Massive 20 GWh sodium-ion battery manufacturing plant announced in China
After last year’s slowdown, investment in China’s sodium-ion battery sector is rebounding in 2025, and one of the biggest projects yet has now entered the development pipeline.
China dominates global polysilicon capacity, says Bernreuter Research
Bernreuter Research says nine of the world’s ten largest polysilicon manufacturers are based in China, with Tongwei, GCL Technology, Daqo New Energy and Xinte Energy holding a combined 65 percent share of global output in 2024.
Japan’s PV module shipments hit 1.28 GW as residential demand accelerates
Japan’s solar module shipments reached 1.28 GW in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, supported by strong residential demand and ongoing dominance by foreign manufacturers, with domestic production limited to just 5% of total output, according to the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA).
India adds ‘record’ 20.1 GW renewable energy capacity in 5M FY26: A paradigm shift and its impact
India’s energy story has moved beyond ambition to acceleration. Between April and August 2025, a 123 percent YoY jump in renewable energy capacity additions is not just a headline, it’s a signal of structural maturity, industrial resilience, and policy coherence. If the country sustains this trajectory through FY26 and FY27, it could well emerge as the world’s third-largest market for renewable deployment, behind only China and the United States.
Oscal releases 2 kWh battery for home, off-grid, on-grid use
The Chinese company said its 2,016 Wh portable LiFePO₄ energy-storage system is expandable to 22,176 Wh with additional battery modules. It delivers 2,400 W output, offers 16 ports, app-based control, and includes built-in audio and lighting features for home, travel, and off-grid use.
China’s TOPCon solar cell prices extend four-week slide as rebate concerns ease
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.
RenewSys signs 1.1 GW POE encapsulant supply deal with Kosol Energie
RenewSys India has signed a 1.1 GW supply agreement with PV module manufacturer Kosol Energie for its high-performance POE (polyolefin elastomer) encapsulants.
“Renewable energy emerging as India’s next big jobs engine”
Balasubramanian A, senior vice president at TeamLease Services, shares insights on workforce requirements, skill gaps, and the key trends shaping India’s renewable energy industry.
Longi reveals details of world’s most efficient silicon solar cell
In a new scientific paper, the Chinese solar manufacturer explained that the 27.81%-efficient hybrid interdigitated back-contact cell it unveiled in April is based on passivated tunneling contacts and dielectric passivation layers, while also incorporating both n-type and p-type contacts.
Urja Global signs JV agreement with Solarmint Energies to manufacture and distribute URJA-branded solar modules
Under the agreement, Solarmint will leverage its manufacturing expertise to produce URJA-branded solar panels, while Urja Global markets, sells, and distributes the panels nationwide through its established market network and brand presence.
