The U.S. International Trade Commission has activated steep duties to offset what it deems improper trade practices supporting U.S. solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Waaree Energies’ Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of Kamath Transformers by the company. The Board also approved the acquisition of Green New Delhi Forever Energy by Waaree Forever Energies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies.

India installed 5.5 GW of large-scale solar and 1.2 GW of rooftop solar in the January–March quarter of 2025. Large-scale solar installations were down over 36% year-on-year.

Having invested heavily in TOPCon, solar manufacturers in India are beginning to explore hybrid solutions such as BC-TOPCon as a bridge between TOPCon and back-contact (BC) technologies. These hybrid models could ease the transition to BC by enabling manufacturers to leverage existing infrastructure while incorporating more efficient designs.

The Solar Energy Industries Association provided analysis of the devastating impact the changes to energy tax credits will have on jobs, manufacturing and the ability to meet the country’s rapidly growing energy demand.

Researchers in Sweden and Italy analyzed the economics of one-axis, vertical, and elevated PV systems for agrivoltaic applications, finding that overhead agrivoltaic systems may perform better the further south they are installed. The discounted payback period and levelized cost of electricity were also calculated and compared.

Waaree Renewable Technologies has established a wholly owned subsidiary named Sunsational Power for power generation from non-conventional energy sources.

Italy installed 1.24 GW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, a 19% decline from the same period in 2024, according to renewables association Anie Rinnovabili. The slowdown highlights mounting headwinds in the country’s PV market.

Biwatt has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.

Acme Solar has reported a net profit of INR 122 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, down 77% year-on-year from INR 532 crore in Q4 FY 2024. The total income for the quarter, however, rose 69.5% YoY to INR 539.25 crore.

Hitachi Energy India has reported a revenue of INR 1,921.9 crore in January–March 2025, a YoY growth of 13.1%. Profit after tax is 61.8% up YoY at INR 183.9 crore.

Building India’s hydrogen economy requires strategic infrastructure planning, targeted investments, and supportive policies. As industrial leaders continue demonstrating the viability of renewable energy transitions, the groundwork for hydrogen infrastructure follows naturally.

Larsen & Toubro has won Indian Oil Corp.’s tender for a green hydrogen production plant with a capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum at a competitive bid of INR 397/kg.

Siemens Ltd has secured new orders worth INR 5,305 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, 44% up year-on-year. Revenue for the quarter increased 2.6% to INR 4,259 crore.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of solar energy as it allows plants to monitor, learn and adapt in real time. Given enormous data collected from several sensors, smart meters, drones, and even weather stations, AI systems utilize machine machine learning algorithms to optimize performance, predict problems and even detect patterns.

RenewSys, a solar PV module and component manufacturer, is adding eight new encapsulant manufacturing lines, bringing its total to 19 lines with a cumulative production capacity of 30 GW.

Premier Energies Ltd has signed a 74:26 joint venture agreement with Taiwan-based Sino-American Silicon Products Inc. (SAS). The JV will establish a 2 GW per annum solar wafer manufacturing plant in India.

Premier Energies Ltd has entered into a joint venture with Hyderabad-based Nuevosol Energy. The JV will set up a 36,000 MT/year aluminium extrusion and anodizing facility in Seetharampuram, Telangana.

Nuberg EPC and EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH (a Poerner Group company) have signed a technical collaboration agreement (TCA) for the development of green hydrogen and derivatives such as green ammonia, green methanol and sustainable aviation fuels.

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 National Electric Energy Company has submitted rules for the international public bidding process for the purchase of 1.5 GW of capacity and energy. The tender will consist of 65% renewable energy with storage and 35% non-renewable energy. The bidding process has also been presented to a forum of Chinese investors.

The financing package will enable Husk Power Systems to develop and operate up to 108 mini-grid sites in Nigeria.

The latest announcement follows parent company Waaree Energies’s commitment of up to $1 billion to the U.S. solar ecosystem, bringing Waaree’s total planned investment in the USA to $1.2 billion by 2028.

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world. The first part of the series aims to help homeowners looking to embrace PV identify the best installers on the market.

Advait Energy Transitions has posted a consolidated total income of INR 406.46 crore and consolidated net profit of INR 32 crore for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

Although the suspension of the 24% tariff under Section 301 sends a signal of easing, the retention of the full 10% under Section 201 and the average 83% anti-dumping/countervailing duties means that Chinese solar PV exports to the US still face a combined tax rate of nearly 200%.

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.

With the increasing pressure to decarbonise the energy system while preserving arable land and biodiversity, agrivoltaics is quickly becoming a vital pathway towards sustainable development. A new report from the IEA PVPS Task 13 lays out a compelling vision for how solar energy and agriculture can not only coexist but thrive together.

Solar trackers are not just an upgrade to existing PV setups—they have the potential to be as crucial as any other component in a solar power plant.

As India strives to move away from its reliance on coal and other fossil fuels, financing this transition remains one of the greatest hurdles. The key challenge lies in de-risking investments to attract the necessary capital for a sustainable and low-carbon energy future.