TNO unveils 12.4%-efficient perovksite solar tile
The Dutch research institute has presented what it describes as the world’s first perovskite-based roof tile, achieving up to 13.8% efficiency on standalone modules and 12.4% when installed on a curved surface. The flexible modules were produced using TNO’s experimental roll-to-roll platform,
Cornex unveils new 165 Ah sodium-ion prismatic cell for stationary energy storage
A new sodium-ion cell for ESS may further improve competitiveness in large-scale systems against the weight of the lithium-ion battery sector.
Aroma Solar launches 1.2 GW fully automated module manufacturing facility in North India
Agricultural exporter Aroma Agrotech’s subsidiary opens fully automated TOPCon solar module production line in Karnal, Haryana, with an annual capacity of 1.2 GW.
Kosol Energie airlifts 100 tonnes of solar cells to Ahmedabad
This strategic airlift was undertaken to ensure uninterrupted PV module manufacturing and supply for customers across utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) segments, supporting critical project timelines.
US solar module prices face upward pressure
Median solar module pricing in the United States reached $0.28 per watt as the market adjusted to intensified trade enforcement and new Foreign Entity of Concern compliance requirements, according to the Q1 2026 Quarterly Pricing & Domestic Content Report from Anza.
Jakson Green consortium signs 85,000 tpa green ammonia purchase agreement with SECI
Jakson Green Ltd, through its consortium with Ocior Energy, has signed a green ammonia purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd to supply 85,000 metric tons per annum of green ammonia.
Feston to set up 3 GWh BESS factory
Feston SEV, a Chennai-based solar inverter and energy technology company, is entering battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing with plans to set up a BESS facility with an annual production capacity of 3 GW. Its upcoming facility will produce 5 kWh to 5 MWh solutions, catering to residential and commercial segments.
Solar above 60° North: The Arctic as PV’s next frontier
An IEA-PVPS report finds that solar power above 60° North is not only viable but rapidly expanding, driven by cold-climate performance gains, bifacial technologies, and rising energy security needs. While challenges like extreme seasonality, snow, permafrost, and scarce data remain, Arctic PV is emerging as a critical—and technically distinct—frontier for global solar deployment.
Agratas advances 20 GWh Sanand battery facility
Agratas, the Tata group’s global battery business, has reported progress on its Sanand battery facility in India, with the steel frame now complete. Production is expected to commence in 2027.
Neuron Energy to set up 5 GWh BESS facility in Maharashtra
EV battery manufacturer Neuron Energy has announced its entry into the grid-scale energy storage segment with plans to commission a fully automated battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra. Once fully operational, the facility will have an annual production capacity of 5 GWh, with the capability to manufacture up to 1,000 containerised BESS units per year.
