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Saudi Arabia's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 375 Companies (2026)

SolarXList tracks 375 active solar, PV and energy-storage companies in Saudi Arabia, concentrated around Riyadh and the Eastern Province, as the kingdom pushes utility-scale solar under its Vision 2030 renewable-energy targets.

Jul 20, 2026

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Bangladesh's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 1,731 Companies (2026)

SolarXList tracks 1,731 active solar, PV and energy-storage companies in Bangladesh, one of the world's largest off-grid solar home system markets, concentrated heavily around Dhaka.

Jul 20, 2026

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JA Ships First Modules for 5.2GW Abu Dhabi Round-the-Clock Solar-Storage Project

JA (formerly JA Solar) has begun shipping modules for the Round-the-Clock project in Abu Dhabi, a 5.2GW solar array paired with 19GWh of battery storage designed to deliver 1GW of firm, 24/7 power, PV Tech reports.

Jul 20, 2026

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US Opens Anti-Dumping Investigation Into Ethiopian Solar Cell Producers

The US Department of Commerce has launched an AD/CVD investigation into Ethiopian solar cell producers Toyo Solar and Origin Solar, after US manufacturers alleged the plants are a route for Chinese-origin cells to dodge existing trade duties, PV Tech reports.

Jul 20, 2026

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Morocco's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 1,791 Companies (2026)

SolarXList tracks 1,791 active solar, PV and energy-storage companies in Morocco, led by Casablanca, Marrakesh and Rabat, as the kingdom pushes toward 52% renewable capacity by 2030.

Jul 18, 2026

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Kenya's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 612 Companies (2026)

SolarXList tracks 612 active solar, PV and energy-storage companies in Kenya, the East African hub for pay-as-you-go solar home systems and off-grid rural electrification.

Jul 18, 2026

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Qcells Becomes First to Certify Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Cells to UL, IEC Standards

Qcells has secured UL 61215 and IEC 61215 certification for its silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells and modules, a bankability milestone the company says brings the next-generation technology closer to market.

Jul 18, 2026

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Unirac Acquires Terrasmart Racking Business From Gibraltar Industries

Mounting systems manufacturer Unirac has acquired Terrasmart's ground mount, tracker and canopy racking business from Gibraltar Industries, expanding beyond residential and commercial flat-roof mounting into the C&I and distributed-generation segments.

Jul 18, 2026

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Egypt's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 1,604 Companies (2026)

SolarXList tracks 1,604 active solar, PV and energy-storage companies in Egypt, concentrated in Cairo and Giza, with installers forming the largest single group.

Jul 17, 2026

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Colombia's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 6,077 Companies (2026)

SolarXList tracks 6,077 active solar, PV and energy-storage companies in Colombia, led by Bogotá, Barranquilla and Cali, as Law 1715 distributed-generation incentives drive commercial rooftop demand.

Jul 17, 2026

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Europe's Solar Fleet Avoided $22 Billion in Gas Costs Since March, SolarPower Europe Finds

SolarPower Europe estimates the EU's solar fleet avoided roughly €20 billion ($22 billion) in gas import costs between March 1 and July 15, 2026 — about €146 million a day, comparable to France's daily defense budget.

Jul 17, 2026

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Oman Backs $1.7 Billion Investment Portfolio Anchored by a 6GW Solar Cell Plant

Oman's Future Fund has announced $1.7 billion in financing across 105 projects, with a 6GW solar cell and 3GW module manufacturing facility at SOHAR Port named as the flagship investment.

Jul 17, 2026