ARRAY Launches Tracker With 60-Degree Passive Wind Stow
ARRAY has introduced a DuraTrack D2S dual-row tracker that highlights a patented passive wind-stow approach and a 60-degree stow angle.
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China's PV Cell and Battery Tax Changes Put Supplier Assumptions Under Review
China will tax lithium-ion batteries from September 1, 2026, while specified advanced PV cells and selected battery technologies retain exemptions through 2028.
Read guide →GAIL Tenders 600 MW Solar and 550 MWh Storage Project in Uttar Pradesh
GAIL has tendered a 600 MW solar project with a 275 MW / 550 MWh battery system at TUSCO Solar Park in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
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rPlus Commissions 125 MW Idaho Solar Project as 400 MW Build Begins
rPlus Energies has commissioned the 125 MW Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project and started construction on the 400 MW Black Creek Energy Center in Ada County, Idaho.
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Australia to Mandate Data Centres Fund Their Own Renewable Power
PM Albanese says large-scale data centres will face a legal duty to be net-generators of renewable energy, adding a new AI-driven demand source for solar.
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New Zealand's Largest Solar Farm Energised: Tauhei Reaches 202 MWp
Harmony Energy and Igneo Infrastructure Partners energised the 202MWp Tauhei solar plant in Waikato, ahead of schedule, with almost 330,000 panels installed.
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Oman Backs 6 GW Cell and 3 GW Module Plant: Gulf Manufacturing Keeps Growing
Future Fund Oman is financing Orion Solar's 6GW cell and 3GW module facility at Sohar, part of a $1.7bn package as the Gulf builds out its own solar supply chain.
Read guide →Zero-E Australia Clears Grid Approval for 145 MW Moranbah Solar-Storage Site
Zero-E Australia and parent Grupo Cobra secured AEMO connection approval for the 145MWac Moranbah solar-plus-storage project in Queensland's Bowen Basin.
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Solar Delivers 25% of EU Electricity in June — a Record 52 TWh
Ember data shows solar generated a record 52 TWh in June 2026 — a quarter of EU electricity and the bloc's largest power source, with Germany at 36% and Spain at 34%.
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IRENA: Solar Is Now the World's Largest Renewable Fleet at 2,397 GW
IRENA's new statistics put renewables at 31.7% of global electricity, with solar generation up 29.7% year on year — and solar capacity now ahead of hydro and wind.
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Masdar Closes US$6.1 Billion Deal for 5.2 GW Round-the-Clock Solar-Storage Project
Masdar reached financial close on its 5.2 GW solar plus 19 GWh storage project in Abu Dhabi — the world's first gigascale 24/7 renewable plant.
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Shell Sells 5 GW Indian Renewables Portfolio to Aditya Birla in US$1.8 Billion Deal
Aditya Birla Renewables will acquire Shell's Sprng Energy group (3.3 GW operating, 1.7 GW contracted), lifting its portfolio to about 9.3 GWp as India's market consolidates.
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EU Inverter Funding Rules Stir Uncertainty: What Solar Buyers Should Check Now
SolarPower Europe says the EU's funding ban on inverters from high-risk countries is delaying projects. Component origin and documentation now shape solar procurement.
Read guide →Lazard LCOE 2026: Solar Still Cheapest as Costs Rise — Structure Is the Lever
Lazard's 2026 LCOE+ report puts unsubsidised utility-scale solar at USD 40-98/MWh, up year on year. With capex rising, the mounting structure is a key cost lever.
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Australia Unlocks 3.56 GW in NSW: Transmission Deal Clears the Way for Solar Build-Out
EnergyCo and Transgrid signed a deed to upgrade the Jerilderie-Wagga Wagga grid, unlocking 3.56 GW of wind, solar and storage in the NSW South West REZ.
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Turkey Opens YEKA Tender for 900 MW of Solar: Cost-Disciplined Structures Will Win
Turkey's new YEKA round seeks 900 MW of solar PV plus 1.5 GW of wind, applications due 13 October, ceiling EUR 0.055/kWh — tight economics that spotlight mounting costs.
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Agrivoltaics Scales Up in Europe: National Auctions and a 17 GW Pipeline
Dedicated auctions in Germany, France and Italy and a 17 GW pipeline are moving dual-use solar from pilots to scale, raising demand for high-clearance structures.
Read guide →Record Tandem Modules Arrive: What 900W-Class Panels Mean for Mounting
Perovskite-silicon tandem modules are setting new power and efficiency records; larger, higher-output panels change clamp, rail and load planning for mounting.
Read guide →US Solar Tariff Shift: Section 201 Ends, Metal Tariffs Put Racking in Focus
Section 201 panel tariffs expired in early 2026, but Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs are lifting racking and tracker costs — here is what it means for mounting procurement.
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Utility Solar Pipeline Surges: 440 GW Under Construction Worldwide
With around 70 GW of new US capacity expected across 2026–27 and 440 GW under construction globally, ground-mount foundations and trackers face strong demand.
