How the EU’s Omnibus will impact Indian companies?
The Omnibus Proposal’s sustainability mandates can either unlock new market opportunities and enhance India’s global standing, or create trade barriers that can damage brand’s reputation and hamper profits. Indian businesses can’t afford to ignore this shift.
China polysilicon prices fall 11.76% since early April peak
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports thatglobal polysilicon negotiations remain challenging, as buyers and sellers continue to struggle to reach agreements on pricing amid a persistent supply-demand imbalance. Furthermore, it reveals that China’s polysilicon futures market could imply a further 13% drop for Nov 2025 delivery contracts.
TNO, Solarge unveil lightweight perovskite solar module prototype
TNO and Solarge have developed a lightweight perovskite solar module prototype measuring 32 cm x 34 cm by combining roll-to-roll processing and low-weight panel materials. The Netherlands-based partners aim to scale the technology for broader commercial applications.
Ahaan Solar advances 2 GW solar module factory in Haryana
Utilizing advanced tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology, Ahaan Solar’s factory in Haryana will produce high-efficiency solar modules for both domestic and international markets.
Longi unveils 700 W back-contact PV panel with world record silicon solar cell
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi unveiled a new PV module with 25.9% efficiency at the 2025 SNEC trade show this week in Shanghai, produced using both low- and high-temperature passivation techniques.
SECI launches tender for 2 GW solar with 1 GW/4 GWh storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the development of 2 GW of grid-connected solar projects integrated with 1 GW/4 GWh of energy storage. Bidding closes on July 22.
Why LFP batteries are gaining traction in India’s EV ecosystem
Leading EV manufacturers and battery suppliers in India are increasingly adopting Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery technology for entry-level and mid-range EVs. This is due to a balance of cost, safety, and durability that fits the Indian market’s practical needs.
Crompton secures INR 101-crore solar pumps order from MEDA
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has received a Letter of Award (LoA) for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 4,500 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems across Maharashtra under Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme. The turnkey project also includes a comprehensive five-year maintenance contract.
Reliance Industries Ltd enters ALMM list with high-efficiency HJT solar modules
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has been included in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) with its high-efficiency heterojunction (HJT) solar modules, featuring efficiencies of up to 23.12%.
Global shipments of solar trackers rise 20%, U.S slips in market share
The United States continues to dominate the solar tracker mount market, with Nextracker securing the top spot globally in 2024.
