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Japan’s 28th solar auction allocates 89.2 MW of PV capacity
Japan has selected 29 PV projects ranging in size from 350 kW to 29.5 MW in its latest procurement exercise. The lowest price in the auction was JPY 0/kWh.
U.S. solar LCOE on the rise, says Lazard
Utility-scale solar PV remains one of the lowest-cost sources of new electricity despite an 18% year-on-year increase in unsubsidized LCOE to $40–98/MWh, driven by higher capital costs, interest rates, tariffs, and supply chain pressures. Over the long term, however, utility-scale solar maintains a strong cost advantage over most conventional and alternative
China could produce more batteries than global demand by 2030, says U.S. think tank
China’s battery cell manufacturing capacity could exceed projected global demand by 2030, according to a new Carnegie Endowment report, which recommends selective cooperation with Chinese companies to reduce supply chain risks.
S&P Global Energy releases 2026 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list with expanded criteria and new battery cell category
S&P Global Energy releases 2026 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list with expanded criteria and new battery cell category
The decision points that make or break solar projects
An IEA-PVPS report warns that treating technical and economic solar project decisions separately poses financial risks, advocating instead for cost-effective "quality gates" during early development. Through a structured decision matrix and real-world case studies, the report highlights how proactive planning—such as utilizing mobile testing labs and defensi

