June 08, 2026 06:50 ET  | Source: SUNation Energy, Inc. SUNation Energy, Inc.
Combined company to accelerate Suniva’s U.S. solar cell manufacturing expansion and market leadership, backed by SUNation’s established market presence, deep end-market relationships, and Nasdaq-listed platform 
Suniva to merge with SUNation, combined company expected to operate under the Suniva name and continue SUNation’s Nasdaq listing
Transaction expected to enhance domestic solar capacity, support margin expansion and broaden access to U.S. capital markets to fund future growth and strategic opportunities
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. and NORCROSS, Ga., June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE) (“SUNation”), a leading provider of residential and commercial solar energy systems, battery storage solutions, and comprehensive energy services, and Suniva, (“Suniva”) the largest and oldest U.S. merchant manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells, have signed a definitive reverse merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which Suniva will merge with a wholly-owned subsidiary of SUNation, and the combined company is expected to operate under the Suniva name and continue SUNation’s listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon closing, pre-merger SUNation stockholders are expected to own equity with an implied value of approximately $2.26 per share. The transaction represents a premium of approximately 100% over SUNE’s most recent closing price.
By combining with SUNation’s established downstream business in high-electricity-cost markets, Suniva, the country’s only U.S.-owned and operated merchant solar cell manufacturer, stands to gain additional market presence and access to U.S. capital markets to fund continued growth in American solar manufacturing. With a successful 1 GW nameplate cell facility operating in Georgia, Suniva is expanding capacity by 4.5 GW in Laurens County, South Carolina, supported by expected financing that is targeted to close later this month.
“We’ve spent the last two years transforming SUNation into a stronger, more disciplined and more resilient platform, and this proposed merger with Suniva is the next logical step in that journey,” said Scott Maskin, Chief Executive Officer of SUNation. “By bringing together Suniva’s U.S.-based solar cell manufacturing footprint with our high-growth residential, commercial and service businesses in some of the highest electricity-cost markets in the country, we believe we can deliver a unique domestic content offering for customers. SUNation’s residential and commercial capabilities, along with deep relationships with other leading installers across the country, should support Suniva and its module partners in accelerating American solar’s transition to a domestic supply chain.”
Tony Etnyre, Chief Executive Officer of Suniva, commented: “Suniva was built on the belief that America’s energy future must be built here at home. As the first company to bring U.S. solar cell manufacturing back online, we believe we’ve proven the manufacturing model works – in metro Atlanta, and soon in Laurens, South Carolina. Along the way, we have learned from some of the best firms in the industry to develop American operating expertise in the highest-barrier layer of the domestic supply chain, the solar cell, and accelerate a productivity migration of solar manufacturing to the U.S. What we believe this combination gives us is the platform to execute our mission at the speed and scale the moment demands. Access to U.S. public capital markets means we can move faster, invest deeper, and expand further into the domestic manufacturing capacity this country urgently needs. SUNation brings an established, customer-facing business that strengthens our foundation as we build toward that future together.”
TRANSACTION OVERVIEW
The transaction, approved by both companies’ boards and targeted to close in the second half of 2026, is contingent on stockholder approvals of the issuance of SUNation shares to Suniva stockholders and other items, SEC effectiveness of a Form S-4 registration statement, Nasdaq listing clearance and other customary closing conditions.
COMBINED COMPANY POSITIONING
SUNIVA’S LEADERSHIP POSITION IN THE MERGED COMPANY
Suniva brings the one capability the U.S. market has the least of and the parties believe need the most: operating, scaled, American-owned solar cell manufacturing at the highest-barrier point in the solar supply chain. In combination with SUNation’s downstream platform, the companies plan to create a differentiated, fully domestic solar company with both manufacturing and customer-facing depth. Key elements that support Suniva’s role at the helm of the new company include:
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ABOUT SUNIVA
Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, Suniva is the leading American manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. As the only U.S.-owned and operated solar cell manufacturer in the country, the company is known for its high-quality products, industry-leading technology, reliability, and high-power density. In April 2026, Suniva announced plans to invest approximately $350 million in a 4.5 gigawatt solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens County, South Carolina, which, together with the company’s existing approximately 1 gigawatt nameplate operation in metro Atlanta, is expected to bring total annual nameplate cell capacity to more than 5.5 gigawatts once fully online in 2027.
For more information, visit http://www.suniva.com.
ABOUT SUNATION ENERGY
SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE) is a leading provider of sustainable solar energy, battery storage, backup power and related energy services to households, businesses and municipalities, with a focus on high–electricity-cost markets. Through its portfolio of brands, including SUNation, Hawaii Energy Connection and E-Gear, SUNation offers an end-to-end product set spanning residential and commercial solar, battery storage, grid services, roofing and high-margin service and maintenance for both its own systems and “orphaned” systems installed by other providers. SUNation’s largest markets include New York, Florida and Hawaii, where it has grown sales to approximately $71.9 million in 2025, improved gross margins into the high-30-percent range, reduced total debt by roughly 64 percent versus year-end 2024 and delivered positive full-year adjusted EBITDA of about $2.5 million.
For more information, visit ir.sunation.com.
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This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “design,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed merger of SUNation and Suniva and its anticipated benefits; the expected timing and completion of the transaction; the combined company’s strategy, Nasdaq listing and future operations; expectations regarding the merger’s effect on margins, market access, access to capital markets and strategic opportunities; the expected relative ownership of SUNation and Suniva stockholders in the post-merger combined company, which is subject to potential adjustment based on SUNation’s net cash at closing; the combined company’s expected post-closing leadership; Suniva’s planned 4.5 gigawatt manufacturing expansion in Laurens County, South Carolina, including its estimated cost, building size, contracted water and power, expected timing and total annual cell capacity; the availability and sufficiency of debt and equity financing; long-term offtake agreements and the share of production capacity they cover; Suniva’s plan to become the largest domestic supplier of solar cells; production yields at the Norcross facility; the Company’s PERC technology and its scalability and efficiency potential; and third-party forecasts regarding U.S. solar and data-center demand.
These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, among others: the risk that the proposed merger may not be completed on the anticipated timeline or at all; the failure to obtain required stockholder approvals, SEC effectiveness of the Form S-4 registration statement, or Nasdaq listing approval; the parties’ ability to satisfy the conditions to closing and to close expected financing; risks relating to constructing, equipping, permitting and ramping up the Laurens facility on time and on budget; the ability to convert offtake agreements into realized revenue; competition, tariffs, trade actions and changes in tax incentives, including the Section 45X advanced manufacturing production credit; technology, supply-chain and execution risks; the accuracy of third-party market data and forecasts; the operating history of Suniva; potential net losses incurred as a result of the current expansion stage nature of Suniva, as well as net losses carried forward from SUNation’s long standing business operations; the ability to raise additional capital; the ability of Suniva to execute on its business plans and for the combined companies to integrate SUNation’s solar installation systems into Suniva’s solar cell manufacturing operations; the effects of the One Big Beautiful Act of 2025 on the residential solar industry, which has had a material negative impact on residential solar installations since the January 2026 effectiveness thereof; Suniva’s limited experience in operating a public company; the substantial competition Suniva faces in developing and selling its solar cell development products; the ability to attract, hire, and retain skilled executive officers and employees; the ability of SUNation or Suniva to protect their respective intellectual property and proprietary technologies; reliance on third parties, contract manufacturers, and contract research organizations; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed transactions and the ability of each of the parties to consummate the proposed transactions; risks related to SUNation’s continued listing on Nasdaq until the closing of the proposed transactions; risks related to SUNation’s and Suniva’s ability to correctly estimate their respective operating expenses and expenses associated with the proposed transactions, as well as uncertainties regarding the impact any delay in the closing would have on the anticipated cash resources of the combined company upon closing and other events and unanticipated spending and costs that could reduce the combined company’s cash resources; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; competitive responses to the proposed transactions; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed transactions; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against SUNation, Suniva or any of their respective directors or officers related to the Merger or the proposed transactions contemplated thereby; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transactions; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transactions on SUNation’s or Suniva’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; the compliance and qualification for initial listing on Nasdaq related to the expected trading of the combined company’s stock on Nasdaq and the combined company’s ability to remain listed following the proposed transactions; the risk that as a result of adjustments to the Exchange Ratio (as set forth in the Merger Agreement, SUNation’s stockholders and Suniva’s stockholders could own more or less of the combined company than is currently anticipated; risks related to the market price of SUNation common stock relative to the Exchange Ratio; legislative, regulatory, political and economic developments and general market conditions, including those surrounding the viability of residential solar businesses following the loss of federal tax credits beginning in January 2026; and the other risks described in SUNation’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and to be described in the Form S-4 and related proxy statement/prospectus.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by law, neither SUNation nor Suniva undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
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This press release is not a substitute for the registration statement or for any other document that SUNation may file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with the proposed transactions. In connection with the proposed transaction, SUNation intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a proxy statement of SUNation and a prospectus (the “proxy statement/prospectus”). INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents, when available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and stockholders should note that SUNation communicates with investors and the public using its website (www.sunation.com) and the investor relations website, (https://ir.sunation.com/),   where anyone will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by SUNation with the SEC and stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed transactions.
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State offtaker Nama Power & Water Procurement Company invited bids for a contract to supervise the construction of the Marsa solar independent power project, MEED reports.
Oman’s Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) has issued a supervisory consultancy tender for the 280MW Marsa solar independent power project (IPP) in North Al-Batinah Governorate.
The bid submission deadline is 26 July.
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The company is seeking project management and supervisory consultancy services during the construction, commissioning and testing phases of the project.
According to Nama PWP’s latest seven-year statement, the Marsa solar IPP is scheduled to enter commercial operation in the first quarter of 2028.
Recent solar IPP projects in Oman have taken between two and three years to complete from the launch of the main contract tender. It is unclear when this will be released.
The scheme is part of Oman’s renewable energy development programme, which aims to increase the share of renewables in the country’s electricity mix to about 30% by 2030.
The project sits alongside several other renewable schemes in Nama PWP’s development pipeline, including: 
According to Nama PWP’s plan, all of these are targeted for commissioning between 2027 and 2029.
Nama PWP recently signed a power-purchase agreement with local firm O-Green for the development of the sultanate’s first utility-scale round-the-clock renewable energy project.
Earlier, in May, MEED exclusively reported that the state offtaker had resumed plans to tender a 500MW solar photovoltaic IPPin Adam in Dakhiliyah governorate.
While plans are in place to release the tender by the end of 2026, delays to the approval process due to the recent regional uncertainty could push the tender into next year, a source said.
This article first appeared on MEED, part of GlobalData Media.
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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has recently increased compensation for net metering after releasing its biannual adjustment to the program in late May.
Net metering, which is mainly tied to solar systems, is a way to make a cash return for power not being used by the property where it was generated. It’s a smaller portion of the state’s solar energy generation.
The Vermont PUC has increased that rate of return by roughly a cent per kilowatt hour for new systems, and 2 cents for preexisting systems.
Still, some residents don’t believe this is enough.
“The Scott administration, through the Public Service Department and the Public Utilities Commission, doesn’t have the vision, doesn’t see the ancillary benefits that these kinds of systems provide,” Richmond resident and former town energy committee member Jeff Forward said.
He argues that more needs to be done in order to incentivize solar and net metering in Vermont. A 30% solar tax credit was slashed in the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which passed Congress last year.
The VTPUC did not provide a comment for this story, but within their adjustment document they said:
“The Commission considered a larger reduction but recognizes that the loss of the federal residential Investment Tax Credit (“ITC”) will increase the cost of installing a new ne metering system for most customers.”
Net metering is a separate expense from solar that could cost a rough $30,000 more, state officials with the Vermont Department of Public Service said the state is at its peak for solar energy storage currently. In cloudier months like winter, other energy sources are sought out.
Vermont lawmakers tried to advance a bill that would have given net-metering rate-setting powers to the legislature. The bill did not advance. Still, VTDPS said the state wants to try to find ways to make improvements.
“I am encouraged that the Commission also said that they would open up a proceeding to revisit how net metering is compensated in the future, and we look forward to working with stakeholders in that process to revamp and rework how we compensate for net-metering,” Director of Regulated Utility Planning TJ Poor said. “To make it more equitable and make it more affordable for everyday Vermonters.”
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By Kelly Pickerel | June 8, 2026
SUNation Energy, a New York-based installer of residential and commercial solar and storage systems, announced one of its subsidiaries is merging with Suniva, an American silicon solar cell manufacturer. SUNation is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and that public listing should provide Suniva with access to more capital to fund its growing manufacturing plans.
A SUNation installation in New York.
Suniva will continue to operate under its name as it closes financing for its planned 4.5-GW solar cell plant in Laurens, South Carolina. The company operates an existing 1-GW cell plant in Georgia. See a list of U.S. manufacturers here.
“What we believe this combination gives us is the platform to execute our mission at the speed and scale the moment demands. Access to U.S. public capital markets means we can move faster, invest deeper and expand further into the domestic manufacturing capacity this country urgently needs,” said Tony Etnyre, Suniva CEO. “SUNation brings an established, customer-facing business that strengthens our foundation as we build toward that future together.”
The transaction has been approved by both companies’ boards and is targeted to close in the second half of 2026. The two companies say the merger allows the pair to “create a differentiated, fully domestic solar company with both manufacturing and customer-facing depth.”
“SUNation’s residential, commercial, storage and service business in high‑cost markets provides a ready channel to deliver Suniva’s American‑made cells to end customers,” a press release states.
SUNation was founded in 2003 and has been included on Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors List every year since its first release in 2012. The company has installed more than 120 MW of solar in total across New York, largely focused on Long Island. In 2022, Pineapple Energy acquired SUNation, eventually adopting the SUNation name. Today’s SUNation also supports Hawaii Energy Connection, an installer in the island state.
“We’ve spent the last two years transforming SUNation into a stronger, more disciplined and more resilient platform, and this proposed merger with Suniva is the next logical step in that journey,” said Scott Maskin, CEO of SUNation. “By bringing together Suniva’s U.S.-based solar cell manufacturing footprint with our high-growth residential, commercial and service businesses in some of the highest electricity-cost markets in the country, we believe we can deliver a unique domestic content offering for customers. SUNation’s residential and commercial capabilities, along with deep relationships with other leading installers across the country, should support Suniva and its module partners in accelerating American solar’s transition to a domestic supply chain.”
Kelly Pickerel has more than 15 years of experience reporting on the U.S. solar industry and is currently editor in chief of Solar Power World. Email Kelly.

