Polysilicon glut may reverse into shortage by 2028, says Bernreuter
China’s polysilicon output hit 3.25 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, driving global prices below $4.50/kg, says Bernreuter Research. The Germany-based market analytics firm warns the market could swing to a shortage by 2028 if capacity cuts overshoot.
From rewards to responsibility: The business case for eco-conscious loyalty programs
The shift from transactional rewards to eco-conscious loyalty programs isn’t just a trend; it’s the future. By integrating renewable energy, sustainable practices, and environmental responsibility into loyalty structures, brands can drive engagement, create meaningful connections, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
BluPine Energy secures INR 2,416 crore debt financing for 150 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy project in Karnataka
BluPine Energy has secured an INR 2,416 crore debt sanction for its upcoming 150 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project in Aland, Karnataka.
Mitsubishi announces $3.9 billion investment in U.S. community solar
Nexamp will receive investment to build community solar projects, reported Tokyo-based news outlet Nikkei.
The role of advanced transformers in India’s green transition
Without resilient, responsive, and renewable-ready transformer networks, India’s decarbonization goals risk being destabilized by the very variability they aim to harness.
Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free country in Europe
Moneypoint in County Clare, Ireland, joins the ranks of other European nations exiting coal by shutting off power generation at its sole remaining coal plant. Industry observers say Ireland’s increased renewable energy generation in recent years, particularly in wind, has contributed to this milestone. Moneypoint now functions as a backup oil burner under emergency instruction, but it is no longer active in the wholesale electricity market.
Attero to invest INR 100 crore to scale rare earth element recycling capacity to 30,000 tonnes
Attero will invest INR 100 crore to expand its rare earth element (REE) recycling capacity from the current 300 tonnes to 30,000 tonnes annually over the next 12 to 24 months.
US panel price spread widens between India and Indonesia/Laos origin
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that US-assembled modules with imported cells continue to be heard between $0.26/W and $0.33/W, while modules with domestic content – which are still limited to just a handful of producers – are generally quoted between $0.4/W and $0.5/W.
Waaree Energies board approves change in 6 GW ingot-to-solar module fab location
Waaree Energies board of directors has approved a change in the location of its 6 GW ingot-to-solar module manufacturing project from Odisha to multiple sites across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other potential states.
Solar module prices in Europe falling with no clear trend in sight
Solar module prices in Europe have fallen by up to €0.01 ($0.01)/W this month, according to pvXchange.com, as the PV market shows resilience amid policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
