US thin-film manufacturer projects up to $5.2 billion in 2026 net sales; signs perovskite patent deal with Oxford PV and approaches USITC for TOPCon patent infringement against 10 manufacturers
Quarterly net loss widens for SolarEdge even as it meets the high end of its guidance, with the US as its key market; eyes AI data center power and Nexis rollout for the next growth phase
UK-based Intertek Group has acquired Germany’s AePVI to add high-speed, drone-based inspection and analytics to its global solar quality assurance offering
The Silver Institute expects lower silver use in solar manufacturing to outweigh rising installations, to be partially offset by growing use in other areas
Investments rose 8% YoY, led by electrified transport and grids; solar remained the largest renewable segment despite a dip in spending, says BloombergNEF
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Elon Musk said large-scale solar production is key to powering energy-intensive AI data centers and space satellites
Higher domestic prices lifted margins as exports grew year-over-year, despite weak demand in key overseas markets and insolvency issues at its German subsidiaries
