India’s green transition: Key workforce trends in renewable energy
The demand for renewable energy project managers, battery storage specialists, and wind energy technicians is set to grow significantly in 2025. Additionally, positions in solar plant operations, maintenance, and technical roles will remain highly sought after.
REC Silicon shuts down polysilicon operations at U.S. site
The reason given for the shutdown is the inability to “improve the level of some key impurities,” and would not be able to deliver a quality product in the time demanded by the company’s main customer.
The evolving landscape of solar manufacturing
Countries worldwide are increasingly implementing customs duties as a strategy to curb imports, protect local industries, and promote domestic growth. These sanctions are only expected to increase further as China continues to dominate the solar manufacturing space.
Waaree Energies wins order for 150 MWp of solar modules
Waaree Energies has secured the order to supply 150 MWp of its n-type TOPCon bifacial modules, rated at 585/590 Wp, for a domestic renewable energy project.
Aluminum frames lead solar panel costs amid shifting industry prices
SinoLink Securities says aluminum frames now dominate solar panel costs, as material price shifts reshape the cost structure of the PV industry and drive the need for innovation.
Solex secures 100 MW solar module order with Sprng Energy
Solex Energy will supply 100 MW of its n-type TOPCon solar modules rated 585/ 590 Wp for Sprng Energy’s PV projects in Gujarat.
Top 5 most-read solar stories of 2024
As we enter the new year, look back at 2024’s top 5 most read stories on pv magazine India platform.
Waaree Energies receives EPD certification for solar panels
The environmental certifications show Waaree’s bifacial mono PERC and TOPCon solar panels are designed to reduce environmental footprints.
Grew’s TOPCon solar modules to power farming in Narangwadi
Grew Energy has supplied 4,704 units of its 550 Wp solar modules for a 2 MW AC PV project installed under the PM Kusum-C initiative in Narangwadi, Maharashtra.
Sekisui Chemical invests in 100 MW perovskite solar production line
Japanese plastics manufacturer Sekisui Chemical is investing in a 100 MW production line to make lightweight perovskite solar panels for low load-bearing rooftops, with an operational start in 2027. It will also acquire a production facility from Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp.