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A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy
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8 June 2026

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A solar farm on a rewetted peatland is home to more types of bird than drained agricultural fields nearby, suggesting that land used for renewable energy can make money for landowners, lock away carbon and boost biodiversity at the same time.
Peatlands are the largest terrestrial carbon store, holding twice as much carbon as all forests. But enormous tracts of them have been drained to create farm fields or dug up to produce potting soil for gardening. Ninety-five per cent of peatlands in Germany and 80 per cent in the UK have been degraded.

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Once farmers drain a peatland with ditches and pumps, microbes begin breaking down the ancient carbon it holds, emitting carbon dioxide for decades or centuries.
A German state-funded research programme has begun looking at whether solar farms could help promote peatland restoration.
“We can’t simply just say, ‘Let’s just rewet it all and put it back to nature conservation’,” says Hanna Rae Martens at the University of Griefswald, Germany, who worked on the research. “There’s a lot of people on the land who are looking for income.”
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At the study site, the solar company Wattmanufactur started building sand-and-gravel roads in 2020 that cut off the flow of water to existing drainage ditches, allowing the farm field to accumulate water and turn back into peatland.
The study was the first to look at the impacts of putting solar on rewetted peatland, and it found a benefit for biodiversity, according to Martens.
“A fear here is we destroy habitat, and in this case, it is not the case,” she says. “There’s habitat created for some species, and it’s being created for some endangered and some wetland species, and it has the potential to contribute to landscape-level diversity.”
Although species richness was about the same in the 30-hectare solar park and in two fields nearby that were regularly mown for hay, audio recorders showed the solar park had both wetland and woodland bird species, while the hay fields had only grassland species like the European goldfinch.
White wagtails, reed buntings and grey herons, all wetland species, were registered in the solar park, but so were woodland species like tree pipits and Eurasian tree sparrows. The solar panels seemed to be standing in for shrubs and small trees, with birds like buzzards and kestrels perching on them to hunt mice in the grass below.
Researchers also photographed the meadow pipit, a small, brown-streaked grassland species that is threatened in Germany, on the panels.

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Martens thinks the rewetted peat, the solar panels for perching and the reduction in grass mowing all helped attract birds. But further research is needed to see how that biodiversity compares with that of rewetted peatland without solar panels, according to Catherine Waite at the University of Cambridge.
“Peatland PV [photovoltaics]… could be a really good way to kind of help regenerate heavily degraded agricultural peat, but that doesn’t mean it would also be a good thing to put it on really healthy peatlands elsewhere,” she says.
While the UK has restored 2500 square kilometres of peatland, that is only one-tenth of what has been damaged, and Germany has restored far less. Moreover, because the emissions from drained peat continue for many years, some of the 165 solar farms that have been put on degraded peatlands in Germany are actually releasing more greenhouse gases than they are displacing with their carbon-free energy.
Unlike agrovoltaics, where grazing or crop-growing continues around the solar panels, peatland PV doesn’t currently generate income beyond electricity sales. The Wattmanufactur solar park is one of only five on rewetted peatland. Solar developers on peatland often have to install deeper posts and wait until the dry summer period before starting construction, increasing costs.
Although Germany has barred solar farms on degraded peatland from receiving a minimum guaranteed electricity price since 2023, developers aren’t always forced to declare if their installation is on drained peat.
More government incentives are likely to be needed for peatland PV to really grow, says Waite. “If we want to deal with things like global warming and the biodiversity crisis, but also how to feed people, we have to manage land in a way that provides multiple benefits,” she says. “So we have to have these win-wins.”

