U.S. solar cell manufacturing begins, with sights set on supply chain gap
According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2024 report, domestic module manufacturing will be able to keep up with the rapid pace of growth in the U.S. solar industry, and cell production is ramping up.
Worker charged following alleged theft of 8,000 solar panels
An employee of a solar company based in western Sydney has been charged after allegedly stealing, and then selling, $1.2 million worth of solar panels.
New sodium-ion developments from CATL, BYD, Huawei
Sodium-ion batteries are undergoing a critical period of commercialization with Chinese cleantech juggernauts actively working on their products.
How developing economies are leading the surge in solar power
Favorable government policies have played a crucial role in driving the adoption of solar energy in emerging economies. However, investment in grid modernisation and energy storage solutions is crucial to unlock the next level of sustainable solar integration in these economies.
Waaree wins as pv magazine Awards recognizes Indian solar manufacturing
Gujurat based Waaree Energies takes the Publisher’s Pick prize at the pv magazine Awards 2024 in recognition of the company’s impressive solar production capability and ambitious plans for the future. It is the first time an Indian PV company has received this award.
Hungary deploys 1.3 GW of solar in January-October period
Hungary installed 1.3 GW of solar between January and October, bringing its cumulative PV capacity to 7.3 GW by the end of October, according to new government data.
India added 20 GW solar in twelve months ending October
A strong pipeline exists, and SBICAPS expects cumulative 50 GW of solar and wind additions in FY 2025 and FY 2026.
No FCPA violation charges against directors, clarifies Adani Green Energy
Adani Green Energy Ltd has clarified that its directors, namely, Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain have not been charged with violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the indictment by US prosecutors in an alleged solar-related bribery case.
Solar panel price drop in November may mark end of downward trend
Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, says the 8% price drop in November for solar modules could mark the end of sustained declines, as market signals are pointing to a possible recovery.
Renewables (including large hydro) share reaches 45% in India’s cumulative installed power capacity
India’s installed power generation capacity hit 453 GW as of September 2024 with renewables (including large hydro) contributing 45%.
