China wafer, polysilicon prices climb 33% since early July
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.
Industry reacts to cybersecurity rules for rooftop solar monitoring systems
The solar industry broadly supports a more secure, standardized framework for remote monitoring systems (RMS) used in grid-connected rooftop solar installations but voices concerns over implementation hurdles, additional costs, and technical feasibility—especially for smaller players and regions with limited connectivity.
Statcon Energiaa partners with Germany’s AEG Power Solutions for MW-class hydrogen rectifiers
Statcon Energiaa has secured a licensing agreement with Germany’s AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS) to design, manufacture, and service MW-class hydrogen rectifiers based on AEG’s advanced components.
Adani Green Energy commissions 50 MW solar-wind hybrid power project at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Ltd’s (AGEL) total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 15,865.5 MW with the recent commissioning of 50 MW wind-solar capacity at Khavda.
Qcells confirms US customs detained solar cell imports from South Korea
Qcells has confirmed that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained an unspecified volume of its solar cell imports from South Korea. The company claims the cells do not contain components from Xinjiang, China and says it is working with CBP to resolve the issue.
Solar sector driving growth in India’s wires and cables market: RR Kabel
R R Kabel Ltd, India’s largest exporter of wires and cables, views the solar sector as a key growth driver for the country’s rapidly expanding wires and cables market. The company identifies structural reforms, electrification drives, and renewable energy investments as long-term demand catalysts.
Aiko offers 500 W all-back contact solar modules for C&I applications
The Chinese manufacturer has upgraded its Infinite ABC solar module series with four new product versions. It claims the new modules are the world’s first 500 W panels measuring less than 2 m2.
PLI scheme drives 18.5 GW of solar module capacity up to June
India’s ambitious Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules has resulted in the establishment of 18.5 GW of PV module manufacturing capacity as of June 30, 2025. In addition, 9.7 GW of solar cell and 2.2 GW of ingot-wafer capacity has been established under this scheme.
How long do residential solar panels last?
Several factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of a series, we look at the solar panels themselves.
“Thermal batteries are a highly viable alternative to lithium-ion-based energy storage”
Jaicky Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Voltanova—a deep-tech firm incubated by the Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) at IISc—speaks to pv magazine about Voltanova’s thermal battery system and how it compares to lithium-based energy storage.
