Laplace Unveils PV-focused Capital Raise
PVTIME – As confirmed in an official filing published on 14 June, Laplace is set to launch a private placement scheme to secure up to RMB 2.2 billion. The pooled…
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US Solar Giants Merge to Strengthen Supply Chain
PVTIME – US solar installer SUNation Energy has entered into a merger agreement with PV cell manufacturer Suniva, with the aim of establishing a unified platform that combines domestic US…
EU Clears €100m Austrian Scheme to Boost Domestic Clean Energy Manufacturing
PVTIME – The European Commission has approved a €100 million state aid package, enabling Austria to expand its domestic manufacturing capacity for clean energy technologies. The scheme is authorised under…
SolarEdge Narrows Q1 2026 Loss After 2,200 Job Cuts
PVTIME – SolarEdge, a major Israeli solar inverter firm, has published its Q1 2026 financial results, highlighting its ongoing recovery with strong revenue growth and a significantly narrowed loss. The…
China’s Top PV Enterprises: Market Capitalisation Rankings (8 May 2026)
PVTIME – Data on the market capitalisation of China’s leading photovoltaic enterprises, recorded at 15:00 on 8 May 2026, highlights significant valuation disparities within the sector. Sungrow is in the…
First Solar Reports Record Q1 2026 Performance Amid Policy and Market Momentum
PVTIME – First Solar, a leading solar energy firm, has announced record financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Net sales reached $1.04 billion, marking a 26% year-on-year increase.…
Wacker Chemie Reports Q1 2026 Polysilicon Business Decline Amid Industry Challenges
PVTIME – German polysilicon manufacturer Wacker Chemie has confirmed a decline in sales and earnings for its polysilicon division in Q1 2026. Underperformance in the solar-grade polysilicon segment was identified…
€2bn! European Investment Bank Approves Funding for Clean Energy Transition
PVTIME – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €2 billion financing package to promote the growth of clean energy and upgrade grid infrastructure across the EU. The fund…
50GW! Indonesia Unveils Huge Solar Panel Manufacturing Project
PVTIME – Through its sovereign wealth fund Danantara, Indonesia has announced plans to build a large-scale solar panel manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of 50GW. The project has…
$25m! IFC to Boost Southeast Asia’s Sustainable Infrastructure
PVTIME – The sustainable infrastructure development in Southeast Asia is set to receive significant support in the form of a $25 million equity commitment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC),…
