GameChange BOS opens high-volume transformer factory in Maharashtra
The factory, spread across 180,000 sq. ft., is capable of producing over 1,800 transformers annually, significantly expanding the company’s ability to serve key markets in India, Europe, and the United States.
Abandoned US nuclear site to host 16,000 MT polysilicon plant
Highland Materials will build a 16,000 metric ton (MT) solar-grade polysilicon plant on a former US nuclear project site, under a long-term lease with Pivotal Manufacturing.
US opens next round of solar import probes targeting India, Indonesia, Laos
The US Department of Commerce has initiated full investigations into anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases against solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos filed in July. These investigations, conducted alongside the US International Trade Commission (ITC), are expected to continue into next spring.
Qcells confirms US customs detained solar cell imports from South Korea
Qcells has confirmed that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained an unspecified volume of its solar cell imports from South Korea. The company claims the cells do not contain components from Xinjiang, China and says it is working with CBP to resolve the issue.
US lifts duties on certain small solar devices imported from China
The US Department of Commerce will lift trade duties on certain low-power solar devices from China, citing limited domestic interest in maintaining the tariffs. The decision affects small modules typically used in lighting and other control applications.
Sunbolt introduces pre-assembled solar ‘backyarder’ kit
The kit includes two 50 W solar panels, a 400 W inverter, and two batteries and powers devices directly with 120V GFCI ports and USB ports.
Waaree Solar Americas secures 500 MW PV module order
Waaree Solar Americas has secured the order from a US developer to supply 500 MW of solar modules.
U.S. solar projects face development crunch while Canada says “Build, baby, build”
Solar developers prioritize advanced-stage projects in the U.S. due to tightened tax credit deadlines, while projects in Canada are “full speed forward.”
Oriana Power enters MoU to explore and develop renewable energy projects in Canada’s Alberta province
Oriana Power has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Invest Alberta Corp. (IAC), to explore and develop renewable energy projects in Canada’s Alberta province.
One Big Beautiful Bill is anti-solar: US industry reacts
The budget bill and a Trump executive order are expected to have a damaging effect to the solar industry, but strong fundamentals like increased demand and lowered component costs are expected to drive installations forward.
