Trump executive order places 25% tariff on aluminum and steel
Aluminum is used in solar panel frames and racking and steel is used in solar ground mounts and trackers.
Andhra Pradesh launches 500 MW/1,000 MWh battery storage tender
NHPC Ltd has launched a tender for selection of developers to set up standalone battery energy storage systems for an aggregate capacity of 1,000 MWh ((500 MW x 2 hours) under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme in Andhra Pradesh. Bidding closes on March 17.
Back contact solar module manufacturing capacity may reach 1 TW by 2030, says tech expert
Radovan Kopecek, an expert on back-contacted (BC) solar cell and module technologies, spoke with pv magazine about BC manufacturing costs, efficiency and technical challenges. He believes that global BC solar module manufacturing capacity could reach 1 TW by 2030, potentially making BC products the industry’s mainstream technology. Kopecek added that 2028 will be a crucial year for its development, as most of the critical patents associated with this module tech will expire.
Premier Energies secures orders for solar modules worth INR 1,234 crore
Premier Energies Photovoltaic has received two domestic orders aggregating to INR 1,234 crore for supply of solar modules.
Global module prices stable-to-soft amid mixed sentiments
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.
Cliantech Solutions secures module line deals with Cosmic PV Power, Veda Solar
Cliantech Solutions has signed deals to supply and set up 3.1 GW of solar module manufacturing lines, including 1.6 GW for Cosmic PV Power and 1.5 GW for Veda Solar.
Sineng Electric supplies central inverters for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel’s RE project in Andhra Pradesh
Sineng Electric supplied 184 units of its 3.3 MW central inverter (EP-3300-HB-UD), delivering a cumulative capacity of 606 MW AC.
Ensuring ESG compliance in steel: A blueprint for a sustainable future
By embracing environmental responsibility, social equity, and strong governance, steel manufacturers can not only meet the demands of today’s market but also pave the way for a more sustainable and ethical tomorrow.
Army Solar building 3 GW TOPCon module factory in Surat
Army Solar, PV manufacturing arm of Army Looms and Textile Co., plans to start production from its 3 GW TOPCon solar PV module manufacturing facility by the end of April.
Philippines’ green energy auction heavily oversubscribed with nearly 7 GW of pumped hydro bids
The country’s Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) attracted a cumulative 7.5 GW of projects, far surpassing the 4.65 GW installation target.
