Cliantech Solutions secures module line deals with Cosmic PV Power, Veda Solar
Cliantech Solutions has signed deals to supply and set up 3.1 GW of solar module manufacturing lines, including 1.6 GW for Cosmic PV Power and 1.5 GW for Veda Solar.
Army Solar building 3 GW TOPCon module factory in Surat
Army Solar, PV manufacturing arm of Army Looms and Textile Co., plans to start production from its 3 GW TOPCon solar PV module manufacturing facility by the end of April.
India’s CDIL launches solar bypass diodes
CDIL Semiconductors has unveiled India’s first indigenous solar bypass diodes. The company say its diodes are optimized for India’s extreme weather conditions with their industry-leading low forward voltage drop and high thermal stability.
New test method for curved VIPV surfaces
IEA-PVPS has conceived a new test method and analysis of the impact of curvature in vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (VIPV) surfaces. Over the course of an 8-day summertime trial in south-eastern France, the researchers found that the curvature triggered irradiance and temperature non-uniformity of up to 261W/m² and 13 C, respectively.
JinkoSolar sues Waaree Energies for alleged TOPCon patent infringement
JinkoSolar has filed a lawsuit in Texas against Waaree Energies and its US subsidiary for the alleged infringement of one of its n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patents, marking another move in its aggressive patent defense strategy.
Trina Solar sues Canadian Solar over patents in $147 million lawsuit
Trina Solar has filed a lawsuit against Canadian Solar and its subsidiary, seeking $147 million in damages for alleged infringement of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell patents. The case, accepted by the Jiangsu High Court, underscores the rise of intellectual property disputes in China’s competitive solar sector.
India exported solar modules worth $782 million in April-Nov. period of 2024
India exported solar PV modules worth around $782 million in FY 2024-25 till Nov. 2024. The value of exports to USA stood at $756.08 million.
Grew Solar to set up 3 GW ingot-module factory in Madhya Pradesh
Grew Solar’s facility in Madhya Pradesh will produce 3 GW of ingots, wafers, cells and modules per year.
China adds export restrictions for minerals used in thin-film solar
Restriction on cadmium telluride exports is expected to increase costs for U.S.-based thin-film solar manufacturer First Solar.
Sinovoltaics updates PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The latest ranking based on Altmann-Z scores sees India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy retain the top three spots. But further below in the ranking, analysts see more firms with lower scores compared to the last quarter.
