The US Commerce Department has initiated antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on crystalline silicon PV cells from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The probe follows a petition by US solar manufacturers including First Solar and Qcells.

Exus Renewables secured financing from MUFG Bank’s European arm for a 130MW solar PV project in Portugal’s Alentejo region. MUFG acted as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Hedge Provider, Facility Agent, and Account Bank, though the investment amount was undisclosed.

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Summary] Polysilicon: Yesterday, the quoted price for N-type recharging polysilicon was 45-49 yuan/kg, and the quoted price for granular polysilicon was 43-46 yuan/kg. Market quotes remained temporarily stable, with order signing in the spot market basically concluding. Downstream price transmission encountered certain resistance, and polysilicon prices remained temporarily stable, with market participants adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Wafer: The market price for N-type 18X wafers was 1.2-1.2 yuan/piece; the price for 210R model wafers was 1.35-1.35 yuan/piece. Wafer prices remained stable, with manufacturers focusing on stable shipments. The online rumor that 210R and 210 wafers had their prices reduced by 0.02 yuan/piece was false news.

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Summary: Futures Lead to Frequent Price Fluctuations in Silicon Metal, While Closing Prices for Polysilicon Transactions Remain Stable] Over the weekend, the quoted price for N-type recharging polysilicon was 45-49 yuan/kg, with the N-type polysilicon price index at 45.9 yuan/kg, and the quoted price for granular polysilicon at 43-46 yuan/kg. The polysilicon quoted prices remained stable over the weekend. Last week's polysilicon-related meetings concluded, and the market is now focusing on downstream and power station meetings this week. The current production cut situation in the upstream sector remains uncertain, and the market is closely monitoring supply and demand dynamics.

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Summary] Polysilicon: Yesterday, the quoted price for N-type recharging polysilicon was 45-49 yuan/kg, and for granular polysilicon, it was 43-46 yuan/kg. Market quotes remained stable temporarily. Recently, industry conferences have been held frequently, mainly focusing on the issue of polysilicon supply-side reform. The capacity exit plan is still being formulated, and attention should be paid to the introduction of specific plans and the downward transmission of prices. Wafer: The market price for N-type 18X wafers was 1.2-1.2 yuan/piece, and for N-type 210RN wafers, it was 1.55-1.55 yuan/piece. The wafer segment has completed price increases, with most manufacturers raising wafer prices due to cost influences. Currently, the price increases have achieved stable shipments.

Over 1,700 families in Capurganá and 2,200 in Acandí, Chocó Department, Colombia, now receive continuous electricity through new hybrid solar plants.

Sweden's Orrön Energy (STO:ORRON) has sold a 76-MW agrivoltaic project in Germany to Saxovent Smart Eco Investments GmbH's renewable energy unit.

ortuguese energy group Galp Energia SGPS SA has commenced construction of 74 MW/147 MWh battery storage systems across Spain and Portugal, while activating two solar farms in Spain.