Fraunhofer CSP warns some cleaning agents may reduce PV module performance by up to 5.6%
Researchers at the German institute found that some widely used PV cleaning agents can damage anti reflective glass coatings, significantly reducing solar module efficiency. Their tests showed that while some cleaners are safe, others cause visible and permanent coating degradation, highlighting the need for careful selection of cleaning products to avoid long term performance loss.
Solarium Green secures INR 22.5 crore solar module orders
Ahmedabad-based Solarium Green Energy Ltd has secured purchase orders worth INR 22.5 crore to supply TOPCon bifacial solar modules for multiple projects in India.
Panasonic claims world’s first trial of cybersecurity monitoring for grid-scale BESS
A Japanese joint-pilot will test grid-scale BESS with a range of local and remote attack vectors, with cybersecurity monitoring to watch for indications of anomalies.
Japan’s TDK Corp. to invest INR 4,000 crore in Haryana for battery energy storage unit
TDK Corp., a Japanese multinational electronics company, has proposed an investment of INR 4,000 crore in Haryana to set up a battery energy storage unit. A delegation from the company met Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss the proposed investment.
Vikram Solar appoints Sameer Nagpal as CEO
Sameer Nagpal will lead Vikram Solar through its next phase of growth as it advances its strategic roadmap to deepen backward integration, scale manufacturing capacity, and strengthen its position in the global renewable energy market.
China wafer prices unchanged as resumed purchases fail to lift market
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.
Government sets seven-day cut-off for ALMM wafer compliance
Bids submitted after seven days from the publication of the initial ALMM List-III for wafers must mandatorily specify the use of ALMM List-III-compliant wafers.
AI-powered BESS: The next frontier in grid stability and renewable integration
AI is transforming battery energy storage systems (BESS) through predictive load management, smart dispatch, and real-time performance optimisation – critical to India’s renewable energy ambitions.
Solarium commissions 1 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad
Solarium Green Energy, a rooftop solar EPC company in India, has entered solar module manufacturing with the commissioning of a facility with an annual production capacity of 1 GW in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The plant is equipped for manufacturing large-format G12 solar modules of up to 725 Wp.
India adds 119 GW of solar module, 9 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in 2025
Cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached around 210 GW as of Dec. 31, 2025, while cell manufacturing capacity totaled about 27 GW, according to Mercom’s new report.
