Longi expresses interest in solar manufacturing in Algeria
A delegation from Chinese module maker Longi met with officials from Algeria’s Ministry of Energy and Mining last week to discuss cooperation that would support Algeria’s domestic solar market, including a solar manufacturing facility.
India installed 7.8 GW solar in Q1 2025, says IEEFA
India added 7,782 MW of solar power generation capacity in the Jan-Feb-March period of 2025, the second-highest PV installation in the last 13 quarters, according to a power sector summary by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Chemitek Solar launches new antistatic soiling mitigation coating
The Portuguese company said its new anti-soiling solution lasts for at least a year. It can be applied during routine cleaning operations by mixing it directly in the cleaning water.
RenewSys awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating for sustainability
RenewSys has become India’s first and only solar PV manufacturer to achieve EcoVadis Platinum rating, joining global top 1% in sustainability.
Vikram Solar launches G12R n-type bifacial modules
Vikram Solar Ltd has launched its HYPERSOL series n-type bifacial modules with power output from 605 Wp to 630 Wp and efficiency between 22.38% and 23.30%.
Reliance Industries Ltd commissions gigawatt-scale HJT solar module line
Reliance Industries Ltd has started production from the first phase of the planned 10 GW solar module facility. The fully automated line produces HJT panels with up to 720 Wp output.
DAS Solar plans 3 GW solar module factory in France
Chinese manufacturer Das Solar says it will open its first European PV panel assembly plant in Mandeure, eastern France, by the end of 2025.
Polysilicon prices decline amid growing short-term market pessimism
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that prevailing pessimism in the global polysilicon market continues to intensify, with current conditions still favoring buyers to a certain extent, allowing them to retain a degree of leverage in negotiations.
Swiss startup inaugurates removable PV plant on railway tracks
Swiss startup Sun-Ways says it has activated what it calls the world’s first removable solar plant on active rail tracks, with passenger trains set to run over the 18 kW installation from April 28.
Are robot solar panel cleaners worth the cost and time?
Robot solar panel cleaning offers numerous benefits that outweigh the initial investment, especially for large installations or in environments with high dust and debris accumulation. However, it is important to consider the potential disadvantages, such as initial cost and the need for maintenance.
