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- 1US Solar Manufacturing Outlook Seeks European-American Cooperation▼U.S. Solar PV Manufacturing: Policy Outlook and Industry Landscape for European-American Cooperation
A new policy outlook examines the state of U.S. solar photovoltaic manufacturing and the opportunities for deeper cooperation between American and European industry. It outlines the current domestic manufacturing landscape, policy drivers shaping the sector, and how transatlantic partnerships could strengthen supply chains for solar components on both sides of the Atlantic.
- 2LONGi lifts silicon solar cell efficiency to record 28.29%▼LONGi pushes silicon solar efficiency to 28.29%, nearing the technology's theoretical ceiling
Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi reports a new silicon solar cell efficiency record of 28.29%, closing in on the technology's theoretical limit of around 29%. The milestone highlights how far cell engineering has progressed and how little headroom remains for conventional silicon, intensifying focus on next-generation designs like perovskite tandem cells. Industry observers are weighing what the achievement means for future cost reductions and the solar sector's competitive race.
- 3France's JP Energie adds 202 MW of wind and solar projects▼France’s JP Energie announces 202 MW of wind, solar acquisitions
French renewable energy company JP Energie has announced acquisitions totalling 202 MW of wind and solar capacity. The company is expanding its renewables portfolio across France through a series of project purchases. Details on the individual assets, sellers, and financial terms have not been disclosed, but the move underlines continued consolidation in the country's fast-growing wind and solar sector.
- 4Apex Clean Energy sells minority stake in 339MW solar and wind portfolio▼Apex Clean Energy sells minority stake in 339MW US solar, wind portfolio
Apex Clean Energy has sold a minority stake in a 339MW portfolio of solar and wind projects in the United States. The deal brings in an outside investor while Apex retains operational control of the assets. Further details on the buyer, price and use of proceeds have not been disclosed, but the move underscores continued investor appetite for US renewable energy assets.
- 5Acumen Puts $5 Million Into Sun King's Zambia Solar Push▼Acumen Invests $5 Million in Sun King’s Zambia Off-Grid Solar Expansion
Impact investor Acumen has committed $5 million to Sun King to expand off-grid solar energy access in Zambia. The funding will support the company's efforts to bring affordable solar power and lighting products to households without reliable electricity. The deal highlights continued investor interest in distributed renewable energy across sub-Saharan Africa, where off-grid solar is seen as a fast route to electrification.
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Spanish renewable energy company Cox has secured financing for a 75.2-MWp solar project in Guatemala. The deal will fund the construction of the large-scale solar plant, adding significant clean power capacity to the Central American country's grid. The financing marks another step in Cox's international expansion of solar energy developments across Latin America.
- 7Penn State to host talk on AI and climate impacts on renewables●Oct. 2 talk to discuss AI insight for climate change impacts on renewable energy
Pennsylvania State University is hosting a talk on October 2 examining how artificial intelligence can offer insights into climate change impacts on renewable energy. The event will bring together researchers to discuss how AI tools can help predict and manage climate-related challenges facing solar, wind and other renewable power sources.
- 8Investors Turn to First Solar and Other Cheap US Large Caps●Why Investors Are Revisiting First Solar And Other Cheap US Large Cap Stocks
Investors are taking a fresh look at First Solar and other undervalued US large-cap stocks, drawn by valuations seen as cheap relative to broader market levels. The renewed interest reflects a search for bargains among established American companies, with First Solar highlighted as a notable example in the energy sector.
- 9Sunrun and SPAN expand solar partnership into distributed AI computing●Sunrun, SPAN expand solar partnership for distributed AI compute
Sunrun and SPAN have expanded their existing partnership to deploy home solar and battery systems as nodes for distributed AI computing, turning residential energy installations into a networked compute resource. The move links rooftop solar with AI infrastructure demand, and energy and technology watchers are discussing what it could mean for home energy management and grid services.
- 10Solar-storage giants weigh path out of price war●PV-Storage giants debate how to break out of cutthroat competition: Technology breakthroughs, AI monetisation and compliant global expansion
Leading photovoltaic and energy-storage companies are debating how to escape intense price competition in their industry. Executives are pointing to three main routes: breakthroughs in core technology, new ways to monetise artificial intelligence, and expanding into overseas markets while staying compliant with local rules. The discussion reflects widening losses and overcapacity pressure across the solar and storage sectors.