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an Office Memorandum introducing relaxed provisions for the inclusion of higher wattage solar photovoltaic (PV) modules in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), subject to specified conditions.
Under the revised guidelines, solar PV module manufacturers may enlist higher wattage models with up to a 3% increase over the highest wattage module already listed through physical inspection, without undergoing a fresh factory inspection. This relaxation applies where the manufacturing facility, production line, and machinery remain unchanged and the required documentation is submitted.
For wattage increases exceeding 3%, the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will conduct an online inspection focused on current-voltage (I-V) curve verification. Following validation of I-V performance, the module may proceed for ALMM enlistment.
Conditions for relaxation
The relaxed provisions apply only where there is no major change in the Bill of Materials, including module design, cell size, or configuration. MNRE stated that the objective is to streamline the enlistment of higher wattage modules where the increase in output is primarily due to improved cell efficiency or higher cell wattage.
New higher wattage models will be added to the existing ALMM-enlisted module family. However, where the permissible wattage range of +1% / –5% cannot accommodate the new models, a separate module family will be created.
Capacity unchanged
The memorandum clarified that the relaxation will not result in any increase in enlisted manufacturing capacity. Manufacturers seeking an increase in enlisted capacity will continue to require physical inspection under the existing procedure.
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Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has partnered with Probus Smart Things to enhance smart metering technology through a Universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth-enabled communication.  The Universal NIC aims to improve smart metering capabilities by ensuring reliable and efficient communication even in the absence of primary networks, according to a statement from Tata…
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has constituted an Expert Committee to examine requests from net-metering and open access solar power projects seeking commissioning extensions beyond May 31, 2026, along with exemptions from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II requirement for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells.
The move follows MNRE’s Office Memorandum (OM) dated May 25, 2026, which specified eligibility conditions for projects where either solar modules have already been installed but commissioning remains incomplete, or effective steps have been taken toward project grounding.
Committee members
The four-member Expert Committee has been constituted under an OM dated June 8, 2026. The Committee comprises Shri Sivakumar V. Vepakomma, Director (Power System), Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), as Chair; Shri S. K. Dey, Executive Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), as Member; Dr. Jai Prakash, Deputy Director General, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), as Member; and Shri Pratik Prasun, Deputy General Manager, SECI, as Member Convener.
The Committee will examine applications submitted through a portal developed by NISE and make project-specific recommendations to MNRE. Final decisions will be taken with the approval of the Secretary, MNRE. The Ministry has stated that field inspections may also be conducted where required.
State-level delegation
MNRE has delegated decision-making powers to States and Union Territories for projects with a solar component capacity of 10 MW (AC) or less.
Under the OM, the seniormost Secretary of the concerned State or Union Territory’s Power, Energy, or Renewable Energy Department will act as the decision-making authority. However, projects spread across multiple States will continue to be handled by MNRE’s central Expert Committee.
The Ministry has also directed States and Union Territories to constitute a four-member State-level Expert Committee within five working days of the OM. The committee is to be headed by an officer of Chief Engineer rank or above, while the remaining members should not be below Superintending Engineer rank. Executive Engineer-level officers may be included where Superintending Engineer-level officers are unavailable.
For portal access, States and Union Territories have been asked to nominate a senior officer to NISE, with a copy to MNRE, for creation of login credentials. The nominated officer will be able to provide application details to the State-level Committee for examination.
Application process
MNRE has set June 30, 2026 as the deadline for submission of claims through the NISE portal. The Ministry stated that no physical applications will be accepted.
Projects approved for exemption will receive a unique ALMM List-II Exemption Certificate through the portal. The certificate will specify the issuing authority and validity period, including the extended commissioning date up to which the exemption remains applicable. In cases where applications are rejected, the portal will generate a response stating the reasons for rejection.
The OM was issued with the approval of the Secretary, MNRE, and signed by Shri Sanjay G. Karndhar, Scientist-E. A copy has also been forwarded to National Informatics Centre (NIC), MNRE for uploading on the Ministry’s website.
Stakeholders with pending net-metering or open access solar projects that missed the May 31, 2026 commissioning deadline have been advised to submit claims through the portal before the June 30 deadline.
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Tunisia’s government has announced a planned investment of USD 2.2 billion in its power sector by 2025, focusing on renewable energy development to reduce dependency on electricity imports from Algeria and Libya.  The initiative aims to increase the share of solar and wind power in the energy mix to 35 per cent by 2030, targeting…
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The 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm developed by Yunneng Wind Power Co. Ltd. has commenced commercial operations in the Taiwan Strait. The facility consists of 80 wind turbines spread across an 82 square kilometre area, situated 8 to 17 km from Taiwan’s west coast, in waters between 7 and 35 metres deep. The project…
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Suntech and HY Solar have jointly showcased their latest PV and energy storage technologies at SNEC PV+ 2026, presenting an integrated portfolio spanning silicon materials, wafers, solar cells, modules and energy storage systems.
Through their combined capabilities across manufacturing, technology development and global market deployment, the two companies highlighted a vertically integrated platform designed to support the evolving needs of utility-scale, commercial and residential energy projects.
Among the key highlights at the exhibition was the debut of Suntech’s Ultra T 3.0 quarter-cut module, built on the latest TOPCon 3.0 cell technology.
With a cell conversion efficiency exceeding 27.5%, the module delivers bifaciality of up to 90%, helping maximize energy yield in a wide range of installation environments. The product is designed with a first-year degradation rate of no more than 1% and annual linear degradation as low as 0.35%, supporting long-term performance throughout the project lifecycle.
The quarter-cut architecture reduces operating current and electrical losses, while improving heat dissipation and hotspot resistance. Combined with dual-glass construction and advanced encapsulation technology, the module is engineered to deliver reliable performance under demanding environmental conditions, including high temperatures, humidity, salt mist and dust exposure.
The Ultra T 3.0 platform represents the latest milestone in Suntech’s N-type technology development roadmap and is designed to support lower LCOE across both utility-scale and distributed solar projects.
The company also showcased a range of module solutions tailored to the requirements of utility-scale, commercial and residential projects.
For utility-scale projects in regions affected by dust and sand accumulation, it presented a 650W anti-soiling module featuring an optimized frame structure and surface treatment technology designed to reduce dust build-up and lower maintenance requirements over the lifetime of a project.
For residential rooftops, commercial buildings and BIPV applications, it presented a 470W anti-glare module with a full-black design. The product incorporates specialized optical treatment to reduce reflected glare while maintaining architectural aesthetics, making it suitable for urban and premium residential installations.

Energy storage was another major focus of the joint exhibition.
Suntech showcased its SunStorage product portfolio, covering residential, commercial and industrial applications, the lineup including residential storage systems ranging from 4kW to 20kW with stackable high-voltage battery configurations, as well as a 125kW/261kWh commercial and industrial storage cabinet designed for peak shaving, backup power and energy management applications.
The company also introduced a 125kW DC-coupled hybrid inverter that enables tighter integration between photovoltaic generation and energy storage systems, supporting higher overall system efficiency and optimized project economics.
During the event, Suntech and HY Solar jointly demonstrated capabilities spanning the entire PV value chain, from silicon materials and wafer manufacturing to high-efficiency cells, modules and energy storage solutions.
HY Solar contributes vertically integrated manufacturing expertise across upstream and midstream PV production, with Suntech bringing more than two decades of global market experience, established international distribution channels and localized customer support capabilities.
By combining their respective strengths, the two companies aim to enhance supply chain coordination, accelerate the deployment of N-type technologies and deliver integrated clean energy solutions to customers worldwide.

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The Indian solar industry is anticipated to witness significant structural changes as the mandatory use of domestically manufactured solar cells, under the ALMM List-II, becomes operational. This mandate is poised to steer the market towards an oligopoly, according to a report by JM Financial.
India boasts over 120 solar manufacturers, with a combined module capacity exceeding 210GW, 173GW of which falls under ALMM List I. These manufacturers are categorized into large integrated players, technological domestic frontrunners, and policy-dependent assemblers who rely heavily on import duties and ALMM protection.
Additionally, solar cell manufacturing in India currently trails at a 30GW capacity across 13 listed players but is anticipated to reach 60-70GW by FY28. Extensions to domestic mandates for ingots and wafers in ALMM List-III are underway, with implementation expected by June 2028.
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A summer heat wave and a stressed grid have a way of moving backup power up everyone’s shopping list. Jackery’s early Prime Day sale runs through June 22, with the full lineup live on its Amazon store and a few larger bundles exclusive to Jackery.com. Portable power stations start at $129 for the Explorer 240D, the standalone stations climb into whole-home territory, and the deepest cut in the sale takes a loaded Explorer 2000 Plus kit past 60% off. If you have been thinking about getting a solar generator, now is a great time to jump in.
The mainstream pick, $300 off its list price
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The Explorer 1000 v2 is the size most people should start with, and at $499 it’s down 38% from $799. You get 1,070Wh of capacity and a 1,500W output (3,000W surge) in a 23.8-pound box, enough to run a refrigerator for a few hours or keep phones, a router, and a couple of laptops going through an outage. Jackery rates it for a full wall recharge in about 1.7 hours, or roughly an hour in the app’s emergency mode. It’s the model we’d point most people to first, and it sits in the same class as the units in our guide to the best portable power stations.
Solar-ready backup for phones and laptops, under $200
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The Explorer 300D bundle pairs a 288Wh LFP power station with a 40W solar panel for $199, the lowest price it’s hit in the past 30 days and 45% off the $359 list. This is a DC unit, with 300W spread across three USB-C ports and one USB-A and no wall outlet, so it’s built for phones, laptops, cameras, drones, and a Starlink Mini rather than a fridge. It weighs 5.5 pounds, its strap doubles as a 140W charging cable, and it refills from zero to 80% in about an hour. I have been using this for an upcoming review and I really like the form factor and performance so far.
Day-long fridge backup at nearly half off
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The Explorer 2000 v2 is the one to get if you want real home backup, and 47% off brings it to $799 from $1,499. Its 2,042Wh capacity and 2,200W output can run a full-size refrigerator for most of a day, and the 20-millisecond UPS switching is quick enough to keep a desktop or router from dropping out when the power cuts. A folding handle means you can move it from the office to the kitchen when you need to, and Jackery quotes a 1.7-hour wall recharge, so you’re not waiting on it all afternoon.
The rest of the Amazon discounts cover the middle of the lineup. The Explorer 1000 v2 with a 200W solar panel is $699 (46% off) if you want panels in the box, and the HomePower 3600 Plus, a modular system that expands to 21kWh, drops to $1,799 from $2,799.
Jackery’s steepest discounts live on its own site, where the price covers a power station plus stacked battery packs and panels. The Explorer 2000 Plus 6kWh kit with two 200W panels is the standout at $2,599, down from $6,599, and the rest of these solar generator kits are worth a look if whole-home runtime is the goal. For how the big units stack up, see our guide to the best solar generators.
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[SMM Photovoltaic: India’s Solar Manufacturing Capacity Eyed to Hit 250 GW by 2030] India’s domestic solar module manufacturing capacity has surged to a massive 172 GW, up from just 3 GW a decade ago. Insiders believe this capacity is projected to reach 250 GW by FY2030.
This explosive growth is backed by various government measures that support the backward integration on domestic solar chain. These measures include the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), which requires project developers to source modules and cells from an approved list of domestic manufacturers. Nevertheless, India's domestic cell manufacturing lags behind at 27 GW, signaling the heavy reliance on imported upstream components, likely sourced from China.
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The exhibition comes as the global solar industry continues to accelerate its transition toward high-efficiency N-type technologies and increasingly integrated solar-plus-storage solutions. Through their combined capabilities across manufacturing, technology development and global market deployment, the two companies highlighted a vertically integrated platform designed to support the evolving needs of utility-scale, commercial and residential energy projects.
Quarter-Cut Technology Innovation
Among the key highlights at the exhibition was the debut of Suntech’s Ultra T 3.0 quarter-cut module, built on the latest TOPCon 3.0 cell technology.
With cell conversion efficiency exceeding 27.5%, the module delivers bifaciality of up to 90%, helping maximize energy yield in a wide range of installation environments. The product is designed with a first-year degradation rate of no more than 1% and annual linear degradation as low as 0.35%, supporting long-term performance throughout the project lifecycle.
The quarter-cut architecture reduces operating current and electrical losses while improving heat dissipation and hotspot resistance. Combined with dual-glass construction and advanced encapsulation technology, the module is engineered to deliver reliable performance under demanding environmental conditions, including high temperatures, humidity, salt mist and dust exposure.
The Ultra T 3.0 platform represents the latest milestone in Suntech’s N-type technology development roadmap and is designed to support lower LCOE across both utility-scale and distributed solar projects.
Solutions for Diverse Applications
Suntech also showcased a range of module solutions tailored to the requirements of utility-scale, commercial and residential projects.
For utility-scale projects in regions affected by dust and sand accumulation, the company showcased a 650W anti-soiling module featuring an optimized frame structure and surface treatment technology designed to reduce dust buildup and lower maintenance requirements over the lifetime of the project.
For residential rooftops, commercial buildings and building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications, Suntech presented a 470W anti-glare module with a full-black design. The module incorporates specialized optical treatment to reduce reflected glare while maintaining architectural aesthetics, making it suitable for urban and premium residential installations.
Integrated Solar and Storage Solutions
Energy storage was another major focus of the joint exhibition.
Suntech showcased its SunStorage product portfolio, covering residential, commercial and industrial applications. The lineup includes residential storage systems ranging from 4kW to 20kW with stackable high-voltage battery configurations, as well as a 125kW/261kWh commercial and industrial storage cabinet designed for peak shaving, backup power and energy management applications.
The company also introduced a 125kW DC-coupled hybrid inverter that enables tighter integration between photovoltaic generation and energy storage systems, supporting higher overall system efficiency and optimized project economics.
Together, these solutions form part of Suntech’s broader strategy to deliver integrated solar-plus-storage systems capable of addressing evolving energy requirements across multiple market segments.
Strengthening Value Chain Synergy
At SNEC 2026, Suntech and HY SOLAR jointly demonstrated capabilities spanning the entire photovoltaic value chain, from silicon materials and wafer manufacturing to high-efficiency cells, modules and energy storage solutions.
HY SOLAR contributes vertically integrated manufacturing expertise across upstream and midstream photovoltaic production, while Suntech brings more than two decades of global market experience, established international distribution channels and localized customer support capabilities.
By combining their respective strengths, the two companies aim to enhance supply chain coordination, accelerate the deployment of N-type technologies and deliver integrated clean energy solutions to customers worldwide.
As global demand for high-efficiency photovoltaic and energy storage technologies continues to grow, Suntech and HY SOLAR reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the transition toward a more sustainable and low-carbon energy future.

