Japan aims to deploy 20 GW of perovskite solar by 2040
The Japanese government says it expects perovskite solar modules to be produced in large quantities at JPY 20 ($0.13)/W by 2025, JPY 14/W by 2030, and JPY 10/W by 2040.
INOXAP commences electronic specialty gas supply to ReNew’s solar cell facility at Dholera
Under a long-term contract, INOXAP will ensure a seamless and reliable supply of key electronic gases such as nitrous oxide, ammonia, and silane to ReNew Photovoltaics’ first solar PV cell manufacturing facility at Dholera, Gujarat.
Premier Energies secures INR 1,087-crore solar cell, module supply orders
Premier Energies has secured multiple domestic orders for supply of solar modules (worth INR 964 crore) and solar cells (INR 123 crore).
U.S. Congressmen introduce bill to block implementation of 45X tax credit
Congressmen John Moolenaar and Jared Golden introduced a new bill that aims to halt advanced manufacturing tax credits.
Global solar module prices stable-to-soft as markets absorb news of U.S. election, policy changes
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.
Solar panel price drop in November may mark end of downward trend
Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, says the 8% price drop in November for solar modules could mark the end of sustained declines, as market signals are pointing to a possible recovery.
Ecoprogetti delivers 300 MW solar panel production line to SAEL
SAEL’s production line from Italy’s Ecoprogetti is equipped to produce double-sided glass-glass solar panels using TOPCon M10 cells.
Unlocking the potential of radiative cooling for photovoltaic modules
Radiative cooling is an emerging technology that holds the potential to enhance the performance and longevity of PV modules. Researchers from the Institute of Nanotechnology of Lyon explain how this technology may reach commercial maturity.
All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – updated
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 65 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 17 new results reported in the new version.
Building self-reliance in the solar value chain
A multi-pronged policy mix has been adopted by the government to promote solar adoption. In the Budget 2024-25, a corpus of INR 10,000 crore was allocated to promote the solar industry, a 110% increase from the previous year. Solar manufacturing equipment have been exempt from the basic customs duty list to boost domestic manufacturing. In contrast, there is a 10% customs duty on the import of solar glass as we currently have enough capacity to meet all our domestic requirements.
