Polysilicon glut may reverse into shortage by 2028, says Bernreuter
China’s polysilicon output hit 3.25 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, driving global prices below $4.50/kg, says Bernreuter Research. The Germany-based market analytics firm warns the market could swing to a shortage by 2028 if capacity cuts overshoot.
Longi, Pertamina begin work on 1.4 GW solar cell, module factory in Indonesia
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi and Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina have started construction on a 1.4 GW solar cell and module production facility in West Java, Indonesia.
Sunkind Energy signs 4 GW solar module line agreement with ConfirmWare
Sunkind will leverage ConfirmWare’s advanced stringer and automation technology for its upcoming 4 GW of solar module production lines in India.
Emmvee secures INR 1,500 crore solar module order from KPI Green Energy
Emmvee has secured an order worth nearly INR 1,500 crore from KPI Green Energy Ltd to supply high-efficiency TOPCon bifacial PV modules for KPI Green’s upcoming solar project in Gujarat.
Myanmar’s Prime Minister calls for increased local solar panel production
Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing called for greater domestic production of solar panels and raw materials during a recent visit to a factory in central Myanmar, citing the need to strengthen local supply chains for renewable energy.
US panel price spread widens between India and Indonesia/Laos origin
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that US-assembled modules with imported cells continue to be heard between $0.26/W and $0.33/W, while modules with domestic content – which are still limited to just a handful of producers – are generally quoted between $0.4/W and $0.5/W.
Waaree clarifies it’s not moving away from Odisha
“Construction activities are actively ongoing, and contracts for the Odisha [solar manufacturing] facility have been duly awarded and are being executed as planned,” said Dr. Amit Paithankar, CEO and Whole-time Director of Waaree Energies.
Waaree Energies board approves change in 6 GW ingot-to-solar module fab location
Waaree Energies board of directors has approved a change in the location of its 6 GW ingot-to-solar module manufacturing project from Odisha to multiple sites across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other potential states.
Solar module prices in Europe falling with no clear trend in sight
Solar module prices in Europe have fallen by up to €0.01 ($0.01)/W this month, according to pvXchange.com, as the PV market shows resilience amid policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
Trina Solar reveals 841 W perovskite-silicon tandem PV module prototype
China’s Trina Solar has unveiled a perovskite‑silicon tandem solar module prototype delivering 841 W and 27.1% efficiency, based on 210 mm tandem cells.
