The next evolution in solar degradation, unavailability
US-based software provider Solesca presents new ways of handling PV system unavailability and solar module degradation. Engineers have a key role to play in this evolution, ensuring more accurate and reliable energy predictions for solar projects.
Cooling bifacial PV modules with mist
Scientists have placed mist nozzles inside a bifacial PV module and measured it under an extremely hot climate. The module was found to generate up to 37% more electricity on sunny days and up to 46% more on cloudy days compared to standard monofacial panels.
Alpex Solar posts 187% growth in net profit to INR 83.48 crore in FY 2025
Consolidated operational revenues are up 89.1% to INR 780.15 crore in FY 2025.
Vikram Solar awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal for sustainability
With EcoVadis Platinum Rating, Vikram Solar joins top 1% globally in sustainability performance.
U.S. trade body places final stamp on solar duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission has activated steep duties to offset what it deems improper trade practices supporting U.S. solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
From TOPCon dominance to the rise of back-contact solar modules
Having invested heavily in TOPCon, solar manufacturers in India are beginning to explore hybrid solutions such as BC-TOPCon as a bridge between TOPCon and back-contact (BC) technologies. These hybrid models could ease the transition to BC by enabling manufacturers to leverage existing infrastructure while incorporating more efficient designs.
RenewSys advances encapsulant expansion to 30 GW
RenewSys, a solar PV module and component manufacturer, is adding eight new encapsulant manufacturing lines, bringing its total to 19 lines with a cumulative production capacity of 30 GW.
Premier Energies, Sino-American Silicon enter JV for solar wafer manufacturing
Premier Energies Ltd has signed a 74:26 joint venture agreement with Taiwan-based Sino-American Silicon Products Inc. (SAS). The JV will establish a 2 GW per annum solar wafer manufacturing plant in India.
Premier Energies, Nuevosol enter JV to manufacture aluminium frames for solar modules
Premier Energies Ltd has entered into a joint venture with Hyderabad-based Nuevosol Energy. The JV will set up a 36,000 MT/year aluminium extrusion and anodizing facility in Seetharampuram, Telangana.
Middle East, Southeast Asia wafer makers ramp capacity amid record-low prices
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.
