Global battery industry enters new phase, says IEA
The industry will reach the 1 TWh demand milestone in 2024, with China producing more than three-quarters of the batteries sold globally. The concentration of the production chain in the country has led to a fall in costs and a possible technological shift with the focus on LFP batteries. Cooperation between countries can be strategic to diversify the battery production chain and create sustained demand, assesses the International Energy Agency.
Avaada starts building 5 GW TOPCon solar cell, module factory in Uttar Pradesh
Avaada Electro, manufacturing arm of Avaada Group, has started building its integrated facility for 5 GW of TOPCon solar cells and modules in Greater Noida. It also opened a 1.5 GW module fab in Noida.
Polysilicon market unchanged, awaits policy stimulus
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.
The Hydrogen Stream: BGR Tech partners alkaline electrolyzer manufacturer Stargate for green hydrogen projects in India
BGR Tech will integrate Stargate’s alkaline electrolyser stacks with its in-house developed balance-of-plant to execute green hydrogen production projects in India.
Longi unveils anti-dust back contact solar module with 24.8% efficiency
Longi has released a back-contact solar module with 24.8% efficiency, featuring a power output of up to 670 W and a temperature coefficient of -0.26% per degree Celsius.
Waaree Energies receives EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability practices
Waaree Energies has become the first Indian solar PV manufacturer to achieve EcoVadis Gold Medal, joining top 5% of global companies in ESG Excellence.
Solar manufacturing in India: Paving the way for a self-reliant renewable future
As India advances toward its Vision 2047 goals, solar module and cell manufacturing must be at the heart of the renewable energy strategy. While policy interventions like ALMM and production-linked incentives have laid a strong foundation, the next phase requires intensifying domestic raw material manufacturing and supply chains, scaling solar cell production with novel technologies, developing a skilled workforce to support advanced manufacturing, and elevating export competitiveness through quality certifications and trade agreements.
Vikram Solar to enter solid-state battery manufacturing
Indian PV manufacturer Vikram Solar will launch a 1 GWh fully integrated solidstate cell and battery facility, expandable up to 5 GWh.
UNSW develops PV panel recycling method that recovers cell metals for upcycling
UNSW researchers were able to recover silicon from end of life solar PV panels pure enough for re-use in silicon carbide-based devices. Their novel multi-step method which includes thermal and chemical processes, also recovers silver.
Lohum announces India’s first battery-grade lithium refinery
Lohum stated its new lithium refinery will have the capacity to produce 1,000 metric tonnes annually.
