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The Massachusetts Senate’s new energy efficiency legislation has been broadly welcomed by US solar industry and clean energy representatives.
Passed yesterday, the bill—S. 3143—introduces a range of measures that the Senate said are designed to save consumers up to US$14 billion on energy bills, including upfront financing support for residential solar and energy storage systems and measures for flexible energy procurement to avoid seasonal price spikes and swings.
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The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said it “applauds” the legislation. Ruthie DeWit, Northeast state affairs director at SEIA, said: “Today’s action positions the Commonwealth to be able to meet growing electricity demand with affordable, homegrown energy. The bill’s focus on more flexible interconnection and modernised, automated residential permitting processes will reduce unnecessary delays, lower project costs, and deliver more affordable, reliable electricity to families and businesses.”
She continued: “This legislation takes meaningful steps to accelerate project development, strengthen grid reliability, and keep electricity costs affordable while reinforcing the Commonwealth’s leadership on clean energy. We appreciate the Senate’s leadership and look forward to continuing the conversation with the conference committee.”
As well as backing distributed solar and energy storage, the bill proposes to cut the fees ratepayers pay to utilities, reduce utilities’ spending on the Gas System Enhancement Program and investigate “unnecessary price markups by electric companies.”
US environmental group the Sierra Club has praised some aspects of the Senate’s bill, particularly the changes it made to soften the previous legislative proposal from the state House of Representatives. The bill preserves the Mass Save energy transition scheme, from which the House had previously sought to cut US$1 billion.
The Sierra Club also praised the removal of outright support for fossil fuel plants: “We see fewer attacks on renewable energy, energy efficiency, or outright support for doubling down on expanding gas/fossil fuel infrastructure that was in the bill originally put forward by House energy chair Mark Cusack,” the group said.
However, the group said the legislation “introduces greenwashed solutions for gas” by enabling utilities to sell “renewable natural gas” on a new rate, and does not go far enough to protect ratepayers from “utility profiteering” or limit the potentially negative impacts of data centres.
You can read the Sierra Club’s full analysis of the bill here and find the Senate’s record of amendments here.

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China has published three mandatory national standards on energy consumption and energy efficiency in the photovoltaic sector, establishing a new compliance framework covering polysilicon, silicon wafers, PV modules and inverters.
The standards were released on June 27, 2026, and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. The standards are designated GB 29447-2026, “Norm of energy consumption per unit products of silicon polycrystalline and germanium”; GB 47835-2026, “Norm of energy consumption per unit products of monocrystalline silicon”; and GB 47834-2026, “Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and inverters.”
Unlike previously discussed recommended product grading standards, the GB standards are mandatory. They set binding limits for energy consumption and efficiency across key manufacturing and product categories and are expected to influence production, sales, imports, public procurement and project tendering once implemented.
GB 29447-2026 covers upstream polysilicon and germanium production. Industry interpretations indicate the revised standard tightens unit energy consumption limits for both trichlorosilane-based polysilicon and silane fluidized-bed processes. It is expected to pressure older, high-energy-consumption polysilicon lines and accelerate upgrades including heat recovery, hydrogen recycling and cold hydrogenation optimization.
GB 47835-2026 targets monocrystalline silicon production, covering energy consumption limits for ingot pulling and wafer manufacturing. It is expected to affect older crystal-pulling furnaces, smaller production lines and less efficient wafering processes, while encouraging continuous crystal pulling, thermal field optimization and thinner wafer technologies.
GB 47834-2026 applies to crystalline silicon PV modules and grid-connected inverters. For modules, public interpretations indicate three energy efficiency grades, with Grade 1 as the highest. Minimum Grade 3 efficiency thresholds are reported at about 23.2% for TOPCon and heterojunction (HJT) modules and 23.5% for back-contact (BC) modules. The standard also introduces requirements for coupled environmental stress degradation and bifaciality, with minimum bifaciality levels reported at 75% for TOPCon, 85% for HJT and 70% for BC modules.
For inverters, the standard classifies products by power rating and sets minimum requirements for weighted average efficiency and maximum conversion efficiency. This is expected to accelerate the replacement of lower-efficiency inverter products and strengthen the role of high-efficiency conversion equipment in large-scale PV projects.
The new standards follow nearly two years of severe overcapacity and low-price competition across China’s PV manufacturing chain. Industry analysts expect the strongest impact on legacy PERC module lines, early TOPCon capacity, high-energy polysilicon facilities and older wafer production assets. Leading manufacturers with advanced n-type capacity and lower energy intensity are expected to be better positioned.
The standards could also reshape procurement. State-owned utilities, government-backed renewable projects and centralized tenders are expected to adopt the new limits as entry requirements or scoring criteria. This may shift demand toward higher-efficiency, lower-energy-intensity products and reduce space for low-price, low-performance supply in domestic projects.
In the short term, the measures may increase retrofit spending and accelerate the retirement of conventional capacity. Over the longer term, they could support a shift in China’s PV industry from scale-driven expansion toward a model focused on efficiency, quality, lower energy consumption and lifecycle performance.
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Rooftop solar panel installations in the Philippines are taking off and have likely almost doubled in the last 12 months, a recent report by private think tank Ember revealed.
The report noted that the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) measured rooftop solar in the Philippines at 721 megawatts based on satellite images up to January 2025 while generation data profiles suggest that an additional 600 MW came online in the last 12 months to April 2026.
In 2025, the Philippines’ net imports of solar panel capacity (5,068 MW) were more than five times the grid-connected utility-scale solar installed (800 MW), also suggesting a strong pickup in rooftop solar, it said.
Ember also revealed that the Philippines is China’s second-largest solar panel export market in 2026, suggesting significant rooftop pickup, with China exporting more solar panels to the Philippines than to Pakistan. In March and April alone, China exported over 3,000 MW of solar panels to the Philippines.
Ember also said that based on data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), the country added around 600 MW of rooftop solar from April 2025 to April 2026. Grid generation was much lower year-on-year at midday, when solar generation is at its peak, strongly suggesting growth in rooftop solar.
Therefore, if there were 721 MW at the start of 2025, and 600 MW added since, the Philippines already has around 1,300 MW of rooftop solar installed, the report pointed out.
Yet, this is only one percent of the total potential, the report stated. The ICSC estimates that the total building rooftop area in the Philippines could theoretically support 106,000 MW of solar panels.
Ember expects distributed rooftop solar capacity in the Philippines to nearly triple to 3,500 megawatts within two years as falling equipment costs and rising electricity prices shorten payback periods.
Meanwhile, in 2025, the Philippines imported more than five times as much solar panel capacity (5,068 MW) as the grid-connected utility-scale solar it had installed (800 MW). This, Ember said, implies a large inventory buildup that will translate into future installations. The large step-up in Chinese solar panel exports in the first quarter of 2026 to 3,200 MW, buoyed by the March spike, shows that an even bigger gap is emerging, it added.
Ember’s analysis of the United Nations’ COMTRADE import and export data for the Philippines shows net solar panel imports into the country rose from $365 million in 2024 to $483 million in 2025. The increase led to a 62 percent rise in solar capacity, taking into account the fall in wholesale solar price, with solar imports rising from 3,130 MW to 5,068 MW.
The solar panels mostly came from China. Of the 2025 imports, 98 percent were from China. Around 14 percent (in value terms) was re-exported and from September 2025, much of this, for the first time, was to the US.
The report also revealed that in 2026 so far, China has exported more solar panels to the Philippines than any other country except the Netherlands (which acts as an import hub for much of Northwest Europe). The Philippines has, in fact, even overtaken Pakistan as a destination for Chinese exports.
So what brought about this surging interest in solar?
Ember pointed out that rooftop solar’s payback time, referring to how long it would take one to recover his investments in having solar installed at home by comparing the savings in electricity cost, has crashed, as electricity prices surge. Retail electricity prices in May 2026, it revealed, were 17 percent higher for retail customers, 18 percent for commercial customers and 14 percent for industrial customers, compared to May 2025.
The report emphasized that the Philippines now has the costliest residential electricity price in Southeast Asia, the second-highest commercial price and the third-highest industrial price. As a result, from May 2025 to May 2026, the payback time for residential rooftop solar has fallen from four years to just 3.1 years, for commercial rooftop from three years to just 2.3 years and for industrial rooftop from 3.9 years to 3.1 years.
It noted that the payback times for rooftop solar have hit levels that should encourage mass uptake, that concerns about future electricity price rises make it more likely and that recent policy changes have made mass adoption easier.
The report stressed that rooftop solar, with a payback of as little as two to three years, will help consumers and businesses directly cut their electricity bills and can also help the country cut its imported gas requirements.
“Meralco’s supply is approximately 60 percent natural gas, almost all dollar-denominated LNG. Although most solar panels are imported, their import cost is less than the import cost of gas needed to generate a year’s worth of electricity (based on current prices of $0.15/watt solar and $17/metric million British thermal units (MMBtu) gas. So if the solar panel lasts 20 years, it will need 20 times fewer imports than a gas power plant to produce the same amount of electricity,” it said.
It added that another benefit of rooftop solar is that with batteries, it is a far cheaper and quicker alternative to building new coal plants.
Ember cited a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency showing that solar and batteries in sunny countries can provide electricity for 95 percent of the year at just $55-$80 per megawatt-hour. This is substantially cheaper than the cost of new coal power plants, at $87-$117/MWh.
“This is especially true after adding the grid savings of rooftop compared to centralized power plants,” it said.
Ember also explained that recent policy adjustments have helped make rooftop solar cheaper and more attractive. It noted that from early 2026, it should now take only 10 days to get net metering approval from the distribution utility and only three working days to issue an electrical permit.
The report further said that it also has become more attractive for the commercial and industrial sectors to install rooftop solar.
From February 2026, it is now possible for multi-site and aggregate net metering which means that one shop could install more rooftop solar than its electricity demand, and this would offset against another shop that did not. Power purchase agreements will be more attractive from June 2026. The Energy Regulatory Commission has updated the Retail Competition and Open Access regulations to allow customers with over 100 kW demand to choose their own supplier, enabling a solar developer to build rooftop solar and sell the electricity back to the roof owner under a PPA, thereby unbundling electricity supply and demand.
In addition, the November 2024 CREATE MORE Act has changed the business tax rules on expense deduction to make rooftop solar more attractive, the report explained.
The fact that Philippines has the highest residential electricity prices in Southeast Asia and provides few power subsidies makes rooftop solar more attractive despite high upfront costs, a recent Reuters report also said.
It added that the surge in demand has driven imports of Chinese solar panels to $407 million in the three months through May, up by 145 percent from a year earlier, according to Chinese trade data.
It, however, noted that widespread adoption continues to face obstacles, including high upfront costs, supply bottlenecks and limited access to government-backed financing, which excludes the private sector.
A recent Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the ICSC revealed that nearly all Filipinos (97 percent) agree that the government should make rooftop solar more affordable.
According to ICSC, the survey indicates that the challenge is no longer convincing Filipinos about the benefits of rooftop solar, but instead, in making it affordable.
About 93 percent of respondents stated that rising electricity demand makes affordable rooftop solar increasingly necessary while 91 percent said that widespread adoption is viable if affordable financing options are made available.
ICSC added that amidst rising electricity costs, 85 percent of respondents now view rooftop solar as a necessity rather than a luxury, underscoring a shift in how many Filipinos see rooftop solar as a practical option for managing energy costs.
 
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By: Luis Reyes
Published: Jul 3, at 11:00am ET
If you live somewhere with a homeowners association or a house old enough to sit inside a historic district, you already know the drill with solar. The state gives you the right to install panels, and then the local architectural review board gives you a very long list of reasons your particular roof is the exception. Panels have to face away from the street. They have to sit flush.
They have to be black-on-black so nobody driving past has to look at a silver grid on a 1910 slate roof. The whole thing works, right up until someone decides the panels look too industrial for the neighborhood and buries your project in a 90-day review.
A research team in Germany just built the workaround, and it is stranger than it sounds. They made a solar module that doesn’t look like a solar module at all. It looks like clay roof tiles. Or brick. Or stone. And it does that while still generating about 95 percent of the power a normal panel would.
The tech is called ShadeCut, and it comes out of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, one of the biggest solar research outfits on the planet. The institute announced it back in April, and it’s putting working modules on display this week at Intersolar in Munich, the largest solar trade show in the world, running June 23 to 25 at Messe München.
Here’s the part that makes an engineer stop and reread it. The color on these modules doesn’t come from paint. There’s no pigment involved at all.
Instead, ShadeCut is built on an earlier Fraunhofer invention called MorphoColor, and MorphoColor gets its color the same way a Morpho butterfly’s wings do. If you’ve ever seen one of those electric-blue tropical butterflies, that blue isn’t dye. The wings are covered in microscopic 3D structures that bounce back one narrow band of light and let everything else through. It’s called structural color, and it’s produced by optical interference rather than a chemical that absorbs light.
Fraunhofer copied that idea onto glass. They apply a similar microstructure to the back of a solar module’s cover glass using a vacuum process, and the result is a color impression that stays stable from different viewing angles while barely touching efficiency. The reason it barely touches efficiency is the whole point: pigment would sit on the panel and eat sunlight the cells need, but the butterfly-style structure reflects only the sliver of light that makes the color you see and passes the rest straight down to the cells.
ShadeCut is the step that turns that color into a convincing fake roof. Researchers take a film carrying the MorphoColor coating and cut patterns into it, using either a laser or a CAD-controlled cutting process, leaving transparent gaps in specific places. Line those colored shapes and clear gaps up correctly and a flat glass module reads as a field of individual clay tiles from the street. The film can go on as a flexible encapsulation layer inside the module or as a backsheet, and it works on standard PV and solar thermal modules, so it isn’t locked to one exotic panel type.
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The headline number is that a ShadeCut module keeps roughly 95 percent of the power output of a comparable uncoated one. So you’re paying about a 5 percent efficiency hit to make your panels disappear into the roofline.
That number matters because it’s independently measured, not a company estimate. Fraunhofer says the roughly 95 percent power retention was confirmed by independent measurements, which is a different thing from a manufacturer’s own spec sheet.
