Solar wafer prices stabilize as supply rationalizes, regional policies shape production and trade
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.
Hithium unveiles 6.25 MWh BESS, sodium-ion battery cell, installation-free home microgrid
A trifecta of cutting-edge products debuted at Hithium’s second Eco Day event held in Beijing.
Madhya Pradesh allots land for solar manufacturing projects
Madhya Pradesh has received solar manufacturing proposals from Grew Energy, Insolation Green Energy, Premier Energies Global, Saatvik Solar and other companies. Land allotment letters for these industrial units were recently given away by the State’s chief minister.
Sasken achieves energy neutrality
Sasken Technologies meets a significant 78% of energy requirements across all its India facilities through renewable sources. To bridge the remaining gap and achieve a 100% green energy footprint, it utilizes International Renewable Energy Certificates.
Premier Energies to set up new 1 GW TOPCon solar module facility by March 2025
Premier Energies Global’s board of directors has approved the setting up of a 1 GW TOPCon solar module manufacturing facility. This facility is an addition to the 4 GW TOPCon integrated cell-module capacity that the company is establishing in Telangana.
Five-year testing show PV façades perform better than expected
Researchers in the Netherlands have analyzed the performance of PV façades during the period 2018-2023 and have found that these system may generate more economic value than conventional rooftop PV systems. Their analysis was based on financial, technical and environmental metrics
Navigating India’s solar operations and maintenance market
The sheer scale of solar installations means that ensuring consistency in operations and maintenance practices across the country is no easy task. Moreover, as technology continues to evolve, companies will need to keep up with the latest innovations to stay competitive.
Ambuja Cements commissions 200 MW solar project in Khavda
The 200 MW solar power project in Khavda is part of the company’s ambitious 1 GW renewable power (solar+wind) project along with 376 MW from waste heat recovery systems.
US doubles solar polysilicon and wafer tariffs on China
The US government has doubled Section 301 tariffs on imported solar polysilicon and wafers from China to 50%. The materials are vital for manufacturing solar panels, from refining polysilicon to assembling modules.
ReNew to delist from NASDAQ
A consortium of ReNew Energy Global promoters including Masdar, CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Sumant Sinha has offered to buy out the company’s publicly listed shares.
