US launches national security probe into polysilicon imports
The US Department of Commerce (DoC) says it will investigate the potential for export restrictions by foreign countries, as well as their ability to “weaponize” their control over supplies of polysilicon.
Alpex Solar secures 300 MW PV cell deal with TP Solar
Alpex Solar Ltd has approved a definitive procurement agreement with TP Solar Ltd for supply of solar cells with a minimum aggregate capacity of 300 MW.
Upcycling solar glass waste to use in solid-state lithium batteries
Nanyang Technological University researchers have milled solar panel glass waste for use in cathodes used in solid state lithium metal batteries. When used as a functional filler in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) material, the resulting battery performance was maintained over 80 charge cycles with an 8.3 % improvement over the reference device.
SAEL to set up 5 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh
SAEL Industries Ltd will invest around INR 8,200 crore to establish a 5 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Once operational, it will take SAEL’s total solar manufacturing capacity to 8.5 GW.
Huawei leads global inverter market as shipments hit 589 GW in 2024
Chinese companies made up nine of the 10 largest global inverter suppliers in 2024, with total inverter shipments reaching 589 GW (AC), according to Wood Mackenzie.
Ola Electric targets full 5 GWh battery cell capacity by the end of FY2026
Ola Electric says at 5 GWh scale, the cost of making the battery cell in-house will be lower than procuring it from vendors.
Shakti Pumps invests INR 12 crore in solar manufacturing arm
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has invested INR 12 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti Energy Solutions Ltd, in exchange for equity shares.
China polysilicon price increases amid regulatory signals
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.
“Energy storage will account for half our business within three years”: Geon vice president
Khushi Kabra, Vice President–Strategy at Geon (formerly Battrixx), speaks to pv magazine on pivoting from electric vehicle (EV) batteries to building a strong foothold in the energy storage space.
How is India’s power infrastructure evolving amid global supply chain shifts?
With renewable capacity expanding, grid upgrades underway, and policies fostering local supply chains, India is navigating a complex but promising energy transition.
