EU ban on Chinese inverters sparks strong response from Beijing
China strongly criticized the EU’s ban on Chinese inverters in EU-funded solar projects, warning it could damage trade relations, supply chains, and Europe’s energy transition.
U.S. solar panel manufacturers need to learn to solder
CEA’s 2026 manufacturing quality report finds that yield rates vary widely based on the age of solar module assembly facilities, with mature Chinese firms nearing 100% and U.S. outlier facilities ranging all the way down to 30%.
China TOPCon solar cell prices stabilize as holiday lull slows trading
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.
Bondada secures 600 MW solar EPC order from NTPC
Bondada Engineering Ltd has received a Notification of Award (NOA) from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd for the execution of Balance of System (BOS) works for a 600 MW solar PV project at Fatehgarh, Rajasthan. The order value stands at around INR 816 crore.
Solex Energy FY2026 revenue surpasses INR 1,600 crore
Solex Energy, a solar module manufacturer and EPC services provider, has reported a 248% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to INR 885.53 crore for the fourth quarter of FY2026. Revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, rose 144.3% to INR 1,618 crore.
Waaree Renewable Technologies to acquire 55% stake in Associated Power Structures
Waaree Renewable Technologies has signed agreements to acquire a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR 1,225 crore.
Vikram Solar reports record Q4 FY2026 revenue of INR 1,453 crore
Vikram Solar has reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of INR 1,453 crore in Q4 FY2026, marking a 22% year-on-year increase. Profit after tax (PAT) also rose 22% YoY to INR 110 crore.
ACME Solar FY26 profit jumps 98.4% to INR 498 crore
ACME Solar Holdings has reported a 98.4% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to INR 498 crore for fiscal year 2026. The company posted total revenue of INR 2,507 crore for FY 2026, up 59% year on year.
Study finds PV plants reshape land surface conditions, reducing wind speed and increasing soil moisture
A China-based research team conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 147 studies on how solar PV systems alter land surface processes, covering 609 installations worldwide and 11 key climate variables. The results show mixed but mostly significant environmental effects, including reduced wind speed, albedo, and land surface or soil temperatures, alongside increased soil moisture, while air temperature changes remained largely non-significant.
AlphaTracker launches hydraulic mechanism that locks trackers during strong wind gusts
The Portuguese manufacturer unveiled Maxi-Lock, an autonomous hydraulic mechanism that locks solar trackers during strong wind gusts or high-amplitude vibrations, and Smart-Slope, a universal joint-style system designed for uneven terrain. The company claims the technologies can reduce supply and maintenance costs, lower component counts, improve plant availability, and enable higher PV module integration in both conventional and agrivoltaic projects.
