Premier Energies secures solar electrification orders in West Africa
Premier Energies Ltd has secured contracts worth $19.95 million for the supply and installation of solar power systems in the Republic of Benin, West Africa.
Silver price surge drives PV makers to cut silver usage further
The price of silver rose above $44 per ounce this week after gaining more than 30% in six months, with silver expert Philip Newman telling pv magazine it could exceed $50 per ounce next year, raising pressure on PV module makers to curb silver use.
Clickcon launches solar PV fence for residential, commercial sites
The German mounting system specialist has developed a new vertical ground-mounted system compatible with commercially available framed PV modules.
China TOPCon solar module market awaits Q4 policy signals
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.
ALMM for solar wafers: Advantage for early entrants
The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for solar wafers (ALMM List III) could enable solar manufacturers that establish wafer capacity early to achieve superior margins in FY2029/30, as wafer demand is expected to align with broader market demand thereafter.
Europe’s largest sodium-ion battery installation goes live
Switzerland’s Phenogy has launched a megawatt-hour-scale sodium ion energy storage system at a commercial site near Bremen Airport in northern Germany. With this project, the Swiss manufacturer is making its debut on the European energy storage scene, backed by ambitions to develop fully vertically integrated local manufacturing.
REC leads US residential solar panels as Tesla loses storage share
REC led the US residential solar panel market in the first half of 2025, while Tesla lost share in home batteries and inverters amid supply and policy pressures, according to EnergySage.
How lithium-ion batteries are reshaping the energy landscape
With renewable energy now making up nearly half of our installed power capacity, storage is the key to making clean energy truly dependable. On a national level, large-scale energy storage projects will be vital for balancing the grid and ensuring a steady flow of power, even when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.
Waaree Energies invests INR 300 crore in lithium battery subsidiary
Waaree Energies Ltd, a Gujarat-based manufacturer of solar cells and modules, has invested INR 300 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd (WESSPL), through a rights issue.
Alpex Solar raises INR 260.17 crore through preferential issue
The company will utilise the proceeds to complete its ongoing expansion and achieve full-scale production of solar cells, modules, and aluminium frames.
