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Despite global appetite for clean tech, cost and practicality limit uptake

Despite global appetite for clean tech, cost and practicality limit uptake

Public interest in clean technologies is widespread, but the path to large‑scale adoption remains rocky. According to a recent survey by Trellis data partner GlobeScan, in conjunction with Chatham House, interest in clean tech such as solar panels and electric vehicles is robust. In emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin […]

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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Solar manufacturers forecast 2025 losses

Chinese PV Industry Brief: Solar manufacturers forecast 2025 losses

Hoshine, Risen Energy, Jolywood, and Irico have all issued forecasts for net losses in 2025, as rising raw material costs and weak industrial silicon prices squeeze margins across the solar manufacturing sector. February 6, 2026 Vincent Shaw and Valerie Thompson Image: , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Hoshine Silicon Industry said it expects a full-year

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Modeling subcell degradation rates in perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules

Modeling subcell degradation rates in perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules

Researchers in the Netherlands developed a model to identify tolerable degradation rates of the top cell in perovskite-silicon tandem modules. Simulations showed that an increase in tandem module efficiency from 28.0% to 32.9% could raise the tolerable degradation rate by approximately 50%… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/06/modelling-subcell-degradation-rates-in-perovskite-silicon-tandem-modules/

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Solar Siting Reforms Advance in Virginia After Years of Failed Attempts

Solar Siting Reforms Advance in Virginia After Years of Failed Attempts

RICHMOND, Va.—The Virginia House passed legislation on Thursday by a 63-33 vote, nearly along party lines, that would facilitate the development of solar facilities by prohibiting bans by local communities but spelling out site requirements designed to satisfy the concerns of local governments.  Similar legislation has failed in recent years after opposition in rural areas

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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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