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08/06/2026

JMK reports India’s 2026 Q1 solar and RE update

India’s Q1 2026 RE update has reported 275 GW renewable capacity as of March 31, 2026 with solar contributing 55% or 150.26 GW and wind holding 56.09 GW capacity.



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India’s Q1 2026 RE update has reported 275 GW renewable capacity as of March 31, 2026 with solar contributing 55% or 150.26 GW and wind holding 56.09 GW capacity.

06/06/2026

Philippines rooftop solar capacity doubles, Ember finds

Electricity price increases and strong solar imports helped Philippines rooftop solar approach 1,300 MW by April 2026. Read the full report.



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Electricity price increases and strong solar imports helped Philippines rooftop solar approach 1,300 MW by April 2026. Read the full report. Market bytes

06/06/2026

EDF & Masdar secure 15-year PPAs for California PV&BESS project

A 15-year agreement between Masdar and EDF power solutions North America covers the 128 MW (AC) BigBeau solar plant and 40 MW/160 MWh battery system in California.



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A 15-year agreement between Masdar and EDF power solutions North America covers the 128 MW (AC) BigBeau solar plant and 40 MW/160 MWh battery system in California.

06/06/2026

EDF advances 400 MW Al Henakiyah 2 solar in Saudi Arabia

Construction progressed at Saudi Arabia’s 400 MW Al Henakiyah 2 project, with EDF Middle East, S**C Huanghe Hydropower, and SAPC expecting module deliveries in June 2026.



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Construction progressed at Saudi Arabia’s 400 MW Al Henakiyah 2 project, with EDF Middle East, S**C Huanghe Hydropower, and SAPC expecting module deliveries in June 2026.

06/06/2026

Boralex clears final court hurdle for Q4 privatization

Québec court approved the proposed Boralex arrangement with Brookfield and CDPQ following shareholder backing. Read the transaction update.



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Québec court approved the proposed Boralex arrangement with Brookfield and CDPQ following shareholder backing. Read the transaction update. America bytes and Market bytes

06/06/2026

GSI advances 100 MW AC Turning Sun Solar project in Canada

Construction has begun on Saskatchewan’s 100 MW AC Turning Sun Solar Project as GSI and Ocean Man Nakoda Nation advance the facility under a 25-year SaskPower PPA.



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Construction has begun on Saskatchewan’s 100 MW AC Turning Sun Solar Project as GSI and Ocean Man Nakoda Nation advance the facility under a 25-year SaskPower PPA.

06/06/2026

SOLV Energy highlights multiple Solar and Storage Projects with more than 4 GW across U.S

Projects exceeding 600 MWdc reflect growing demand for large-scale energy infrastructure, with SOLV Energy’s average project size now above 300 MWdc

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06/06/2026

TCL Solar transitions to Tier 1 module supplier

Integrated wafer-to-module manufacturing and BC technology were highlighted by TCL Solar at SNEC 2026 in Shanghai. Read the full update.



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Integrated wafer-to-module manufacturing and BC technology were highlighted by TCL Solar at SNEC 2026 in Shanghai. Read the full update. China bytes and Market bytes

06/06/2026

Suntech & HY SOLAR showcases n-type portfolio in Shanghai

At SNEC PV+ 2026 in Shanghai, Suntech and HY SOLAR have showcased integrated N-type PV and storage technologies spanning silicon materials to energy storage systems.



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At SNEC PV+ 2026 in Shanghai, Suntech and HY SOLAR have showcased integrated N-type PV and storage technologies spanning silicon materials to energy storage systems.

06/06/2026

Tongwei ships first TNC 3.0 modules for 2.5 MW China project

New TNC 3.0 module shipments from Tongwei started with a 2.5 MW Chengdu logistics project, featuring 650 W modules and enhanced generation performance.

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New TNC 3.0 module shipments from Tongwei started with a 2.5 MW Chengdu logistics project, featuring 650 W modules and enhanced generation performance.