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Renewable energy developer Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) and the Ocean Man Nakoda Nation (OMNN) have broken ground on the 100MWac solar project in Saskatchewan, Canada. 
The utility-scale Turning Sun solar plant is being built in the Rural Municipality of Estevan and will operate under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with provincial utility SaskPower. 
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Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor Barton Malow Canada will lead delivery of the project. The facility will use approximately 200,000 bifacial solar modules supplied by VSUN Solar, while Polar Racking has provided the helical pile foundation system. The project is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026.
“Turning Sun Solar represents the kind of project we are proud to advance, one built on strong partnership, shared purpose and long-term impact,” said Mazen Turk, CEO of GSI. “Together with OMNN, we are delivering a landmark clean energy project that will strengthen Saskatchewan’s power supply, support economic opportunity and reflect our deep commitment to meaningful Indigenous partnerships that are core to our organisational ethos.” 
Construction follows the completion earlier this year of a financing package worth more than CAD$200 million (US$143 million), comprising construction-to-term debt and an investment tax credit (ITC) bridge facility. The financing was led by RBC and Desjardins Group and combines private and public capital to support the project’s development, construction and long-term operation.     
The project has been developed in partnership with the OMNN, a Nakoda government located in southeast Saskatchewan, and forms part of a broader trend of Indigenous participation in renewable energy infrastructure projects across Canada. 
“SaskPower has 700MW of wind and solar in development, all of which has strong Indigenous ownership components,” said Rupen Pandya, CEO. “Turning Sun will provide opportunities for Indigenous business and further economic reconciliation while providing affordable power to our grid.”   
At a groundbreaking ceremony for the project, Canada’s federal government announced additional support through Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs). Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, announced a CAD$15 million contribution on behalf of Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson.  
The SREPs programme is a CAD$4.5 billion federal initiative aimed at supporting clean energy deployment and grid modernisation projects across Canada. 
GSI, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, develops, constructs and operates distributed generation, utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across North America. The company said it has developed approximately 581MWdc across 82 renewable energy projects and currently has a development pipeline of 2.1GW.