Whether 5 percent is a fair trade depends entirely on your situation. If you’ve got a plain roof in a state with no HOA drama, you’d never take the hit. You’d bolt on the cheapest efficient black panels you can find and pocket the extra output. But if the alternative is no solar at all, because the preservation board keeps rejecting anything visible from the sidewalk, then a 5 percent haircut to get an approval is not a hard call.
Fraunhofer is pretty direct about who this is for. Dr. Martin Heinrich, the group leader for encapsulation and integration at the institute, says the technology is particularly interesting for modules going into facades, roof-integrated PV, and even railings, especially on historic buildings.
His line on the look is the one that gets quoted, and for good reason. Modules with ShadeCut can look like masonry or roof tiles and, in his words, “blend in perfectly in terms of color,” according to the writeup in pv magazine.
Facades are the sneaky big prize here. Everyone thinks about the roof, but the vertical walls of a tall building are a huge surface that almost never gets solar, partly because a wall covered in obvious blue panels looks like a science project. A wall that reads as brick or stone but quietly generates power is a much easier sell to a planning committee. Marco Ernst, the Fraunhofer researcher who developed ShadeCut, notes the team can add extra film layers with their own cutouts to build up more complex structures or additional colors, so it isn’t limited to one flat tile pattern.
And because the same process can cut any shape, it isn’t only for camouflage. The film can spell out lettering or reproduce a logo, which turns a corporate facade into a branded solar wall. That’s a commercial pitch as much as a preservation one.
Fair pushback: you can already buy solar roof tiles. This is not a new idea in the abstract.
The catch is that most of the tiles on the market solve a different problem than the one ShadeCut is aiming at. Take Germany’s Paxos Solar, which makes a glass-glass photovoltaic tile rated at 44 watts each using back-contact cells. It’s a genuinely clever product, and it even ties into a heat pump. But it’s completely black on the front. It’s designed to look like a clean, modern, all-black roof, not to disappear into a row of orange clay tiles on a protected building from 1890.
The most famous version of the black-tile approach is Tesla’s Solar Roof, and that one is a cautionary tale of its own. The company has quietly wound the product down, service has become a real headache for existing owners, and a class action settled in 2023 after one customer was quoted $72,000 and handed a final invoice of $146,000. We dug into what happened to Tesla’s Solar Roof and the owners left holding it if you want the full picture.
So the tile market splits into two camps. There’s the make-my-roof-look-sleek-and-black camp, which is crowded. And there’s the make-my-panels-look-like-something-they’re-not camp, which is where the hard preservation cases live, and where a butterfly-inspired film that mimics terracotta actually has a job to do. ShadeCut is squarely in the second camp.
ShadeCut is a lab-to-trade-show technology right now, not something on a price list. Fraunhofer is showing modules at Intersolar; it isn’t quoting a cost per square foot or naming a launch date. Structural color made by cutting films with lasers is not going to be the cheapest way to cover a barn.
It’s worth being clear-eyed about that, because solar has a long history of demo-stage ideas that photograph beautifully and then stall. The solar-panel roads are the classic example, endlessly recycled online despite tiny real-world output. We went through why paving roads with solar keeps failing while roadside solar quietly works, and the lesson lands here too: putting panels in the wrong place for the sake of a headline is a great way to make solar look worse than it is.
ShadeCut is a more grounded proposition than a drive-over lane, mostly because it targets a real, specific bottleneck instead of a photo op. Historic districts and design-strict HOAs are exactly the places where good solar projects die on aesthetics, and a module that satisfies a preservation board without gutting output is a legitimate answer to that. Whether it survives the jump from Fraunhofer’s booth to a roof you can actually order is the open question, and that’s the one worth watching between now and the next Intersolar.
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Denmark-headquartered clean energy company European Energy has secured financial close for the Winton North 130 MW solar and 100 MW / 220 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Victoria.
Financing has been provided by the German-based Commerzbank AG, Singapore Branch and France-based Societe Generale.
The funds will support the construction and operation of the hybrid renewable energy project located approximately 250 kilometres northeast of Melbourne.
European Energy Country Manager Australia Catriona McLeod said Winton North is an example of the company building a diversified portfolio of renewable energy projects in Australia that combine strong resource fundamentals with increasing demand for flexible generation and long-term power offtake.
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United States-headquartered tech company Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Winton North project’s solar generation and recently signed an additional PPA for the BESS.
AWS is one of the world’s largest cloud platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and will use power generated by Winton North solar and battery project to support its expanding data centre infrastructure, cloud and AI capabilities.
The agreements are part of Amazon’s broader $20 billion (USD 13.8 billion) commitment to expand its Australian cloud infrastructure and in April 2026 announced nine new renewable energy PPAs totalling 430 MW, including a new BESS installation to be added to the Mokoan solar power plant.
AWS Australia and New Zealand Head of Infrastructure Policy Matt O’Rourke said co-locating battery storage with solar generation means clean energy can be stored and dispatched when the grid needs it most.
“Helping strengthen reliability as Australia transitions to renewables … is another step in Amazon’s commitment to reaching net-zero carbon by 2040,” O’Rourke said.
Construction of Winton North has already begun and is expected to be completed in 2026.
European Energy has a global development pipeline of approximately 65 GW across wind, solar, Power-to-X, and battery storage systems, including roughly 10 GW of projects under development across Australia.
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According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Solar Encapsulant Film market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
The world Solar Encapsulant Film market is entering a phase of sustained expansion, underpinned by the accelerating global energy transition and ambitious photovoltaic deployment targets. As governments and utilities commit to net-zero emissions, annual solar installations are expected to surpass 1 terawatt by the early 2030s, directly driving demand for encapsulant films used in module lamination. These films—primarily ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyolefin elastomers (POE), and specialty ionomers—serve as critical protective layers that ensure module durability, optical transmission, and resistance to environmental stressors. The market is undergoing a structural shift from conventional EVA to advanced POE and high-volume-resistivity EVA formulations, fueled by the dominance of bifacial and high-efficiency N-type cell architectures that require superior electrical insulation and moisture barrier properties. Supply remains heavily concentrated in mainland China, which accounts for over 80% of global production capacity, creating strategic dependencies for module assemblers in North America, Europe, and India. Vertical integration by large solar manufacturers is reshaping the competitive landscape, compressing the addressable market for pure-play film suppliers. Meanwhile, resin price volatility and geopolitical trade fragmentation introduce cost and supply chain risks. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of market size, demand drivers, technology trends, competitive dynamics, and a forecast to 2035, offering actionable insights for manufacturers, investors, and procurement teams navigating this critical intermediate material market.
The baseline scenario for the Solar Encapsulant Film market from 2026 to 2035 projects robust growth, with global demand expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 14%. This trajectory is anchored by the International Energy Agency’s net-zero scenario, which calls for global solar PV capacity additions to reach 1,200 GW per year by 2035. Encapsulant film consumption is directly correlated with module production volumes, with each gigawatt of module capacity requiring roughly 400-500 tons of encapsulant film. The technology mix is shifting decisively: POE-based films, which accounted for an estimated 28% of demand in 2025, are projected to capture 45% by 2035, driven by their superior anti-PID performance and compatibility with high-voltage, bifacial modules. EVA films will remain significant but lose share, particularly in premium segments. Supply-side dynamics are characterized by capacity expansions in China, with leading producers like Hangzhou First Applied Material and Cybrid Technologies adding new lines to meet growing demand. However, trade policies such as the U.S. anti-circumvention investigations and India’s domestic content requirements are spurring investments in localized production outside China, including new facilities in the United States, India, and Southeast Asia. Resin costs, particularly for ethylene and metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, remain a key variable, with price volatility expected to persist due to petrochemical feedstock cycles. The market is also witnessing consolidation, as module manufacturers integrate encapsulant production to secure supply and reduce costs. Overall, the outlook is positive but subject to risks from trade disruptions, raw material inflation, and potential overcapacity in the Chinese producti
Utility-scale solar farms represent the largest end-use segment for encapsulant films, accounting for over half of global demand. These projects typically deploy thousands of modules in ground-mounted arrays, requiring high volumes of standard and functional-grade encapsulants. The segment is driven by declining levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and government auctions for large-scale renewable capacity. Through 2035, demand will accelerate as countries like India, China, the U.S., and Saudi Arabia ramp up gigawatt-scale installations. Key demand-side indicators include national solar installation targets, project pipeline data, and module procurement contracts. The shift to bifacial modules in this segment is boosting POE encapsulant adoption, as these films provide better electrical insulation and moisture resistance for rear-side power generation. Module manufacturers serving this segment prioritize cost efficiency and reliability, favoring established suppliers with proven track records in harsh environmental conditions. Current trend: Dominant and growing, driven by large-scale project pipelines in Asia-Pacific, North America, and Middle East.
Major trends: Rapid adoption of bifacial modules, increasing POE encapsulant demand, Growing module sizes (600W+) requiring wider film rolls and higher throughput, Integration of anti-PID and UV-blocking functionalities in standard-grade films, and Procurement consolidation by large EPC contractors and developers.
Representative participants: LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd, Trina Solar Co., Ltd, Canadian Solar Inc, JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd, and Adani Solar.
Commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar installations form the second-largest segment, driven by corporate sustainability goals, net metering policies, and rising electricity costs. This segment uses a mix of standard EVA and functional-grade encapsulants, with growing demand for transparent and white films to optimize module aesthetics and efficiency on limited roof space. Through 2035, the segment will benefit from mandates for rooftop solar on commercial buildings in markets like India, China, and the European Union. Demand-side indicators include commercial building permits, corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) volumes, and distributed solar incentive programs. Module manufacturers serving this segment focus on lightweight, durable modules that can withstand wind loads and thermal cycling. The trend toward building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is creating opportunities for specialty encapsulant formulations that offer color matching and enhanced optical properties. However, the segment faces competition from utility-scale projects for module supply, which can lead to price premiums for C&I modules. Current trend: Steady growth, supported by corporate renewable procurement and distributed generation policies.
Major trends: Increasing adoption of BIPV and colored modules for architectural integration, Demand for lightweight modules using thinner glass and advanced encapsulants, Growth of virtual net metering and community solar programs, and Rising use of white encapsulant films to improve module efficiency in limited roof areas.
Representative participants: SunPower Corporation, Qcells (Hanwha Solutions), REC Group, Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd, and Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited.
Residential solar installations represent a smaller but stable segment for encapsulant films, driven by homeowner demand for energy independence and government incentives such as tax credits and feed-in tariffs. This segment primarily uses standard EVA encapsulants, with a growing niche for premium modules featuring high-purity or anti-PID films for enhanced durability. Through 2035, residential solar will expand in markets with favorable net metering policies and high retail electricity rates, such as the U.S., Germany, Australia, and Japan. Demand-side indicators include residential solar installation rates, housing starts, and consumer sentiment surveys. Module manufacturers targeting the residential segment emphasize aesthetics, reliability, and ease of installation, often offering modules with 25-year performance warranties. The trend toward home energy storage and smart home integration is driving demand for modules with higher efficiency and longer lifespans, indirectly boosting the use of advanced encapsulant films. However, the segment is sensitive to policy changes, such as reductions in net metering compensation, which can dampen installation rates. Current trend: Moderate growth, influenced by consumer adoption, net metering policies, and housing market trends.
Major trends: Growing preference for all-black modules using black encapsulant films, Integration of microinverters and power optimizers requiring module-level reliability, Rise of solar-plus-storage systems increasing module performance requirements, and Expansion of community solar subscription models in the U.S. and Europe.
Representative participants: Tesla, Inc, Enphase Energy, Inc, Sunrun Inc, Vivint Solar (SunPower), and LG Electronics Inc. (solar division).
Off-grid and remote applications, including solar home systems, water pumping, and telecommunications, represent a small but important segment for encapsulant films. These applications require durable, lightweight modules that can withstand harsh environmental conditions, often using specialty encapsulant formulations with enhanced UV resistance and mechanical strength. Through 2035, demand will grow as electrification efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia expand, supported by organizations like the World Bank and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Demand-side indicators include off-grid solar product sales, rural electrification program budgets, and mobile tower installations. Module manufacturers serving this segment focus on ruggedized designs and low-cost production, often using standard EVA films with additional protective coatings. The segment is characterized by small module sizes and high price sensitivity, limiting the adoption of premium encapsulant grades. However, the increasing reliability requirements for critical infrastructure like telecom towers are driving demand for higher-quality films. Current trend: Niche but growing, supported by rural electrification and disaster relief programs.
Major trends: Growth of pay-as-you-go solar home systems in Africa and Asia, Increasing use of solar for agricultural water pumping and irrigation, Demand for portable solar panels for camping and emergency preparedness, and Integration of solar in remote telecom and IoT infrastructure.
Representative participants: M-KOPA Solar, d.light, Greenlight Planet, Schneider Electric SE, and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (digital power division).
Specialty and emerging applications, including flexible photovoltaic panels, agrivoltaic systems, and space-based solar power, represent a nascent but rapidly growing segment for encapsulant films. These applications require highly specialized encapsulant formulations, such as transparent, flexible films for roll-to-roll processing or high-purity, radiation-resistant films for space environments. Through 2035, demand will accelerate as flexible PV gains traction in building-integrated and portable applications, and as agrivoltaics expands to combine crop production with solar generation. Demand-side indicators include R&D spending on emerging PV technologies, pilot project announcements, and government funding for space solar initiatives. Module manufacturers in this segment are often startups or research institutions, requiring close collaboration with encapsulant suppliers to develop custom formulations. The segment offers high margins but low volumes, making it attractive for specialty chemical companies. Key challenges include scaling production and meeting rigorous certification standards for new applications. Current trend: High growth from a small base, driven by innovation in flexible PV, agrivoltaics, and space solar.
Major trends: Development of lightweight, flexible modules for BIPV and portable applications, Agrivoltaic systems requiring semi-transparent modules with tailored light spectra, Space solar power research driving demand for radiation-resistant encapsulants, and Integration of solar cells into electric vehicle roofs and body panels.
Representative participants: MiaSolé (Hanergy), First Solar, Inc. (thin-film technology), Oxford PV (perovskite-silicon tandem), SunPower Corporation (Maxeon), and Solbian (flexible panels).
