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Gentari breaks ground on 243MWp DC-coupled solar-plus-storage site in New South Wales, Australia

Gentari breaks ground on 243MWp DC-coupled solar-plus-storage site in New South Wales, Australia

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Spanish inverter manufacturer Ingeteam will also supply its products to the Maryvale solar-plus-storage project. Image: Ingeteam. Malaysian clean energy solutions company Gentari Renewables has broken ground on its 243MWp Maryvale solar-plus-storage site in New South Wales, Australia. The hybrid facility will integrate 243MWp of solar generation capacity with […]

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The impact of soldering flux on TOPCon solar cell degradation

The impact of soldering flux on TOPCon solar cell degradation

UNSW researchers have investigated the impact of two types of soldering fluxes on TOPCon solar modules under damp heat conditions and have found that “no-clean” soldering fluxes can cause severe corrosion of front silver-aluminum contacts. The researchers have also found that denser metallisation structures and lower aluminium content improve corrosion resistance… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/15/the-impact-of-soldering-flux-on-topcon-solar-cell-degradation/

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Malaysian group starts 243 MW solar, 172 MW/409 MWh BESS in Australia

Malaysian group starts 243 MW solar, 172 MW/409 MWh BESS in Australia

Gentari Renewables Australia is developing 243 MW of solar alongside 172 MW/409 MWh of battery energy storage in the state of New South Wales. The project is scheduled to begin commercial operations in early 2027… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/14/malaysian-group-starts-243-mw-solar-172-mw-409-mwh-bess-in-australia/

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World Bank loans US$250 million to United Solar Oman polysilicon plant

World Bank loans US$250 million to United Solar Oman polysilicon plant

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads The facility, which is in the Sohar Free Zone of Oman, began construction in March 2024. Image: Sohar Port and Freezone The World Bank has approved a loan and investment worth up to US$250 million for United Solar’s planned polysilicon production plant in Oman. The financing, issued by

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Elawan Energy inks PPA for 150MW Spain solar portfolio

Elawan Energy inks PPA for 150MW Spain solar portfolio

Latest The deal will cover “nearly 90%” of Sandoz’ electricity consumption from its European operations, Elawan said. Image: Elawan Energy Madrid-headquartered renewables developer Elawan Energy has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to support a 150MW solar PV portfolio in northern Spain. The offtaker for the deal is Sandoz, a generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical

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