‘Solar modules could be produced in Europe at €0.15/W’
At the Modules and Material Worksop in Konstanz, organized by solar manufacturing engineering company RCT Solutions and ICS Konstanz, experts from the European PV equipment production industry gathered to discuss the current and future trajectory of manufacturing costs, technology advancements and equipment and raw material capabilities. RCT Solutions CEO, Peter Fath, told pv magazine that a European 1 GW module assembly facility using the same supply chain as Chinese Tier 1 counterparts could reach module manufacturing costs of €0.11-0.12/W.
Waaree Energies wins 692 MW solar module orders in India and the USA
Waaree Energies Ltd has secured orders totaling 692 MW for the supply of solar modules for projects in India and the United States.
China module prices climb 1.14%, industry awaits polysilicon consolidation plan
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.
Asian solar companies meet France’s carbon rules for reduced residential VAT
Chinese manufacturers such as JinkoSolar and DMEGC Solar have launched low-carbon PV modules that comply with France’s 530 kgCO₂eq/kWp threshold for residential systems eligible for a 5.5% value-added tax (VAT) rate, with more compliant products expected.
Gautam Solar reports INR 1,580 crore turnover for H1 FY2026, surpasses full FY2025 revenue by over 50%
Gautam Solar has reported a turnover of INR 1,580 crore in the first half of FY2026, representing a 51.34% increase over its total turnover for the entire FY2025. The company stated that it has a robust order book and expects its FY2026 turnover to be at least 2.5 times that of FY2025.
PV module recycling gains momentum as waste volumes surge globally
A comprehensive new report from IEA PVPS Task 12 reveals how countries around the world are managing the growing volumes of end-of-life solar modules, implementing regulations and scaling recycling infrastructure to handle the expected increment in PV waste over the coming decades.
Vikram Solar wins 148.9 MW module order from Sunsure Energy
Vikram Solar has secured the order to supply 148.9 MW of its 595 Wp n-type TOPCon modules for Sunsure’s projects across Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
Cadmium telluride vs. crystalline silicon in agrivoltaics
Canadian researchers investigated how the transparency of cadmium telluride and crystalline silicon solar panels affects lettuce growth in agrivoltaic systems. They found that 69%–transparent silicon panels increased lettuce yield by 3.6%, whereas cadmium telluride panels led to a reduction in yield.
Beyond energy independence: Backward integration as India’s edge
Countries reliant on imported minerals and components are rethinking energy strategies in solar, batteries, and green hydrogen. Securing upstream and midstream processes is no longer optional but essential for flexibility. India’s integrated approach across mining, processing, and manufacturing positions the country as a challenging player on the world stage.
Vikram Solar posts 1,636.5% YoY growth in Q2 profit
Vikram Solar has posted a consolidated revenue of INR 1,109.9 crore for Q2FY26, up 93.7% year-on-year (YoY). PAT for the quarter rose 1,636.5% YoY to INR 128.5 crore with a PAT margin of 11.58%.
