US launches national security probe into polysilicon imports
The US Department of Commerce (DoC) says it will investigate the potential for export restrictions by foreign countries, as well as their ability to “weaponize” their control over supplies of polysilicon.
India achieves 50% clean power capacity five years ahead of target
As of June 30, 2025, India reached a cumulative installed power capacity of 484.82 GW with 242.8 GW coming from non-fossil fuel sources (8.8 GW nuclear, 49.4 GW hydro, and 184.6 GW renewable energy sources).
Alpex Solar secures 300 MW PV cell deal with TP Solar
Alpex Solar Ltd has approved a definitive procurement agreement with TP Solar Ltd for supply of solar cells with a minimum aggregate capacity of 300 MW.
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.
Meeting evening peaks with clean power requires a three-pronged strategy: IEEFA
The persistent evening peaks, which now nearly match daytime highs, reinforce the urgency of deploying storage solutions, demand-side measures and hybrid renewable projects to meet post-sunset demand.
Upcycling solar glass waste to use in solid-state lithium batteries
Nanyang Technological University researchers have milled solar panel glass waste for use in cathodes used in solid state lithium metal batteries. When used as a functional filler in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) material, the resulting battery performance was maintained over 80 charge cycles with an 8.3 % improvement over the reference device.
Saudi Arabia signs 5 solar PPAs totaling 12 GW
Saudi Arabia has inked five solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) with a developer consortia led by ACWA Power covering 12 GW of new capacity. Alongside two wind PPAs totaling 3 GW, the seven projects have been billed as the largest renewable energy capacity signed for in a single phase globally.
SAEL to set up 5 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh
SAEL Industries Ltd will invest around INR 8,200 crore to establish a 5 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Once operational, it will take SAEL’s total solar manufacturing capacity to 8.5 GW.
Four-year outdoor testing shows perovskite cells suffer from high seasonality
Testing conducted by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin in Germany has shown that perovskite solar cells operating at high latitudes in Europe may suffer from higher performance losses in winter compared to conventional PV devices. The scientists warned, however, that at lower latitudes this seasonality may be less pronounced.
Huawei leads global inverter market as shipments hit 589 GW in 2024
Chinese companies made up nine of the 10 largest global inverter suppliers in 2024, with total inverter shipments reaching 589 GW (AC), according to Wood Mackenzie.
