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New Zealand's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 1,293 Companies (2026)

New Zealand's solar ecosystem includes 1,293 active companies, with Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Nelson among the leading city clusters.

Jul 10, 2026

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The UAE's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 966 Companies (2026)

The UAE's solar ecosystem includes 966 active companies, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah among the leading city clusters.

Jul 10, 2026

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Malaysia's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 1,285 Companies (2026)

Malaysia's solar ecosystem includes 1,285 active companies, with Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam among the leading city clusters.

Jul 10, 2026

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Slovakia's Solar Industry by the Numbers: 1,597 Companies (2026)

Slovakia's solar ecosystem includes 1,597 active companies, with Bratislava, Košice, Žilina and Banská Bystrica among the leading city clusters.

Jul 10, 2026

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World Bank Backs India's Rooftop Solar Push With $890M Financing Package

The World Bank has approved a financing package for India's national rooftop solar program, aiming to expand residential solar, unlock private capital and support job creation.

Jul 10, 2026

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India Adds 26 GW of Solar PV in the First Half of 2026, JMK Says

India installed about 26 GW of solar capacity in H1 2026, with utility-scale projects, rooftop solar and distributed systems all contributing to the country's growth.

Jul 10, 2026

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EU Inverter Restrictions Could Affect 28 GW of Solar Demand Through 2030

Wood Mackenzie estimates that EU restrictions on high-risk inverters could affect around 14% of future EU solar demand and up to 12% of energy storage demand through 2030.

Jul 10, 2026

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UK Keeps AR8 Solar CfD Ceiling at GBP 75/MWh

The UK has kept the administrative strike price for solar PV above 5 MW at GBP 75/MWh in 2024 prices for Allocation Round 8.

Jul 10, 2026

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Avangrid Starts Panel Installation at 57 MWdc Oregon Trail Solar Project

Avangrid has begun panel installation at Oregon Trail Solar, a 57 MWdc project in Gilliam County, Oregon, as construction advances toward completion next year.

Jul 9, 2026

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ES Foundry Completes 2 GW Solar Cell Expansion in South Carolina

ES Foundry has completed a 2 GW expansion at its Greenwood, South Carolina solar cell factory, raising total annual capacity to 3 GW.

Jul 9, 2026

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South Africa Clears Four REIPPPP Solar Projects Totaling More Than 1 GW

NERSA has approved generation licences for four REIPPPP Bid Window 7.3 solar projects, representing more than 1 GW of installed PV capacity and 890 MW of contracted capacity.

Jul 9, 2026

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Australia Adds First Nations Set-Aside to Capacity Investment Scheme

Australia's Capacity Investment Scheme is adding dedicated capacity for projects with First Nations equity or revenue-sharing commitments, including 500 MW in the next renewable generation tender.

Jul 9, 2026