TOPCon cell prices rise for fourth week amid elevated silver costs and export rebate uncertainty
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.
Credible transition plans key to unlocking decarbonization finance for India’s corporates
IEEFA’s assessment finds that while most companies have announced net-zero or emission reduction targets, only a limited number link these goals to capital expenditure plans, revenue assumptions or changes in business strategy, making it difficult for investors and lenders to assess the feasibility of transition pathways.
Stäubli expands Indian manufacturing footprint with $10 million PV connector investment
Swiss electrical connector manufacturer Stäubli has invested $10 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Bangalore, strengthening its presence in India’s fast-growing solar PV market. The expanded site will produce MC4-Evo1 and MC4-Evo2 connectors using fully automated assembly lines to support domestic and global demand.
U.S. authorities find no definitive evidence of hidden devices in Chinese solar inverters
New documents reveal US government found only two cases of communications in Chinese inverters that differed from official documentation. The discrepancies were deemed “non-malicious” and “non-intentional” by investigators.
Electrolyser selection and balance-of-plant engineering for renewable integrated hydrogen projects
Green hydrogen will scale not through isolated technology breakthroughs, but through disciplined engineering execution. Projects that embed electrolysers within robust, flexible, and future-ready Balance-of-Plant architectures will define the next phase of industrial decarbonisation and renewable energy integration worldwide.
Analysts warn of possible, sudden silver price fall
pv magazine has spoken with silver analysts from Bloomberg and StoneX about the vertiginous growth of silver prices in recent weeks. They both agree that when prices rise too fast, investors’ behavior may change quickly. Meanwhile, the price of the precious metal has reached another all-time high today at $110 per ounce.
India–EU FTA anchors climate and trade in a fracturing global order
The India–EU free trade agreement is emerging as a platform for climate-trade convergence. The climate dimension is not incidental—it’s already embedded in ongoing India–EU frameworks.
China TOPCon solar module prices climb over 30% since mid-December
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.
India curtailed 2.3 TWh of solar generation between May and Dec. 2025: Ember
The system operator regularly had to curtail solar generation as an emergency measure to maintain grid security, as other resources were already flexing to their maximum capabilities. Lost solar generation highlights the need for flexibility to grow at pace with solar capacity.
China PV module prices expected to hit $0.12/W in H2
China’s PV module prices are expected to hover around $0.12/W in the second half of 2026 as the removal of export VAT rebates, front-loaded demand, and persistent oversupply keep market sentiment volatile.
