Solar Manufacturing News

Chinese Firms Commit $1.75bn for Ethiopian Solar and Mining Projects
Five Chinese companies will invest $1 .75 billion in Ethiopia, funding solar-cell factories, energy-storage lines, and large-scale mineral ventures, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Shide.
May 14, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Canadian Solar, China, Asia, Ethiopia, Africa, mining, solar manufacturing
LONGi Unveils EcoLife HBC Modules, Raising Bar for Residential Solar
LONGi debuts EcoLife, the first mass-produced HBC module, boasting 25 % efficiency and 510 W output—engineered for Europe’s residential rooftops and 30-year durability.
May 13, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Residential, heterojunction, PV module, LONGi, EcoLife
SEG Solar Fires Up First Line at Indonesian Mega Factory
SEG Solar has activated the maiden production line at its $500-million, 5-GW photovoltaic industrial park in Central Java, fast-tracking plans to anchor Southeast Asia’s largest solar-equipment hub.
May 12, 2025 // Manufacturing News, manufacturing, Asia, Indonesia, SEG Solar
Next2Sun Secures Exclusive Deal for Huasun Solar Modules
Next2Sun AG partners with Huasun Energy to bring ultrahigh bifacial HJT solar modules to Europe, aiming for global expansion in vertical solar installations.
May 9, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, solar module, Next2Sun, Asia Pacific, Huasun Energy
Verbund Locks 700-MW Trina Solar Panels for Southern Europe Projects
Austrian utility Verbund signs five-year framework with Trina Solar for 700-plus MW of high-efficiency modules to accelerate solar roll-outs in Spain and Italy.
May 9, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Spain, Italy, Europe, verbund, TrinaSolar, photovoltaic modules
Midsummer Secures $15M Order for Solar Cell Factory
Midsummer AB lands SEK 143.5M order for 15-MW solar line, marking a major step in global sustainable manufacturing with their eco-friendly, scalable technology.
May 7, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Sweden, Europe, solar cell, midsummer
BII Funding Powers ReNew's 4-GW Gujarat Solar Cell Factory Expansion
UK-backed BII invests INR 8.7 bn in ReNew’s solar subsidiary, funding a 4 GW TOPCon cell factory in Gujarat and adding 2,000 jobs.
May 7, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, BII, ReNew Energy
JA Solar to Power YES Group with 100-MW Module Deal
YES Group secures 100 MW of JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules for 2025 projects, boosting Australia’s rooftop and commercial solar ambitions.
May 6, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Australia, JA Solar, Oceania, solar modules, Renewable Energy, YES Group
Enphase Boosts US Production of Solar Microinverters, Batteries
Enphase Energy ships 6.5M microinverters, boosting solar projects with domestic content and achieving a $29.7M profit turnaround.
May 5, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Storage, USA, Enphase Energy, North America
Gonvarri Solar Secures Major 396-MW Peru Tracker Deal
Gonvarri Solar powers Peru's largest solar farm with 6,800 trackers, generating 1.2 TWh annually, boosting the nation's energy by 2.5%.
May 5, 2025 // Manufacturing News, South america, tracker, Peru, Gonvarri Solar
Changzhou Almaden Invests $240M in UAE Solar Glass Factory
Changzhou Almaden invests $240.2M in UAE solar glass plant, boosting global reach amid market challenges.
May 2, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Asia, UAE, solar glass, changzhou almaden
Panasonic Exits North American Solar, Refocuses on Core Strategic Areas
Panasonic Corporation of North America will discontinue its solar and battery storage operations to concentrate on higher-impact businesses, while maintaining full support for existing customers and warranties.
May 1, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Storage, ENERGY STORAGE, Solar, Panasonic, North America, Business Strategy
Reliance Launches First Phase of 10-GW Solar Factory
Reliance Industries powers up India's solar future with the launch of its first 10-GW solar module factory line.
Apr 29, 2025 // Manufacturing News, India, Asia, Reliance Industries
Hanwha Group to Acquire REC Silicon for $89 Million
Hanwha Group acquires REC Silicon for NOK 925 million, strengthening its position in the renewable energy sector and ensuring a stable supply chain for silicon-based technologies.
Apr 28, 2025 // Manufacturing News, REC Silicon, hanwha group
Biden to Close Solar Trade Loophole, First Solar Soars
First Solar Inc. stock surges as Biden administration considers eliminating tariff exemption for two-sided solar panels, boosting US-based manufacturers.
Apr 23, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, North America, biden