Manufacturing

The funding will support the construction of a new state-of-the-art 4 GW TOPCon cell facility in Dholera, Gujarat.

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.

To support the projected EV growth, India’s cumulative installed electric vehicle (EV) charging points—public and captive—will need to grow from around 76,000 in 2024 to between 0.9 million and 2.1 million by 2032, according to the report by India Energy Storage Alliance (IES) and Customized Energy Solutions (CES).

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for electrolysis, with surplus rainwater covering up to 50% of a household’s daily water demand.