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Asia-Pacific leads the market, driven by China’s massive solar manufacturing base and installation pipeline. India and Southeast Asia are emerging as key growth markets, with domestic content policies boosting local production. The region accounts for over 80% of global encapsulant film production capacity. Direction: Dominant and growing.
The U.S. market is expanding due to the Inflation Reduction Act and anti-circumvention tariffs that incentivize domestic module assembly. New encapsulant film production lines are being established to reduce import dependence. Canada and Mexico contribute smaller but growing demand. Direction: Moderate growth with policy support.
Europe’s solar installation targets under REPowerEU are driving demand for encapsulant films, with a focus on high-efficiency modules. The region is investing in local production capacity to reduce reliance on Chinese imports, supported by the Net-Zero Industry Act. Direction: Steady growth driven by REPowerEU.
Brazil and Chile are leading solar deployment in Latin America, driven by abundant solar resources and competitive auctions. Encapsulant film demand is met primarily through imports, with limited local production. Growth is supported by corporate PPAs and distributed generation. Direction: Emerging growth.
The Middle East is investing heavily in utility-scale solar, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading. Africa’s off-grid and mini-grid segments are growing, but overall demand remains small. Import dependence is high, with potential for local production in Saudi Arabia. Direction: High growth from low base.
In the baseline scenario, IndexBox estimates a 12.0% compound annual growth rate for the global solar encapsulant film market over 2026-2035, bringing the market index to roughly 285 by 2035 (2025=100).
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Leading global producer with over 20% market share
Major supplier of POE and EVA films
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Key raw material supplier for POE films
Supplies high-performance polymers
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Hanersun, a Nanjing, China-headquartered manufacturer of solar PV modules and energy storage products, has obtained certification under Italy’s latest fire safety standards for its HITOUCH N and HITOUCH B module series. The certification covers EN 13501-1 and EN 13501-5, which evaluate module reaction to fire and rooftop fire performance. Italy’s updated Fire Prevention Guidelines for Photovoltaic Systems took effect on September 1, 2025, replacing the UNI 9177-based assessment framework. The certified double-glass modules met the required classification criteria following testing, confirming compliance with Italy’s updated requirements for distributed photovoltaic installations.
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The outdated technology features panels that track the sun across the sky, instead of installing stationary panels, which are now ludicrously cheap, at a variety of angles so that creatures living there can take advantage of the shade and are not frightened away from the area by motorized moving metal.
Or even better, every parking garage, public building, shopping center, and commercial enterprise could have solar panels affixed to the roof so that we can avoid this kind of environmental sacrifice, the desert inhabitants can be left in peace, Utahns don’t have to look at an eyesore and birds are not fooled into thinking that vast reflecting surfaces are water, when they are not.
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Civil engineering and installation works on a solar power plant have been completed within the refinery in the city of Rijeka. It is a key component in the project for the forst electrolyzer for the production of green hydrogen in Croatia. The peak capacity of the photovoltaic unit is 11 MW.
Before the solar power plant is commissioned, final testing and the necessary technical activities need to be carried out, INA said.
By completing the mechanical segment of the works, the company has met initial deadlines under a cofunding agreement with the government, the update adds. INA received a EUR 15 million grant for the project from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP or, in Croatian, NPOO).
Končar is the main contractor for the investment, valued at EUR 61 million. Works are also underway to install the 10 MW electrolyzer.
First molecules of green hydrogen are scheduled to be produced in 2027
“The renewable hydrogen production project is one of our key strategic investments, laying the foundations for the development of new sustainable energy solutions. This is an important step in the implementation of a project that will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the sustainability of refinery operations, and opening up new opportunities for the development of the green hydrogen market in Croatia,” said Zsuzsanna Ortutay, President of the Management Board of INA. She visited the construction site together with representatives of Končar.
The facility’s planned green hydrogen production capacity will be around 1,500 tons per year, according to the statement. The company expects the first molecules of green hydrogen to be produced in 2027.
It is intended for the market, primarily the transport sector, as well as for use in the refinery’s production process.
“The completion of the works in the first stage of this project confirms the expertise and dedication of all teams involved, as well as the successful cooperation between Končar and INA on an initiative that sets new standards in the application of sustainable energy technologies. This is further confirmation that domestic knowledge, experience and industrial capacities can successfully respond to the most complex requirements of the energy transition,” said Gordan Kolak, President of the Management Board of Končar.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$160 million loan to support the deployment of at least 310MW of new solar capacity in Bhutan.
The financing will support the Solar Farm Expansion Project, which includes three utility-scale solar developments and associated transmission infrastructure aimed at reducing Bhutan’s dependence on hydropower during the country’s dry winter months.
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State-owned Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) will develop the 120MW Wobthang and 40MW Pedseling solar farms in Bumthang. Meanwhile, the 150MW Dramthang project in Lhuentse is expected to be delivered through a joint venture between DGPC and India’s Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, forming Bhutan’s first private-majority PPP in the energy sector.
The Bhutan Power Corporation will also construct 46km of transmission lines to connect the projects to the national grid.
ADB said that this marks the first private-majority public-private partnership (PPP) in Bhutan’s energy sector, and that the addition of new solar capacity would help diversify Bhutan’s electricity mix, which is almost entirely reliant on hydropower. Seasonal declines in river flows during winter have increasingly forced the country to import electricity as demand rises.
Peak winter electricity demand has increased from 487MW in 2021 to 1,477MW in 2025 and is forecast to exceed available supply by more than 1GW by 2030, according to ADB.
“This project is a turning point for Bhutan’s energy security,” said ADB country director for Bhutan Sonomi Tanaka.
“By scaling up solar energy alongside hydropower, Bhutan can cut costly electricity imports, attract private investment through its first private-majority PPP in the energy sector and create green jobs for women and youth, building a more resilient and inclusive economy for the long term.”
The project supports Bhutan’s national energy policy, which aims for the deployment of 5GW of solar capacity by 2040. Alongside infrastructure development, the programme includes workforce training initiatives targeting more than 250 beneficiaries, with at least 70% of participants expected to be women.
A further US$1 million technical assistance grant from ADB’s Technical Assistance Special Fund will support policy development and institutional capacity-building to encourage future private investment in Bhutan’s solar sector.
The multilateral lender expects the project to mobilise an additional US$68.7 million in private equity and commercial debt.
The ADB last year approved a US$650 million loan to support rooftop solar PV deployment across India under the government’s Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGY) programme.
The financing was provided under subprogram one of ADB’s Accelerating Affordable and Inclusive Rooftop Solar System Development Programme and included US$3 million in technical assistance to support implementation.

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NLC India plans to lease 3,000 acres of land in Rajasthan for future solar PV projects 
The contract includes land aggregation, site surveys, approvals, and enabling infrastructure 
The company has a green shoe option to increase the land procurement by up to 100% if required 
NLC India Limited has invited bids to arrange 3,000 acres of land on a leasehold basis in Rajasthan for the development of solar PV projects, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL).  
Although the tender does not mention the planned installed capacity, its stipulated land requirement of 5 acres per MW suggests the 3,000 acres could accommodate approximately 600 MW of solar PV projects. 
According to the tender, the land may comprise one or multiple parcels, with each parcel required to have a minimum area of 500 acres. The lease period must be at least 29 years and 11 months. The land should have a clear title, be free of disputes or encroachments, and be suitable for ground-mounted solar installations.  
Such parcels must also be located within a 50 km radius of the nearest Central Transmission Utility (CTU) pooling substation.  
According to the tender, the proposed sites should not be located in flood-prone areas, river basins, or the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) conservation zone. 
The land should also have a natural ground slope of no more than 20% and should not contain major sand dunes or difficult terrain that could increase construction complexity. 
Additionally, the selected contractor will also be responsible for conducting topographical surveys, facilitating site readiness, and securing all required permits, approvals, and clearances related to the land. 
To qualify, bidders must either have prior experience in arranging at least 300 acres of land for government or private organizations in India or demonstrate the availability of at least 300 acres in Rajasthan supported by documentary evidence. 
The successful bidder will have 9 months from the date of the Letter of Award (LoA) to complete the scope of work. 
The tender is open only to Class-I local suppliers under the Government of India’s Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) policy. This category refers to suppliers or service providers whose goods, services, or works offered for procurement meet the minimum local content requirement. 
NIRL has also retained the option to procure up to an additional 100% of the land requirement under a green shoe option, subject to the fulfillment of tender conditions. 
NLC India launched the call on July 1, 2026. The last date for bid submission is August 1, 2026. 
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Graduate student Steve Lawton explains his research and the equipment he uses at the UW Physical Sciences Lab on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Stoughton, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

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As solar power makes up a bigger piece of our electricity puzzle, there’s a worry about a trade-off, especially in rural areas: If we build more solar farms, are we losing land for crops?
But University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists are asking the question: Why can’t we have both?
“Agrivoltaics” is a concept that brings together solar panels and food production in the same field, in a way that allows the two to work together. For example, some crops and livestock can benefit from the partial shade the panels provide.
Researchers are working to figure out the best ways to put agrivoltaics into action, and carefully measuring things like water use, soil carbon levels and wind patterns.
“Wisconsin Today” visited the UW-Madison Kegonsa Research Campus solar array just west of Lake Kegonsa.
There are 5,424 solar panels on the nearly 17-acre site. The panels are arranged in a variety of ways to help measure things like sunlight, crop growth and possible animal grazing.
“What we’re talking about here are utility-grade solar arrays that need to provide power for the grid, so they need to be relatively large,” Ankur Desai, chair of the department of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at UW-Madison, told WPR”s “Wisconsin Today.”
“To allow farming to happen requires a lot of consideration about the spacing, what crops you can grow and how much that changes things like the local water cycle or nutrient delivery,” Desai said.
The Kegonsa site opened in 2025 and is expected to last 25 years. Researchers from a variety of scientific specialties will begin collecting data each spring.
They hope to publish findings in scientific journals over the lifespan of the site. Through educational outreach, they also plan to bring farmers along to learn about opportunities for them.
There are several towers on site called “flux towers” that measure things like moisture content, wind and the exchange of energy and gasses between the land surface and the atmosphere.
This agrivoltaics site is one of the few in the world that uses these flux towers, Desai said. The tower in the middle of the site extends 100 feet high.
In addition to research on how the solar panels impact the agricultural land, the Kegonsa array is also generating electricity for an estimated 1,000 homes.
“The world needs energy to do all the things it wants to do and that demand is only increasing with time,” Desai said.
“That energy needs to come from multiple sources and right now with a changing climate and with all of the demands on energy, solar energy is one of our best options globally and nationally and in Wisconsin.”
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UK national law firm TLT has secured Development Consent Orders (DCO) for two Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), securing in a single day the combined generation of half a gigawatt of new renewable energy development.
The Dean Moor Solar Farm in West Cumbria – a joint venture between renewable energy developers ib vogt and Firma Energy – is expected to generate approximately 150 MegaWatts (MW) of clean energy, with the potential to power more than 50,000 homes.  
The TLT team played a critical role in shaping and refining the DCO approach, providing extensive legal oversight and strategic input at each stage from project inception through to determination. The process required close collaboration, working alongside global sustainable design and engineering firm Stantec to meet the rigorous legal and procedural requirements of the DCO regime.  
Daniel Kiremidjian (Director of UK & Nordics, ib vogt) said: "We are delighted that development consent has been granted for Dean Moor Solar Farm. This is a significant milestone for ib vogt in the UK — and notably, the first project within our UK portfolio to achieve a Development Consent Order from the Planning Inspectorate. Our success would not have been possible without the dedication, professionalism and knowledge of our legal team at TLT, led by Richard Marsh, who were extremely helpful at every step of the way.”
Richard Marsh, Partner at TLT said: “We were pleased to support such an important infrastructure project and to work closely with our partners at Stantec. It is an exciting time to be involved in nationally significant infrastructure, and we are proud to play a role in delivering projects that are critical to the UK’s future energy and infrastructure needs.”
Richard Marsh, Partner in the firm’s planning team, led the TLT Future Energy team advising on Dean Moor supported throughout the planning process by Lee Tearle Legal Director, Jessica Graham and Rahil Haq, Senior Associates, and a team of Associates.
Consent was also granted by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on the 2^nd July 2026 for the Peartree Hill Solar Farm DCO project. Located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Peartree Hill Solar Farm will provide 320MW of clean energy, sufficient to power 167,000 homes.    
The decision marks the culmination of several years' work by the TLT project teams, including a six-month independent examination which closed in January 2026.   
Nadine Janecke, Director of Development UK at RWE said: “We are delighted to have secured the Peartree Hill DCO and would like to thank TLT for their expert DCO guidance, advice and advocacy throughout Examination.”
TLT advised RWE Renewables UK Solar and Storage Ltd on securing consent for Peartree Hill, led by Mustafa Latif-Aramesh, and Tom McNamara, Partner and Legal Director respectively in the firm’s Planning, Environment, Parliamentary and Compulsory Purchase team, supported throughout by Sophie Reese, Managing Associate, Lauren Spencer, Legal Director, Aranya Tharumakunarajah, Senior Associate, and Beth King and Sophie Bloom, Associates.  
Commenting on both transactions, Maria Connolly, Partner and Head of TLT’s Future Energy sector said: “Securing consent for these two major projects on the same day is a fantastic achievement for our clients and a testament to the dedication and expertise of our teams. Together, these projects will deliver clean energy to the equivalent of more than 200,000 homes, making a significant contribution to the UK’s energy transition and energy security ambitions.
“These consents also demonstrate the increasingly important role that innovative legal and technical collaboration plays in delivering nationally significant infrastructure. Across both projects, our teams worked closely with developers, consultants and stakeholders to navigate the complexities of the DCO regime and help bring forward projects that will have a lasting impact on communities and the wider economy.
“We are so proud to be advising on some of the UK’s most impactful energy and infrastructure projects. As investment in renewable energy continues to accelerate, we remain committed to helping clients deliver the large-scale developments that will support the country’s net zero ambitions and future growth.”
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A Reddit post about grimy solar panels is raising a practical question for homeowners: How much electricity are you leaving on the table by not cleaning them?
In this case, the answer appeared to be quite a bit — though even the original poster noted that the math is not perfectly simple.
