Domestic solar cell mandate delayed: Boost for renewable energy growth, test for regulators
The revised timeline for the implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Solar Cells (ALMM-II) offers temporary relief to solar developers amid persistent domestic cell supply constraints. However, it also introduces fresh regulatory challenges, particularly around tariff renegotiations for recently awarded projects, according to analysts at CareEdge Ratings.
China solar cell rally stalls amid worsening margin squeeze
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.
Scientists build bifacial CIS solar cell with record efficiency, power density
Researchers in South Korea have demonstrated a lower temperature process for bifacial copper, indium, selenium (CuInSe₂) solar cells with a rear-side efficiency of 8.44% and 15.30% on the front. The device has been developed for applications in tandem solar cells.
ReNew reports 13-fold jump in Q1 net profit
ReNew Energy Global has reported a net profit of INR 5,131 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1 FY26), marking a 13-fold increase from INR 394 million in Q1 FY25. A significant portion of the profit—INR 3,562 million—was contributed by external sales from the company’s solar module and cell manufacturing business.
JinkoSolar presents 475 W TOPCon dual-glass solar panel with 23.77% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new IEC 61215-certified rooftop PV module relies on a 30 mm aluminum frame and dual-glass construction that reportedly help it withstand extreme snow loads and wind pressure.
Solar cell, wafer exports from China rise as panel exports fall
Ember Energy says China’s solar export market is shifting as more diverse global supply chains drive higher cell and wafer shipments, lifting combined solar product capacity 11% this year despite lower panel exports.
IFC loans $250 million for Oman polysilicon project
The investment package features a $200 million loan for the implementation of the project and a $50 million preferred equity investment. The approval is said to have been opposed by several members of IFC’s board of executive directors.
RenewSys secures 700 MW POE encapsulant order from Kosol Energie
RenewSys has secured a seven-month supply agreement with Kosol Energie to deliver high-performance POE [polyolefin elastomer] encapsulants for 700 MW of solar panels.
Alpex Solar Q1 consolidated profit soars 3,890% to INR 42.3 crore
Alpex Solar Ltd has posted consolidated net profit of INR 42.29 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, a stellar 3,890% increase over INR 1.06 crore in the same period last year. The company’s revenue from operations climbed 395% year-on-year to INR 380.32 crore
How the India-UK FTA can turbocharge clean energy cooperation and investment between the two nations
Trade is only half the story, the bigger opportunity lies in green finance. Indian renewable energy projects require an estimated $250 billion in capital by 2030. The UK, home to one of the world’s most mature green finance ecosystems, including institutions like the Green Investment Bank and large ESG-focused funds, is ideally positioned to bridge this gap.
