ArcelorMittal starts BIPV module production in France
ArcelorMittal has started producing its Helioroof building-integrated PV modules in France. The steelmaker says the system aims to simplify energy retrofits for commercial and industrial roofs.
ReNew Energy Global receives $8.15 per share buyout offer from Masdar-led consortium
ReNew Energy Global Plc has announced that it has received a best and final non-binding buyout proposal from Masdar, CPP Investments, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Sumant Sinha. The offer of $8.15 per share represents an increase of $1.08 per share, or 15.3%, from the initial non-binding proposal dated December 10, 2024.
Gautam Solar receives ALMM and BIS approval for 640 Wp TOPCon PV modules
Gautam Solar has announced that its 640 Wp R-Series TOPCon solar modules have received approvals from both the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Ciel & Terre unveils new honeycomb structure for floating PV
The new Fusio floating structure features a triangular design and is said to be particularly suited to markets such as India and Southeast Asia. Tilt angles can be configured at either 5° or 12°.
BC Jindal Group secures INR 6,500-crore renewable energy projects in FY 2026
The BC Jindal Group, a diversified business conglomerates with over INR 18,000 crore turnover, has reached a renewable energy order book of INR 6,500 crore so far in FY26, with more projects in the pipeline.
Will China’s export curbs on lithium battery materials and technologies reshape global supply chain?
Industry players speak to pv magazine about whether China’s decision to tighten export controls on key minerals and technologies for lithium batteries will cause a short-term disruption or lead to a long-term strategic realignment of the global supply chain.
Can India cope with the growing tide of battery waste?
The world is projected to retire over 11 million tonnes of lithium-ion batteries each year by 2030. India may contribute nearly 2 million tonnes by 2030, not only due to electric vehicles, but also because of an exponential level of consumption of consumer electronics and stationary storage.
Engie, Masdar win 1.5 GW solar project in UAE
A consortium of France’s Engie and the UAE’s Masdar has been selected to develop the 1.5 GW Khazna solar PV project located near Abu Dhabi. The project is expected to reach financial close before the end of the year.
ACME Group, Vietnam’s Stavian Industrial Metal sign long-term supply deal for green HBI and DRI
ACME Group and Vietnam’s Stavian Industrial Metal have executed a binding term sheet for long-term sale and purchase of 0.8 MTPA of green HBI (Hot Briquetted Iron) and DRI (Direct Reduced Iron)—two critical raw materials used in steelmaking—for a period of ten years.
New standard for U.S. Customs solar supply chain compliance
To help importers vet compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and other supply chain traceability requirements, the Solar Energy Industries Association released the Standard 101, which was recently approved by the American National Standards Institute.
