Solar cell prices decline, production regions continue to diversify
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.
CIL, AM Green enter 4.5 GW renewable power pact
Coal India Ltd (CIL) will develop 2.5–3 GW of solar power capacity and 1.5–2 GW of wind power to supply renewable energy to AM Green’s upcoming green ammonia production facilities.
SolarPower Europe expels Huawei amid EU bribery probe
SolarPower Europe (SPE) has dropped Huawei as a member amid an EU corruption investigation, as the European Commission moves to sever ties with trade groups representing the Chinese tech giant. The decision marks the first such removal by the Brussels-based solar lobby.
The Hydrogen Stream: Sungrow starts world’s largest dual-tech green H2 plant
Sungrow Hydrogen has started production at China’s largest dual-tech green hydrogen project combining PEM and alkaline electrolyzers, while HNO International has partnered with Zhuhai Topower to pilot its modular hydrogen platform in China.
India to reach 160 GW of solar module capacity, 120 GW of cells by 2030
A new report by SolarPower Europe, with India-specific projections contributed by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), projects India’s solar module manufacturing capacity to increase significantly from 80 GW in 2025 to 160 GW by 2030. Cell manufacturing capacity is projected to grow from 15 GW to 120 GW.
Tracking the Sun for a brighter tomorrow
Solar trackers are not just an upgrade to existing PV setups—they have the potential to be as crucial as any other component in a solar power plant.
Strategies for de-risking early-stage renewable energy projects
Over 70% to 90% of early-stage projects fail and are never constructed, according to findings reported by Paces.
Uttar Pradesh approves 22 GWh of pump hydro storage in April 2025
In April 2025, Uttar Pradesh (UP) became the latest state to enter the pumped hydro storage market by signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a cumulative capacity of 2.75 GW/22 GWh (8-hour solution).
India to have 123 million EVs on roads by 2032 under National EV Targets scenario: IESA-CES report
To support the projected EV growth, India’s cumulative installed electric vehicle (EV) charging points—public and captive—will need to grow from around 76,000 in 2024 to between 0.9 million and 2.1 million by 2032, according to the report by India Energy Storage Alliance (IES) and Customized Energy Solutions (CES).
Solar grazing supports healthier soil, food for sheep, study finds
Solar sheep grazing helps to create a beneficial dual-use environment, found American Solar Grazing Association in a two-year study conducted at 31 different solar sites.
