FOB China module prices rise amid growing market expectations of sharp correction by end-Q2
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, FOB China TOPCon below 450 W modules for spot loading were stable at $0.093/W, with price indications between $0.087-0.100/W. Furthermore, it reveals that current price increases are not being uniformly adopted across all Chinese manufacturers, with significant price differences—often several euro cents— being observed between the Top 5 and Top 10 manufacturers.
India installed 24 GW solar in FY2025, says JMK Research
India installed 23.8 GW of new solar capacity in FY2025, including 16.9 GW from utility-scale, 5,148 MW rooftop and 1,785 MW offgrid installations.
NTPC REL tenders BoS of 1 GW solar in Rajasthan
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has tendered the balance of system (BoS) package for 1 GW of grid-connected solar PV projects at Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Leveraging ESG Tech for a resilient and decentralized energy grid
According to the “Energy Statistics India 2024” report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, total emissions from the energy sector have been on the rise, underscoring the urgency for sustainable energy practices and stronger ESG-aligned interventions.
Push on to accelerate next generation PV materials
There is no consensus on the future of PV technology but there is general agreement that existing silicon solar cells do not represent the pinnacle of solar energy generation. This has resulted in the exploration of alternative materials and device architectures, with tandem solar cells emerging as the front runner for the next generation of solar cells to be deployed at scale.
Robots to work with humans to demonstrate solar module installation
US electrical contractor Rosendin plans to demonstrate robotic-assisted solar module installation at a large-scale solar energy project under construction in Texas.
Sunsure Energy secures 11 MWp solar PPA with JSL Super Steel
The agreement will help displace 40% of the conventional energy consumed by JSL Super Steel’s Ghaziabad facility.
Waaree Energies to double its solar module manufacturing in Texas
This expansion comes at a critical time for the U.S. solar industry with much uncertainty around supply chains and pressure to increase domestic output.
SECI signs 125 MW/ 500 MWh battery storage sale agreement with KSEB
JSW Energy will develop, operate and maintain the BESS in Kerala with the primary objective of making it available to KSEB for charging/discharging of the BESS on an on-demand basis.
India’s solar exports face new U.S. tariff hurdles but are expected to stay competitive
India’s solar exports vis a vis other countries could still continue to remain competitive, though the margins could take a marginal hit.
