Trinasolar targeting ‘high-value’ markets
Yang Bao, Trinasolar’s president of global sales and marketing, recently spoke with pv magazine about the company’s strategy for the solar and energy storage business.
Sinovoltaics tracks 86.5 GW of module output capacity for Southeast Asia
PV module manufacturing capacity in Southeast Asia has reached 86.5 GW across 61 active sites, according to Hong Kong-based quality assurance firm Sinovoltaics. The figures come from the company’s latest “Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map” report.
Waaree Solar Americas secures 540 MW PV module order in USA
Waaree Solar Americas, an arm of Waaree Energies, has secured an order to supply 540 MW of solar modules in the United States.
Photovoltaics vs. photovoltaic-thermal
Researchers in India say that photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems offer greater performance stability than conventional PV systems in hot climates. Using irradiance and temperature data, the team applied a Random Forest model that predicted efficiency classes with 97% accuracy.
Wafer producers scramble to stay afloat despite hydropower advantage
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that FOB China wafer prices remained stable this week amid weak demand and low production. It says manufacturers continue to face margin pressure despite seasonal hydropower cost relief and traceability documentation premiums.
Sunkind Energy partners with JA Solar to boost PV cell and module manufacturing in India
Sunkind Energy Ltd has entered into a strategic technical partnership with JA Solar to support its upcoming 2.4 GW solar cell and 4 GW module manufacturing facilities in India.
The rise of cell-to-pack technology: What it means for two- and three-wheelers in India
India is home to one of the largest markets for two- and three-wheelers globally, and these segments play a crucial role in urban mobility, last-mile delivery, and short-distance logistics. However, current electric variants often face challenges related to weight, range, and cost—all of which cell-to-pack (CTP) technology addresses directly.
Policy uncertainty leads to $1.4 billion cancelled U.S. manufacturing investments in May
Republican districts are hit the hardest, with more than $9 billion in investments cancelled, delayed or closed so far in 2025, as businesses react to House and Senate bills that propose an early end or elimination of tax credits, according to E2.
GCL Optoelectronics finishes 1 GW perovskite PV module factory in China
GCL Optoelectronics has commissioned a 1 GW perovskite solar module facility in China, and says it may increase capacity to 2 GW per year depending on market demand.
Premier Energies commissions 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell line at Fab City
The new line increases Premier Energies’ solar cell capacity from 2 GW to 3.2 GW. The company is on track to scale this up to 8.4 GW by June 2026.
