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.

Researchers show how solar panel imports saved nearly 600 American lives over a decade, while industry data indicates that the Suniva solar tariff may have caused more than one hundred preventable deaths.

Jharkhand’s vast renewable energy potential, combined with its industrial base and critical mineral reserves, positions the state to emerge as a hub for low-carbon manufacturing, ranging from EVs, solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to green hydrogen production.

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.

Goldi Solar has introduced its new HELOC PLUS G12R Series IBC (interdigitated back-contact) modules, offering power outputs ranging from 635 Wp to 665 Wp and efficiencies between 23.5% and 24.6%.

JSW Energy Ltd has commissioned 85 MW of renewable energy capacity, including solar capacity of 74 MW (Including part of NHPC’s hybrid project) and wind capacity of 11 MW.

Chhattisgarh’s energy sector received over INR 16,672 crore in government support in fiscal year 2024, with fossil fuel subsidies outweighing clean energy support four times. Clear net-zero targets can help government revenues shift from fossil to clean energy, says an analysis by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Swaniti Initiative.

Textile manufacturer RSWM has signed an agreement with Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) for supply of 60 MW of renewable energy to its manufacturing facilities across Rajasthan. The power will be supplied from a group captive project.

Launched under the S6-EH3P series, its 125 kW smart string hybrid inverter for C&I solar systems integrates battery smart charging/discharging (PCS), PV inversion, on-grid/off-grid and genset switching (STS), and a smart energy management system into a single compact unit.

With renewables’ share in power generation expected to grow significantly, there will also be a push in the demand for next-generation transformers that are capable of handling the intermittent nature of solar, wind, and other non-polluting sources of energy. The grid of the future demands not only more transformers but smarter, adaptive, and sustainable designs that can support India’s ambitious renewable targets and fast-rising power demand.

Solar panel cleaning equipment company Objectif Drone has launched a new 7 kg dual-brush cleaning robot with a speed of 5 km/h made for small and medium-sized PV installations.

A Saudi–Egyptian research team investigated the effects of four types of dust on photovoltaic panels in arid coastal environments, finding that power losses can reach up to 48%.

Solex Energy Ltd has partnered with Germany’s ISC Konstanz to upgrade its upcoming TOPCon cell line and adopt next-generation rear-contact and c-Si tandem/perovskite solar technologies.  The manufacturer also unveiled its concept rear-contact solar module, which is set to enter commercial production by FY 2027.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank have launched a $12.5 billion initiative to finance regional power interconnection in Southeast Asia under the ASEAN Power Grid program.

ENGIE has launched a program to collaborate with enterprise-ready startups in addressing operational and technological challenges across India’s renewable energy sector.

Solex Energy has reported a revenue of INR 4,157 million in the first half of FY26, 51.6% up year-on-year. Profit after tax (PAT) surged 133.2% YoY to INR 305 million.

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth INR 2,143.86 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares valued INR 756.14 crore by promoters. The price band is set between INR 206 and INR 217 per share.

With investment in the sodium-ion battery sector rebounding in 2025 after last year’s slowdown, two chemical heavyweights are partnering to develop cathode and anode materials for the emerging technology.

Kosol Energie unveiled its high-efficiency 730 Wp G12 TOPCon solar panel for commercial and utility-scale projects at REI 2025. The company also announced plans to expand its module manufacturing capacity by an additional 6 GW, bringing the total to 9 GW by late 2026. In addition, Kosol Energie is venturing into large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), with an initial planned annual production capacity of 3–3.5 GWh.

EUPD Research explores India’s rapid solar manufacturing expansion, its growing export potential, competitiveness relative to China, and the evolving trade and sustainability dynamics shaping global PV markets.

As nations move towards low-carbon economies, hydrogen pipelines could become the backbone of industrial decarbonisation, linking production hubs to demand centres with efficiency, safety, and reliability. Building this backbone is not just an engineering task; it is a strategic investment in a cleaner energy future.

Schneider Electric has introduced a modular 200 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) users, scalable up to 2 MWh across 10 units.

The investment, led by energy transition-focused venture capital firm Transition VC, will accelerate HYDGEN’s efforts to make ultra-pure, cost-efficient hydrogen available directly at the point of use through its anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology.

Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and generator control, with international rollout set for 2026.

Blueleaf Energy has secured $75 million financing facility from British International Investment (BII) to accelerate development of nearly 2 GW of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage capacity in India.

In its latest monthly for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how pumped-hydro energy storage combined with PV power generation could provide 24/7 power to data centres

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.

As India races toward its goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, having already reached 217.62 GW as of January 2025, integrating variable renewable energy sources requires flexible storage solutions that can bridge generation-demand gaps while maintaining grid reliability. The dramatic cost declines, technological innovations, and supportive policy frameworks have created a perfect storm for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) adoption, transforming what was once a nascent technology into a commercially viable solution driving India’s clean energy future and enabling a more flexible, resilient, and decentralized power system.

A comprehensive new report from IEA PVPS Task 12 reveals how countries around the world are managing the growing volumes of end-of-life solar modules, implementing regulations and scaling recycling infrastructure to handle the expected increment in PV waste over the coming decades.

With lithium being an imported raw material, recycling and repurposing of lithium batteries once they have completed their lifecycle is paramount. In line with this, Indian startups have come up with several ingenious business models for second-life applications that repurpose EV or lithium-ion batteries for stationary storage.