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Vincent Shaw
Since 2014, Vincent Shaw has been reporting on the Chinese solar market for pv magazine. Based in Shanghai, he covers the latest market developments, company news, and industry trends in Greater China. Prior to this, he worked for several multinational companies in sales and business analysis.
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Sungrow raises inverter, storage prices by up to 15%
Sungrow will raise prices for solar inverters and energy storage products by 5% to 15% from Sept. 20, citing rising raw material and component costs. The move, its second price increase this year, reflects broader cost pressures across China’s inverter and storage supply chains.
Sep 15, 2026
World’s largest solar-storage microgrid goes online in Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea multi-utility project in Saudi Arabia has reached full commercial operation, bringing a 358 MWac solar plant and 1.2 GWh battery energy storage system into an isolated utility network supplying tourism facilities, desalination, cooling, water treatment and other infrastructure.
Chinese automotive glass giant announces vehicle-integrated solar roof
Fuyao Glass has confirmed mass-production capabilities for solar sunroof glass, with photovoltaic cells embedded in laminated automotive glass to power auxiliary vehicle loads. While reports have linked the technology to BYD models and cited high output and efficiency figures, these claims remain unconfirmed as Fuyao advances commercialization of vehicle-integrated PV.
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Trina Solar launches typhoon-resistant PV modules rated up to 8,000 Pa
Trina Solar has introduced typhoon-resistant PV modules with mechanical load ratings of up to 8,000 Pa, targeting solar projects in regions exposed to extreme winds. The new range combines reinforced module frames and glass with self-locking mounting clamps and automated tracker stow strategies designed to improve resilience during severe weather.
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Chinese authorities suspend 18.33 GW ingot expansion over 3-for-1 capacity requirement
Chinese manufacturer Yunnan Yuze New Energy has been told it must retire existing PV manufacturing facilities equivalent to three times the new capacity it plans to add in Yunnan province, as local authorities move to curb overcapacity.
China adopts tougher mandatory energy limits for polysilicon plants
China has published a stricter mandatory energy consumption standard for polysilicon production, lowering the maximum allowable energy use for existing rod-silicon plants and tightening accounting rules. The revised standard, effective Jan. 1, 2027, could significantly reduce China’s compliant polysilicon capacity, although the near-term supply impact may be limited because much of the affected capacity is already idle.
Jul 27, 2026
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