U.S. surpasses 50 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity
The buildout is happening across the domestic solar supply chain and, at full capacity, planned facilities will produce enough to meet the demand for solar in the U.S., according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Chinese researchers build 4T perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell with 29.36% efficiency
Scientists in China built a four-terminal perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell based on a top semi-transparent perovskite device with an efficiency of 21.26% and a high bifaciality factor of 92.2%. They used a solvent-annealing strategy to produce a perovskite film with full coverage, larger grains, superior crystallinity and free of detectable lead iodide impurity.
Union Budget 2025: A bright future for India’s solar industry
With climate change and energy security at the forefront of global concerns, the government has unveiled a series of policy measures and incentives designed to accelerate the adoption of solar power.
Amid uncertainty, Premier Energies halts plans for U.S. solar cell factory
Premier Energies of India put its plans on hold to build a manufacturing facility in the United States as it waits for “the regime in the U.S. to settle down and be clear on what they want to do.”
PV-powered electric vehicles can have up to 30% higher range
A European research team has installed solar panels on a light commercial electric vehicle and has tested their performance for four months. The vehicle was able to extend the range by 530 km, although not all panels contributed equally. System efficiency was measured at up to 66%.
Premier Energies Q3 profit surges 490.58% YoY
The solar manufacturer had an orderbook of 4,539 MW worth INR 69,461 million as of Dec. 31, 2024, across modules (63%), cells (36%), and EPC services (1%).
Solex Energy commissions 800 MW solar module line
Solex’s new line is tailored for mass production of n-type, rectangular-cell TOPCon solar modules ranging from 585 Wp to 625 Wp.
Global solar module prices mixed on differing demand outlook
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.
Budget 2025 expectations of the Indian renewable energy industry
Regulatory and fiscal incentives to set up specialized labs in collaboration with leading international and domestic research institutions, reduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on turbines and solar modules, and ISTS charges waiver extension are on the budget wishlist of the renewable energy industry in India.
Union Budget 2025: Expectations of India’s solar industry
With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, the solar industry anticipates key policy and financial measures to sustain this momentum. The budget is expected to increase funding for green technologies, including solar, wind, and green hydrogen.
