NISE launches support program for renewable energy start-ups
Start-ups developing technologies in fields such as solar energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, distributed renewable energy, small hydro, wind, smart grids, and clean mobility will be supported in the development and commercialization of their innovations.
US opens next round of solar import probes targeting India, Indonesia, Laos
The US Department of Commerce has initiated full investigations into anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases against solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos filed in July. These investigations, conducted alongside the US International Trade Commission (ITC), are expected to continue into next spring.
China wafer, polysilicon prices climb 33% since early July
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.
Qcells confirms US customs detained solar cell imports from South Korea
Qcells has confirmed that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained an unspecified volume of its solar cell imports from South Korea. The company claims the cells do not contain components from Xinjiang, China and says it is working with CBP to resolve the issue.
Aiko offers 500 W all-back contact solar modules for C&I applications
The Chinese manufacturer has upgraded its Infinite ABC solar module series with four new product versions. It claims the new modules are the world’s first 500 W panels measuring less than 2 m2.
PLI scheme drives 18.5 GW of solar module capacity up to June
India’s ambitious Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules has resulted in the establishment of 18.5 GW of PV module manufacturing capacity as of June 30, 2025. In addition, 9.7 GW of solar cell and 2.2 GW of ingot-wafer capacity has been established under this scheme.
How long do residential solar panels last?
Several factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of a series, we look at the solar panels themselves.
ADM Solar supplies 30 MW of bifacial mono PERC modules for PM KUSUM-C project in Gujarat
ADM Solar has supplied 30 MW of high-efficiency bifacial mono PERC PV modules for a project in Gujarat under Component-C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) scheme.
RenewSys showcases anti-acid EVA and green backsheet at PV Tech Conclave ‘Anusandhan’
RenewSys showcased its newly developed anti-acid EVA encapsulant, eco-friendly backsheet, and super-barrier backsheet at PV components technology conclave, Anusandhan, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Trade headwinds fragment PV prices
Tempestuous trade conditions and policy uncertainty have led to module price fragmentation in the United States. Ahead of an expected reduction in manufacturing capacity utilization, leading manufacturers in China produced a high volume of cells in the spring. OPIS editorial director Hanwei Wu explains the latest market developments.
