China TOPCon solar module prices climb over 30% since mid-December
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.
China PV module prices expected to hit $0.12/W in H2
China’s PV module prices are expected to hover around $0.12/W in the second half of 2026 as the removal of export VAT rebates, front-loaded demand, and persistent oversupply keep market sentiment volatile.
‘An immediate transition to copper is technically and economically feasible’
With silver prices rising, more large solar manufacturers are expected to switch to copper for cell metallization. Radovan Kopecek of ISC Konstanz tells pv magazine that he expects the entire industry to follow. Ning Song of the University of New South Wales says a small efficiency tradeoff may be acceptable if the cost savings are significant and do not introduce new reliability risks.
Pre-Budget 2026: Solar and storage industry calls for tax reforms, PLI expansion, and circular economy push
Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, stakeholders across India’s solar and energy storage ecosystem have urged the government to focus on tax reforms, expansion of production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes with targeted allocations, faster viability gap funding (VGF) disbursements, additional funding for residential rooftop solar, improved access to long-term and affordable green finance, and a stronger push for circular economy initiatives and grid modernisation.
Why end-to-end solar manufacturing is India’s competitive edge
End-to-end solar manufacturing is the bridge that will reduce import reliance, stabilize costs, strengthen supply chains, support exports, and help India move confidently toward its 500 GW renewable energy goal. With the right investments and a continued focus on innovation, India is positioned not just to participate in the solar revolution, but to help shape it.
French scientists discover new UV-induced degradation pathways in heterojunction solar cells
Scientists from French research institute CEA-Liten have identified hydrogen migration in doped selective layers as the primary driver of UV-induced degradation in silicon heterojunction solar cells. They have also found that combined light and thermal light-soaking treatments can partially restore performance and improve long-term UV stability.
Saatvik Green secures INR 10.15 crore solar module supply orders
Saatvik Green Energy’s arm Saatvik Solar Industries has received and accepted solar PV module supply orders worth INR 10.15 crore. The orders are scheduled for execution by February 2026.
Fujiyama Power Systems commissions 1 GW solar cell manufacturing plant at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh
Fujiyama Power Systems Ltd has commenced production at its 1 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. The newly commissioned facility will cater entirely to captive consumption, strengthening the company’s backward integration and supply-chain security.
More PV manufacturers expected to adopt copper metallization in 2026
Rising silver prices are pushing PV manufacturers toward copper-based metallization, with DK Electronic Materials targeting 2026 for large-scale deployment of high-copper paste solutions, while Fraunhofer ISE warns efficiency trade-offs remain unacceptable.
Waaree Energies posts record quarterly results
Waaree Energies Ltd reported revenue from operations of INR 7,565.05 crore in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of 118.81%. Profit after tax (PAT), after accounting for exceptional items, surged 118.35% YoY to INR 1,106.79 crore.