A member of a Reddit solar forum said they experienced a noticeable jump in power generation after washing dirty panels installed about 30 feet above the ground. They showed before-and-after pics, with the before image showing some mild dirt, some possible bird poop, and, more notably, what appeared to be some lichen growth, and all was cleaned away in the after pic. 
In the Reddit post, they said the output was 2.46 kilowatts at 9:30 a.m., before the wash, and 3.26 kilowatts at 10:30 a.m., afterward.
The poster cautioned that the comparison was not perfect, since solar production often increases later in the morning as sunlight strengthens. Still, they said output appeared to rise from 3.16 kilowatts to 3.26 kilowatts after the last panel was cleaned.
For households with rooftop solar, even modest efficiency gains can mean more usable electricity and stronger returns on an expensive home upgrade.
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Dust, pollen, bird droppings, and other buildup can block sunlight from reaching photovoltaic cells, reducing output — sometimes only slightly and sometimes more significantly. Routine panel cleaning can take time and money and, in some cases, involve the safety risk of climbing a roof. 
Results can vary widely. A dirty array in a dry or dusty climate may benefit from a wash, while panels in rainy regions may already get enough natural cleaning to keep performance relatively steady.
It’s worth noting that experts say it’s best to use deionized water to avoid streaks or water spots forming after a cleaning, though if you’re starting with panels as dirty and growth-covered as the OP had, any kind of mild cleaning product and a water rinse is better than nothing — after all, it will be raining on the panels fairly often.   
Roof angle, nearby trees, local weather, and how long it has been since the last cleaning can all affect whether washing panels makes a meaningful difference. Cost and safety are also factors. If panels are difficult to reach or require professional service, owners may need to weigh any energy gains against the cost of cleaning. And if the panels are mounted high up, as they were in this case, climbing up to scrub them yourself may not be worth the risk.
Commenters turned the post into a broader debate about solar maintenance.
One person joked, “They need to make lil roomba cleaning bots for the panels. I’d buy that.”
A different commenter argued that cleaning does not always pay off, saying they washed their own array after 11 years and saw “ZERO difference in production.” They added that they “never made back that $350 cleaning fee,” because rain in the southeastern United States had already kept the panels clean enough.
The original poster, meanwhile, acknowledged that “some gain is just the higher-yielding part of the day,” reinforcing that cleaning was not the only factor.
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The Iddenshall solar farm was initially developed by Anesco, with a capacity of 17.6MW, and Shell first announced plans to acquire the project in 2022, as part of a wider initiative to acquire 100MW of solar capacity from the developer.
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Oil and gas giant Shell has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with UK public charging network ubitricity to supply the company with electricity generated at its Iddenhsall solar project, which is currently under development in Cheshire.
The Iddenshall solar farm was initially developed by Anesco, with a capacity of 17.6MW, and Shell first announced plans to acquire the project in 2022, as part of a wider initiative to acquire 100MW of solar capacity from the developer. The deal with ubitricity will last for ten years, helping meet the power demand of its 14,600 public charging points in the UK. The charging network operator said that the deal would see “a significant portion” of its total UK electricity demand met with solar power.
The ubitricity network is currently powered by sources that have Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs), meaning the electricity used on its network is matched with equivalent volumes of electricity sourced from UK renewable energy projects.
Related:DESNZ grants DCO for 150MW Dean Moor solar project in Cumbria
Shell expects to start commercial operations at the Iddenshall project this summer; until the project starts generating electricity, ubitricity will be supplied power from Shell Energy Europe’s other UK solar assets. Shell has a total operational portfolio of around 1.7GW across Europe, and was last year selected by Google to oversee the supply of power to one of its new data centres in the UK.
Shell has also involved itself in the battery energy storage system (BESS) sector. Last year, BW ESS CEO Erik Strømsø spoke to Solar Power Portal about a seven-year tolling agreement that had been signed with Shell for the Bramley BESS project, citing it as an example of the companies' work in the increasingly mature UK BESS sector.
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According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Perovskite Deposition Equipment market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
The World Perovskite Deposition Equipment market is entering a decisive growth phase as the photovoltaic industry transitions from laboratory-scale research to early commercial production lines. Between 2026 and 2035, equipment demand is expected to accelerate sharply, supported by the global push for high-efficiency tandem solar cells that combine perovskite top layers with silicon or CIGS bottom cells. This shift is fundamentally altering the capital equipment landscape: integrated deposition systems for pilot and production-scale lines now command multi-million-dollar price tags, with a single 100 MW-scale line often exceeding USD 30 million in equipment value. The market is converging on standardized technologies such as slot-die coating for solution-processed layers and atomic layer deposition (ALD) for interfacial and encapsulation layers, displacing less scalable spin-coating methods. China remains the largest single market, leveraging its mature photovoltaic manufacturing ecosystem, while Europe and North America are emerging as significant demand centers driven by domestic solar manufacturing initiatives and energy security policies. Key challenges persist, including maintaining pinhole-free deposition over large areas, high initial capital requirements, and an immature supply chain for specialized components. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of market size, demand drivers, competitive landscape, and a forecast to 2035, offering a data-driven foundation for strategic planning, investment decisions, and market entry.
Under the baseline scenario, the World Perovskite Deposition Equipment market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 22.3% from 2026 to 2035, with the market index reaching 735 by 2035 relative to 100 in 2025. This robust expansion is underpinned by the commercialization of perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, which require specialized deposition equipment for the perovskite top cell layers. By 2030, several gigawatt-scale tandem production lines are expected to be operational, primarily in China, the United States, and Germany, driving sustained demand for slot-die coaters, ALD systems, thermal evaporators, and integrated automation platforms. The market is also benefiting from technology standardization: equipment suppliers are forming strategic alliances with perovskite cell developers and chemical precursor firms to offer validated, turnkey manufacturing solutions, reducing integration risk for buyers. However, the baseline scenario assumes that technical hurdles around large-area uniformity and defect control will be progressively resolved through iterative equipment improvements and in-line metrology integration. Regional dynamics show Asia-Pacific maintaining the largest share at around 48%, followed by North America at 22%, Europe at 18%, Latin America at 7%, and Middle East & Africa at 5%. The forecast also incorporates the impact of government subsidies and tax incentives for domestic solar manufacturing in the US Inflation Reduction Act and the European Green Deal, which are expected to accelerate equipment procurement in those regions.
This segment is the primary driver of perovskite deposition equipment demand, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the market. Currently, most equipment is deployed in R&D and pilot lines, but by 2030, multiple gigawatt-scale tandem production facilities are expected to be operational. The shift from spin-coating to slot-die and ALD methods is accelerating as manufacturers prioritize throughput and uniformity over square-meter areas. Key demand-side indicators include announced production capacity targets from major solar firms (e.g., LONGi, JinkoSolar, First Solar), government-backed manufacturing initiatives, and the pace of perovskite module certification. By 2035, equipment for production lines will dominate, with integrated systems incorporating in-line metrology and automation becoming standard. The segment’s growth is supported by the need for high-efficiency modules to meet renewable energy targets and the declining cost of perovskite precursors. Current trend: Dominant and growing rapidly as tandem cell production scales from pilot to gigawatt lines.
Major trends: Transition from R&D to production-scale slot-die and ALD systems, Integration of AI-driven defect detection and process control, Rise of turnkey manufacturing solutions from equipment consortia, and Increasing equipment throughput to match silicon cell line speeds.
Representative participants: Applied Materials Inc, Singulus Technologies AG, Meyer Burger Technology AG, Von Ardenne GmbH, and ULVAC Technologies Inc.
Perovskite materials are increasingly used in optoelectronic devices beyond solar cells, including photodetectors, light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs), and X-ray imaging sensors. This segment requires specialized deposition equipment for thin, uniform films on various substrates, often at lower throughput than solar manufacturing but with higher precision requirements. Demand is driven by the medical imaging, security scanning, and display industries, where perovskite devices offer higher sensitivity and lower cost than traditional materials. By 2035, commercial production of perovskite-based sensors for industrial automation and consumer electronics is expected to emerge, supported by advances in encapsulation and stability. Equipment demand here is characterized by smaller batch sizes and higher customization, favoring flexible, modular deposition platforms. Current trend: Steady growth driven by demand for perovskite-based photodetectors, LEDs, and X-ray detectors.
Major trends: Development of flexible perovskite photodetectors for wearable devices, Integration of perovskite sensors in automotive LiDAR and safety systems, Advances in encapsulation techniques to improve device lifetime, and Growing R&D investment in PeLED displays for next-generation screens.
Representative participants: Kurt J. Lesker Company, Angstrom Engineering Inc, Nano-Master Inc, and Sono-Tek Corporation.
R&D labs remain a stable demand source for perovskite deposition equipment, particularly for universities, national research institutes, and corporate innovation centers. The trend is toward automated, multi-layer deposition systems that can handle complex perovskite stacks with high reproducibility. Demand is driven by the need for faster materials screening, process optimization, and prototype device fabrication. Key indicators include research grant funding for perovskite photovoltaics, publication output, and the number of new perovskite-related startups. By 2035, the R&D segment will see a shift toward pilot-scale systems as successful lab results move toward commercialization, but basic research will continue to require compact, versatile tools for fundamental studies. Current trend: Moderate growth as academic and corporate labs upgrade from manual to automated deposition systems.
Major trends: Adoption of combinatorial deposition systems for high-throughput materials discovery, Integration of glovebox-compatible deposition tools for air-sensitive materials, Rise of open-access perovskite fabrication facilities and shared equipment networks, and Increasing demand for in-situ characterization tools integrated with deposition chambers.
Representative participants: Kurt J. Lesker Company, Angstrom Engineering Inc, Nano-Master Inc, and Mustang Vacuum Systems.
Perovskite solar cells offer unique advantages for building-integrated photovoltaics, including semi-transparency, flexibility, and lightweight construction, enabling integration into windows, facades, and roofing materials. This segment is in its infancy but is expected to grow rapidly after 2030 as building codes increasingly mandate on-site renewable generation. Equipment demand is for roll-to-roll or sheet-to-sheet deposition systems capable of coating large-area glass or flexible substrates. Key demand drivers include green building certifications, urban solar mandates, and the declining cost of perovskite modules. By 2035, BIPV could represent a meaningful niche, with equipment tailored for architectural glass coating and custom module sizes. Current trend: Emerging segment with high growth potential as lightweight, semi-transparent perovskite modules enter construction marke.
Major trends: Development of semi-transparent perovskite cells for window integration, Roll-to-roll deposition processes for flexible BIPV films, Partnerships between equipment makers and glass manufacturers, and Regulatory push for net-zero energy buildings in Europe and North America.
Representative participants: Von Ardenne GmbH, Smit Thermal Solutions B.V, and Rena Technologies GmbH.
Perovskite materials are being explored for energy harvesting in wearable electronics, smartwatches, and IoT sensors, where their high efficiency and flexibility are advantageous. This segment currently represents a very small share but is expected to grow as device manufacturers seek to extend battery life or eliminate batteries altogether. Equipment demand is for compact, low-temperature deposition systems compatible with flexible polymer substrates. Key indicators include product launches from consumer electronics firms incorporating perovskite cells, and advances in ultra-thin encapsulation. By 2035, this segment may see limited commercial adoption, primarily in premium wearable devices, but remains a long-term opportunity for equipment suppliers targeting the consumer electronics supply chain. Current trend: Nascent but promising as perovskite-based energy harvesting and sensing layers are integrated into portable devices.
Major trends: Integration of perovskite cells into smartwatch bands and phone cases, Development of indoor-light harvesting perovskite cells for IoT sensors, Advances in flexible, moisture-resistant encapsulation for wearables, and Collaboration between equipment makers and consumer electronics OEMs.
Representative participants: Sono-Tek Corporation, Angstrom Engineering Inc, and Mustang Vacuum Systems.
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Asia-Pacific leads the market, driven by China’s mature photovoltaic manufacturing ecosystem and aggressive tandem cell scale-up plans. Japan and South Korea contribute through advanced materials research and equipment innovation. The region benefits from strong government support for solar manufacturing and a dense network of equipment suppliers and cell producers. Direction: Dominant and growing.
North America is emerging as a major demand center, fueled by the US Inflation Reduction Act’s manufacturing tax credits and a growing number of domestic solar cell startups. The region is focused on tandem cell production for utility-scale and BIPV applications, with significant investment in pilot lines and early commercial facilities. Direction: Rapidly expanding.
Europe’s market is supported by the European Green Deal and national initiatives to rebuild solar manufacturing capacity. Germany, France, and the Netherlands are key hubs for equipment innovation and tandem cell R&D. The region emphasizes high-efficiency modules and BIPV, driving demand for advanced deposition systems. Direction: Steady growth.
Latin America is a smaller but growing market, with Brazil and Chile showing interest in perovskite solar manufacturing for local renewable energy projects. Equipment demand is primarily for pilot lines and research installations, with potential for expansion as regional solar policies evolve. Direction: Moderate growth.
The Middle East & Africa region is at an early stage, with limited perovskite equipment demand concentrated in research institutions and pilot projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and South Africa. Growth potential exists as these countries pursue solar energy diversification and local manufacturing ambitions. Direction: Emerging.
In the baseline scenario, IndexBox estimates a 12.0% compound annual growth rate for the global perovskite deposition equipment market over 2026-2035, bringing the market index to roughly 420 by 2035 (2025=100).
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This report covers the global market for perovskite deposition equipment, including systems and components used in the fabrication of perovskite-based solar cells, optoelectronic devices, and thin-film electronics. The scope encompasses equipment for solution-based, vapor-based, and hybrid deposition processes, as well as integrated manufacturing lines and supporting subsystems.
The report combines the standard market-statistics backbone with strategic chapters that are useful for commercial planning, sourcing decisions, market entry, competitor monitoring, and portfolio prioritization.
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The report classifies perovskite deposition equipment by product type (standalone equipment, components, integrated systems, consumables), by application (industrial automation, electronics/optical systems, semiconductor manufacturing, OEM integration), and by value chain segment (upstream components, manufacturing/assembly, distribution/channel partners, after-sales service).
