Cosmic PV Power builds 600 MW solar module factory
The Indian manufacturer expects to start production from its second factory by June this year, bringing its total solar panel manufacturing capacity to 850 MW.
Biden to maintain US solar tariff pause with veto
US legislators are moving to restore tariffs for the shipment of solar components from four major Southeast Asian nations, but US President Joe Biden will veto the move and maintain the pause on tariffs.
Goldi Solar to showcase HELOC Pro Mono module at RenewX
The Gujarat-based solar manufacturer will showcase the HELOC Pro series of mono PERC PV modules built with made-in-India cells at the upcoming RenewX trade expo in Hyderabad.
Polysilicon prices fall 1.33% to six-week low of $37.218/kg
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.
Plug-and-play PV system for garden fences
German PV product supplier Green Akku says that its new PV system can be vertically attached to fences. It reportedly generates more solar power, even in winter.
PV-powered underground heat exchanger for buildings
Researchers in India have combined PV generation with heat produced by an earth-to-air heat exchanger to provide buildings with space heating and cooling. They say the proposed system could result in an annual energy gain of 8116.7 kWh.
Su-Kam Power Systems to establish sustainable energy storage park in Himachal Pradesh
Su-Kam Power Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Himachal Pradesh government to establish a sustainable energy storage park in the state. It plans to invest around INR 300 crore to manufacture renewable, e-mobility, and solar energy products in this park in the near future.
Top PV module manufacturers by shipment volume in 2022
TrendForce has ranked the top six module manufacturers by shipment volume in 2022, with Longi topping the list, followed by Trina Solar and JinkoSolar. JA Solar, Canadian Solar, and Risen Energy rounded out the top six, in a year dominated by large-format modules.
Saatvik establishes US subsidiary
The Indian solar manufacturer will sell its made-in-India PV modules in the USA through the newly opened office in Texas. Going forward, it plans to set up an overseas manufacturing facility too.
Solar manufacturing PLI results: module supply to remain constrained
Almost 50% of the PLI bid capacity has come from project developers, who, alarmed by market disruption over last two years and stiff import barriers, are seeking mainly to meet their captive demand.
