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The factory will serve global markets, particularly the GCC countries and the United States, combining Sahaj Solar’s manufacturing expertise with Clarion Investments’ logistics capabilities. May 20, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Gujarat-based Sahaj Solar has announced a joint venture between its subsidiary Sahaj Renewable Energy Trading-FZCO And Clarion Investments LLC to be determined Sahaj Energy Solar Panels Manufacturing LLC in the UAE. The joint venture will develop a 750 MW solar panel manufacturing facility at an unspecified location in the Middle East. The new factory will target global markets, with a strategic focus on GCC countries including the…

The Norwegian classification society DNV has published two new guidelines covering the structural design of floats for floating solar systems and their mooring and station keeping systems. May 20, 2026 Patrick Jowett DNV has released two new guidelines regarding floating solar systems. The independent energy expert says the new documents aim to improve the safety, reliability and long-term performance of such systems amid the rapid global growth and expansion of renewable energy sources. DNV-ST-C108 includes the structural design of floats for floating PV systems. It defines technical requirements for the structural design and qualification of floating PV float structures and…

By Martin McConnell May 20, 2026 Project Nexus, the first solar project of its kind in the U.S., combines the efforts of the public, private and academic sectors to solve two of the Golden State’s most pressing crises simultaneously: energy and water. The 1.6 MW “solar channel” project is the result of a partnership between project construction company Solar Aquagrid, the University of California Merced, California Department of Water Resourcesand California Turlock Irrigation District. The four groups came together to create a pilot project that lasted four years. Jordan Harris, ever Virgin plates director who helped make acts like Paula…

While the UK government’s Clean Power 2030 mission aims to secure domestic energy supplies, achieving that goal will require global participation in the supply chain.This is particularly true for crucial minerals, essential components of most renewable energy technologies, and a group of raw materials that are not plentiful in Britain.This goes beyond the remit of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Fortunately, as noted in an article from last week, the Clean Power 2030 target is one of the clearest priorities on the government’s agenda. But for developers operating in Britain, it can be unclear where responsibilities…

By pv magazine USA U.S. PV capital expenditure (capex) is expected to grow significantly through 2027, in what is likely to be a breakout year for the domestic crystalline silicon (c-Si) industry. Investments are forecast to reach as much as $7 billion by 2027, representing annual growth of approximately 150%, with investments in the c-Si value chain potentially accounting for more than 90% of spend, compared to approximately 10% for thin film (First Solar). This article provides the first detailed analysis of US-specific investments in PV manufacturing, created bottom-up by analyzing the investments, effective capacities and production levels of more…

We are looking for companies to partner with us on an exciting program of industry webinars on Solar Power Portal to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the UK solar and energy storage sectors. Each webinar brings together manufacturers, developers, network operators, industry associations and technical experts to explore practical solutions and share knowledge across the value chain. These sessions include panel discussions, case studies and audience Q&A sessions, designed to provide actionable guidance for industry participants.The program addresses barriers currently impacting project development and market growth, with topics selected based on feedback from developers, installers and network…

The Interstate renewable energy (IREC) council has its last “Freeing the gridstudy, which evaluates how well each state connects distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar and energy storage. IREC compiles “Freeing the Grid” with Vote for solar energy. Credit: Interstate Renewable Energy Council & Vote Solar The study only looks at statewide interconnection policies. Of all 50 states is New Mexico is the only one with an “A” grade. Compared to the last report published in 2023, eight states’ interconnection practices have improved. Oregon and New Jersey jumped from “D” to “B” grades, Maine went from a “C” to…

China is promoting the Sun Chasing project to develop space-based solar power systems that collect energy in orbit and transmit it wirelessly to Earth or spacecraft for a continuous power supply. Early tests demonstrated wireless power transmission over 100 m and efficient microwave radiation to moving targets, with power output up to 1,180 W and promising system efficiency. May 20, 2026 Lior Kahana A research team from China’s Xidian University has begun initial experiments as part of the Sun Chasing project, an initiative aimed at developing large-scale space-based solar energy systems. The long-term goal is to deploy orbital solar energy…

The U.S. solar industry is tracking billions in new factory investments, but upstream bottlenecks and strict trade enforcement are causing active factory production to lag behind the headlines. Solar Energy Industries Association hosted the American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo on Capitol Hill, where manufacturers came together to highlight $43.1 billion in announced domestic manufacturing investments since 2022. May 20, 2026 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USA The domestic solar production landscape is divided between rising policy milestones and difficult operational realities. The Solar Energy Industries Association organized the US Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo on Capitol Hill, which brought…

Developing robust hedging strategies and controlling energy consumption are some of the most effective ways for a customer to reduce the cost of their energy, amid Britain’s high energy prices.This was a view expressed by speakers during the first panel discussion of the Summit on Procurement and Revenue from Renewable Energy Sourcesheld this week in London by Solar energy portal publisher Solar Media. Claire Thornhill, director of economic consultancy Frontier Economics, set the tone for the conversation, pointing out that Britain is currently struggling with “really high” energy prices, especially for industry.“The latest figures from the Department for Energy Security…