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Leading supplier of thin-film deposition systems
Strong in R&D and production-scale systems
Focuses on heterojunction and perovskite tandem
Supplies equipment for pilot and mass production
Part of the Singulus group; specializes in large-area deposition
Active in Korean and global perovskite R&D
Provides roll-to-roll and batch systems
Known for lab-scale and pilot equipment
Offers turnkey solutions for research and production
Focuses on R&D and small-scale production
Supplies advanced process tools for research
Expanding into perovskite tandem applications
Specializes in ALD for thin-film photovoltaics
Part of the Applied Materials group; strong in ALD
Supplies equipment for large-area deposition
Integrates equipment with solar cell manufacturing
Developing in-house deposition tools for tandem cells
Leverages OLED deposition expertise
Known for high-precision deposition tools
Subsidiary of Meyer Burger; specializes in plasma processes
Chinese manufacturer for solar cell production lines
Focuses on large-area manufacturing equipment
Commercial spin-off; supplies lab-scale tools
Specializes in flexible substrate coating
Listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Focuses on atomic-scale deposition
Supplies to Chinese research institutes
Commercial spin-off from KAIST
Commercial entity from Fraunhofer ISE
Expanding into perovskite deposition market
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A dispute between a Texas City homeowner and one company is "resolved". However, the homeowner says negotiations are ongoing following a solar panel installation. FOX 26’s Karys Belger explains. 
TEXAS CITY, Texas – A Texas City homeowner says what was supposed to be an investment in renewable energy has turned into months of frustration.
John Haukness says he believes roof leaks began after solar panels were installed on his home in 2024. He says he spent months trying to get the issue resolved before reaching out to FOX 26 Houston.
Now, after FOX 26 began asking questions, both the homeowner and the company say they've recently been back in contact.
Damage after panels:
Haukness says he has lived in his Texas City home since 1991 and never experienced roof leaks before installing solar panels.
According to Haukness, he first noticed peeling paint inside his home about eight months ago. At first, he believed it was simply an issue with aging paint. He says it wasn't until later, when he discovered wet sheetrock and water damage in two bedrooms beneath the solar panels, that he realized he had an active roof leak.
He believes the leaks are related to the solar installation. 
"This part of the house has never leaked," Haukness told FOX 26. "All the leaks are under here."
Months seeking help:
Haukness says he first tried working directly with Starlight Solar.
He told FOX 26 he contacted the company numerous times by phone, text message, and email before eventually sending a certified letter documenting his concerns.
According to Haukness, the company came to the home once and attempted a repair, but he says the leaking continued.
Rather than asking Starlight Solar to replace his roof, Haukness says he proposed another solution.
"I had at least two emails recently saying, 'My roof is leaking. I want to cooperate,'" he said. "My plan was, you remove the panels, and I know a roofer friend, and we want to seal it. It'll be at my expense… Whatever they want, just help me."
FOX 26 reviewed text messages, emails and a certified mail receipt documenting Haukness's efforts to communicate with the company.
Warranty language:
FOX 26 also reviewed Haukness's solar contract.
The agreement includes workmanship warranty language and references roof penetrations made during the installation process. It also includes provisions addressing water infiltration related to covered roof penetrations.
FOX 26 has not determined whether Haukness's reported leaks fall under those warranty provisions.
Company responds:
Starlight Solar provided FOX 26 with the following statement:
During the course of FOX 26's reporting, company representatives also provided differing explanations regarding when the company first learned of the reported leaks.
Initially, FOX 26 was told Haukness had not reported roof leaks. After FOX 26 shared text messages provided by Haukness referencing leaks, the company acknowledged he had reported them.
In a later conversation, a company representative also told FOX 26 that Haukness informed a technician before or during the installation that the roof was already leaking.
Haukness disputes that claim and maintains the leaks did not begin until after the solar panels were installed.
Communication resumes:
On Monday, Starlight Solar told FOX 26 the matter had been resolved.
Haukness says discussions are still ongoing.
According to Haukness, the company recently emailed him saying it was not dismissing his concerns. He says after speaking with a company representative by phone, he was asked to submit his latest request in writing.
Haukness says he has done so and is now waiting to hear whether the company will schedule the removal and reinstallation of the solar panels, so the roof can be repaired.
FOX 26 has asked Starlight Solar to clarify what it means when it says the matter has been resolved and whether the company has agreed to remove and reinstall the solar panels. We are awaiting additional information.
What happens next:
As of publication, Haukness says he is waiting for a response from the company regarding next steps.
FOX 26 will continue following this story and update this article as more information becomes available.
The Source: Interviews with homeowner John Haukness; documents provided by the homeowner, including contract, emails, text messages and certified mail receipt; statement from Starlight Solar.
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Researchers at Daejeon, South Korea-based Hanbat National University (HNU) have developed a predictive framework that enables more precise design of 2D perovskites by separating the effects of dielectric screening from structural distortion.
The findings, published in ‘Advanced Functional Materials’, demonstrate how changes to the dielectric environment, rather than structural changes alone, govern exciton behaviour in layered perovskites. The study, titled ‘Exciton Binding Energy Modulation in 2D Perovskites: A Phenomenological Keldysh Framework’, was led by HNU Department of Materials Science and Engineering Research lead professor Ki-Ha Hong.
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The study tackles a long-standing challenge in improving 2D perovskite materials by better understanding how they absorb and transport light. At the heart of this are excitons, pairs of negatively charged electrons and positively charged “holes” that form when sunlight hits the material. How tightly these pairs stay bound affects how efficiently solar cells can convert sunlight into electricity.
By uncovering what controls this behaviour, the researchers hope to help design more efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.
Unlike conventional 3D perovskites, 2D perovskites are made up of ultra-thin inorganic layers separated by organic molecules. These organic layers act like insulating barriers, allowing researchers to fine-tune how electric charges behave inside the material.
To understand how this affects solar cell performance, the researchers created a series of 2D perovskite films using different organic spacer molecules. While the molecules all had the same chemical group that bonds to the perovskite, they varied in length.
Changing the spacer length altered the distance between the active inorganic layers and the material’s electrical properties without significantly changing its overall structure. This allowed the team to pinpoint how these changes influence the movement and interaction of charge carriers generated by sunlight.
“Our study addresses a long-standing challenge in 2D perovskite research: when the organic spacer is changed, the dielectric environment and the inorganic lattice structure often change at the same time, making it difficult to determine which factor actually controls the excitonic properties,” explained Hong.
“To disentangle these effects, we used a homologous series of organic spacers and focused on a structurally consistent set of 2D perovskites in which the Pb–I framework remains nearly unchanged. This allowed us to isolate the role of dielectric screening in modulating the quasiparticle bandgap and exciton binding energy.”
The team initially investigated six spacer molecules before focusing on an even-numbered series in which the lead-iodide framework remained nearly unchanged, enabling dielectric effects to be studied independently.
Using ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy and low-energy inverse photoelectron spectroscopy, the researchers measured quasiparticle bandgaps, while UV-visible absorption spectroscopy was used to determine exciton energies.
The measurements showed that quasiparticle bandgaps increased as the organic spacer length increased, whereas exciton energies remained almost unchanged. This resulted in a larger difference between the quasiparticle bandgap and exciton energy, indicating a significant increase in exciton binding energy with longer organic spacers.
To explain the observations, the researchers applied the Keldysh model, a standard approach for describing excitons in 2D materials. However, the conventional model failed to fully capture the experimental results.
“Our model offers a practical design rule for predicting how organic spacer length controls excitonic properties of 2D perovskites,” concluded Hong. “This provides a molecular-level design rule for tuning exciton binding energy and energy levels in 2D perovskites, which can guide future design of light-emitting, photovoltaic and other optoelectronic materials.”
The team therefore introduced a modified phenomenological dielectric function that accounts for the finite thickness of the organic spacer layers. The revised model closely matched the experimental data, providing a validated framework for predicting excitonic properties and offering practical design rules for engineering next-generation 2D perovskite optoelectronic materials.

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The 250 MVA Ararat Sychronous Condenser (SynCon) has begun operating in Australian state of Victoria and will allow an additional 600 MW of renewable energy generation to connect to the grid supporting system stability.
Weighing approximately 300 tonnes, the Ararat SynCon has been delivered by Melbourne-headquartered Australian Energy Operations. Construction of the system, which was supplied by by Austrian manufacturer Andritz Hydro, was completed by Victorian renewable company Beon Energy Solutions.
Located 190 kilometres northwest of Melbourne at Elmhurst the project is one of 12 being delivered under the state government’s AUD 480 million ($332 million) investment in strengthening the state’s grid so more renewable energy can flow to Victorian homes and businesses.
The 12 projects will unlock 2.3 GW of clean energy, or enough to power 16% of Victoria’s annual electricity needs.
VicGrid Chief Executive Alistair Parker said the project is an example of how governments can work with industry partners to deliver the energy infrastructure Victoria needs.
“[All] while ensuring local communities share in the long-term social and economic benefits,” Parker said.
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The Spain EV solar modules market sits at the intersection of three national priorities: accelerated electric vehicle adoption, expansion of distributed solar generation, and the European Union’s “Fit for 55” decarbonization targets. EV solar modules—defined as photovoltaic panels designed for direct integration onto electric vehicles or for dedicated EV charging infrastructure—address the dual goal of reducing grid dependency during daily driving and enabling zero‑emission mobility. Spain, with an average of 2,500–3,000 sunshine hours per year, offers one of the most favourable irradiation environments in Europe for such applications.
The market serves both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which integrate solar skins into factory‑built EVs, and the aftermarket, which supplies portable panels and carport‑based charging systems to residential, commercial, and fleet customers. The sector remains small in absolute volume relative to the broader Spanish solar module market (estimated at 7–9 GW of annual module demand for utility and commercial installations), but its growth trajectory is steeper, driven by policy tailwinds and technological maturation.
In 2026, the Spanish EV solar modules market is expected to generate demand in the range of 12–18 MW of module capacity (peak) across all application segments, reflecting an annual growth rate of 25–35% from the prior year. This expansion is propelled by a tripling of EV registrations since 2023, with battery‑electric vehicles approaching 8–10% of new car sales in Spain in 2026. The installed base of solar‑equipped EVs (integrated modules aftermarket) likely stands at several thousand units, with each passenger‑EV module averaging 150–400 Wp.
Commercial fleet installations—vans, buses and light trucks integrated with rooftop solar—account for a growing share, roughly 30–40% of total capacity due to larger available surface area and higher vehicle miles. The total number of aftermarket solar charging units (portable panels, solar carports for EV charging) sold in Spain in 2026 is estimated at 8,000–12,000 units, with average system sizes ranging from 150 Wp for portable panels to 3–5 kWp for carport installations linked to home chargers.
By 2030, the combined volume of EV solar modules (integrated and aftermarket) could exceed 50–70 MWp, driven by stricter CO₂ fleet targets, growing consumer awareness, and technology cost reductions.
Demand for EV solar modules in Spain divides into three primary end‑use segments. The first is OEM integrated photovoltaics, where modules are embedded into vehicle body panels (roof, hood, rear window) during manufacturing. This segment currently represents 25–35% of total demand by wattage but carries the highest growth potential as automakers like Volkswagen, Renault, and local Stellantis plants consider modular solar options for fleet‑oriented models. The second segment comprises aftermarket add‑on panels designed for existing EVs, including flexible adhesive modules that attach to roofs or hoods.
This B2C segment, distributed through solar retailers and e‑commerce, accounts for 15–20% of wattage but higher unit volumes due to smaller average module sizes. The third and fastest‑growing segment is solar charging infrastructure for EVs—primarily residential and commercial carports that generate electricity for on‑site charging. This segment commands 45–55% of total capacity demand, driven by the installation of solar canopies at company parking lots, public charging hubs, and multi‑dwelling buildings.
B2B buyers (fleet operators, charging point operators, OEMs) dominate procurement by value, while B2C buyers dominate unit sales for portable and residential carport systems. End‑use sectors include automotive manufacturing, logistics and delivery fleets, utilities deploying smart charging stations, and residential prosumers combining solar self‑consumption with EV ownership.
Average factory‑gate prices for polycrystalline EV solar modules (standard efficiency, 17–19%) in 2026 lie in the range of €0.25–€0.35 per watt for B2B OEM contracts of 1 MWp or more, while retail prices for aftermarket flexible modules range from €0.40–€0.70 per watt. High‑efficiency monocrystalline or heterojunction modules (20–24%) command a premium of 30–50%, with wholesale prices of €0.40–€0.55 per watt and retail above €0.80 per watt. The cost structure is dominated by silicon cell costs (40–50% of module BOM), followed by encapsulant and backsheet materials, frame and glass (for rigid panels), and labour for assembly.
Spain’s import exposure to Asian cell suppliers means that currency fluctuations, polysilicon pricing cycles, and trade logistics (especially container freight rates from Chinese ports to Valencia or Barcelona) directly affect landed costs. In the aftermarket B2C channel, system prices include power electronics (charge controllers, inverters), mounting frames or adhesive backing, and wiring, increasing the installed cost to €0.60–€1.20 per watt for a typical 300–500 Wp solar car‑top system.
Balance‑of‑system costs for carport installations add another €0.30–€0.50 per watt, but these benefit from scale and can be integrated with existing home solar installations to share inverter and metering costs. Over the forecast period, continued cell efficiency gains and larger‑scale production of flexible modules for the automotive sector are expected to reduce module prices by 20–30% in real terms by 2035, narrowing the premium over standard stationary solar panels.
The Spanish EV solar modules supply landscape comprises three tiers. Tier 1 includes global solar module manufacturers with dedicated EV/transport lines—companies such as Trina Solar, JinkoSolar, and Canadian Solar compete primarily through efficiency and certification for automotive use, though none have disclosed significant Spain‑specific capacity commitments. Tier 2 consists of European and Spanish specialty manufacturers and systems integrators that assemble modules from imported cells and customize them for VIPV applications.
Notable local players include module assemblers based in Catalonia and the Basque Country that have developed lightweight glass‑free panels for buses and last‑mile delivery vehicles. Tier 3 is composed of distributors, importers and aftermarket brand owners that source finished modules from Asian partners and sell under private labels through solar retailers, automotive accessory chains and e‑commerce platforms. Competition is moderate but intensifying, with the number of active suppliers doubling between 2023 and 2026 to an estimated 25–35 firms offering some form of EV solar solution.
