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Inside European solar: Strong fundamentals, global opportunities and grid challenges

Inside European solar: Strong fundamentals, global opportunities and grid challenges

“Some fundamentals remain,” said Daniel Machuca, global head of project finance at Sonnedix, during a panel discussion. “Long-term stability, mitigation of the construction risk and mitigation of the counterparty risk for PPAs are key. Lenders and institutional investors will look to invest in proven technologies, [and] do analysis based on the due diligence that is […]

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Australia rooftop solar volumes fall 32% after four-month rebound

Australia rooftop solar volumes fall 32% after four-month rebound

Rooftop solar installations in Australia declined sharply in January, with small-scale technology certificate (STC) volumes down 32% month on month after four consecutive months of growth, according to market analyst SunWiz. It says the result was broadly in line with seasonal norms and does not signal a trend for 2026… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/06/australia-rooftop-solar-volumes-fall-32-after-four-month-rebound/

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India’s GREW Solar secures 550 MW repeat module order from IPP

India’s GREW Solar secures 550 MW repeat module order from IPP

Indian module manufacturer GREW Solar has won a 550 MW repeat supply order from an independent power producer (IPP), with deliveries of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2026… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/06/indias-grew-solar-secures-550-mw-repeat-module-order-from-ipp/

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Australia launches formal investigation into solar waste management

Australia launches formal investigation into solar waste management

The parliamentary inquiry, referred by Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt, will examine current and future impacts of solar waste alongside Australia’s existing capabilities for module reuse and recycling. Committee chair Anne Urquhart said the investigation aims to identify barriers to scaling solar module reuse and recycling through collaboration with industry, academia, and subject matter

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SolarWinds RCE bug makes Cisa list as exploitation spreads

SolarWinds RCE bug makes Cisa list as exploitation spreads

Exploitation of CVE-2025-40551, an RCE flaw affecting SolarWinds Web Help Desk, appears to be spreading, with defenders on high alert By Alex Scroxton, Security Editor Published: 04 Feb 2026 21:46 A critical vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk service has been added to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agencys (Cisas) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (Kev)

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NEM Data Spotlight: Australia’s solar sector continues momentum with 222GWh peak daily output in January 2026

NEM Data Spotlight: Australia’s solar sector continues momentum with 222GWh peak daily output in January 2026

The month delivered a combined solar generation of 5,698GWh, representing a 17.8% increase from January 2025’s 5,039GWh. Extended daylight hours, optimal irradiance conditions and continued capacity additions drove this substantial year-over-year growth, contributing to the broader renewable energy transformation that has seen clean energy conquer coal in Australia’s electricity mix. Utility-scale solar reached a new January record

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Tonic Group secures fast-track federal approval for 75MW Western Australia solar-battery project

Tonic Group secures fast-track federal approval for 75MW Western Australia solar-battery project

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) determined on 29 January that the Binningup Solar Facility would not constitute a controlled action under the EPBC Act, allowing the project to proceed without requiring a comprehensive environmental assessment. The decision enables Tonic Group to commence clearing activities across a 12.46-hectare disturbance footprint

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