pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Finding the right solar installer
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.
U.S. trade body places final stamp on solar duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission has activated steep duties to offset what it deems improper trade practices supporting U.S. solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Waaree Energies Board of Directors approves acquisition of Kamath Transformers, Green New Delhi Forever Energy
Waaree Energies’ Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of Kamath Transformers by the company. The Board also approved the acquisition of Green New Delhi Forever Energy by Waaree Forever Energies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies.
India installed 7 GW solar in Q1 2025, says Mercom
India installed 5.5 GW of large-scale solar and 1.2 GW of rooftop solar in the January–March quarter of 2025. Large-scale solar installations were down over 36% year-on-year.
From TOPCon dominance to the rise of back-contact solar modules
Having invested heavily in TOPCon, solar manufacturers in India are beginning to explore hybrid solutions such as BC-TOPCon as a bridge between TOPCon and back-contact (BC) technologies. These hybrid models could ease the transition to BC by enabling manufacturers to leverage existing infrastructure while incorporating more efficient designs.
U.S. solar and storage industry calls for changes in reconciliation bill
The Solar Energy Industries Association provided analysis of the devastating impact the changes to energy tax credits will have on jobs, manufacturing and the ability to meet the country’s rapidly growing energy demand.
French startup offers solar carports made of aluminum
Photovoltaic system shade structures made of steel, wood or concrete are common. Much less so are those made of aluminum, the material used for their construction by Closura, a French designer and manufacturer of gates and outdoor shelters.
The Hydrogen Stream: Nuberg EPC partners Germany’s EDL to develop sustainable solutions including green fuels
Nuberg EPC and EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH (a Poerner Group company) have signed a technical collaboration agreement (TCA) for the development of green hydrogen and derivatives such as green ammonia, green methanol and sustainable aviation fuels.
Middle East, Southeast Asia wafer makers ramp capacity amid record-low prices
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.
Large-scale solar projects facing outsized risks
Obsolescent technology, serial defects, maintenance difficulties, and grid connection limitations are all creating unique risk management problems for North American solar.
