Global solar industry expansion – July 2026

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   LONGi Solar secures 300 MWh Italian storage deal and backs BC tech in US solar race

   LONGi Solar signed a 300 MWh storage deal with RWE in Italy and partnered with Belgian and Dutch solar teams to supply back‑contact cells for the 2026 American Solar Challenge.

2. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Longi sets new 35.5% efficiency record for tandem solar cell

   Longi's tandem silicon‑perovskite solar cell reached a certified 35.5% efficiency, a new world record, highlighting rapid advances in high‑efficiency solar technology.

3. 7 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   LONGi partners with European solar teams for 2026 American Solar Challenge

   LONGi partners with Belgium's Innoptus and the Netherlands' Delft Solar Team for the 2026 American Solar Challenge, providing high‑efficiency Back Contact PV technology for the July‑August endurance race across

4. 11 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

   Chinese solar firms Tongwei and LONGi unveil record‑breaking modules

   Tongwei launched a 770 W, 24.8 % efficient solar module with 93 % bifaciality, while Longi set a 35.5 % efficiency record for silicon‑perovskite tandem cells, marking major Chinese advances in photovoltaic tech

5. 16 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources

   LONGi Sets 35.5% Tandem Solar Cell Record as Global Efficiency Advances Accelerate

   LONGi set a 35.5 % efficiency record for silicon‑perovskite tandem cells; other teams reported indium‑free, 31 % and 26 % efficiency breakthroughs, new contact materials and Qcells certification, marking rapid进

6. 25 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   JinkoSolar and Canadian Solar unveil high‑efficiency TOPCon modules and expand storage projects

   Canadian Solar launched 670 W TOPCon modules with 24.8% efficiency and a new Italian storage project; JinkoSolar held 40 GW TOPCon capacity, noted market consolidation, and anticipates growth from 2028.

7. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   LONGi launches 680 W Hi‑MO 9 Prime back‑contact solar module at Intersolar Europe

   LONGi introduced its 680 W, 25.2 % efficient Hi‑MO 9 Prime back‑contact solar module for utility‑scale projects at Intersolar Europe, alongside new extreme‑condition variants and storage solutions.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   CW Enerji’s TOPCon Solar Modules Pass DNV Bankability Assessment

   CW Enerji’s TOPCon solar modules received a positive Module Bankability assessment from DNV, confirming low risk, high durability and ISO compliance, which will aid financing and market acceptance worldwide.

9. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Waaree Solar Americas and LONGi win major solar module contracts in US and Greece

   Waaree Solar Americas secured a 236 MW module contract for a Kentucky utility project, and LONGi Solar Europe signed an 81.66 MW supply deal for two photovoltaic farms in Greece’s Thessaly region.

10. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    LONGi and peers launch high‑efficiency back‑contact solar modules at Intersolar Europe 2026

    Chinese firms LONGi, Dinto Solar and GCL SI unveiled high‑efficiency back‑contact and HJT solar modules at Intersolar Europe 2026, detailing new 680‑W and 775‑W products and a 12.5 GW BC cell plant in Xixian.

11. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Canadian Solar Launches 670 W TOPCon 3.0 Module Amid Global Solar Efficiency Push

    Canadian Solar launches a 670 W TOPCon 3.0 module; JinkoSolar hits 34.82 % tandem efficiency; Aiko debuts ABC modules; and Terra‑Gen's 1.4‑GW California solar‑storage project gains approval.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    GameChange Energy tops solar tracker markets in India, Africa and APAC; Huawei and Sungrow lead inverter rankings

    GameChange Energy leads solar tracker markets in India, Africa and APAC and ranks second globally, while Huawei and Sungrow top Wood Mackenzie’s 2026 inverter manufacturer ranking.

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Chinese solar firms secure 742 MW overseas orders and unveil 27.5% efficient module

    Chinese solar makers won 742 MW of overseas contracts and Suntech unveiled a 27.5% efficient TOPCon module at SNEC 2026.

14. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Solar Industry Hits 25% Panel Efficiency, Tracker Sales Up 19% in 2025

    Solar panels hit a 25% efficiency baseline at SNEC 2026, while the global tracker market grew 19% in 2025, led by Nextpower’s >50% share and rising demand in the US, Europe, India and Africa.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    South Korea solar and battery storage markets forecast growth and new opportunities

    South Korea’s solar and battery‑storage markets are set to grow, driven by major players and new opportunities, but face regulatory and sustainability challenges.

16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Solar Tracker and Residential Solar Markets Forecast Growth

    Solar tracker and residential solar markets are projected to grow, driven by efficiency gains and major players, but face high costs, permitting delays, and maintenance challenges.

17. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Global Solar Container and Battery Markets Accelerate Growth

    Solar container and residential battery markets are booming worldwide, spurred by off‑grid needs, tech advances and rising demand for clean, reliable power.

18. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Solar set to dominate global electricity by 2032, driven by megaprojects

    Solar will become the world’s top power source by 2032, boosted by huge projects and fast‑growing battery storage.