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For UNSW Sydney’s Scientia Professor Martin Green—widely known as the father of modern photovoltaics—the future of solar power now depends not on an efficiency world record but on whether the next generation of solar cells can survive outside the lab.
Prof. Green has spent more than five decades helping solar power become a cheap source of electricity, with the technology he developed today underpinning 90% of the world’s solar technology.
Prof. Green joined UNSW as an academic in 1974 and set up a solar research group soon after. By the early 1980s, his group was known internationally.
In 1983, he and his team invented Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) technology. This led to them then producing the world’s first officially confirmed 18% efficient silicon solar cell, beating the previous record of 16.5%.
That result pushed UNSW to the front of a field that included major US companies, NASA-linked programs, Japanese laboratories and other universities, with Prof. Green’s research team holding the record for silicon solar cell efficiency for much of the past four decades.
Last year, solar generated more electricity worldwide than nuclear for the first time, with the gap rapidly increasing.
Now, Prof. Green is helping establish an independent field-testing facility at UNSW’s Water Research Laboratory in Manly Vale, where the newest solar tech—perovskite solar modules—will be subjected to durability testing under real-world conditions.
Related article: 5 Minutes With: Scientia Professor Martin Green
Green says while these modules are already on the market, the expectation is that failed modules can simply be replaced as production scales and costs continue to fall.
“Silicon modules are routinely sold with warranties of 25 to 40 years,” Prof. Green says.
“While the perovskite modules offer similar warranties, the likelihood of a module surviving for that long is very small.”
Perovskites are a class of crystalline materials that can be stacked on top of silicon solar cells to harvest more sunlight and push solar performance further—the next generation of solar technology.
The new technology performs impressively in lab but is yet to survive for decades in the real world.
In the latest international solar cell efficiency tables published in Joule, Prof. Green records a large-area silicon cell reaching 28.1% efficiency and a tiny perovskite cell—not a full-size commercial module—reaching 28.0%. This is the first time the best single-junction perovskite result has effectively matched the highest silicon result.
The same report includes a 35.2% efficiency result for a perovskite-on-silicon tandem cell.
In a solar cell, a few percentage points make a massive difference. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same rooftop, less land required for solar farms, with lower installation and infrastructure costs across entire energy systems.
The report’s latest numbers suggest solar is edging towards another technological shift—if the cells can last.
“Silicon, the workhorse of the global solar revolution, is now very efficient, but increasingly close to its limits,” Prof. Green says.
“And anyone who’s made a perovskite cell knows how unstable they are.”
Can perovskites make the same leap silicon did from promising technology to reliable infrastructure? This question is what shapes the field-testing facility.
Prof. Green says perovskite-on-silicon tandem cells are the most likely large-scale commercial pathway for next-gen solar technology.
“All the silicon manufacturers have their own perovskite-on-silicon programs,” he says.
When his group first began setting records with silicon cells, he insisted any claims be certified by recognised testing laboratories.
“If you’re claiming a record, you’ve got to have it independently certified,” he says.
That insistence on verification became a foundation of the modern solar industry. And it persists today through the independent field-testing facility Prof. Green is helping establish alongside his former student, UNSW’s Dr Jessica Jiang.
The facility will be able to install up to 160 modules, catering to all manufacturers and generations of products.
Many perovskite manufacturers are part of China’s rapidly expanding solar industry—and Prof. Green’s former students.
Related article: Solar pioneer Prof Martin Green wins top engineering prize
One of the largest perovskite manufacturers, Microquanta, was started by two former students.
Another former student is the founder of Suntech, Dr Zhengrong Shi, whose commercialisation of modern solar technology helped catalyse China’s rise as a global solar manufacturing powerhouse.
“Jessica has really good contacts within the Chinese industry, largely because they’re former students who now have important jobs in the industry,” Prof. Green says.
“She can WeChat them and the next day they’ll put a module in the mail.”
By comparing modules from different companies, the UNSW team hopes to identify which failure mechanisms are widespread and which are specific to individual designs.
“We’ll be able to provide an authoritative opinion about just how good the commercial ones are,” Prof. Green says.
“Once they fail in the field, we’ll find out why and provide that information back to the manufacturer,” he says.
“We really think we can push things along a bit.”
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Engineering Projects (India) Ltd. (EPIL) has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from contractors and associate partners for a pre-bid tie-up for an EPC package, including land, for a 250 MW solar project in Rajasthan.
The public sector enterprise is seeking a suitable partner as it plans to participate in an upcoming tender floated by SJVN Limited for the development of up to 500 MW of AC grid-connected solar PV capacity near the 220 kV Bikaner-IV substation at Ambaran in Rajasthan. Of the total 500 MW EPC scope under the tender, EPIL intends to bid for and execute a 250 MW solar power project.
According to the EOI notice, the project scope includes engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, land identification and acquisition, development of transmission infrastructure, and comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services for a period of three years following commissioning.
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In a ruling with national implications, the US District Court for the District of Columbia found that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) acted in an “arbitrary and capricious” manner when it dictated that wind and solar power facilities were no longer eligible to use the 5% safe harbor method to lock in the tax credit in Notice 2025-42 (the Notice). The court vacated the Notice nationwide and sent it back to the IRS.
The effect of the ruling may be small, though, especially among risk-averse solar developers. David Burton, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, told pv magazine USA, “Given the risk of it being overturned on appeal, most developers will be disinclined to rely on it.” He noted that he thought the opinion was well reasoned, the practical possibility of reversal was enough that developers would avoid relying on it outright.
Burton does suggest the ruling does give a strong backup value though if a developer has already spent 5% of the project’s costs in the already ongoing, ordinary course of business.
Those who filed the case argued that the IRS “failed to articulate a reasoned basis for the major policy change,” that it “arbitrarily singles out wind and certain solar projects for disfavored treatment without justification,” and that the IRS “entirely failed to consider serious reliance interests or evaluate alternative policy options when adopting the Notice.”
In the filing, Oregon Environmental Council v. Internal Revenue Service, the judge stated:
Taken together, these factors lead the Court to conclude that the Notice’s cursory explanation is insufficient to show the “path” that led the IRS to eliminate the Five Percent Safe Harbor for wind and large-scale solar projects, while leaving the Safe Harbor in place for other clean energy projects. See State Farm, 463 U.S. at 43 (quoting Bowman Transp., 419 U.S. at 286). Because the Defendants failed to articulate a reasoned explanation for this consequential decision or give due consideration to the serious reliance interests engendered by its prior policy, Notice 2025-42 is arbitrary and capricious.
The court’s five factors that were “taken together”, on pages 50-53, are as follows:
First, there was no explanation of the core premise. The Notice never explained how projects using the 5% safe harbor were “circumventing” the statutory cutoff or engaging in “artificial manipulation of eligibility”.
Second, there was no explanation for rejecting narrower alternatives. The Notice didn’t say why the IRS eliminated the safe harbor outright rather than adopting the targeted anti-circumvention measures commenters proposed.
Third, there was no explanation for singling out wind and large solar. The credits are technology-neutral, yet the Notice treated wind and large-scale solar differently from other clean energy technologies without explaining why. In fact, the court noted that multiple commenters had warned about the resulting regulatory fragmentation.
Fourth, litigation reasoning didn’t fill the required logic gap. The “stockpiling” rationale the IRS pressed in its briefs wasn’t in the Notice or the record, and “outsiders’ informed speculations are not a substitute for reasoned explanation.”
Finally, the record of actions contradicts the stated rationale. “A thorough review of the record undercuts the conclusion that the Defendants made a reasoned decision to eliminate the Five Percent safe harbor…based on concerns about stockpiling.” The Notice never explained why stockpiling concerns applied to wind and large solar but not to similarly situated projects using other technologies.
While Burton said many developers would be disinclined to take such risks, he did see a subset who could make use of the ruling. He pointed to projects larger than 1.5 MW — the cutoff to use the 5% safe harbor under the Notice — that “don’t require a master power transformer and don’t have the necessary permits to undertake on-site work,” whose developers he sees, “are scrambling to begin construction without the 5% safe harbor.” The ruling, Burton said, “allows those developers to use the 5% safe harbor and roll the dice on the appeal.”
As of the end of the day on June 6, the government had yet to file an appeal.
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HANOVER TWP. — A new energy project is coming on the horizon for the Hawkeyes.
The Hanover Area Board of Education is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a project to install solar panels on the roof of Hanover Area Junior-Senior High School. Hundreds of thousands of dollars of state and federal subsidies will go toward supporting the project as the district seeks to obtain cost-savings with clean energy.
Business Manager Keith Glynn discussed the solar project with the school board at its Buildings & Ground Committee meeting May 26. In a presentation he delivered over the phone, Glynn told the school board that the significant government subsidies made the project feasible, but stressed it was unknown exactly what cost savings the project would deliver.
“I think there’s some long-run benefits and there’s some long-run uncertainty,” Glynn said.
If the project is approved, the school board would be contracting the firm Spotts Brothers to install the solar panels at a price of $1.32 million.
To offset this cost, Glynn said the district is receiving $500,000 in federal subsidies to help fund the project. Those subsidies expire the first week of July, with Glynn telling school board members that they must approve the project at its June meeting to make use of them. (While Glynn did not mention the specific federal subsidies in question, the One Big Beautiful Bill legislation President Donald Trump signed into law July 4, 2025 moves up deadlines related to some federal clean-energy inventive programs up to this July 4.)
Further subsidizing the project is a $400,000 grant from the Solar for Schools program, which the state Department of Community & Economic Development awarded Hanover Area last year. The funding is part of $22.6 million of Solar for Schools grants the department disbursed to school districts statewide in 2025. These grants were issued pursuant to the Solar for Schools Act, which passed in a near party-line vote in the state House and a bipartisan vote in the Senate in July 2024.
These government incentives leave between $300,000 and $400,000 in residual, upfront expenses the school district will have to pay for itself, Glynn said.
“It’s very front heavy,” Glynn said of the project’s costs.
Glynn said the solar panels would cover the entire roof of the high school except the area over the cafeteria and gymnasium. While he said he believed the high school roof could support the panels, Glynn recommended that the district order a roof inspection before installation to estimate its lifespan. The solar panels themselves would have a long lifespan, citing research that indicated the panels retained 80% of their energy capacity even 30 years after installation (though Glynn said data was scarce on their viability after 40 years of installation).
“If you’re looking at potentially 8 years left on your roof, you might want to do your roof before putting these on and take the funding ahead of it,” Glynn said.
There was brief discussion at the May 26 committee meeting about mounting the solar panels to the ground instead of the roof. Glynn told the school board that if it were to opt for ground-mounted panels, it would warrant additional, time-consuming environmental review.
“The hurdles you would have to jump through from the environmental side would become bigger,” Glynn said. “That is one reason most people are opting for a roof mount, because the environmental stuff is a little less hazardous.”
While giving the district heavy upfront costs, Glynn said solar-power technology was sufficiently developed to likely reduce energy costs for the school district in the long-run. He said these savings could be particularly important as data centers drive up energy rates from power off the grid.
“Solar panels are now pretty mature and we know with this market that we’re going to have savings, because the data centers are coming here and that’s chewing up a lot of your electricity capacity,” Glynn said. “That’s definitely a plus there.”
Glynn cautioned, conversely, that the savings the solar panels would generate for the district was only an estimate based off only projected increases in energy costs.
“You have to be aware that they may or may not come true,” Glynn said. “There’s no guarantee.”
The school board’s meeting Tuesday is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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The Bemidji Planning & Zoning Board is progressing forward with the installation new solar panels around town. In a recent ChatAbout podcast episode, planning & zoning director Jamin Carlson discussed the details and benefits of these new power sources.
According to Carlson, the board was notified back in November of the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings grant program. These grants provide funding for local governments to install solar energy systems on publicly owned buildings.
After receiving a grant, five buildings in Bemidji were approved to have solar panels installed on them. The water treatment plant, Neilson Fieldhouse and its warming house, the Sanford Center, and Fire Station 2 were all selected as viable sites. 
The water treatment plant was built with solar panels in mind, so it already has its solar panels up and running. However, the other buildings are currently under construction to make sure everything is connected so the power is transferred properly.
These solar panels will benefit the entire city. According to Carlson, whatever energy isn’t used by the building will be sent to the grid as a net gain. To hear more details about the new solar panels listen here:
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Notice to Proceed (NTP) is expected in the second quarter of 2028, with Commercial Operation Date (COD) targeted for the third quarter of 2029. The project has 100% site control, is fully permitted and benefits from strong local community support, having received unanimous approval as part of the county permitting process.
Qualitas Energy will leverage its integrated investment, development and asset management capabilities to further de-risk the asset and advance it into its next phases, including the optimisation of offtake strategy, procurement, construction planning and financing.
The project also offers additional value creation potential through the future integration of up to 64 MWac of battery energy storage capacity, which could support the structuring of a bundled solar-plus-storage power purchase agreement, enhancing its commercial flexibility and long-term revenue profile.
In addition, the asset benefits from a favorable interconnection position within the MISO market and offers strong commercial optionality, with access to both the Minnesota and Illinois hubs. This provides a broad range of potential offtake routes, including corporate and industrial customers, hyperscalers, traditional utilities and public renewable energy procurement programmes.
This transaction was undertaken through Qualitas Energy Fund VI, the firm’s latest flagship vehicle, launched at the end of 2025.
“This acquisition reflects Qualitas Energy’s disciplined investment approach and its ability to identify high-quality renewable energy assets with strong value creation potential. The project combines advanced development status, strong fundamentals and multiple commercialisation pathways in one of the country’s most attractive power markets. This transaction also underscores the strategic relevance of the United States for Qualitas Energy,” said Alejandro Ciruelos, Partner – US at Qualitas Energy.

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Japanese solar brand Toyo Solar announced it is building a 1.5-GW HJT solar cell manufacturing facility co-located at its existing module assembly site in Houston, Texas. The new cell factory is expected to generate 400 manufacturing jobs. Toyo will invest $357 million into the site, which is expected to begin pilot production within 20 months.
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Toyo, the parent company manufacturing VSUN-branded panels, currently operates facilities in Vietnam, Ethiopia and the United States. Toyo is one of the companies accused of circumventing AD/CVD orders by working in Ethiopia. That case has not yet been officially picked up by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, but it is already affecting global manufacturing plans.
“Expanding into domestic cell manufacturing is the natural next step in our commitment to creating an integrated onshore solar supply chain from polysilicon to panels,” said Takahiko Onozuka, Chairman and CEO of Toyo. “Co-locating 1.5 GW of HJT cell capacity at our Houston module site significantly optimizes our capital allocation and infrastructure spend.”
Toyo says its decision to build a domestic cell facility reflects the company’s commitment to directly support the U.S. manufacturing reshoring initiative while fully satisfying evolving FEOC compliance standards. The company is also relying on 45X production tax credits for the solar cell plant, which should represent an annual benefit of $60 million in incentives.
“The new cell plant reflects Toyo’s long-term strategy to build a fully FEOC-compliant domestic manufacturing platform focused on serving the needs of the U.S. utility-scale solar market,” said Rhone Resch, Toyo’s Chief Strategy Officer. “By producing premium solar products in the United States, we will be well positioned to meet the market’s evolving domestic content requirements while strengthening supply chain security and reliability. Looking ahead, we believe HJT is the optimal technology platform for integrating next-generation perovskite solar cells, which we expect will drive the next major advancement in solar conversion efficiency and support Toyo’s long-term technology roadmap.”
Kelly Pickerel has more than 15 years of experience reporting on the U.S. solar industry and is currently editor in chief of Solar Power World. Email Kelly.

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SUNation Energy and Suniva Announce Transformative Merger: Key Details for Investors

Overview: Definitive Merger Agreement Creates a Leading American Solar Platform

On June 8, 2026, SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE), a leading provider of residential and commercial solar solutions, and Suniva, the largest and oldest U.S. merchant manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells, announced they have entered into a definitive reverse merger agreement. The combined company will operate under the Suniva name and retain SUNation’s Nasdaq listing.

