Thin-film solar patents, manufacturing equipment listed for sale
A cancelled factory led to the sale. The solar cells produced by the equipment are “game-changing tech at liquidation values,” said the seller.
ITI Ltd to set up 500 MW solar module manufacturing line at Naini facility
ITI Ltd, a state-owned telecom manufacturing company, has launched a tender for setting up a 500 MW automatic solar PV module manufacturing line on a turnkey basis at its Naini facility in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
US solar module prices rise as market absorbs tariffs
US solar module prices rose in December 2024 for the first time since last summer, driven by tariff adjustments and patent litigation uncertainty, according to Anza. While prices have since stabilized, module type, cell origin, and geopolitical factors continue to shape the market.
India reaches 74 GW of solar module capacity
India’s solar module manufacturing capacity nearly doubled from 38 GW in March 2024 to 74 GW in March 2025. PV cell manufacturing capacity tripled from 9 GW to 25 GW.
AXITEC Energy India secures ALMM approval for 18 MW/year of solar module capacity
AXITEC Energy India stated five models of its mono c-Si PERC solar modules are now included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Long-term issues found in warehoused solar panels
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) is receiving more calls from solar developers concerned about warehouse panel damage. CEA senior engineering manager Claire Kearns-McCoy explains how improper handling, stacking, and storage conditions can lead to long-term issues.
Replus to expand battery facility to 6 GWh
Replus Engitech will expand its battery energy storage and EV battery production facility to 6 GWh by the end of the next year. Currently, the company has 1 GWh of cell-to-pack manufacturing capacity in Pune.
Transforming discarded batteries into valuable resources
Rather than viewing battery recycling as waste management, it should be reframed as an economic and industrial opportunity. Advanced recycling techniques can recover up to 95% of lithium, cobalt, and nickel, reducing India’s reliance on raw material imports.
Solar module, cell, wafer prices to rise in Q2 2025, says TrendForce
TrendForce says solar module, cell, and wafer prices will rise in the second quarter as China accelerates installations ahead of looming regulatory changes. It notes that prices are expected to decline in the third quarter as demand eases.
China solar module price rises for fifth straight week
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.
