The solar-plus-storage opportunity: How developers can lead India’s renewable transition
With solar plus battery storage systems emerging as the go-to solution for consistent, green, and economically viable power, the energy landscape is being reshaped. From industrial clusters to corporate campuses, the appetite for storage-backed solar installations is growing rapidly.
Solar myths and misconceptions put to sword
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society debunks old and new urban legends about solar energy.
Solar module prices on a clear downward trend
PV module prices have fallen by around 5% to 8% across all technology classes in recent weeks. says Martin Schachinger, the founder of pvXchange.com. This means that prices are moving strongly back toward the level we saw at the beginning of the year, which can only be described as unhealthy for module producers.
China’s upstream solar market signals strong price gains amid government intervention
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.
New solar trade cases focus on Asian countries
A US solar manufacturing group has filed trade petitions targeting cell and module imports from Indonesia, India and Laos, seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on largely Chinese-produced products. The action could trigger new AD/CVD investigations by the US Department of Commerce.
Distributed solar poised to shape the next decade of India’s energy transition through residential, C&I rooftops, and hybrid microgrids
India has set an ambitious target of 280 GW of solar capacity by 2030, and of this, at least 40-45 GW is expected to come from distributed solar — a conservative estimate, considering the pace at which the ecosystem is maturing.
How homeowners in Tier 2 cities are switching to solar
Tier 2 cities are quietly powering a big shift in India’s energy landscape. What was once considered a technology for the rich or industrial use is now finding a place on the rooftops of everyday homes.
China polysilicon price increases amid regulatory signals
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.
Brazil may add 36.5 GW of solar by 2029, says grid operator
Brazil’s installed solar capacity is expected to rise from 51.7 GW in December 2024 to 88.2 GW by the end of 2029, according to the national grid operator’s 2025–29 Energy Operation Plan.
What standards for agrivoltaics?
The technology which combines solar PV panels and agriculture is gaining ground. IEC Standards for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems already exist, but more might be required, dealing with some of the more specific issues relating to agriculture.