Key Transaction Highlights

• The merger is expected to significantly accelerate Suniva’s U.S. solar cell manufacturing expansion and market leadership, leveraging SUNation’s established market presence and deep end-market relationships.
• The combined company will enhance domestic solar capacity, support margin expansion, and broaden access to U.S. capital markets for future growth and strategic opportunities.
• Upon closing, pre-merger SUNation shareholders are expected to own equity with an implied value of approximately $2.26 per share—a ~100% premium over SUNE’s most recent closing price.
• Pre-merger Suniva shareholders will own approximately 98.2% of the combined company, and pre-merger SUNation shareholders about 1.8%, subject to adjustments for SUNation’s net cash at closing.
• Transaction is approved by both boards and targeted to close in the second half of 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, SEC effectiveness of Form S-4, and Nasdaq listing clearance.

Strategic Rationale & Company Positioning

• Suniva brings the only scaled, American-owned solar cell manufacturing capability to the U.S. market—about 1 GW of operating capacity in Georgia, with plans to add 4.5 GW in South Carolina for a total of over 5.5 GW by 2027.
• Suniva’s U.S.-made cells help customers meet domestic-content and foreign-entity-of-concern requirements, which is increasingly important given U.S. industrial and clean energy policy priorities.
• Long-term offtake commitments support volume planning and capital deployment, providing substantial demand visibility.
• SUNation’s residential, commercial, storage, and service business in high-cost markets such as New York, Florida, and Hawaii offers a ready channel for delivering Suniva’s American-made cells to end customers.
• Suniva intends to become the leading domestic solar cell supplier, with a target market of more than 500 GW over the next decade.
• The combined company is designed to align with U.S. industrial policy, leverage domestic manufacturing incentives, and support the expansion of American-made solar capacity.

Board and Leadership Changes

• Post-merger, the board of directors will consist of five members, all designated by Suniva, signaling Suniva’s leadership position in the merged company.
• Key SUNation shareholders holding ~10.4% have entered into voting agreements supporting the transaction.

Financial and Market Details

• SUNation’s largest markets include New York, Florida, and Hawaii, with 2025 sales of approximately $71.9 million, improved gross margins in the high-30-percent range, reduced total debt by ~64% versus year-end 2024, and positive full-year adjusted EBITDA of about $2.5 million.
• Suniva’s $350 million investment in the new 4.5 GW South Carolina facility is expected to bring total annual cell capacity to more than 5.5 GW once fully online in 2027.
• The U.S. currently has roughly 59 GW of module-assembly capacity but only about 3 GW of operational cell capacity, leaving module makers heavily reliant on imported cells—a gap Suniva aims to fill.
• Financial advisors: Roth Capital Partners for Suniva; Maxim Group for SUNation. Legal advisors: Kilpatrick Townsend (Suniva), Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (Roth Capital), Rimon P.C. (SUNation).

Risks and Forward-Looking Statements

• The merger’s completion is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, SEC registration effectiveness, and Nasdaq listing clearance.
• Risks include the possibility the merger may not be completed, delays or inability to secure financing for Suniva’s expansion, challenges in ramping up new manufacturing capacity, and the impact of legislative or regulatory changes such as the One Big Beautiful Act of 2025, which has negatively affected residential solar installations since January 2026.
• Potential net losses from Suniva’s expansion stage and carryover from SUNation’s operations may impact the combined company’s financials.
• Uncertainties regarding the cash resources at closing, competitive responses, unexpected costs, and outcomes of any legal proceedings related to the merger.
• Investors are urged to review SUNation’s SEC filings and the forthcoming Form S-4 and proxy statement/prospectus for additional details.

Shareholder Information and Next Steps

• Investors and shareholders should watch for the registration statement on Form S-4, proxy statement/prospectus, and other relevant documents, which will be available at SEC.gov and SUNation’s investor relations website.
• Shareholders are advised to read all relevant materials before making any voting or investment decisions related to the merger.

Conclusion: Potentially Price-Sensitive and Transformational

This merger represents a potentially transformative event for SUNation and Suniva, creating a uniquely positioned, fully domestic, Nasdaq-listed solar platform. With a significant manufacturing expansion, enhanced access to capital markets, and substantial demand visibility, the transaction is likely to be price-sensitive and could materially impact share values. Investors should closely monitor developments, regulatory filings, and shareholder communications as the deal progresses.

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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information is based on publicly available materials and forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Investors are urged to conduct their own due diligence and review all official filings and documents before making any investment decisions.

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On June 8, 2026, SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE), a leading provider of residential and commercial solar solutions, and Suniva, the largest and oldest U.S. merchant manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells, announced they have entered into a definitive reverse merger agreement. The combined company will operate under the Suniva name and retain SUNation’s Nasdaq listing.
This merger represents a potentially transformative event for SUNation and Suniva, creating a uniquely positioned, fully domestic, Nasdaq-listed solar platform. With a significant manufacturing expansion, enhanced access to capital markets, and substantial demand visibility, the transaction is likely to be price-sensitive and could materially impact share values. Investors should closely monitor developments, regulatory filings, and shareholder communications as the deal progresses.
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TOYO Co., Ltd. has announced a $357 million capital investment to construct a 1.5 GW N-type heterojunction (HJT) solar cell manufacturing facility in the Houston metropolitan area. 
The project co-locates cell production with its existing Texas module plant to secure Section 45X tax credits and establish a fully integrated, domestic content-compliant U.S. supply chain. The integration is designed to shorten production cycles from raw wafer processing to finished modules. 
Engineering, facility design, and procurement planning are already underway, with full project completion and initial pilot production expected within the next 20 months. Utilizing the existing Houston site infrastructure mitigates greenfield development risks, streamlines local permitting processes, and allows the company to leverage its existing regional management team and labor pool, said the company. 
This latest expansion represents TOYO’s official entry into domestic U.S. cell manufacturing, a move heavily incentivized by the structural design of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Under current U.S. framework guidelines, domestic cell manufacturing qualifies for direct Advanced Manufacturing Production Credits under Section 45X of the IRA, which provide $0.04 per watt for domestically produced solar cells. At full 1.5 GW capacity, this single facility stands to capture up to $60 million in annual production tax credits. 
Beyond direct 45X benefits, co-locating cell and module lines allows TOYO to offer developers a fully “domestic content” compliant product. This enables project buyers to secure the 10% domestic content bonus tax credit under the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) frameworks, which serves as a critical competitive advantage as developers increasingly reject modules reliant on imported cells.  
“Expanding into domestic cell manufacturing is the natural next step in our commitment to creating an integrated onshore solar supply chain from polysilicon to panels,” said Takahiko Onozuka, Chairman and CEO of TOYO. “Co-locating 1.5 GW of HJT cell capacity at our Houston module site significantly optimizes our capital allocation and infrastructure spend.” 
The announcement marks the next phase of a multi-year pivot away from tariff-exposed regions. TOYO initially announced its entry into the U.S. downstream market in late 2024 with a 2 GW panel assembly factory in Texas. However, as trade barriers evolved, assembly alone proved insufficient to insulate the manufacturer from geopolitical headwinds. 
To guarantee compliance under Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules and AD/CVD trade regimes, the company has had to rework its upstream pipeline. Early this year, TOYO secured a strategic supply contract with an unnamed U.S. polysilicon manufacturer. By feeding U.S.-sourced polysilicon into its cell production, the company aims to create a dual-source supply chain capable of withstanding shifting U.S. customs enforcement. 
The company continues to defend its global footprint against trade friction. A coalition of domestic U.S. manufacturers has scrutinized the TOYO’s international operations, alleging tariff circumvention. TOYO strictly denies these Ethiopia duty evasion claims, countering that its 4 GW cell facility in Ethiopia operates transparently while confirming that shifting midstream cell operations to Houston serves as a hedge against trade litigation. 
While scaling its North American footprint, TOYO has maintained a presence as an upstream partner in other Western markets. In late 2025, the manufacturer struck a solar cell supply deal with French module producer Voltec Solar, proving its ability to service the European market with high-efficiency cells even as it anchors its primary capital expansion in the American Sunbelt. 
The Houston plant will focus on producing next-generation N-type heterojunction (HJT) cells. This HJT technology establishes a new benchmark for power density by combining industry-leading conversion efficiencies, frequently exceeding 25%, with very low annual degradation rates. Engineered for maximum yield, HJT cells feature improved bifaciality and temperature coefficients, supporting high power production even in extreme heat. 
In the U.S. market, where fixed infrastructure, land, labor, and installation costs are high, maximizing efficiency is critical. TOYO’s high-density HJT technology dilutes these fixed upfront balance-of-system expenses by generating more megawatt-hours per acre, directly improving project returns for developers. 
The $357 million investment represents a substantial capital commitment relative to TOYO’s current market capitalization of $579 million. In its Q1 2026 financial results, TOYO posted revenues of $142.8 million, a 177% year-over-year increase, and generated a record net income of $28.4 million, driven by the scale-up of its international cell lines. 
The company expects to fund the Houston construction through a mixture of internal cash flow, non-dilutive project financing, potential strategic partnerships, and selective equity financing. The new facility is expected to create approximately 400 direct full-time manufacturing jobs in the Houston metropolitan area, with an estimated 1200 additional jobs across the regional supply chain. 
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A research group in China has developed a method for coloring PV modules using quasi-ordered photonic pigments instead of conventional absorbing dyes. Unlike traditional dyes, which create color by absorbing part of the incoming sunlight, the new pigments generate color through selective light scattering, allowing more solar radiation to reach the underlying solar cells and reducing efficiency losses.
“Inspired by the blue feather combining a keratin-air network with black melanin to create structural color, we herein demonstrate the coloring of PV modules by placing quasi-ordered photonic pigments atop solar cells,” the researchers said. “These pigments, composed exclusively of silica microspheres and polyacrylates, enable selective and diffuse reflection of visible light while negligible absorption of solar radiation.”
The team explained that blue-feathered birds such as the Eurasian jay produce their coloration without blue pigments. Instead, sunlight passes through a transparent outer cortex and reaches a sponge-like nanostructure of keratin and air that selectively scatters blue wavelengths while transmitting the remaining wavelengths. The transmitted light is then absorbed by an underlying layer of dark melanin granules, leaving only the scattered blue light visible.
To replicate this mechanism, the researchers developed what they call a silica-polyacrylate structural color (SPSC) pigment. They first synthesized highly uniform silica microspheres with diameters ranging from approximately 174 nm to 247 nm. The microspheres were densely packed and infiltrated with a liquid acrylate resin, which was then polymerized under UV light to lock the spheres in place. The resulting solid material was ground into fine pigment particles and sieved to obtain a particle size suitable for coatings and printing processes.
The pigment particles were subsequently dispersed in a transparent UV-curable resin to form the coloring layer, which was applied to the inner side of the front glass cover above the solar cell. The researchers tuned the color by varying both the diameter of the silica microspheres and the refractive index of the acrylates used as the binder. Pigments made with 174 nm microspheres produced blue colors, 195 nm microspheres generated cyan to light-green shades, and 247 nm microspheres yielded grayish-white appearances.
The colored modules were compared with a reference black PV module and evaluated at both laboratory and industrial scales. The laboratory-scale devices measured 52 mm × 52 mm. The industrial-scale modules were manufactured using standard processes and commercially available components, including tempered glass, EVA encapsulants, interdigitated back-contact (IBC) solar cells, and a black backsheet. The researchers also conducted simulations of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) using the colored modules on buildings worldwide.
“In comparison with the black module with a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.40%, the light blue, light cyan, and grayish-white PV modules achieved PCEs of 21.21%, 20.25%, and 19.99%, respectively,” the scientists said. “The resulting colored PV modules exhibit a remarkable enhancement of over 50% in PCE compared with modules employing traditional absorbing pigments, showcasing an even more vibrant color.”
Based on these findings, the researchers said conventional PV modules could be transformed into visually appealing products with an average relative PCE loss of less than 10%.
According to the simulation results, colored PV modules integrated into south- or north-facing facades could deliver nearly 79% of the energy yield of conventional installations in high-latitude locations such as Beijing and London. In lower-latitude regions, including Hong Kong and São Paulo, the energy yield remained above 50%. Colored BIPV systems installed on east- and west-facing facades achieved approximately 40% to 60% of conventional power generation capacity.
The new approach was presented in “Structural coloring of solar photovoltaics with quasi-ordered photonic pigments,” published in Nexus. Scientists from China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have contributed to the research.

