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Tandem PV Opens 40 MW US Factory to Scale Perovskite Solar Panels

Meghana Prasad — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:12:54 GMT

Perovskite-based solar panel developer Tandem PV has opened a 40 MW commercial demonstration factory in Fremont, California, marking a step toward scaling up next-generation perovskite-silicon solar manufacturing in the U.S.

Sigenergy Technology Raises $562 Million in Hong Kong IPO

Dibin DB — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:01:01 GMT

Listen to this article Sigenergy Technology, a provider of home battery storage and commercial solar solutions, has raised over HK$4.4 billion (~$562 million) through its initial

Orrön Energy Sells 91 MW Agrivoltaic Project in Germany

Dibin DB — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:42:09 GMT

Sweden-based Orrön Energy, a renewable energy project developer focused on onshore renewable energy assets, has completed the sale of…

Juniper Green Energy Begins Commissioning India’s First FDRE Project

Rakesh Ranjan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:10:00 GMT

Independent power producer, Juniper Green Energy, has begun commissioning India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project, which integrates 259 MW of solar, 280 MW of wind, and 200 MWh of battery storage across Rajasthan and Gujarat.

MAHAGENCO Issues Consultancy Tender for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project

Parth Shukla — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT

Listen to this article MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy (MAHAGENCO REL) has invited bids to prepare a pre-feasibility study, technical bid specification, review and approval of detailed design

CCI Clears Restructuring of Solar Components Manufacturer Vishakha Renewables

Melvin Mathew — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:03:50 GMT

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed merger of the renewable energy business of Gujarat-based solar components manufacturer Vishakha Renewables (VRPL) with its solar glass manufacturing division, Vishakha Glass. The proposed restructuring entails the transfer and vesting of VRPL’s pipes and moldings divisions to Progressive Pipes (PPPL) on a slump sale basis. Additionally, VRPL had proposed merging its solar panel component division, Vishakha Renewables 1; its aluminum frame manufacturing division for solar panels, Vishakha Metals; and its metal components manufacturing division, Vishakha Metals 1, into VRPL.

Germany Adds 3.5 GW Solar Capacity in Q1 2026, Total Capacity Reaches 121 GW

Meghana Prasad — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:54:35 GMT

Germany added a total of 3.5 GW of solar capacity during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur).

CleanMax to Supply 30 MW of Wind-Solar Hybrid Power to Shell India

Parth Shukla — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:36:47 GMT

Listen to this article Mumbai-headquartered renewable energy solutions provider Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions (CleanMax) will supply wind-solar hybrid energy to Shell India’s assets across

MENA Weekly Round-Up: Algeria Commissions 400 MW Solar Projects

Melvin Mathew — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:27:35 GMT

The Algerian Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies recently announced the commissioning of two solar projects totaling 400 MW. The projects include a 200 MW solar capacity in Tendla, El Meghaier province, and a 200 MW solar capacity in El Ghrous, Biskra province. The solar projects are part of the first phase of the 3.2 GW project under the national program to produce 15 GW by 2035. Algeria plans to commission more than 1.4 GW of solar capacity in 2026.

Daily News Wrap-Up: Top Solar Module Suppliers in 2025

Mercom Staff — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:53 GMT

Trina Solar, Waaree Energies, Goldi Solar, Rayzon Solar, and Saatvik Green Energy were the top solar module suppliers in 2025, according to Mercom’s recently released India Solar Market Leaderboard 2026. India’s solar module demand grew significantly in 2025, driven by record project installations. Annual capacity additions reached 36.6 GW, marking the highest annual installation level recorded so far.