PVH launches foundation system for solar installations on complex terrain
PV Hardware (PVH) has released PVH Terra, a foundation system designed to improve solar plant installation on challenging terrain. The system aims to improve stability in expansive soils, frost-affected areas, and sites with poor geotechnical conditions while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Nigeria proposes ban on solar panel imports
The Nigerian government plans to ban solar panel imports to boost domestic production, but the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, a Lagos-based consultancy, warns the country is unprepared for such a restriction.
Swaraj Tractors partners Mahindra Susten to develop 26 MW solar plant for self-consumption
Mahindra Susten will develop a 26 MW solar power plant to supply clean energy to four Swaraj Tractors manufacturing facilities located in Mohali and Dera Bassi, Punjab.
Empowering rural communities: The impact of solar cooking solutions
Solar cooking solutions are not just technological advancements but transformative tools for sustainability, health, and economic empowerment
Thin-film solar patents, manufacturing equipment listed for sale
A cancelled factory led to the sale. The solar cells produced by the equipment are “game-changing tech at liquidation values,” said the seller.
Indian heavy industries present 20 GW open access solar opportunity
A new report by Ember finds that steel, cement, and aluminium industries can profitably integrate 20 GW of solar power to run their operations.
SJVN switches on 241.77 MW solar in Rajasthan
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has operationalized 241.77 MW of 1 GW solar power project in the Bikaner district.
ITI Ltd to set up 500 MW solar module manufacturing line at Naini facility
ITI Ltd, a state-owned telecom manufacturing company, has launched a tender for setting up a 500 MW automatic solar PV module manufacturing line on a turnkey basis at its Naini facility in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
US solar module prices rise as market absorbs tariffs
US solar module prices rose in December 2024 for the first time since last summer, driven by tariff adjustments and patent litigation uncertainty, according to Anza. While prices have since stabilized, module type, cell origin, and geopolitical factors continue to shape the market.
India reaches 74 GW of solar module capacity
India’s solar module manufacturing capacity nearly doubled from 38 GW in March 2024 to 74 GW in March 2025. PV cell manufacturing capacity tripled from 9 GW to 25 GW.
