Saatvik Green secures EPC contract for 23 MW of solar projects from HPPCL
Saatvik Green Energy has secured EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contracts for an 11 MW solar project in Lamlehri Upperli and a 12 MW solar project in Gondpur Bulla in Himachal Pradesh.
Trump orders pause to IRA funding
An executive order released by the White House states, “All agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022”.
TOPCon IP battle intensifies with Qcells launching infringement notices
Qcells has launched an intellectual property (IP) dispute over alleged unauthorized use of its patented laser-enhanced contact opening (LECO) tech in tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells. The case underscores rising tensions in the PV industry over TOPCon patents.
Avaada Group closes $1 billion financing for its diverse projects for Q3 FY 2025
Avaada Group has completed INR 8,500 crore ($1 billion) in financing/refinancing for its large-scale solar projects, agrivoltaic projects under the PM-KUSUM scheme, commercial and industrial (C&I) projects and solar module manufacturing facilities.
Waaree Energies supplies 132.5 MWp of solar modules to Radiance Renewables
Waaree Energies manufactured and supplied 132.5 MWp of n-type TOPCon solar modules for a commercial and industrial project by Radiance Renewables.
Five solar businesses added to forced labor list, banned from U.S. entry
Under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), five businesses in China were added to an entity list, making them ineligible to provide products and services in the United States.
MENA region hits 24 GW (AC) of total solar capacity
The Middle East Solar Industry Association’s (MESIA) latest report says solar capacity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region grew by 25% in 2024, with local manufacturing and energy storage also accelerating.
Waaree Energies secures 180 MW solar module order
Waaree Energies has secured a Letter of Award from a domestic renewable power producer to supply 180 MWp of solar modules.
Chinese startup unveils flexible perovskite photovoltaic modules with 15.6% efficiency
Mellow Energy claims its ML-Flex panel is currently the world’s largest flexible perovskite solar module. Available in five versions with power output ranging from 260 W to 300 W, the module measures 1,200 mm x 1,600 mm and weighs only 2.04 kg.
Global solar module prices mixed on varying demand expectations
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.
