ACME Solar places order for over 3.1 GWh of battery energy storage system
ACME Solar has placed an order for more than 3.1 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) with global suppliers including Zhejiang Narada and Trina Energy.
K2 Systems unveils new pitched roof mounting solutions
K2 Systems has introduced two new pitched roof mounting components for residential solar: the SingleHook 3S Light, made of aluminum and stainless steel; and the InsertionRail 2.0, an aluminum mounting rail.
Japan’s 24th solar auction concludes with average final price of $0.028/kWh
Japan has allocated 79 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The highest price in the auction was JPY 7.79 ($0.054) /kWh.
Shakti Pumps raises INR 292 crore to set up 2.2 GW solar cell and module factory
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has raised INR 292.60 crore through a qualified institutions placement (QIP). It will utilize the proceeds to establish a greenfield 2.2 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh.
Gautam Solar secures California Energy Commission certification, extends US market presence
The California Energy Commission certification ensures Gautam Solar’s modules comply with stringent quality, safety, and performance standards required for solar installations in the State of California, the largest solar market of the United States.
SolarPower Europe maps EU solar tracker supply chain
SolarPower Europe has underscored the role of domestic mounting system manufacturers in driving PV deployment across Europe, while calling for the adoption of international customs codes, stricter quality standards, and the inclusion of fixed-tilt racking systems in national resilience technology lists under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
Borosil Renewables’ German arm files for insolvency
Borosil Renewables announced that its German arm, GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH, has filed for insolvency amid prolonged challenges in the European solar manufacturing sector.
Vikram Solar recognized as top performer in Kiwa PVEL’s PQP for the eighth time
Vikram Solar’s Hypersol M10 Series and Hypersol G12R Series PV modules have been recognized as Top Performer in Kiwa PVEL’s Module Reliability Scorecard 2025.
Bringing back-contact to the foreground
Solar manufacturers are pursuing the next-generation crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV cell technology. Back-contact (xBC) technologies including TOPCon back-contact (TBC), HJT back-contact (HBC), and HJT TOPCon back-contact (HTBC) have emerged as leading candidates, attracting attention for their superior conversion efficiency and aesthetic module designs.
Dhruva Space to supply Space-grade solar panels for Pixxel’s hyperspectral imaging satellites
Dhruva Space will supply its made-in-India Solis+ space-grade solar panels for Pixxel’s next fleet of hyperspectral satellites. Built with high-efficiency (up to 30%) triple-junction GaAs solar cells, the panels are designed to operate reliably in the extreme conditions of Space.
