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The U.S. Trade Representative has extended the exclusion of 178 items from the Section 301 tariffs implemented by the previous administration in 2024. The still existing rates include a 50% increase on solar cells. December 2, 2025 John Fitzgerald Weaver Image: Amira El Fohail, Unsplash By pv magazine USA The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has expanded the exclusion of certain classes of hardware, including solar energy production equipment, from the Section 301 import tariffs. According to the USTRthe 178 exclusions would expire on November 29, 2025; however, the agency has extended them until November 10, 2026. In the political…

Canadian Solar is forming a new joint venture with US shareholders to produce and sell its US-based solar panels and energy storage. This new strategic initiative will allow the company to “resume direct supervision of its U.S. operations.” Canadian Solar will acquire a controlling interest of 75.1% in the new CS PowerTech, a joint venture between American shareholders and CSI Solar, the majority subsidiary of Canadian Solar. CS PowerTech will produce and sell solar panels, solar cells and BESS in the US. Canadian Solar will also acquire from CSI Solar a 75.1% ownership of certain overseas facilities that support its…

Heritage buildings face a dilemma: how can we embrace the future without erasing the past. As clean technologies and renewable energy gain momentum in Britain and beyond, historic buildings face increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. This is partly exacerbated by concerns about their generally poor energy efficiency, often a result of age, design and traditional building materials. Many sustainable renovations – such as LED lighting, heat pumps and improved insulation – have proven relatively easy to implement, without endangering the integrity or appearance of heritage and monumental buildings. However, the integration of solar technology is not always easily…

A consortium led by Acwa Power, Water and Electricity Holding Co. (Badeel) and Saudi Aramco Power Co. has secured a $5.9 billion senior debt facility for seven renewable energy projects in Saudi Arabia, totaling 15 GW of solar and wind energy. December 1, 2025 Patrick Jowett Riyadh-based Acwa Power, Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel) and Saudi Aramco Power Company have announced the financial close of five solar power projects and two wind power projects in Saudi Arabia. The seven projects, representing 15 GW of new capacity, have secured a senior debt facility totaling $5.9 billion, financed by local, regional…

Germany-based energy company RWE has made a final investment decision (FID) for a 350MW/700MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Wales.It’s called Pembroke Battery Storage and is part of the wider Pembroke Net Zero Center project that combines renewable generation with green hydrogen production.The project received a building permit in January 2025 and also won contracts in the The latest Capacity Market (CM) auction in the UK. Construction will start in 2026 and commissioning and commercial operation in the second half of 2028, “subject to an updated and timely grid connection,” RWE said. That probably refers to the continuous rescheduling…

Researchers in China have developed a dipolar passivation method that reduces defects and improves charge transport in solar cells based on tin-lead perovskite with a narrow band gap. The approach has enabled the fabrication of all-perovskite tandem solar cells with an efficiency of approximately 30% and improved stability. December 1, 2025 Emiliano Bellini A group of researchers led by Nanjing University in China has done just that developed a perovskite solar cell based on a dipolar passivation strategy that reportedly reduces the defect density at the buried interface of narrow bandgap mixed tin-lead (Sn-Pb) perovskites while enabling precise energy level…

Community energy, like solar energy, could soon be a reality in Ohio. Credit: Ampion Ohio House passes bipartisan bill to enable community energy programsColumbus, OH The Ohio House of Representatives has voted in favor of a bipartisan bill that would allow community energy programs in the state, including solar energy. The legislation cleared the House Public Utilities Committee 20–0 before passing the full House with broad bipartisan support. Virginia commission fixes major flaws in the Shared Solar programRichmond, Va The Virginia State Corporation Commission recently changed Dominion Energy’s Shared Solar minimum billing process, making the program more workable for customers…

The Norwegian industrial heat pump specialist said its HoegTemp system has a heat supply capacity of 0.2 MW to 5 MW and a coefficient of performance of more than 2 at high lifts. December 1, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Norwegian heating specialist Enerin SA has developed an industrial heat pump that can reportedly deliver heat up to 250 C and adapt to different operating conditions. “The HoegTemp has been tested by leading companies in the pharmaceutical and animal feed sectors, with early adopters GE Healthcare, Pelagia and IVAR IKS Biogas,” a company spokesperson said. pv magazinenoting that it recently raised NOK…

Indonesia’s Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is seeking proposals by December 3 for a preliminary feasibility study on the development of floating offshore solar energy in Sulawesi, including techno-economic assessments and regulatory analysis. December 1, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Mufid Majnun/Unsplash Think tank from Jakarta Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is looking for a partner to conduct a pre-feasibility study for an offshore floating solar power plant in Sulawesi, an island in Indonesia. IESRs document for submitting a proposal says that because Indonesia has substantial marine solar energy potential, it is taking the initiative to conduct a preliminary…

The Faraday Solar Project. Credit: Excelsior Energy Capital Radial generation has announced that it has been selected to provide comprehensive compliance and security services to Excelsior Energy Capital for its 525 MWAC Faraday Solar Project in Utah County. The project, which began commercial operations on September 30, is one of the largest utility-scale solar installations in the United States. Radian provided critical services to ensure the project met all regulatory requirements from day 1 and maintained robust cybersecurity. Services include Managed Compliance Services (MCS) aligned with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements, with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, training protocols…