Vikram Solar secures 336 MW module supply order from L&T
Vikram Solar has secured an order from L&T Construction to supply 336 MW of its advanced Hypersol G12R modules based on n-type technology. The modules will be deployed at the Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat.
JinkoSolar launches 670 W TOPCon solar module with 24.8% efficiency
The Tiger Neo 3.0 panel features an 85% bifacility factor that translates into 553-570 W of rear side power output, according to the Chinese manufactuer. The new product is claimed to be the “world’s most powerful solar module.”
China wafer prices jump nearly 4%, ending three-week lull
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.
Avaada Electro to showcase n-type TOPCon PV modules at RE+ 2025
Avaada Electro, the solar PV manufacturing entity of the Avaada Group, will unveil its n-type G12, G12R and M10L TOPCon solar modules at RE+ 2025, to be held in Las Vegas from September 8-11, 2025.
ALEMAI calls for policy intervention to support domestic aluminium extrusion manufacturers
Amid rising demand from the solar energy sector, the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to take urgent policy measures to reduce dependence on imported aluminium extrusions and support domestic manufacturers.
GST on solar cells, modules cut to 5%
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced a reduction in the GST rate on solar cells—whether or not assembled into modules—from the current 12% to 5%. The revised rates will take effect from September 22.
Websol to expand solar cell, module capacity by 4 GW
Websol Energy System Ltd has approved the addition of 4 GW of solar cell and module manufacturing capacity, with a total investment of INR 3,000 crore. The manufacturer said the new cell capacity will be based on TOPCon technology.
All-perovskite PV-powered battery for portable electronics
Scientists have used a dual-functional, material-sharing strategy with ethyl viologen diiodide to achieve synergistic performance enhancement in PV-powered batteries. The system was reportedly able to power a wearable glucose monitor for 24 hours.
Talon PV, Fraunhofer ISE set up pilot TOPCon solar cell production in Germany
The pilot production line will be deployed at Fraunhofer ISE’s Photovoltaic Technology Evaluation Center (PV-TEC) in Freiburg and will produce TOPCon solar cells in the G12 format.
Waaree-Backed Solfin enters co-lending tie-up with Japanese Financial Institution
Solfin Sustainable Finance, a solar-focused non-banking finance company (NBFC) backed by Waaree, and Japanese Financial Institution, have entered co-lending partnership to provide working capital finance to solar panel dealers and rooftop solar finance to end consumers.