Market concentration is low: the top five suppliers account for roughly 40–50% of capacity‑measured sales, while aftermarket unit sales are more fragmented. Technology differentiation—module efficiency, flexibility, weight, integration ease—is the primary competitive lever, given that standard specifications are still evolving. No single Spanish firm holds a dominant share; instead, competition is shaped by partnerships with automotive OEMs, distribution breadth, and certification for safety and electrical standards.
As the market scales, larger solar module manufacturers are likely to increase their focus on VIPV products, potentially compressing margins for smaller assemblers.
Spain’s domestic production of EV solar modules is limited to assembly and customization rather than cell manufacturing. No polysilicon, wafer, or cell fabrication lines are dedicated to EV‑specific products within the country; input cells are imported mostly from China, with secondary sources from Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Local assembly capacity, concentrated in industrial parks near Barcelona, Valencia, and Zaragoza, can process an estimated 20–30 MWp of modules per year—enough to cover near‑term demand but insufficient for the projected 50–70 MWp requirement by 2030.
This assembly capacity is flexible: facilities routinely switch between stationary solar panel lamination and EV‑lightweight laminates, adjusting backsheet and frame designs per customer order. Domestic supply is further supported by Spanish manufacturers of related components such as solar‑grade glass, encapsulants (EVA, POE) and cable assemblies, although these inputs also rely on imported precursors. The government’s “Proyectos Estratégicos para la Recuperación y Transformación Económica” (PERTE) for renewable energy and e‑mobility has allocated funding to support local module assembly and testing facilities for automotive integration.
However, large‑scale production for the EV solar niche remains uncompetitive on cost compared to importing fully assembled modules from Asia, given the volume required and the advanced capabilities of large‑scale Asian cell factories. As a result, domestic production is likely to remain a strategic supplement—focused on prototyping, custom orders, and serving OEMs that require local content for regulatory or logistical reasons—rather than the primary supply channel.
Spain is a net importer of EV solar modules, mirroring its dependency on imported photovoltaic cells and finished panels for the broader solar market. In 2026, an estimated 85–90% of the photovoltaic cells and modules used in EV applications are sourced from abroad, with China supplying 70–80% of that volume. The primary trade route is maritime: modules are shipped in container lots to the ports of Valencia, Barcelona, and Algeciras, then distributed by logistics firms to module assemblers, systems integrators, and retail warehouses.
Tariff treatment for EV solar modules falls under the same HS code categories as standard solar panels (e.g., HS 8541.40) and is generally exempt from import duties under the European Union’s suspension of tariffs on solar cells and modules, a policy renewed through 2027 with possible extension. Anti‑circumvention measures concerning Chinese module shipments have not materially impacted the EV segment, as volumes remain small and suppliers have diversified supply chains to include Southeast Asian factories.
Exports of EV solar modules from Spain are negligible in 2026, at likely less than 2 MWp annually, primarily consisting of prototype units shipped to EU automotive test centres or to Latin American markets via Spanish trading houses. As Spanish automotive OEMs start exporting solar‑equipped vehicles, the effective “export” of integrated modules will increase, but this is measured as vehicle exports rather than module trade.
Trade flows for aftermarket carport charging systems incorporate both imported solar modules and locally manufactured structural components (aluminium frames, steel canopies), so the net import content of an installed BIPV carport system is lower—estimated at 50–60% of total system value in 2026.
Distribution of EV solar modules in Spain follows three main channels. The OEM channel is direct: module suppliers negotiate long‑term framework agreements with automotive manufacturers or Tier‑1 automotive parts suppliers, with modules delivered just‑in‑time to vehicle assembly plants near Pamplona, Vigo, and Barcelona. This channel accounts for 25–35% of module capacity distribution but operates with high contract values and custom specifications. The B2B channel serves commercial fleet operators, charging point operators (CPOs), and facility managers installing solar carports at company depots or public parking areas.
These buyers typically procure through solar distributors such as Disa Solar, Solar Trade, or smaller regional wholesalers that stock EV‑rated modules and balance‑of‑system components. Wholesale distributors maintain warehouses in industrial zones around major cities and offer project support, installation subcontracting, and financing options. The B2C channel includes online marketplaces (Amazon Spain, specialized solar e‑commerce stores), battery and auto parts retailers, and a growing number of “solar + EV” packages sold by local installers.
B2C buyers are predominantly homeowners with a rooftop PV system who want to add a solar carport or a portable panel for their EV; they represent 15–20% of module capacity but 45–55% of unit sales due to fragmented small orders. Key buyer types include OEM engineering teams, fleet managers, CPO procurement departments, and residential prosumers. Payment terms vary: OEM contracts use 30–60 day net terms after delivery, while B2B/B2C transactions are typically prepaid or financed through green loans.
As the market matures, distribution is expected to consolidate, with large solar wholesalers adding dedicated EV solar product lines and OEMs demanding single‑source turnkey solutions.
The EV solar modules market in Spain operates under a layered regulatory framework. At the European level, the relevant product standards include IEC 61215 (crystalline silicon module safety and performance), IEC 61730 (construction requirements), and the more recent IEC 63163 for vehicle‑integrated photovoltaic modules, which addresses mechanical integrity under vibration, hail impact, and high‑temperature cycling conditions unique to automotive use. Spanish market access requires compliance with the Unión Española de Certificación (AENOR) marks or equivalent CE marking under EU directives.
Modules intended for connection to the grid—common in solar carport charging stations—must also comply with Spanish Royal Decree 244/2019 on self‑consumption, which sets technical requirements for inverter interaction and net metering arrangements. Additionally, all aftermarket add‑on modules sold for on‑vehicle use must meet UN Regulation No. 43 (safety glazing) and, for integrated panels, the broader EU type‑approval framework for vehicle modifications (EU 2018/858).
Spain’s national Renewable Energy Plan (PNIEC 2021‑2030) includes specific support for solar self‑consumption and electric mobility, offering subsidies covering up to 25–40% of the cost of solar charging equipment under the MOVES III programme, updated periodically. These incentives have been particularly influential for B2B and B2C solar carport installations, reducing the payback period to 4–7 years for a typical 5‑kWp carport system. As EV solar modules evolve, regulators are increasingly focused on fire safety (especially for roof‑integrated modules) and electro‑magnetic compatibility with vehicle systems.
Non‑compliance risks include loss of vehicle warranty, voiding of insurance, and ineligibility for subsidy programmes. Looking ahead, the European Commission’s upcoming Harmonised Standards for VIPV could create a single market specification, simplifying cross‑border trade for Spanish suppliers and raising the bar for smaller importers.
From a base of 12–18 MWp in 2026, the Spain EV solar modules market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 22–28% through 2030 and then moderate to 12–18% between 2030 and 2035, as the market matures and penetrates a higher share of new EVs. By 2035, total module capacity demand could reach 160–240 MWp annually, with the aftermarket solar charging infrastructure segment maintaining the largest share (45–55%), followed by OEM integrated modules (25–35%) and aftermarket vehicle‑add‑ons (15–25%).
The number of EVs in Spain is expected to reach 3.5–5 million by 2035, and if 15–20% of those vehicles carry some form of solar module (integrated or aftermarket), the average annual installation of vehicle‑module capacity would align with the lower end of the forecast range. Prices are expected to decline by 20–30% in real terms across all segments, driven by cell efficiency improvements from 23% to 28% for commercial PERL/TOPCon cells, adoption of lightweight encapsulation, and scale economies in VIPV‑specific production lines.
The import share of modules could modestly decline from 85–90% to 75–85% if domestic assembly capacity expands, especially if Spanish battery gigafactories (planned near Valencia and Navarra) co‑locate thin‑film or perovskite cell pilot lines. Regulatory tailwinds—such as the EU’s provisional phase‑in of solar integration as a standard option for new EV models—could accelerate adoption, potentially adding 15–25% upside to the forecast.
Conversely, persistent global supply chain bottlenecks for specialty materials (e.g., transparent conductive oxides for advanced cells) or a slower‑than‑expected EV sales trajectory in Spain could limit growth to the lower end of the range. Overall, the market is set to become a meaningful niche within Spain’s €2‑3 billion annual solar module market, with EV‑specific modules representing 2–4% of total national solar module demand by 2035.
Three major opportunity areas stand out for stakeholders in the Spain EV solar modules market. First, the integration of solar modules into commercial fleet vehicles—especially delivery vans, refrigerated trucks, and city buses—offers a compelling value proposition: reducing auxiliary power consumption (e.g., for cooling, telematics) by 25–40% and extending daily electric range by 15–25 km. Fleet operators in logistics‑intensive regions such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia are actively testing solar‑fitted vehicles, and a successful pilot could catalyse large procurement programmes.
Second, the residential solar‑EV bundling opportunity remains underpenetrated. Spain’s roughly 1.5 million homes with rooftop solar can be upgraded to include a solar carport or integrated charging system, with cross‑selling potential for batteries, inverters, and smart chargers. A unified “solar + EV” package could capture 10–15% of new home solar installations by 2030, representing 20,000–30,000 additional EV solar charging units per year.
Third, the growing demand for lightweight, flexible modules opens a window for Spanish component suppliers to develop specialty backsheets, adhesives, and encapsulants tailored to the automotive environment. These materials face less direct competition from Asian commodity manufacturers and can command higher margins. Companies that invest in IEC 63163 and UN‑R43 testing laboratories in Spain could offer certification as a service, accelerating market entry for new products and strengthening the domestic innovation ecosystem.
Combined with public incentive programmes and the ongoing transformation of the Spanish automotive supply chain toward electrification, these opportunities position the EV solar modules market as a strategic growth corridor with above‑average returns for early movers.
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Australia’s utility-scale solar PV and wind assets generated a combined 4.73TWh in June 2026, an 11% increase from 4.25TWh in June 2025, according to Rystad Energy senior analyst David Dixon.
The result extends a run of year-on-year growth in combined utility-scale output that has persisted throughout 2026.
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As PV Tech reported for May 2026, the fleet generated 4.6TWh that month, up 10% from May 2025. April delivered 4.7TWh, a 24% year-on-year increase and March also reached 4.7TWh.
The year-to-date peak remains February’s 5TWh, driven by strong summer solar irradiance across multiple states.
Victoria led all states in June for combined utility solar and wind output at 1,369GWh, comprising 114GWh from utility solar PV and 1,255GWh from wind.
For utility solar PV, the top performers were all in Queensland, where winter irradiance conditions favour lower-latitude assets.
Pacific Blue Australia’s 100MW Haughton Stage 1 led with an AC capacity factor of 23.1%, ahead of METKA’s Moura at 22.5% and the Sojitz/ENEOS Group Edenvale project at 22.4%.
Of the top 20 utility PV assets ranked by capacity factor in June, 19 were in Queensland, with the sole exception being the Gunnedah Solar Farm in New South Wales.
The dominance of Queensland in the winter solar rankings reflects both the state’s lower latitude and the concentration of recent large-scale project commissioning in the state’s Central West and Darling Downs regions.
The most forward-looking data point in June’s figures is on the construction side. June 2026 marked the first time Australia has surpassed 3GWdc of utility-scale solar construction starts in a single calendar year, with more than six months still remaining.
Lightsource bp broke ground on the 380MWdc Lower Wonga solar-plus-storage project in Queensland during the month, pushing the year-to-date total past the milestone.
Dixon noted that approximately 43% of the 3GWdc started in 2026 so far, around 1.3GWdc, is at remote mine sites, highlighting the growing appetite for behind-the-meter renewable energy generation in the resources sector alongside the grid-connected pipeline.
The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 8 results were also announced during June, with the federal government awarding contracts to 15 battery storage projects totalling 4.2GW and 16.1GWh across the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Queensland received the largest single-state allocation and Ampyr Energy secured four of the fifteen contracts, reinforcing the state’s position as the primary destination for both solar construction and new storage procurement in the current investment cycle.
Spot electricity prices remained low across most of the NEM during June, with all states except South Australia recording spot prices below AU$90/MWh (US$62/MWh).
South Australia’s monthly average was pushed above AU$125/MWh by a period of low wind generation toward the end of the month, though the state set a June wind generation record overall.
Average operational demand across every hour of the day in June 2026 was materially lower than in June 2025, with peak evening demand in NSW reaching around 10GW compared to over 11GW in the same month last year.
Dixon attributed the reduction primarily to warmer-than-typical winter weather, which reduced heating demand, though the scale of the shift across both morning and evening peaks also reflects the cumulative effect of rooftop solar self-consumption, improved building energy efficiency, and the growing household battery fleet absorbing load that would otherwise appear as grid demand.

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OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Seniors on fixed incomes. Homeowners who can’t sell their houses. Panels that stopped working months after installation.
A new wave of Treasure Coast families is coming forward with complaints about solar panel companies — and now, a division of the Florida attorney general’s office is paying attention.
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Seniors vs. Crime, a division of the attorney general’s office, reached out after WPTV’s first investigation uncovered court records, lawsuits, and a troubling pattern of elderly homeowners who say they were taken advantage of.
At least six families have since contacted us about different companies, but all describe a similar door-to-door sales pitch.
“They really push the fact that the electric company is going to raise their rates,” Jane Bibee said.
“They said it would definitely reduce it,” David McCauley said.
“The guy made it sound so good I couldn’t refuse,” Mike Schopp said.
Schopp is now locked into a $60,000 loan for the next 25 years — paying nearly double what he used to.
“Senior citizen, on a fixed income, we just don’t have a money tree out back,” Schopp said.
Bibee says her $40,000 solar loan has made it nearly impossible to sell her home.
“Like there’s nothing I can do. Just devastated,” Bibee said.
Paula Wass and McCauley say they are still paying off $39,000 in panels that they say never lowered their nearly $300-a-month FPL bills.
“The whole thing stopped working November of ’24,” Wass said.
“What a waste of money,” added McCauley.
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Data WPTV obtained from the Florida attorney general shows nearly 750 consumer complaints have been filed in Florida against the three solar companies examined in our investigation.
Records also show the attorney general has opened formal investigations into two of those companies, and active litigation has been filed against the third.
