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April 2025

Polysilicon prices decline amid growing short-term market pessimism

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that prevailing pessimism in the global polysilicon market continues to intensify, with current conditions still favoring buyers to a certain extent, allowing them to retain a degree of leverage in negotiations.

Swiss startup inaugurates removable PV plant on railway tracks

Swiss startup Sun-Ways says it has activated what it calls the world’s first removable solar plant on active rail tracks, with passenger trains set to run over the 18 kW installation from April 28.

Are robot solar panel cleaners worth the cost and time?

Robot solar panel cleaning offers numerous benefits that outweigh the initial investment, especially for large installations or in environments with high dust and debris accumulation. However, it is important to consider the potential disadvantages, such as initial cost and the need for maintenance.

Panasonic unveils 585 Wp TOPCon bifacial solar module with 22.66% efficiency

Anchor by Panasonic has unveiled an n-type TOPCon bifacial solar module at RenewX 2025. The glass-to-glass module is available in power range from 570 Wp to 585 Wp, with an efficiency between 22.08% and 22.66%.

Global investment in off-grid solar down 30% in 2024

Off-grid solar investment fell 30% in 2024, with early-stage firms and productive-use tech hit hardest, says Gogla. The global association for the off-grid solar energy industry adds that scale-ups attracted 77% of the nearly $300 million invested, signaling stronger commercial viability among mature players.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy posts its highest ever quarterly revenue of INR 2,519 crore

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has posted a revenue of INR 2,519 crore for Q4 FY2025, a 114% increase compared to the same period last year. For the full financial year, the company recorded a total revenue of INR 6,302 crore—a 108% year-on-year growth.

Sunora expands into solar inverter market with new launches at RenewX 2025

Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Sunora has unveiled its grid-connected and hybrid inverters at RenewX 2025.

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Japan’s Toyo begins production at 2 GW solar cell plant in Ethiopia

Toyo Co. has started production at its 2 GW solar cell facility in Ethiopia, with plans to deliver more than 80 MW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cells by the end of April before scaling capacity to 4 GW.

Solex 2 GW TOPCon cell line to come online by early 2027

Gujarat-based Solex Energy has initiated the work on its state-of-the-art 2 GW n-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility, with operations slated to begin in early 2027.

Adani Green signs agreement to supply 1.25 GW pumped hydro storage capacity in Uttar Pradesh

Adani Green Energy Ltd has signed an agreement with Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd (UPPCL) to deliver 1,250 MW of energy storage capacity from pumped hydro storage projects.

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