EU Bans Subsidies for High-Risk Country Inverters
PVTIME – On 23 April 2026, the European Commission issued a far-reaching resolution that no EU energy project subsidies would be available for any project using inverters produced in China,…
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28.0%! Trina Solar’s THBC Cell Achieves High Conversion Efficiency
PVTIME – Trina Solar has successfully developed a new THBC hybrid back-contact cell, with a maximum conversion efficiency of 28.0% certified by the authoritative German ISFH institute. This milestone marks…
LONGi Secures European Market Footprint with Successful Energy Storage Project Commissioning
PVTIME – LONGi has successfully commissioned its first integrated energy storage project in Italy, marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the European market. The project comprises a 35…
SPI Energy Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy After Failed US Solar Expansion
PVTIME – SPI Energy, the company behind the Solar4America solar module brand, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the United States. The California-registered, formerly US-listed solar firm is backed…
57GW! US Court Suspends Delays to Wind and Solar Projects
PVTIME – US District Chief Judge Denise Casper has temporarily blocked federal measures that have caused delays to wind and solar projects, pending a final judicial review. This ruling challenges…
200GWh+ES! A Strong Start to 2026 with Record‑Breaking Q1 Order Bookings in China
PVTIME – In the opening quarter of 2026, the Chinese energy storage industry continued to grow strongly, driven by increasing demand in global markets. Chinese firms secured 52 firm energy…
2GW! JinkoSolar Secures PV Module Supply Deal with Masdar for Abu Dhabi RTC Project
PVTIME – JinkoSolar has confirmed the signing of a 2GW supply agreement for high-efficiency PV modules with Masdar, a leading UAE energy enterprise. The agreement will support Masdar’s iconic Round-the-Clock…
Freedom Forever Files for Bankruptcy
PVTIME – Freedom Forever, a prominent US residential solar installer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid mounting legal disputes and financial distress. This comes as the company grapples…
700MW! GAIL (India) Commits ₹38 Billion to Solar-Storage Portfolio
PVTIME – India’s state-owned natural gas provider, GAIL (India) Limited, has confirmed an investment of ₹38 billion (approximately USD 454 million) in a 700MW solar and energy storage portfolio spanning…
Hydro-Québec Unveils Major Solar Subsidy: 40% Cost Coverage, CAD1000/kW
PVTIME – Hydro-Québec has launched a significant solar subsidy initiative in an effort to address Quebec’s status as one of the least developed regions in Canada for solar energy. While…