Marty Jacobsen, a deputy director with Seniors vs. Crime, said his office reached out after watching the first report.
“Seniors Vs. Crime has taken many complaints about fraudulent deals with solar contractor companies,” Jacobsen said. “Oftentimes, these rogue products are obsolete. They’ll go on your roof, they can’t connect to the grid, but there’s a 25-year warranty with a company that doesn’t exist anymore, so you can’t get service.”
In a claim Wass and McCauley filed to seek damages from their solar company, they described a “non-functional solar system.” Not long after the panels were installed, they discovered a leak in their roof. An engineering report commissioned by their insurance company found the cause of the leak was consistent with “moisture intrusion at the solar panel brackets.”
The inspector noted it was not clear if the brackets used to install the solar panels were even “an approved system.”
“It was a new home — a brand new home,” Wass said.
Justin Hoysradt, president of Vinyasan Corporation and co-founder of Fix My Solar, says he hears similar stories constantly.
“No proper sealant on roofing was done, the roofs were damaged so much that the roofs had to be replaced,” Hoysradt said.
Hoysradt says cases like Wass and McCauley’s helped inspire his side company, Fix My Solar, after his own solar panel installation company kept receiving the same calls: panels that stopped working, damaged roofs, and installers that had already gone bankrupt or out of business — leaving homeowners with no warranty support.
“The calls were coming in so frequently,” Hoysradt said.
“And it is more frequent than anyone would like to admit,” Hoysradt said.
“We know it’s prevalent in Florida and other places,” Jacobsen added.
That pattern is at the center of at least two class-action lawsuits against multiple solar companies.
Attorneys have successfully recovered money for some homeowners. Attorney Amy Judkins said the growing number of cases is having an effect.
“It definitely is adding, collectively, pressure,” Judkins said.
Seniors vs. Crime has helped multiple homeowners cancel contracts and recover money through mediation and negotiation — at no cost.
“All of our services are free,” Jacobsen said.
Hoysradt says he has helped homeowners get non-working panels back online. Other homeowners may be eligible for Florida’s Construction Recovery Fund — a state fund of last resort, financed by permit fees, that can compensate consumers who suffer financial losses due to contractor misconduct.
“There are claims being made and money is being paid out, and it’s making homeowners whole again for things that weren’t their fault,” Hoysradt said.
The attorney general’s office and Seniors vs. Crime are encouraging anyone in a similar situation to file a complaint.
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On millions of American roofs, a solar panel is steadily doing exactly what it was sold to do.
It turns sunlight into power, asks for almost nothing, and keeps the electricity bill low year after year.
It was sold as clean, endless energy, with no smoke, no fuel and no catch.
And for about a quarter of a century each panel keeps that promise, which is exactly where the hidden problem begins.
It is worth saying plainly that solar delivered.
The panels make clean electricity for decades with no moving parts and barely any upkeep.
Prices collapsed, rooftops filled, and solar became one of the cheapest ways to make power anywhere on Earth.
In many countries it is now the cheapest source of new electricity ever built.
A panel loses only a small fraction of its output each year, which is why it can run so long.
A good panel runs for 25 to 30 years before its output slowly fades.
None of that is the catch, and none of it is in doubt. The catch is what comes after those years are up.
Every panel on every roof is running down a lifespan.
The huge waves of panels installed in the 2000s and 2010s are now beginning to age out.
When a panel retires it does not vanish, it becomes a heavy slab of glass, metal and wiring that has to go somewhere.
For years that was a small problem, because so few panels had reached the end of their lives.
The first big rooftop boom is only now reaching retirement age.
That window is closing fast, and the numbers on the other side of it are enormous.
Forecasts put global panel waste near 8 million tonnes by 2030.
From there it climbs toward tens of millions of tonnes a year within two decades.
A solar panel is not a simple sheet of glass.
It is a tight sandwich of an aluminum frame, silicon cells, and thin threads of silver and copper, all sealed under glass and plastic.
Those metals are genuinely valuable, and recovering them could feed the next generation of panels.
More than 90 percent of the panels in the world are built on crystalline silicon, all facing the same end.
But many panels also carry small amounts of lead, and some carry cadmium, which can make a discarded panel count as hazardous waste.
Take one apart and you find real money and real hazards sealed into the same slab.
Sealed together so tightly, those layers are stubbornly hard to pull apart again.
Here is the reveal the sales brochure never mentioned.
A joint report by the IRENA and the IEA estimated that retired panels could reach 78 million tonnes worldwide by 2050.
The United States alone could produce up to 10 million tons of panel waste by then.
China, the largest solar producer, could retire more than 13 million tonnes of panels by 2050.
The infrastructure to handle it barely exists, so today most dead panels are simply landfilled.
Recycling rates are so low that the material inside is mostly lost.
One recycling executive described a tsunami of panels coming offline with almost nowhere to process them.
The same report put the value of the materials locked inside that waste above 15 billion dollars by 2050, most of it currently headed for a hole in the ground.
Buried in that pile is enough silicon, silver and copper to build millions of new panels.
The honest part is that none of this makes solar a mistake.
The power is still clean, the panels still work, and the waste is a problem the industry can still get ahead of.
Recyclers can already recover most of the glass, aluminum and silicon in a panel, and better methods are arriving fast.
The real catch is money, because pulling a panel apart still costs more than dropping it in a landfill.
What is missing is the boring part, the collection systems, the rules and the money that make recycling cheaper than dumping.
Europe already treats panels as electronics that must be taken back, and American recyclers are racing to scale up before the wave lands.
It is the same gap behind the recycling problem in wind power and the flow of electronic waste across borders.
The panel on your roof is not the villain of this story.
Get that one number right, and the wave becomes a supply of raw materials instead of a landfill crisis.
The missing plan for its retirement is, and there is still time to build one.
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Massachusetts is on the verge of adopting automated permitting for residential solar and battery systems, adding to a broader New England push to shorten local approval timelines and reduce rooftop solar soft costs.
The Massachusetts Senate passed its energy omnibus bill, S.3143, on July 1 as an amendment to the House’s energy affordability package. The bill, titled “An Act to save people money, repair the climate and grow the economy,” includes provisions for the adoption of statewide automated permitting.
Smart permitting comes to Massachusetts
The Commonwealth Smart Solar Permitting Platform, part of the Senate’s energy package, will require every Massachusetts municipality to accept permit applications for home solar and batteries through a free, automated online system within 18 months of the bill becoming law. More than 125 Massachusetts jurisdictions still require in-person paperwork, and the proposed smart permitting system will remove that hurdle, smoothing the process for municipalities, contractors, and homeowners. 
In addition to accelerating deployment, smart permitting can significantly reduce the cost of residential solar and storage installations. According to Permit Power, adopting smart permitting statewide could save the average Massachusetts family $2,400 on the cost of installing home solar by 2030 and $5,540 by 2040. 
“Massachusetts families are getting squeezed by some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and home solar and batteries are one of the only tools they have to fight back,” said Nicole Gentile, Advocacy Director at Permit Power. “This bill cuts through the red tape and puts real savings back where they belong: in families’ pockets.”
The Senate language closely mirrors automated permitting provisions included in the Massachusetts House energy omnibus bill, H.5175, which passed the House in February by a 128-27 vote. With similar language now appearing in both chambers’ energy bills, lawmakers must now reconcile the House and Senate proposals.
Automated permitting momentum throughout New England 
The Massachusetts proposal follows a similar move in Connecticut, where Governor Ned Lamont recently signed H.B. 5340, an omnibus renewable energy bill that includes automated permitting for residential solar and storage. The law requires Connecticut to implement a smart solar permitting platform by July 1, 2028, for residential solar photovoltaic systems and systems paired with residential energy storage.
Connecticut municipalities must allow applications through the state platform or an equivalent automated platform by Jan. 1, 2029. The law also prevents municipalities that use an alternative platform from requiring more documentation than the state platform does.
Automated permitting targets local plan review, one of the most fragmented parts of the residential solar process. SolarAPP+, the platform referenced in Connecticut’s law and often used as the model for automated permitting programs, automates permitting for eligible residential solar and storage projects.
Rhode Island lawmakers also advanced automated permitting legislation this session. H.7726A, the Solar Cost Reduction Act, passed the Rhode Island House on June 2 by a 68-4 vote and was referred to the Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee on June 9.
The Rhode Island bill would require automated plan review and instant permit issuance for code-compliant residential and eligible small-scale solar systems. The House-passed language covers photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, main electrical panel upgrades, and breaker derates.
Residential solar projects increasingly include storage or require electrical work to accommodate backup power, electrification and higher household loads. By including associated equipment, the New England bills target a broader set of project steps that can slow solar-plus-storage installations.

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QCells has begun making the solar cells that make up solar panels at its new factory in Cartersville, Ga.

QCells has begun making the solar cells that make up solar panels at its new factory in Cartersville, Ga.
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.
July 3, 2026 – Solar manufacturer QCells has started making the key components that go into solar panels at its new factory in Cartersville, Georgia, a major milestone in moving solar production to the US. 
QCells has been assembling solar modules in Dalton, Georgia, since 2019. But until now, the ingots, wafers and cells that make up those panels have been manufactured overseas.
“It’s where the critical technology of a solar panel comes from and what actually powers and creates the electricity from that solar panel,” explained Scott Moskowitz, vice president of industry affairs for QCells.
Making those parts abroad can create problems with customs, tariffs, and other supply chain issues. Last year, QCells slowed down production and implemented furloughs due to such delays.
Making the cells locally should prevent those kinds of problems in the future, Moskowitz said.
“It’s a really meaningful milestone for QCells and the US solar industry,” he said. “It more than doubles the available capacity of US-made cells in the United States.”
The solar, battery, and electric vehicle industries are all trying to move more manufacturing to the US, both to address supply chain issues and to take full advantage of tax credits that favor domestic production.
Georgia has been a leader in that transition, Moskowitz said. 
“We have been really supported by a state that has recognized that manufacturing is important,” he said. “It’s important to its citizens. It’s important to the economy.”
QCells plans to fully ramp up production at the new factory later this year. The factory is the first of its kind in the US, where all the major parts of a solar module will be made under one roof. Once both are at full capacity, the two QCells facilities in Georgia are expected to produce 47,000 panels a day, enough to power more than one million homes for a year, according to the company.
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The YMCA of Rock River Valley has received a $900,000 in-kind donation of solar panels.
Iconic Energy installed 491 panels at the UW Health Riverfront YMCA and 73 at the Good Shepherd YMCA, according to a community announcement.
According to the announcement, the solar panel systems are projected to save the YMCA approximately $35,000 annually in utility expenses.
“This is a game-changing gift for our organization,” YMCA CEO Brent Pentenburg said in the announcement. “With rising operational costs becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, this generous donation allows us to refocus our resources where they belong—serving the people in our community. We are incredibly grateful to Iconic Energy for investing in our mission and our future.”
The solar panel installation aligns with the YMCA’s commitment to environmental stewardship while also ensuring long-term financial sustainability, according to the announcement.
“At Iconic Energy, we believe in supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference,” Iconic Energy CEO Teague Dickey said in the announcement. “The YMCA plays a vital role in building healthier, stronger communities, and we are proud to partner with them to reduce their energy costs and environmental footprint. This investment is about empowering the Y to continue its important work for years to come.”
This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.​

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My wife and I moved to Baldwin County in 2016. During our time here I have been privileged to serve a three-year term on the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission, which has given me a broad education into the uniqueness of Baldwin County. 
Over the last few months I have paid close attention to the discussions concerning the Silicon Ranch solar farm near Stockton. A significant amount of misinformation and disinformation is being disseminated, causing confusion and concern throughout the county and beyond. Thus, I would like to straighten out some of that as it relates to zoning.
When planning and zoning regulations were adopted for Baldwin County, a district system was established and the State of Alabama decided a “citizen-led” process would be the best method of determining where zoning was necessary and appropriate. 
Currently, a company wants to put a solar facility on a large block of privately owned, low-grade timberland in an unincorporated, unzoned area of North Baldwin. The power generated by the facility will flow to Alabama Power to serve the local community and the broader grid. The project has cleared the Alabama Public Service Commission, which issued a “Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.” The landowners – your neighbors – agreed to sell. By any traditional measure of property rights, this is the kind of transaction we're supposed to respect. 
Based on rumors and lack of knowledge about the capturing, distribution and benefits of solar energy and Baldwin County’s zoning apparatus, however, the area’s citizens are taking the knee-jerk approach, essentially saying, “Stop this project immediately, whatever it takes!” They quickly started a petition drive, collecting signatures for a referendum to reverse decades of personal property rights, with no clear understanding of the process or the overall effects it may have to the community. 
Let me be clear. Even if the voters in that district choose to incorporate as a zoned district, this does not necessarily mean a solar project (or subdivision, manufacturing facility, warehouse, or any other type of development) would not be allowed to be built there. It does not freeze all development forever! 
I have been particularly amused by claims that the electric power generated here will provide power for a META center in Montgomery. I am not an electrical engineer, but I know that electricity stops at the first resistance point. Simply put, you can’t put those electrons in a suitcase and take them to Montgomery.
Having served on the Planning Commission, I have come to understand the role planning can and should play in the orderly growth of our county. However, countywide zoning or district-by-district zoning shoved through on the back of one controversy is the wrong answer.
Under the 1991 Planning and Zoning Act, no district comes under county zoning until a majority of its own voters approve it at the ballot box. That's the deal Baldwin County made with its rural residents 35 years ago. The voters north of the interstate have said “NO” repeatedly, ever since. They live on working timberland, family farms, and small, unincorporated communities where they believe in personal property rights. The whole point is being able to use your land without first clearing it with a board in Bay Minette. 
Silicon Ranch leadership addressed concerns such as setbacks, wetlands, runoff traffic, and others during a four-hour community meeting. Silicon Ranch has stated publicly that it will not build on wetlands and other flood-prone areas and will be good stewards of the land as well as good citizens of the community.
And let’s not overlook the fact that the company's plans are subject to layered state and federal oversight: the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA under the Clean Water Act, ADEM stormwater permitting, plus the county's own wetland and flood reviews. 
