Polysilicon price plunge sparks industry turmoil: Can India gain?
Lower polysilicon and wafer prices are providing some relief to solar cell and module producers, although the entire supply chain is grappling with excess capacity and intense price competition.
USA: Solar module prices increase for first time in years, Anza reports
Using its own database of price quotes, the Anza Q2 Pricing Insights Report highlights the first price increase in years as a result of AD/CVD petition and the reinstatement of bifacial import duties.
Spanish startup offers pre-assembled vertical rooftop PV systems equipped with reflectors
FutureVoltaics says it has developed pre-assembled, reflector-based vertical rooftop PV systems. The systems feature 175 W heterojunction bifacial solar modules and special reflectors on both sides.
Cliantech to supply 1.2 GW automated production line for Alpex Solar
Cliantech Solutions will install a 1.2 GW fully automated solar panel manufacturing line for Alpex Solar’s new facility in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Equipment suppliers include Gaorun, Visual, Asicpy, and HSPV.
Winaico presents bifacial 435W TOPCon module with 22.30% efficiency
Taiwanese manufacturer Winaico said its newest bifacial, n-type, glass-glass TOPCon compact modules are available in a 435 W aluminum-framed version, and a 430 W full-black version. The module efficiency is up to 22.30%.
BluPine Energy signs PPA with Dalmia Cement for 46.87 MWp solar plant
The solar plant will help reduce manufacturing costs and increase energy efficiency for Dalmia Cement.
Green hydrogen hubs: Unfolding India’s potential
Hydrogen hubs, which are organised areas where production and utilisation facilities are closely linked, can make green hydrogen projects more viable. This cluster-based approach addresses the technical, logistical, and commercial challenges of long-distance hydrogen transport, enhances project viability, and allows for economies of scale and concentrated infrastructure.
Indonesia targets over 5.7 GW of rooftop solar by 2028
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop solar to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform anticipates rooftop solar to be more commonly adopted by commercial and industrial consumers than residential users, following the abolishment of net-metering earlier this year.
Vibrant Energy promotes Vinay Pabba to CEO
Vinay Pabba, who is currently Vibrant Energy’s chief operating officer, will shortly be taking up the role of chief executive officer (CEO).
Industry tie-ups and innovative financing mechanisms will drive MSMEs’ renewable energy adoption in India
Innovative financing mechanisms, such as credit guarantees and first-loss coverage, are essential to funding MSMEs’ adoption of renewable energy.
