European PV module prices inch downwards in September

PV module prices in Europe have dropped across all technologies in September 2026, between 1.1% and 3.6%, according to the latest PV Index.
US solar industry to reflect on optimistic policy landscape at PV CellTech 2026

The US solar sector will discuss a policy landscape includes “a lot of good news” at next week’s PV CellTech USA conference.
Zelestra and EDP expand solar-plus-storage PPA partnership with another 462MWh of batteries in Spain

IPP Zelestra and power firm and utility EDP have agreed two new hybrid PPAs in Spain, adding 181MWdc of solar and 462MWh BESS to their existing co-operation.
Tandem PV wants to ‘leapfrog’ perovskite from Silicon Valley to the mainstream

PV Tech sits down with Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, to discuss its plans for perovskite tandem solar modules and its roots in Silicon Valley.
ICYMI: Grid Codes, grid-forming, cybersecurity and, of course, data centres in our picks of last week’s coverage

Join us for In Case You Missed It (ICYMI), our weekly recap of thought-provoking and potentially game-changing news.
Navigating the quality challenges of US module procurement

The US solar industry is contending with variable module quality as new suppliers jostle to serve this lucrative market.
First Solar files TOPCon patent infringement lawsuit against JA and Corning subsidiary

First Solar has filed a patent lawsuit against JA and some of its subsidiaries, as well as American Panel Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corning.
ACI Materials wants to bring silver solar paste back to the US with its ‘secret sauce’

PV Talk: PV Tech spoke with Dana Hankey about restarting ACI Materials’ silver paste production for US solar manufacturing.
X-Elio starts commercial operations at 368MW Spanish solar PV project

X-Elio has started commercial operations at the 368MW Lorca Solar project in Spain, its largest in the country.
Volkswagen’s new LFP battery JVs with Gotion will adjust EV and BESS cell production split based on demand

Gotion and Volkswagen AG will establish three joint ventures to manufacture lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and battery materials in Valencia (Spain), Surany (Slovakia), and Kenitra (Morocco).