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A new Cincinnati program aims to help nonprofits install solar panels to support energy affordability and the city’s climate goals. It’s a cooperative called Solarize Nonprofits.
Members will learn how to go solar together through a cohort model. The co-op program will also provide financing, vetted installers and help filing for tax credits.
Cincinnati has previously supported solar co-ops for residents, which involve education, technical assistance and group purchasing power to reduce the costs of solar panels.
“The thought was, well, if a co-op model can work for residents, why could it not work for houses of worship and nonprofits?” says Nikki Vandivort, the city’s Clean Energy and Climate Resilience Manager.
Vandivort says the city is starting Solarize Nonprofits now because a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act, which allows tax-exempt entities to receive federal solar tax credits as a direct cash refund, expires at the end of 2027.
Another reason is to help nonprofits combat rising electricity bills. Duke Energy is looking to increase electric distribution charges for Ohio customers. Data centers are also increasing demand for power.
“We definitely want to promote energy efficiency and clean energy to assist folks with their energy affordability in their homes, in these nonprofits,” Vandivort says. “Energy volatility has been a major issue for, I think, everybody. We just want to be here to support the community to be able to make these choices.”
She says Cincinnati receives enough sunlight to make solar energy a viable alternative to fossil fuels.
The Solarize program will support the Green Cincinnati Plan goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
“We also have specific goals related to buildings and energy and development of clean energy,” Vandivort said.
The city is launching the Solarize Nonprofits co-op program with its partners RE-volv, Solar United Neighbors and Faith Communities Go Green. Becoming a member is free.
The program will expand to include a resurrected residential co-op this fall for people wanting to install solar on their homes.
The solar co-op program is currently open to any tax-exempt organization, including traditional nonprofits, houses of worship, schools and local governments, Vandivort says.
Nonprofits in Southwest Ohio, including Hamilton and Montgomery counties and any county touching those two can join.
“It behooves you to have ownership of your own building, but if you have a long-term lease on the building, then that might be something that’s doable. Or if you have a really good relationship with the landlord of your building, that might be doable,” Vandivort adds.
The Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability, Solar United Neighbors, RE-volv and Faith Communities Go Green launched the program Monday, June 8. There is a webinar at 6 p.m. as part of Cincinnati Climate Week. Register and find the link to join here.
More information is available at the program’s website, southwestohiosolar.org.
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The global solar tracker market grew 19% in 2025, surpassing 134 GWdc in equipment shipments, according to Wood Mackenzie. Nextpower leads for the eleventh consecutive year with 30% global market share.
The global solar tracker market grew 19% in 2025, reaching 134 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) in equipment shipments, according to Wood Mackenzie’s Global Solar Tracker Market Share 2026 report. This volume marks a new record for the segment, driven by a strong rebound in US demand and the emergence of previously secondary regional markets. The global top 5 ranking remained unchanged for the third consecutive year: Nextpower, GameChange Energy, Arctech Solar, Array Technologies, and PV Hardware.
Nextpower, which underwent a rebrand during the year, retained the top global position for the eleventh consecutive year, according to Wood Mackenzie’s 2026 global solar tracker ranking. Its core tracker business grew to nearly 40 GWdc in global shipments, capturing 30% of the global market. The company pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy: Bentek Corporation for $78 million in May 2025 in the eBOS (electrical balance of system) segment, followed by Zigor Corp. and Apex Power for $80.5 million plus $34.5 million in earnouts in May 2026, covering inverters and power electronics. Nextpower also announced the acquisition of Prevalon Energy in the stationary storage (BESS — Battery Energy Storage Systems) segment in May 2026 for an undisclosed amount, and says it is investing an additional $50 million to relocate electronics component manufacturing to the United States by 2027.
In the US market, tracker demand rebounded more than 25% from 2024, surpassing 40 GWdc in shipments for the first time. Nextpower extended its US market share above 50%, ahead of Array Technologies and GameChange. Those three companies combined for nearly 90% of the entire US market. “Not only is the revenue-per-watt significantly higher than international averages, but the US is the epicenter for tracker innovation,
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Recycling a utility-scale solar module in the United States costs between $15 and $45. Sending it to landfill costs between $1 and $5. That gap is the central problem facing the PV recycling industry, and it does not close without policy intervention, according to Philip Kwong, a researcher at the University of Adelaide who focuses on PV recycling economics.
“For most mainstream crystalline-silicon PV recycling today, commercial viability without extended producer responsibility mandates, landfill restrictions, or public subsidies remains difficult,” Kwong said. “The economics are driven by a simple problem: the recovered materials are generally worth less than the cost of collecting, transporting, dismantling, and processing modules.”
In “Recycling of photovoltaic modules: Technologies, comparative insights, challenges, and future outlooks,” published in Waste Management, Kwong and his colleagues identify silver and silicon as the primary value drivers in end-of-life crystalline silicon modules, which account for roughly 95% of the global installed base. But Kwong said current commercial operations largely fail to recover either at sufficient purity to justify the cost.
The viable near-term route, he said, is silver recovery at high efficiency and high volume, with labor, reagent, and energy costs kept low – a combination that remains achievable only in specific niches and under favorable assumptions.
The timeline for broader convergence is longer than the industry’s near-term planning horizons.
“Probably sometime in the early-to-mid 2030s for silver, and the mid-2030s for high-purity silicon, assuming current policy support and PV waste growth continue,” Kwong told pv magazine. “The challenge is not that the chemistry and engineering are impossible. It’s that today’s PV modules contain too little value per unit mass, and the materials are too tightly integrated, for recovery processes to consistently beat disposal or low-value recycling.”
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The urgency of the problem is not in dispute. The International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) estimates global end-of-life module volumes will reach 1.7 million tons by 2030 under regular loss scenarios, rising to as much as 8 million tons under early loss assumptions – where modules fail or are replaced ahead of their rated lifespan. By 2050, global waste volumes could reach 60 million tons under regular loss projections.
Commercial recycling operations are scaling, but unevenly. First Solar operates a closed-loop recycling program for its cadmium telluride modules – a fundamentally different chemistry from crystalline silicon – recovering more than 90% of semiconductor material and glass.
Veolia operates dedicated PV recycling facilities in France and Michigan. Redwood Materials, better known for lithium-ion battery recycling, is developing silicon and silver recovery processes for crystalline silicon modules. But none of these operators has demonstrated industrial-scale crystalline silicon recycling that closes the cost gap without regulatory support.
Europe’s WEEE directive remains the only framework that has made commercial recycling broadly viable, by mandating producer responsibility and creating the collection infrastructure that makes volume-based economics possible.
In the United States, Washington state passed the only EPR law for solar panels in 2017, with implementation requirements updated in 2025, though the scheme has faced friction from manufacturers and implementation remains in progress. New Jersey passed mandatory recycling legislation in January 2026 but deliberately stopped short of EPR, shifting cost responsibility away from producers. No federal framework exists.
The EPA has been working to reclassify end-of-life solar panels as universal waste under RCRA – a measure that would streamline handling and transport – but finalization has been delayed beyond the originally expected June 2025 target.
Kwong said a credible US or global framework would need to make recycling economically predictable before the 2030s waste surge arrives.
“A credible US or global PV recycling framework would need to make recycling economically predictable before the 2030s surge in solar-panel waste,” he said. “The core policy would be EPR, requiring manufacturers to fund collection and recycling. Supporting measures should include mandatory take-back programs, landfill restrictions, material recovery standards, and long-term regulatory targets. Recycled-content requirements for new panels and components would create demand for recovered materials, while design-for-recycling rules would reduce future costs.”
Kwong insisted that commercial viability is possible. “But it likely depends on capturing value from the entire end-of-life PV ecosystem rather than from recycling alone,” he said.
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SUNation Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNE) has signed a definitive reverse merger agreement with Suniva, the largest and oldest US-owned merchant manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells, in a deal that will give the domestic solar cell maker access to public capital markets and an established downstream distribution network.
Under the terms of the agreement, the combined company will operate under the Suniva name while maintaining SUNation’s Nasdaq listing. Pre-merger Suniva stockholders are expected to own approximately 98.2% of the combined entity, with pre-merger SUNation stockholders retaining approximately 1.8%.
The transaction pairs Suniva’s cell-making operations with SUNation’s installation and distribution footprint, creating a vertically integrated platform spanning cell production through end-market deployment. The combined company will accelerate Suniva’s US solar cell manufacturing expansion, backed by SUNation’s market presence, end-market relationships and Nasdaq-listed platform, the companies said.
The merger ties the combined entity’s growth to domestic solar manufacturing at a time when US-made solar cells have drawn policy support and customer demand for supply chains located outside Asia. Bringing Suniva under a Nasdaq-listed parent also gives the manufacturer access to public equity markets to fund capacity expansion, a route the companies framed as central to the combined entity’s growth strategy.
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STEVENS POINT — As utility costs continue to rise, local businesses will have an opportunity this week to learn whether solar energy could help save money in the long run.
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association and Northwind Solar are hosting a presentation Tuesday afternoon to walk business owners through the incentives, tax credits and financing opportunities currently available for commercial solar projects.
Organizers say many businesses are unaware of the programs that can help offset the upfront cost of installing solar panels. The session will cover federal investment tax credits, group purchasing opportunities and other incentives available to commercial, agricultural and industrial property owners.
The presentation will also explain how some of those benefits could change in the coming years. New domestic-content requirements are scheduled to take effect for certain projects beginning after July 4, and projects completed after 2027 may no longer qualify for some of the current incentives.
In addition to businesses, the program may be of interest to nonprofits and churches, which can be eligible for federal Direct Pay benefits that provide payments similar to traditional tax credits.
Organizers say the goal is to give business leaders the information they need to determine whether solar makes financial sense for their property and operations. Attendees will be able to ask questions and learn more about available programs, local installers and the potential for lowering monthly electric bills.
The presentation will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, in the training room at the Stevens Point Transit Center, 2700 Week St. Attendance is free.
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Global clean energy trade rebounded in 2025, despite rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions. BloombergNEF’s Energy Transition Supply Chains 2026 report found that shipments of clean-energy products, battery metals, and grid equipment reached $479 billion in 2025, a 1% rise from 2024.
This modest growth signals recovery after a 7% drop in volumes from 2023 to 2024. The rebound shows the growing need for clean technologies as countries seek better energy security.
In recent years, global supply chains have drawn attention from governments and businesses. Trade disputes and geopolitical conflicts have exposed weaknesses in fossil-fuel supply chains.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has added uncertainty. Tensions with Iran have driven up oil and gas prices, impacting energy-importing nations in Asia and Africa.
Countries are boosting investments in solar power, battery storage, and electric vehicles as fuel costs rise. BloombergNEF’s data shows that nations dependent on imported fuels often increase clean-tech imports when fossil-fuel prices spike.

