generator HomePower 3000

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us? There has been increasing demand for portable power station deals because of every family’s reliance on electricity for their devices. If you don’t have a backup power source for your home yet, you should think about going for

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A ‘business as usual’ Intersolar 2025 for big PV manufacturers, as they predict industry consolidation

A ‘business as usual’ Intersolar 2025 for big PV manufacturers, as they predict industry consolidation

A major Chinese solar manufacturer told PV Tech that this year was “neutral…business as usual.” Another said that there was less excitement in the PV side of the conference, largely because there was less to be excited about. Most of the big players on show have settled, for now, on tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon)

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LONGi launches 25% efficiency HBC module for residential solar at Intersolar 2025

LONGi launches 25% efficiency HBC module for residential solar at Intersolar 2025

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Interviews , Long Reads The new heterojunction back contact (HBC) module is expected to be available in August 2025 in Europe. Image: LONGi. Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi has launched a new back contact (BC) module for its EcoLife series at the Intersolar

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