MENA region hits 24 GW (AC) of total solar capacity
The Middle East Solar Industry Association’s (MESIA) latest report says solar capacity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region grew by 25% in 2024, with local manufacturing and energy storage also accelerating.
Waaree Energies secures 180 MW solar module order
Waaree Energies has secured a Letter of Award from a domestic renewable power producer to supply 180 MWp of solar modules.
Chinese startup unveils flexible perovskite photovoltaic modules with 15.6% efficiency
Mellow Energy claims its ML-Flex panel is currently the world’s largest flexible perovskite solar module. Available in five versions with power output ranging from 260 W to 300 W, the module measures 1,200 mm x 1,600 mm and weighs only 2.04 kg.
Global solar module prices mixed on varying demand expectations
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Corporate funding in solar sector globally falls 24% to $26.3 billion in 2024
Mercom Capital Group says inflation, high interest rates, trade disputes and policy ambiguity all contributed to a drop in corporate funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the solar sector last year.
Premier Energies secures INR 1,460-crore order for solar cells and modules
Premier Energies has secured multiple domestic orders aggregating to INR 1,460 crore for supply of solar cells and modules.
Vikram Solar wins 1 GW PV module supply order
Vikram Solar will supply n-type TOPCon glass-to-glass PV modules for JSW Neo Energy Ltd’s renewable energy projects the Indian states of Karnataka, Gujarat and Rajasthan
Envirostream Australia signs battery recycling deal with Hithium Energy
Envirostream Australia, a subsidiary of Livium, has signed an exclusive recycling agreement with Hithium Energy to recycle lithium-ion batteries supplied by Hithium to Lightsource bp’s Woolooga solar farm in Queensland, Australia.
Government mulling incentives for battery cell component manufacturing
India can become self-reliant in battery cell manufacturing if lithium remains in the country through recycling and used in batteries once again, added Vijay Mittal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, at the 4th India Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit 2025.
Global cleantech investment expected to surpass fossil fuels for the first time in 2025
Global clean energy supply investments will reach $670 billion this year, said a report from S&P Global Commodity Insights.
