Markets & Prices
Reflective Films for CPV Market to Grow on Hybrid CPV-T Demand by 2035
The market for reflective films used in concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems is set for significant growth, driven by rising demand for hybrid CPV-thermal (CPV-T) technology through 2035, accordin...
Global PV Glass Interlayers Market Set for Steady Growth, IndexBox Reports
The global market for photovoltaic glass interlayers is projected to grow steadily over the coming years, driven by rising solar module production and increasing demand for durable, high-performance P...
SEIA Releases Latest Solar Market Insight Report for Q3 2026
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released its latest Solar Market Insight Report, providing a comprehensive look at the state of the U.S. solar market. The report, published in early...
Solar Power Beats Coal and Gas on Cost, Study Shows
A new analysis demonstrates that solar power now beats coal and natural gas on cost, even when accounting for the intermittency and grid integration challenges that critics often cite as solar energy'...
IEA warns Iran war set to push global coal demand to record level
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a stark warning that escalating conflict in Iran is set to push global coal demand to a record level this year, reversing earlier expectations of a dec...
Steel Mounting Brackets PV Market to Double by 2035
The global market for steel mounting brackets used in photovoltaic installations is on track to double in size by 2035, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of utility-scale solar projects worldwid...
Netherlands solar additions slow to 1.4 GWp in 2025
The Netherlands added approximately 1.4 GWp of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2025, according to a report by Renewables Now. This figure represents a significant deceleration for a market that has...
Solar PPAs Dominate US Market as AI Demand Offsets Fiscal Risks
Solar power contracts are dominating new power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the United States, according to a recent analysis by S&P Global. The report highlights that solar continues to outpace othe...
Solar saved EU €30bn in gas imports in 2026, report finds
Solar generation has saved the European Union approximately €30 billion in avoided gas imports so far this year, according to a new report from SolarPower Europe. The trade body points to the energy s...
China fossil fuel use flattening as renewables surge, Ember study finds
China's rapid build-out of clean power capacity over the past decade has reached a critical inflection point, with renewable energy deployment now accelerating fast enough to begin displacing fossil f...