As a national energy leader founded and based here in the Southeast, Silicon Ranch has built a well-documented track record over more than a decade, demonstrating a consistent commitment to doing things the right way both as a long-term landowner and as an investor in critical utility infrastructure. That’s the kind of business I want to encourage in our community.
Yet by listening to a few loud voices, we risk doing the opposite – discouraging that kind of investment while also limiting the rights of private property owners. That’s not how we do things in America, and it’s not how we do things in Alabama.
To me, this solar farm is a $350 million investment in Baldwin County that will provide over $50 million in property taxes alone. That will provide all citizens of Baldwin County with more funding for schools, roads, parks, and other county-wide services.
Oh, and did I mention that it makes no noise, has no bright nighttime lights, and creates no traffic? If we have a weather event that causes a blackout, the lights in North Baldwin will have a better chance of being the first to come back on, thanks to the solar energy produced right here.
About the author: Bill Booher is a former Commissioner on the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission.
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About 20 people showed up to watch workers carry panels up a ladder to the roof of the Charlotte Fire and Rescue building on Wednesday morning, June 24.
They hadn’t so much come to revel in the efforts of Eric Hartman, owner of Harvestar Sustainable Energy Solutions, and his employees as they carried 178 solar panels, that each weighed about 55 pounds, up a series of ladders to install on top of the building, as much as they had come to celebrate the beginning of the end of a long effort, with many bureaucratic hoops to jump through, to get a solar project planned to greatly reduce the town’s energy bills and move Charlotte closer to its energy sustainability goals.
As 2025 was waning, the selectboard hustled the solar project along as much as possible in order to get a start on the project by Dec. 31 so the town would qualify for federal incentive funds to help pay for the project. By the end of the year, the town had crossed that hurdle by hiring a contractor and paying for at least 5 percent of the solar panels, having them delivered and storing them until the weather was good enough for installing on the roof.
The groups that came out to mark the occasion included members of the energy & climate action committee (current and past), new town administrator Bryce Bierman and selectboard members JD Herlihy and Lee Krohn and interested residents.
Also in attendance were Ryan Scagnelli of Scagnelli & Sons Heat Pump, whose company is installing the heat pumps for the project, and Tim Post of Green Edge Energy Solutions who has worked as a consultant on the project.
Besides everyone’s delight that the project had reached this milestone in time for the financial benefits, there was also a general sense of happiness that the weather wasn’t rainy like it had been the week before. And surely there would have been a great sense of gratification, at least on the part of Hartman and his crew, that it wasn’t as hot as it was this week.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TotalEnergies ENEOS successfully commissions a nearly 28 MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex (SEHC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The project is the first and largest rooftop solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) project under Vietnam’s Decree 57 Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) framework via private-wire arrangement. The commissioning ceremony was attended by representatives from local authorities and partners, underscoring the importance of onsite renewable solutions in advancing industrial decarbonization in Vietnam.
Under this 20-year PPA, TotalEnergies ENEOS financed, installed, and now operates and maintains the system for Samsung Electronics’ second largest global manufacturing site. Comprising close to 45,000 solar PV modules, the system generates over 40,000 MWh of renewable electricity annually, covering approximately 26% of the site’s electricity consumption and avoiding more than 500,000 tons of CO₂ emissions over the contract period. The successful delivery of the project demonstrates how large-scale onsite solar solutions can be integrated into complex manufacturing environment.
The project supports Samsung Electronics’ RE100 commitments, enhances energy autonomy of the site, lowers cost and improves efficiency through reduced heat gain from covered roof areas.
Keunha HWANG, President of Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex, said: "This project marks a significant milestone in SEHC’s transition toward renewable energy and demonstrates our shared commitment to building a more sustainable future."
Alexandru BUZATU, Director of TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Asia Pacific, said: "We thank Samsung Electronics for their trust and partnership. The successful commissioning of the project reflects the strong collaboration and demonstrates how onsite solar solutions can support industrial decarbonization, while upholding high safety and quality standards throughout."

Image: Commissioning ceremony of the 28MWp rooftop solar project at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex. [L–R] Mr Alexandru BUZATU, Director of TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Asia Pacific; Mr Etienne RANAIVOSON, French General Consul; Mr NGUYEN Loc Ha, Vice Chairman, HCMC People’s Committee; Mr Jung Jung TAE, Korean General Consul; Mr Keunha HWANG, President, Samsung SEHC; Mr TRAN Duc Trung, General Director, IPC E&C.

The 28 MWp rooftop solar installation at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex, developed by TotalEnergies ENEOS.
To learn more about TotalEnergies ENEOS tailored solar solutions, check out the free brochure, or contact directly for more information.
About TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Asia Pte. Ltd.
The company is a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and ENEOS to develop onsite B2B solar distributed generation across Asia. It is headquartered in Singapore with a plan to develop 2 GW of decentralized solar capacity over the next five years. https://solar.totalenergies.asia
TotalEnergies and electricity
TotalEnergies is building a competitive portfolio that combines renewables (solar, onshore wind, offshore wind) and flexible assets (CCGT, storage) to deliver clean firm power to its customers. By the end of April 2026, TotalEnergies holds nearly 36 GW of gross renewable power generation capacity and aims to achieve over 100 TWh of net electricity production by 2030.
ENEOS Corporation and renewables electricity
ENEOS Group operates solar power plants in Japan and is also participating in renewable energy projects in the United States, Australia, Vietnam and Taiwan. Furthermore, ENEOS is actively engaged in power generation projects using biomass, hydroelectric power, wind power, etc. This joint venture is ENEOS’ first overseas renewable energy project using distributed power sources.
About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.
About ENEOS Corporation
ENEOS Group has developed businesses in the energy and nonferrous metals segments, from upstream to downstream. The Group’s envisioned goals for 2040 are: becoming one of the most prominent and internationally competitive energy and materials company groups in Asia, creating value by transforming our current business structure, and contributing to the development of a low-carbon, recycling-oriented society with the pursuit of carbon-neutral status in its own CO2 emissions. ENEOS Corporation, one of the principal operating companies in the Group, is contributing to achievement of the Group’s envisioned goals through a broad range of energy businesses.
TotalEnergies ENEOS Contacts
Media Relations: contact.solar.asia@totalenergies.com
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RWE has commissioned its first commercial-scale Agri-PV plants in Italy. The Morcone and Acquafredda advanced Agri-PV projects, with capacities of 9.8 MWac and 9.3 MWac respectively, are located in the province of Benevento in the Campania region. A total of around 32,500 solar modules have been installed at the two sites. Together, the two projects will be able to supply green electricity to around 13,000 Italian households.
Agricultural life thrives under the panels
At Morcone and Acquafredda RWE has installed elevated tracker systems: the solar modules are elevated on three-metre-high tracker structures with a movable axis. This increases the energy yield of the PV systems while optimizing land use and providing a larger agricultural area compared with conventional photovoltaic systems. Crops grown beneath the panels may potentially increase their yield thanks to the reduction of incident radiation during the summer season, which can otherwise cause thermal stress and increase water consumption. In addition, the panels can help protect crops against hail, frost, and heavy rain. Local farmers are responsible for the agricultural aspects – such as selecting, planting and harvesting the crops – in consultation with the landowners. The new Agri-PV plants are intended for growing traditional crops like alfalfa, oats, broad beans, rosemary and chamomile, as well as other medicinal herbs.
Sopna Sury, CEO RWE Renewables Europe & Australia: “Sunny Italy and Agri-PV are a perfect match. Advanced Agri-PV enables us to use scarce land resources responsibly and efficiently by generating two different yields from the same land — agriculture and renewable energy. I am thrilled that our world-first Agri-PV projects on a commercial scale are up and running, supplying 13,000 Italian homes. We are now looking forward to installing a further 50,000 solar modules, which will supply electricity to an additional 20,000 homes – while sheep graze below.”
Agro-environmental monitoring
RWE has launched a three-year monitoring programme in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Naples Federico II (UNINA). The UNINA research team will assess the environmental and agronomic impact of the Morcone and Acquafredda Agri-PV projects on soil, crops, and ecosystem services. Pre- and post-installation monitoring activities will include: agrometeorological measurements; soil health attributes related to chemical and biological fertility, including enzymatic activities, microbial diversity and mesofauna; crop ecophysiological status and yield; and pollinator communities and spontaneous vegetation. This initiative forms part of RWE’s commitment to achieve a net positive impact on biodiversity by 2030.
Further Agri-PV plants under construction – sheep to graze below
RWE has started building a total of 50,000 solar modules and 38.2 MWac of additional Agri-PV capacity. These are Acquafredda 2 (11.7 MWac) in Campania, Cave (9 MWac) in Calabria, and Enna (9.5 MWac) and Carcitella (8 MWac) in Sicily. Commissioning is scheduled for 2026. Together, the four projects will be able to supply more than 20,000 Italian households. In addition to the cultivated crops, sheep are planned to graze below the panels.
RWE Renewables Italia – strong presence in Italian market for renewables
RWE is a key player in the Italian renewables market. The company takes an integrated project approach that incorporates the development, construction and operation as well as the marketing of wind farms and solar plants. With its existing 17 onshore wind farms and the new solar panels, RWE operates a total capacity of 608 MW in Italy– enough to supply more than 500,000 Italian households with green electricity. In addition to its Agri-PV plants RWE is constructing two new onshore wind farms totalling 92 MW.
Footage of Acquafredda Agri-PV plant (credit: RWE) are available at the RWE Media Centre.

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ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – New York has installed eight gigawatts of distributed solar energy statewide, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced, putting the state ahead of schedule to reach its 10-gigawatt goal by 2030.
The state said the growth has generated approximately $12.2 billion in private investment and more than 16,000 jobs across New York.
According to the state, the eight gigawatts of installed solar — supported by community solar programs and the NY-Sun Program — is enough to power more than 1.3 million homes and businesses, including those in disadvantaged communities. More than 276,000 projects are currently operating statewide, with another 2.7 gigawatts in development.
Hochul said community solar projects expand access to clean energy by allowing households and businesses to benefit from solar power without installing panels on their own property.
The state said solar generation helped save New Yorkers an estimated $90 million last summer by lowering demand on the electric grid during peak electricity use periods.
On June 3, 2026, New York set a new solar generation record when solar supplied approximately 29 percent of statewide electricity demand during the noon hour, according to the state.
Hochul said New York first hit its original six-gigawatt distributed solar target a year ahead of schedule in 2024. The state then installed a record 1.28 gigawatts of solar in a single year in 2025.
The state said its Statewide Solar For All Program allows renters, low-income residents and others who cannot install their own panels to participate in solar energy programs. New York’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes $200 million to further expand solar capacity and energy affordability statewide, Hochul said.
“New York continues to set the bar high as we mark another milestone for solar within our communities across the state,” Hochul said. “This is low-cost, reliable clean energy that is delivering cost savings for families and businesses while expanding the availability of renewable energy, which benefits our environment, our economy and contributes to New York’s diverse energy resource mix.”
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New solar panels have cut over $1000 a month from New Plymouth council's power bill – about a third of the cost of electricity in the building they are installed on.
The 100 solar panels were mounted on the roof of New Plymouth District Council's climate-controlled archives building in March.
They're expected to generate 80,000 kilowatt hours of electricity a year – about the same as 10 households and a third of the building's power demand.
A smaller solar array was installed on the TSB Showplace roof and its 30,0000 kilowatt hours output would also provide a third of that building's electricity.
The archives solar system cost $63,000 and the TSB Showplace $33,000.​
NPDC's climate change response lead Greg Stephens expected both systems to pay for themselves within six years.
"Like every household, we want to get the best deal possible on our power bills and what could be better than harnessing one of our district's most plentiful resources – sunshine," Stephens said.
New Plymouth has been crowned New Zealand's sunniest spot for three of the past five years.
"It also makes sense for our local economy too because we employ local contractors," Stephens said.
Since November around half of the council's electricity has come from a 15-hectare solar farm at New Plymouth Airport, and the rest from renewable sources.​
The airport is a council-owned company and NPDC buys power from it at about 20 percent below the market rate for electricity.​
NPDC's average monthly power bill is $280,000, plus GST.​
The district has over 11,000 streetlights, almost all running energy-efficient LED bulbs since 2019.​
The council runs some 110 vehicles, including nine electric vehicles, 22 hybrids, and two plug-in hybrids.​​
Stephens said since 2018 NPDC's carbon emissions from natural gas have fallen 24 percent, and emissions from electricity by 22 percent.​
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The solar farm aims to boost local jobs, tax revenue and support community initiatives by 2028.
ACCIONA Energía, the renewable energy subsidiary of ACCIONA, will soon begin preparatory work on its Fleming Solar Farm in Fleming County, Kentucky, with the goal of bringing the site online in May 2028.
The facility, which will have a peak capacity of 235MWp, will be the company’s fifth photovoltaic (PV) installation and its 18^th renewable energy asset in the US.
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ACCIONA Energía’s current US portfolio includes approximately 3GW of installed renewable energy capacity across solar, wind and energy storage technologies.
The Fleming Solar Farm project is expected to provide economic benefits for the local area.
ACCIONA Energía has stated that it will give preference to regional contractors, suppliers, and service providers during both the construction and operational stages.
Up to 300 local jobs are anticipated during peak construction, along with an estimated five to seven permanent positions once the site is operational.
The company has indicated that the project will generate significant tax income for Fleming County, which is intended to support public services and infrastructure.
The development is also designed to provide income diversification opportunities for participating landowners.
Commenting on its activities in the region, ACCIONA Energía reported that it has already made donations and investments in local fire departments and community groups during the planning phase.
The company says it will continue this support through its Social Impact Management Program, focusing on areas such as education, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community development.
The location in Fleming County places the solar farm in an area known for its covered bridges.
As part of its approach, the company plans to integrate the project into the local landscape and maintain engagement with community stakeholders.
The facility is set to use solar trackers to optimise energy production throughout the day.
ACCIONA Energía emphasised its commitment to delivering economic and social benefits to the region throughout the project’s development and operating life.
In February, ACCIONA was awarded a contract by the Madrid regional government to build and manage a public electric vehicle charging hub within Madrid’s M-30 ring road.
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