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.
AMPIN Energy Transition secures 10 MW solar PPA with Poly Medicure
AMPIN Energy Transition will supply solar power to medical device manufacturer Poly Medicure’s five plants in Faridabad from its 75 MWp solar park in Kurungawali Sirsa, Haryana.
AXITEC Energy India secures ALMM approval for 18 MW/year of solar module capacity
AXITEC Energy India stated five models of its mono c-Si PERC solar modules are now included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy wins solar, hybrid projects worth INR 1,470 crore
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has secured a 127 MW AC hybrid wind-solar project and a solar project in Rajasthan. It has also emerged lowest bidder for a 200 MW AC (260 MWp DC) solar project in Gujarat.
L&T wins new EPC orders for power transmission lines, substations
Larsen & Toubro has won new EPC orders for power transmission and distribution infrastructure in India and Middle East.
Japanese energy supplier to use green hydrogen for district heating, power
Akasaka Heating & Cooling Supply says it will use green hydrogen produced at an unspecified location in Japan to produce heat and electricity for its Akasaka 5-chome district heating system in central Tokyo.
Long-term issues found in warehoused solar panels
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) is receiving more calls from solar developers concerned about warehouse panel damage. CEA senior engineering manager Claire Kearns-McCoy explains how improper handling, stacking, and storage conditions can lead to long-term issues.
Replus to expand battery facility to 6 GWh
Replus Engitech will expand its battery energy storage and EV battery production facility to 6 GWh by the end of the next year. Currently, the company has 1 GWh of cell-to-pack manufacturing capacity in Pune.
Transforming discarded batteries into valuable resources
Rather than viewing battery recycling as waste management, it should be reframed as an economic and industrial opportunity. Advanced recycling techniques can recover up to 95% of lithium, cobalt, and nickel, reducing India’s reliance on raw material imports.
