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Over $900M Mobilized For Clean Energy At 2025 SEforALL Forum

The SEforALL Global Forum committed over USD 900 million to scale energy access and drive the clean energy transition. Moreover, key global partners announced initiatives aimed at accelerating clean energy investments and promoting sustainable development worldwide. The SEforALL Global Forum held from 12-13 March in Bridgetown was co-hosted by SEforALL and the Government of Barbados […]

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Researchers Find New Way To Boost Solar Cell Efficiency by 35%

Scientists at the University of Oulu, Finland have hinted at new ways to boost the efficiencies of solar cells. The recent findings by the researchers were published in the Advanced Electronic Materials journal. Their latest study advances in understanding the photovoltaic effect in ferroelectric crystals. The research talks about improving the electric output of the […]

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US Solar Module Manufacturing Soared 190% To 42.1 GW In 2024

In 2024, the United States witnessed an increase in the commercial solar segment with the addition of 2.1 GWdc of newly installed capacity. The company reported an 8% year-over-year increase in this segment compared to 2023, according to a Wood Mackenzie Report. US solar module manufacturing capacity also tripled. The US solar module manufacturing industry […]

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US Faced $5,720/MWdc/Year Potential Revenue Solar Asset Loss

In 2024, solar assets in the United States faced an average potential revenue loss of $5,720 per MWdc per year, Raptor Maps’ Power Loss dataset revealed. It attributed this to equipment-related underperformance. It said that this marked a 15% increase from 2023 and a 214% surge over the past five years. Raptor Maps’ Power Loss […]

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Corning, Suniva & Heliene Launch ‘Made in US’ Solar Production

Suniva, a US-based manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon solar cells, and Heliene, a solar module manufacturer, have announced a deal with Corning Incorporated. The company claims this is one of the first ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chains. Under the agreement, the two companies will supply the domestic market with US-made polysilicon, wafers, and cells. […]

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DEWA Seeks Developers To Build 1.6GW Solar With 1GW BESS Project

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest (EOI) for a tender to develop 1,600-megawatt (MW) solar project. This project is the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase, which is expandable to 2,000MW, with photovoltaic solar panels and a battery energy […]

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Solar Production Equipment In Focus For Solar Power Europe

SolarPower Europe, the leading European solar body, has released a new report that calls upon Europe to seek deeper backward integration for solar manufacturing. The report highlights that at least 38 companies are active in Europe manufacturing the equipment and machinery that produces vital steps of the solar PV module supply chain, including cells, ingots, […]

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Adapture Secures $321Mn Debt Facility For 441 MW Solar Project In US

Adapture Renewables, Inc., a utility-scale solar and energy storage project developer, owner, and operator, has secured $321 million in financing from Mistubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). This financing would support the construction of its largest project. Adapture Renewables’ Titanium portfolio (Titanium), is a 441 MW solar project spanning three sites across Arkansas and Illinois. The […]

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Global Offshore Wind Auctions Set To Fall In 2025, After 2024 Surge, Finds Study

The global offshore wind industry is poised for a rebound in 2025, with capacity additions expected to reach 19 gigawatts (GW) and sector-wide expenditure projected to hit $80 billion, according to research from Rystad Energy. This recovery follows a slowdown at the end of last year, when new installations dropped to approximately 8 GW — […]

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