Solar Manufacturing News

Emmvee, an Indian solar module maker, has won a contract to supply 300 MWp of its Bifacial MonoPERC Solar panels for a 240-MW solar plant in Gujarat. The project will power the state electricity regulation board and is set to be completed by May 2025. Emmvee is also expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new 1.5-GWp cell line.

First Solar's new module factory in Tamil Nadu, India, boosts the country's solar technology sector and creates high-value jobs, supporting India's self-sufficiency goals and the global shift to cleaner energy.

Microsoft partners with QCells to become one of the world's largest buyers of renewable energy, investing in solar modules and services to achieve its sustainability goals.

Adelaide-based Tindo unveils plans to build a $90-100 million "gigafactory" in Australia, backed by federal government support. The ambitious project relies on ARENA funding, state initiatives, and the 2022 IRA. With the right support, Australia's last remaining solar panel producer can kick start a domestic upstream supply chain.

GCL Group Holdings is revolutionizing solar energy with the world's biggest perovskite solar cell factory, boasting a 2GW capacity and up to 26% photoelectric conversion efficiency. The panels have already been tested in space with the successful launch of Landspace's ZQ-2 II.

LONGi and Nofar Energy Romania have reached an agreement for a 576MW PV project in Romania, with Hi-MO 7 modules and ESG-compliant financing from a leading banking corporation. Mirel Jarnea and Favi Stelian are excited for the progress and future of sustainable energy in Romania.

DMEGC Magnetics Co Ltd introduces two cutting-edge module series for residential and power plant sectors. TOPCon cells with up to 25.5% efficiency, 430-620W power range, PFAS-free, RoHS/REACH-certified and IEC TS 63209-1:2021 compliant. 100% renewable energy-powered modules available worldwide.

Tongwei Co. pushes ahead with ambitious expansion plans while Chinese solar sector braces for inevitable consolidation and price wars. The 28 billion yuan ($3.9 billion) factory in Inner Mongolia promises 500,000 tons of industrial silicon and 400,000 tons of polysilicon annually.

Waaree Energies is investing up to $1 billion to build a 3GW solar module manufacturing facility in Houston, USA - creating 1,500 jobs and supplying multi-GWs of solar modules over 5 years. Join the clean energy revolution!

LONGi sets record with 27.09% efficiency solar cells, made with all-laser patterning process. Cutting costs and indium usage, LONGi is paving the way for brighter future of solar PV.

Introducing TrinaTracker's Vanguard 1P tracker with 700W+ modules - design, flexibility and efficiency for smarter, faster installation and real-time monitoring. Enjoy 8% energy savings and up to 0.4% increased efficiency. Perfect for residential, commercial and industrial settings. 170GW cumulative shipments speaks for itself.

The US Treasury and IRS propose rules for new Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit under IRA, incentivising clean energy components like solar & wind energy, batteries, and critical minerals. SEIA & ACORE praised the Credit, however NMA criticise it for not providing enough incentive. Public comment open for 60 days.

Daqo New Energy Corp. unveils USD 2.1bn investment plan in Xinjiang, China for a industrial park to produce silicon-based materials. The ambitious project includes two phases of development with a total of 300,000 tonnes of polysilicon and 2.2 million pieces of silicon seed rod.

SMA Solar Technology AG is focusing on the US, announcing a 3.5 GW production plant and a Gigawatt Factory in Germany, both planned for completion by 2025. With the Biden Administration’s target of tripling US renewable energy deployments in the next 10 years, SMA is ready to make it happen.

Sweden's Midsummer is advancing its goal of becoming a leader in solar energy with an impressive grant that will infuse its high-tech manufacturing initiatives.