Waaree Energies has launched flexible solar modules that are up to 70% lighter than conventional glass panels and less than 3.5 mm thin. These can be bonded directly to surfaces without mounting penetrations, making them ideal for sites where drilling or heavy support structures are not feasible.| pv magazine India
The nation has reached a cumulative installed renewable energy capacity of 209.44 GW as of Dec. 31, 2024, with major contributions from solar (97.86 GW) and wind resources (48.16 GW).| pv magazine India
Jakson Green has emerged as the successful bidder in Solar Energy Corp. of India’s (SECI) 6th green ammonia auction, securing a capacity of 85,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) at a record-low price of INR 50.75 per kg.| pv magazine India
Researchers in South Korea have demonstrated a lower temperature process for bifacial copper, indium, selenium (CuInSe₂) solar cells with a rear-side efficiency of 8.44% and 15.30% on the front. The device has been developed for applications in tandem solar cells.| pv magazine India
Redington has partnered with Websol Energy System to introduce bundled solar kits for homes and small businesses, each containing high-efficiency Websol modules, inverters, and all essential Balance of System (BoS) accessories. The kits are available in sizes from 2 kW to 10 kW.| pv magazine India
ReNew Energy Global has reported a net profit of INR 5,131 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1 FY26), marking a 13-fold increase from INR 394 million in Q1 FY25. A significant portion of the profit—INR 3,562 million—was contributed by external sales from the company’s solar module and cell manufacturing business.| pv magazine India
The economics of solar have evolved significantly. With declining panel costs and robust government support—through schemes like the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM—solar is now a financially viable solution for municipalities and citizens alike.| pv magazine India
The funding will support the execution of large-scale renewable energy projects by the company and its subsidiaries, further strengthening its operational capacity.| pv magazine India
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package, including land acquisition, for the development of a 300 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project anywhere in the state of Goa. Bidding closes on Aug. 26.| pv magazine India
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has emerged as the lowest bidder for turn-key EPC package of a 245 MW AC solar project in Gujarat. The project was tendered by a leading state-owned developer.| pv magazine India
Cost, complexity and confidence gaps are the main barriers to the uptake of rooftop solar in Australia according to new federal government research.| pv magazine India
The Chinese manufacturer said its new IEC 61215-certified rooftop PV module relies on a 30 mm aluminum frame and dual-glass construction that reportedly help it withstand extreme snow loads and wind pressure.| pv magazine India
Investment in new large-scale solar and wind in Australia fell by 64% year on year in the first half of 2025 as grid bottlenecks, slow planning approvals, higher costs, and social licensing issues took a heavy toll.| pv magazine India
The solar industry broadly supports a more secure, standardized framework for remote monitoring systems (RMS) used in grid-connected rooftop solar installations but voices concerns over implementation hurdles, additional costs, and technical feasibility—especially for smaller players and regions with limited connectivity.| pv magazine India
The Indian government will soon launch a utility-led solar program under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to benefit households without suitable rooftop space, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said during his speech at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025.| pv magazine India
PV module prices have fallen by around 5% to 8% across all technology classes in recent weeks. says Martin Schachinger, the founder of pvXchange.com. This means that prices are moving strongly back toward the level we saw at the beginning of the year, which can only be described as unhealthy for module producers.| pv magazine India
Solex has introduced two new n-type solar modules tailored for Rajasthan’s extreme climate conditions and high-irradiance zones.| pv magazine India
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.| pv magazine India
The European Patent Office says China has overtaken other countries in photovoltaic patent filings over the past 15 years, while European startups and universities retain a lead in agrivoltaics and niche solar applications.| pv magazine India
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has reported a revenue of INR 1,762 crore for the first quarter of FY 2026, marking a robust 93% year-on-year growth from INR 915 crore in Q1 FY 2025. Net profit increased to INR 39 crore compared to Q1 FY 2025 PAT of INR 5 crore.| pv magazine India
Wattlab has installed a PV system capable of delivering up to 35 kW to a cargo ship’s high-voltage propulsion system, allowing it to temporarily replace one of four diesel generators under optimal conditions.| pv magazine India
GameChange Solar's Genius Tracker system has been deployed in India’s first project featuring First Solar’s Series 7 thin film PV modules. The project, developed by Cleantech Solar and constructed by Jakson Green, has a total planned capacity of 44.8 MWp.| pv magazine India
The strategic collaboration with Rotomag will equip Su-vastika with deep industrial expertise and robust manufacturing capabilities as it aims to scale clean, intelligent, and scalable energy solutions across India and global markets.| pv magazine India
Reliance Infrastructure secured the largest slice of 390 MW. Other winners include PNC Infratech and SAEL Industries (300 MW each), JBM Renewables (150 MW) and Navayuga Engineering (60 MW).| pv magazine India
Tongwei, Longi, and JA Solar have predicted steep losses for the first half of 2025, as persistent oversupply and falling solar module prices continue to pressure margins across China’s PV manufacturing sector.| pv magazine India
The US Department of Commerce (DoC) says it will investigate the potential for export restrictions by foreign countries, as well as their ability to “weaponize” their control over supplies of polysilicon.| pv magazine India
As of June 30, 2025, India reached a cumulative installed power capacity of 484.82 GW with 242.8 GW coming from non-fossil fuel sources (8.8 GW nuclear, 49.4 GW hydro, and 184.6 GW renewable energy sources).| pv magazine India
Alpex Solar Ltd has approved a definitive procurement agreement with TP Solar Ltd for supply of solar cells with a minimum aggregate capacity of 300 MW.| pv magazine India
Tier 2 cities are quietly powering a big shift in India’s energy landscape. What was once considered a technology for the rich or industrial use is now finding a place on the rooftops of everyday homes.| pv magazine India
The persistent evening peaks, which now nearly match daytime highs, reinforce the urgency of deploying storage solutions, demand-side measures and hybrid renewable projects to meet post-sunset demand.| pv magazine India
Nanyang Technological University researchers have milled solar panel glass waste for use in cathodes used in solid state lithium metal batteries. When used as a functional filler in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) material, the resulting battery performance was maintained over 80 charge cycles with an 8.3 % improvement over the reference device.| pv magazine India
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The Netherlands-based solar façade panel and mounting system provider has added a new terracotta rooftop module to its product range. It also announced it is expanding it sales network and boosting its manufacturing capacity after raising €5.5 million in financing.| pv magazine India
Longi said it has achieved a 27.81% efficiency rating for a hybrid interdigitated back contact, as confirmed by Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH).| pv magazine India
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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.| pv magazine India
