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Chinese PV Industry Brief: CNMIA reports flat solar cell, module prices

Chinese PV Industry Brief: CNMIA reports flat solar cell, module prices

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The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNMIA) says wafer, cell and module prices remain stable, while industry operating rates are edging lower across leading and integrated manufacturers. February 13, 2026 Vincent Shaw Image: pv magazine The CNMIA said wafer prices remained stable, with n-type G10L at CNY 1.20 ($0.17), G12R at CNY 1.26 , and […]

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NEPRA 2026 Policy Change: Livoltek IP66 Hybrid Inverters powering Pakistan’s New Solar Reality

NEPRA 2026 Policy Change: Livoltek IP66 Hybrid Inverters powering Pakistan’s New Solar Reality

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Pakistans solar market is undergoing a decisive shift following NEPRAs Net Metering Regulations 2026. The move from unit-for-unit net metering to net billing has fundamentally changed how rooftop solar systems deliver value. With grid electricity now costing around PKR 6570 per unit and exported solar energy being purchased at just PKR 1113 per unit, exporting

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Solar Energy Revolution Comes at a Cost in Rural Albania

Solar Energy Revolution Comes at a Cost in Rural Albania

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The solar energy revolution in Albania arrived without warning last September in the village of Bocova, in the Fier region of western Albania, a few kilometres from the Adriatic Sea, when heavy machinery began digging alongside cultivated fields. At first, the villagers had no idea what was happening. Local resident Nikoll Ndoi became concerned when

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MENA poised to become global solar hub, says WoodMac analyst

MENA poised to become global solar hub, says WoodMac analyst

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Governments and manufacturers are shifting rapidly towards a vertically integrated model that mirrors China’s approach, incorporating upstream materials to reduce import dependence. According to Hryshko, the region is on pace to achieve module self-sufficiency by 2026, marking a decisive shift in global solar supply dynamics. Government policies driving growth  Interestingly, according to Hryshko, there are no

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China to add 180-240GW of new solar PV capacity in 2026, down from 315GW in 2025

China to add 180-240GW of new solar PV capacity in 2026, down from 315GW in 2025

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Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Wang Bohua, honorary chairman of the CPIA, said 2026 will bring an era of ‘value competition’ for China. Image: CPIA. China expects to add 180-240GW of new solar PV capacity in 2026, around one-third of the 500-667GW of capacity that is

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MNRE adds 3GW of solar cell capacity to ALMM List-II, reaching 26GW

MNRE adds 3GW of solar cell capacity to ALMM List-II, reaching 26GW

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Bengaluru headquartered Evervolt, a subsidiary of Evervolt Green Energy, has been included in the updated list with 1,074MW of cell manufacturing capacity. The company operates a facility in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, producing bifacial monocrystalline passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) cells in a 182.2mm × 182.2mm format with a 10-busbar configuration.   The approved model, EVT-M10-BR-PERC, delivers an average conversion efficiency of 23.10%

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Power Minister defends solar net metering changes, Senate defers rooftop solar resolution

Power Minister defends solar net metering changes, Senate defers rooftop solar resolution

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari on Tuesday defended recent regulatory changes to solar net metering, telling the Senate that the proposed measures were regulatory adjustments rather than a departure from Pakistans renewable energy policy. He was responding to a resolution moved by Senator Dr Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur, which called for protecting

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FinDev Canada commits US$56 million loan to 396MW Peruvian solar project, country’s largest

FinDev Canada commits US$56 million loan to 396MW Peruvian solar project, country’s largest

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Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads The Illa project will be the largest in Peru upon completion. Image: FinDev Canada. FinDev Canada, the country’s bilateral development finance institution, has announced a US$56 million loan to support the development of a 396MW solar PV project in Peru. The loan will go towards Energía Renovable

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ACME, Ceigall secure 220MW solar-plus-storage contracts in Madhya Pradesh

ACME, Ceigall secure 220MW solar-plus-storage contracts in Madhya Pradesh

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Designed to deliver up to four hours of peak power daily with a 35% capacity utilisation factor, the project is scheduled to begin construction in 2026 and reach commercial operation between 2027 and 2028.   Renewable energy company Ceigall India secured the project through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The winning tariff was INR2.70 per kWh, implying a total project value of

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