Amara Raja Energy & Mobility reports 16% YoY revenue growth in Q4 FY26
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility has reported a revenue of INR 3,460 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, 16% up year-on-year. Profit before tax (PBT) stood at INR 433 crore, compared to INR 224 crore in Q4 FY 2025.
Brazil increases import tax on batteries at local manufacturer’s request
The measure raises the import tariff from 18% to 25% for 48V LFP batteries intended for stationary applications in telecommunications and photovoltaic systems of up to 4.8 kW until May 2027, following a request from the domestic industry via LETEC. For other batteries classified as lithium-ion electric accumulators, the reduced rate of 18% remains.
DAS Solar, UNSW build tunnel back-contact solar cell with 27% efficiency, lower silver content
Researchers from UNSW and DAS Solar developed a zero-busbar metal grid optimization approach for tunnel oxide passivated back-contact (TBC) silicon solar cells, enabling more efficient current collection at the rear surface while reducing silver consumption by 3–4 mg/W. The first TBC cells produced in mass manufacturing using this technique have demonstrated efficiencies exceeding 27%.
DCR module premiums more than offset input cost pressures: GREW Solar CEO
Vinay Thadani, Director & CEO of GREW Solar, says that as the company deepens its backward integration and scales up operations, the cost gap with Chinese manufacturers continues to narrow. In the DCR segment, he adds, GREW Solar commands a meaningful price premium that more than offsets any input cost differential.
China invalidates First Solar TOPCon patent in major win for JinkoSolar
JinkoSolar has won a key patent invalidation in China against First Solar’s TOPCon-related patent, with the China National Intellectual Property Administration ruling it fully invalid.
Rajasthan Solar Association calls for pragmatic transition framework for ALMM List II implementation
The industry body warns of supply disruptions, rising costs, MSME stress and project delays if ground-level readiness is ignored.
Ganesh Green Bharat FY 2026 revenue crosses INR 1,000 crore
The company expects FY27 revenue in the range of INR 1,500 crore to INR 1,700 crore.
Chinese wafer producers build inventory ahead of expected Q3 demand recovery
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.
Fujiyama Power to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh
Fujiyama Power Systems, which currently operates a 1 GW mono PERC solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, plans to set up an additional 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the on-grid rooftop solar segment.
Solar industry cost-cutting sparks record wave of spontaneous glass breakage
Instances of cracks in PV module glass started appearing about five years ago. Spontaneous glass breakage is now one of the solar industry’s top issues, but manufacturing pressures and a lack of standards are hindering solutions.
