India to reach 160 GW of solar module capacity, 120 GW of cells by 2030
A new report by SolarPower Europe, with India-specific projections contributed by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), projects India’s solar module manufacturing capacity to increase significantly from 80 GW in 2025 to 160 GW by 2030. Cell manufacturing capacity is projected to grow from 15 GW to 120 GW.
Solex Energy secures 310 MW solar module order from KPI Green
Solex Energy Ltd will supply 310 MW of n-type TOPCon 615 Wp glass-to-glass (G12R) solar PV modules to KPI Green Energy’s projects for Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.
ReNew secures $100 million from BII to scale solar manufacturing operations
The funding will support the construction of a new state-of-the-art 4 GW TOPCon cell facility in Dholera, Gujarat.
Solar technologies at crossroads
Experts set to speak at the NetZero Milan Expo-Summit 2025 on May 15 have told pv magazine that tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) will remain the dominant cell technology in the near term due to ongoing advancements, despite rising competition from back-contact and heterojunction technologies.
Fraunhofer develops contactless method for measuring back-contact solar cells
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed a contactless method to measure the performance of back-contact solar cells, enabling in-line assessment of key parameters such as efficiency, fill factor, and current-voltage characteristics.
Jolywood’s laser-assisted firing process increases TOPCon solar cell efficiency by 0.6%, says UNSW research
New research from the University of New South Wales have found that the Special Injected Metallization (JSIM) technique developed by Chinese manufacturer Jolywood can considerably increase TOPCon solar cell efficiency. The scientists described precisely how laser-assisted firing enhances cell performance, reportedly filling critical gaps in industrial TOPCon cell optimization.
ANIL’s solar module sales increase 59% YoY to 4.3 GW
Adani New Industries Ltd’s solar module sales in FY 2025 increased by 59% year-on-year to 4,263 MW, with 2,540 MW sold domestically and 1,723 MW exported.
Fraunhofer presents solar module cleaning tech using structure-borne sound
Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT has developed a solar module cleaning system that uses structure-borne sound and targeted mechanical vibrations to dislodge dust. Researchers will present the technology at Intersolar Europe in Munich from May 7 to 9.
The opportunity for Indian solar firms amid U.S.-China tariff war
While the tariff war between the U.S. and China presents challenges to global trade stability, it also opens up opportunities for Indian solar firms. Through strategic alignment, domestic policy support, and favorable international positioning, India stands to strengthen its role in the global clean energy supply chain.
Credence Solar unveils 600 W n-type TOPCon PV panel
India’s Credence Solar has unveiled Hyper Nova N series n-type TOPCon glass-to-glass modules in power outputs from 580 W to 600 W with front-side power conversion efficiency between 22.45% and 23.25%, respectively.
