US government withdraws defense of solar tariff pause
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has withdrawn from defending the executive order that paused certain tariffs on imported solar components, leaving private industry groups and companies to continue the appeal. The withdrawal increases legal uncertainty over potential retroactive duties tied to imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Jupiter International doubles solar cell manufacturing capacity to 2 GW
Jupiter International Ltd has commissioned a 1 GW mono PERC solar cell manufacturing facility at its Baddi site in Himachal Pradesh, increasing its total installed capacity to nearly 2 GW from 959 MW.
DAS Solar unveils new method to identify hot-spots in TOPCon back-contact solar modules
The Chinese manufacturer said it developed a new circuit-model–based method to accurately detect hot-spot risks in TOPCon back-contact modules, overcoming limitations of the IEC 61215 approach caused by low shunt resistance. Validated through indoor and outdoor tests, the method predicts temperature rise under shading and reportedly enables faster, more accurate hot-spot risk assessment.
Global cadmium telluride solar module manufacturing capacity could reach 100 GW by 2030
In a perspective paper in Joule, a group of U.S. researchers described technology and supply chain efforts required to reach worldwide annual cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar PV capacity of 100 GW by 2030.
GREW Solar gets ALMM approval for 3 GW G12R modules, targets 11 GW capacity by 2026
GREW Solar has received Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) approval from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for 3 GW of G12R solar module manufacturing capacity at its Dudu facility in Rajasthan. The approved capacity comprises bifacial n-type TOPCon modules with efficiencies of up to 23.14%.
Pahal Solar expands module manufacturing capacity to 3 GW, secures ALMM and BIS 2023 certification
Pahal Solar has expanded its solar module manufacturing capacity to 3 GW. The company said the expanded capacity has been included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), and is certified in accordance with BIS 2023 standards.
China TOPCon solar module prices ease after 4-week rally on silver pullback, holiday slowdown
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.
Vietnam more cost-competitive than India in cell, PV module production, says IRENA
IRENA’s latest report finds that energy use and material intensity across the solar PV manufacturing supply chain will decline through 2030. The analysis also shows Vietnam remains more cost-competitive than India due to lower electricity prices, while high energy and labour costs keep Australia and Germany less competitive.
GREW Solar secures 550 MW repeat module order from leading IPP
GREW Solar today announced that it has secured a 550 MW repeat order to supply solar PV modules to a leading independent power producer (IPP).
NTPC REL seeks PV modules for 400 MW Chitrakoot solar project
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the supply of crystalline silicon TOPCon glass-glass bifacial PV modules for a 400 MW solar project in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh.