Emerging economies are also adopting renewable technologies to reduce exposure to unstable fuel markets. Higher oil and gas prices strengthen the case for solar energy, batteries, and EVs. Demand for clean-energy equipment rises, even amid economic uncertainty.
BloombergNEF thinks that instability in fossil-fuel markets could raise global demand for renewable technologies. This is especially true in areas looking for energy independence.
“Many markets are doubling down on clean technology deployment to improve energy security,” said Antoine Vagneur-Jones, head of trade and supply chains at BloombergNEF.
Solar power has transformed electricity markets worldwide, but battery storage is now a crucial growth driver. In areas with high solar use, midday solar generation often lowers electricity prices. This challenges traditional power producers, as their revenues drop with increased solar output.
Instead of complex reforms, many countries are using battery storage to shift excess daytime solar generation to evening hours when demand peaks.
Battery systems are being deployed in utilities, businesses, and homes for better flexibility and grid stability.
The battery industry today resembles the solar industry from years ago. Manufacturing is competitive, products are standardizing, and prices continue to drop. This will lead to rapid battery deployment.
However, adoption rates will vary. China may rely more on pumped hydro and other solutions, while U.S. trade policies could limit access to low-cost batteries.

Despite rising demand, overcapacity remains a major challenge for clean-energy supply chains.
Global manufacturing capacity exceeds current demand by over 200% in many clean-tech sectors. Chinese investment drives much of this surplus, while new factories in India, Southeast Asia, Turkey, Egypt, and Ethiopia are adding to global production.
Meanwhile, the U.S. and Europe are unlikely to become major clean-tech exporters soon. While both regions have increased manufacturing capacity, growth has focused on assembly rather than complete supply chains.
Many announced projects face delays or cancellations due to changing policies, slower demand, and rising competition.
Clean-energy equipment prices fell again in 2025, but the pace slowed compared to previous years. Similarly, solar module prices decreased, but higher silver prices limited further drops.
Wind equipment prices increased slightly, as some turbine manufacturers sought to recover losses from fierce competition. The slowdown in price drops means future growth will rely more on tech advances, policy support, and financing, not just lower equipment costs.
A key finding is solar energy’s growing dominance. Annual solar installations jumped from 75 gigawatts in 2016 to 655 gigawatts in 2025. That’s a nearly ninefold increase in less than ten years.
Another important finding is that the global solar trade is shifting toward solar cells rather than finished solar panels as more countries expand module assembly outside China.
Today, solar stands alongside wind and nuclear as a major source of zero-carbon electricity. The report shows solar deployment to stay high through the decade. Under its Economic Transition Scenario, solar will become the largest source of zero-carbon power before 2030.
By 2032, solar is projected to surpass all other energy sources, becoming the world’s largest electricity source. While China leads in solar manufacturing, countries like India, Egypt, Ethiopia, and several Southeast Asian nations are rapidly expanding production capacity.

The global energy transition attracted a record $2.3 trillion in investment in 2025. This includes spending on renewable energy, batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, hydrogen, carbon capture, and related technologies.
However, much larger investments are needed to meet global climate targets.
Electrified transport represents the largest investment opportunity and the biggest funding gap. Emerging technologies, like carbon capture and storage, are set to grow quickly.
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The clean-energy sector began 2026 with strong momentum. Trade volumes are recovering. Battery storage is expanding quickly. Solar power will soon be the world’s largest electricity source.
Manufacturers are dealing with oversupply. Geopolitical tensions are shifting supply chains. Plus, trillions in investment are needed to reach climate goals.
A clear trend is emerging: clean energy is now about more than just the environment. Countries are focused on energy security, economic stability, and shielding themselves from fossil-fuel price spikes. Because of this, solar, batteries, and other clean technologies are essential for the global economy.












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Researchers in Germany have found that solar panels on rewetted peatland provide a unique habitat for bird species along with generating green energy and potentially locking up carbon. The findings are published in the British Ecological Society journal, Ecological Solutions and Evidence.
Installing solar panels on rewetted peatlands is a new type of land use, providing a way to generate green energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Now, research from the University of Greifswald has found that this novel land use may also benefit nature.
In the study, researchers compared bird diversity at a solar park on a rewetted peatland site in Northern Germany. The site was surrounded by intensively farmed and drained peatland. They found the solar park was home to several threatened bird species and contained an unusual mix of species associated with agricultural, wetland and even woodland ecosystems.
Hanna Rae Martens, a peatland ecologist at the University of Greifswald and lead author of the study, said: “The presence of wetland species like reed bunting and the endangered meadow pipit shows that the solar park is truly re-wetted and has peatland species returning.
“But we also recorded species like Eurasian tree sparrow and tree pipit which are not typically found in peatlands. They all appear to use the structure of the solar panels. When I’m out on site, I see a lot of meadow pipits sitting on the panels, flying off to catch insects and then flying back to their perch.”
80% of peatlands in the UK are degraded. In Germany this number is even higher at 95%, primarily due to drainage and agriculture use. Globally, drained peatlands are responsible for 5% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Rewetting drained peatlands could slash these emissions and restore biodiversity, but there are two key problems. The first is that once rewetted, the majority of commonly grown crops can’t be produced on this land. The second is that it can take several decades to restore deeply degraded peatlands to a healthy, functioning state.
The study site is one of the first to build solar panels on rewetted peatlands. Under the scheme by the German Government, landowners are paid to install solar panels and rewet the site, providing an alternative source of income. The findings from the study suggest that, at least in the short term, this could also be boosting biodiversity.
“Where the alternative is a drained, intensively managed peatland, our research demonstrates that solar panels on rewetted peatland might benefit bird diversity.” said Hanna Rae Martens. “But we’re not suggesting that we should be turning all peatlands in Germany, the UK, or any other country into solar parks. Healthy peatlands or those with high restoration potential should be avoided. Solar parks are just one possible tool to support peatland rewetting.”
In the study, which took place between March and October 2024, the researchers used audio recorders and machine learning to compare bird diversity in a solar panel site on rewetted peatland with nearby drained peatland sites used to grow grass for livestock feed.
The researchers caution that their study presents just one case study for this novel land use type. Hanna Rae Martens said: “To date, there are approximately five rewetted peatland solar park sites in existence. More research is needed to draw robust conclusions as to whether these findings occur in other sites as well, and which factors are contributing to the species composition.”
The researchers are now looking to expand their research to include more sites, monitor other species like bats and insects, and identify which elements of the solar park structures can be optimised for biodiversity.
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Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd, India’s largest automotive components manufacturer, has commissioned its first ground-mounted captive solar power project in Uttar Pradesh. The plant was commissioned through its energy business company, Motherson New Energy Ltd, in partnership with ib vogt, an international renewable energy development company.
Located in Mahoba, the 15 MWp solar facility will supply renewable energy to multiple Motherson manufacturing plants across the state, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s clean energy transition strategy.
Developed as a group captive renewable energy project, the solar plant is expected to generate around 23.4 GWh of renewable electricity annually, reducing 17,000 MT of CO2 emissions each year.
ib vogt supported the project during the development phase through land acquisition and regulatory approvals, followed by technical designing and EPC execution.
The project aligns with Motherson’s broader sustainability ambitions, including increasing renewable energy adoption, reducing carbon intensity across operations and supporting global customers in achieving their decarbonisation objectives. It also strengthens the Group’s energy diversification strategy through long-term access to reliable and cost-competitive clean power.
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