Read guide →India Adds 26GW Solar in H1 2026, Lifting Utility and Rooftop Demand
India's first-half 2026 solar additions show strong demand from both utility-scale fields and rooftop systems, making early mounting inputs more important for buyers.
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Italy Self-Consumption PV Scheme Points to C&I Rooftop Opportunities
Italy's southern business self-consumption program shows how 10kW to 1MW PV projects can create steady demand for commercial rooftop and small ground-mount systems.
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New York Reaches 8GW Distributed Solar, Highlighting Rooftop and Community PV
New York's 8GW distributed solar milestone shows how rooftop, community and C&I PV programs depend on repeatable mounting review at smaller project scale.
Read guide →UK Approves 1.2GW of Solar Projects, Keeping Utility Mounting Pipeline Active
Three large UK solar approvals totaling about 1.2GW point to continued demand for bankable ground-mount structures and project-specific engineering inputs.
Read guide →France C&I Rooftop Tender Highlights Demand for Roof and Carport PV
France's latest C&I solar tender was oversubscribed fivefold, pointing to strong demand for rooftop, agricultural shed and carport PV structures.
Read guide →Lower Wonga 380MWp Tracker Project Shows Utility PV Terrain Demands
A 380MWp Queensland tracker supply deal underlines why terrain following, row layout and wind stow strategy matter for utility PV mounting.
Read guide →Oklahoma 725MW Solar Portfolio Points to Utility Ground-Mount Scale
Leeward Renewable Energy's Oklahoma solar portfolio shows how large ground-mount pipelines connect structure design, vegetation and interconnection planning.
Read guide →Oregon Trail Solar Begins Panel Installation on 57MWdc Project
Avangrid has started installing panels at Oregon Trail Solar, a 57MWdc project that shows how construction milestones depend on prepared mounting scope.
Read guide →Aluminum vs Steel Solar Mounting Structures: Cost, Weight, Corrosion and Application
How the choice between aluminum and galvanized steel affects weight, corrosion life, cost and which application each suits.
Read guide →Solar Mounting for Heavy-Snow Regions: Canada, the Nordics and Alpine Projects
How snow load, tilt angle, span and drainage shape mounting choice in cold-climate PV markets.
Read guide →Solar Mounting and Tracker Market Outlook 2026: What the Growth Means for Buyers
Analysts project strong growth in PV mounting and trackers through 2035; here is what the utility, C&I and bifacial trends mean for procurement.
Read guide →Agrivoltaic (AgriPV) Mounting: Structures for Solar and Farming on the Same Land
High-clearance and spaced mounting structures that let crops or grazing continue underneath a PV array.
Read guide →Bifacial Solar Mounting: How Module Choice Changes Structure, Height and Layout
Why bifacial modules change ground clearance, tilt, row spacing and rail choice for ground-mount and vertical PV systems.
Read guide →Commercial and Industrial Rooftop Solar Mounting: Metal, Flat and Large-Span Roofs
Matching clamp, rail and ballast choices to metal, membrane and large-span commercial and industrial roofs.
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Corrosion Protection for Solar Mounting: Coastal, Agrivoltaic and Industrial Sites
Choosing aluminium alloy, stainless grade and galvanizing thickness by real corrosion exposure.
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Floating Solar (FPV): A Practical Guide to Reservoir and Water-Surface Projects
Float layout, anchoring, water-level variation and maintenance access for floating PV mounting.
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Solar Carports for Commercial Parking: A Structure and Layout Guide
Coordinating parking function, vehicle clearance, drainage and foundation with PV generation.
Read guide →Cyclone and High-Wind Solar Mounting: AS/NZS 1170 and Coastal Projects
Wind region, terrain and importance factors for Australia, Pacific and coastal Asian PV sites.
Read guide →Utility-Scale Foundations in 2026: Driven Pile vs Ground Screw Trends
How soil, installation speed, terrain and steel pricing are shaping large ground-mount foundation choices.
Read guide →How to Read a Solar Mounting Datasheet
A buyer-focused guide to wind, snow, material, warranty, design basis and project review language.
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Solar Carport Mounting System: Structure, Foundation and Layout Review
Key design inputs for parking layout, vehicle clearance, column spacing and drainage review.
Read guide →How Wind and Snow Loads Affect Solar Mounting Structure Design
Why load basis, roof zone, span and terrain category matter before final mounting selection.
Read guide →What Project Data Is Needed for Solar Mounting System Quotation?
The site, module, wind, snow, corrosion and layout inputs Apex needs for a faster BOM and quotation.
Read guide →Ground Screw vs Driven Pile Solar Mounting System
How soil data, pull-out test, installation speed and corrosion exposure affect foundation selection.
Read guide →How to Choose a Solar Roof Mounting System for Tile, Metal and Flat Roofs
A practical selection guide for matching roof profile, fixing method, wind zone and module layout.
Read guide →Apex Project Review Support for PV Mounting System Selection
Apex supports project selection with application review, material scope alignment, datasheet references and BOM discussion before quotation.
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Apex Solar Mount Datasheet Center for Global Buyers
Apex organizes roof, ground, carport, floating, balcony and accessory datasheets for faster system review and quotation discussion.
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