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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Obsolescent technology, serial defects, maintenance difficulties, and grid connection limitations are all creating unique risk management problems for North American solar.

Building India’s hydrogen economy requires strategic infrastructure planning, targeted investments, and supportive policies. As industrial leaders continue demonstrating the viability of renewable energy transitions, the groundwork for hydrogen infrastructure follows naturally.

Although the suspension of the 24% tariff under Section 301 sends a signal of easing, the retention of the full 10% under Section 201 and the average 83% anti-dumping/countervailing duties means that Chinese solar PV exports to the US still face a combined tax rate of nearly 200%.

Experts speaking at the upcoming NetZero Milan Expo-Summit 2025 have told pv magazine that lithium’s rising competitiveness is pressuring emerging chemistries like sodium-ion, as the market shifts from incremental gains to larger cells that could reshape enclosure design.

The Taiwanese government has proposed new rules requiring PV installations on most new, expanded, or renovated buildings. The draft standards aim to boost renewable energy and decarbonisation by setting minimum solar capacity requirements, with potential exemptions for insufficient sunlight or technical issues.