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China’s much-trailed second-half solar rebound has failed to materialize
The world’s solar superpower added only 16 GW of new generation capacity up to the end of last month, according to the head of the main industry association. Short of a ten-week miracle, the annual capacity figure seems set for a second consecutive steep annual decline.
Oct 25, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, Wang Bohua
All that solar jazz
As 2019 enters its final quarter, the solar industry continues to face headwinds, even as the markets for solar deployment in Europe, the United States, and Australia remain strong. Paula Mints of SPV Market Research takes us through what to expect up until 2021.
Sep 27, 2019 // Opinions, USA, Australia, Europe, Oceania, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, North America, Paula Mints
Indian solar association requires immediate implementation of 50% BCD
India must established right away a basic customizeds obligation (BCD) of a minimum of 50% on solar tools to safeguard the future of neighborhood suppliers, the chairman of trade body All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) claimed.
Aug 21, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, India, China, pv modules, solar cells, Asia, tariffs, safeguard duty, basic customs duty, trade levy, Hitesh Doshi, aisia
HyperSolar Accelerates Production of Renewable Solar Hydrogen Panels With brand-new Tie-up
HyperSolar is collaborating with Suzhou GH to make the last adjustments to the solar cells needed to make the Gen 1 hydrogen manufacturing panels
Apr 14, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Solar, China, Asia, hydrogen, International, HyperSolar, Hydrogen Panels, panels, Tim Young
Xinte Energy profits in 1H 2019 to be significantly impacted by polysilicon price declines
Major China-based polysilicon producer, Xinte Energy has signalled a significant decline in expected profits for the first half of 2019, due to polysilicon ASPs declining 43% from the prior year period.
Aug 6, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, CPIA, SMSL, xinte energy, polysilicon, c-si manufacturing, wacker chemie, ASPs, JinkoSolar, JYT, Asia
Polysilicon prices to rebound in September
Average spot polysilicon price has crossed below the $8/kg threshold for the first time, according to PVInsights. Market analyst Johannes Bernreuter said, however, that the industry should not read too much into $8/kg as a historical threshold and that prices may rise again in September, driven by strong demand in the Chinese market.
Aug 21, 2019 // Solar, polysilicon, price, Johannes Bernreuter, OCI
Asia's Largest Railway Hub Receives DeepBlue 3.0 for Rooftop PV from JA Solar
Asia's largest railway in Beijing is going to be operational today (June 20, 2022). JA Solar, a leading solar supplier in China, offered DeepBlue 3.0 modules for this Beijing Fengtai Railway Station.
Jun 21, 2022 // Rooftop PV, China, Solar Panels, JA Solar, Asia, solar modules, Beijing, International, Asia's largest railway, DeepBlue 3.0 modules, WHO reports
Arctech and CEEC Power Uzbekistan's Solar Revolution
Arctech's solar trackers power Uzbekistan's largest solar installation, contributing to the country's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Chinese companies like CEEC are driving renewable energy development in Central Asia.
Jan 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Uzbekistan, PV Power Plant, arctech, CEEC
China’s record-breaking 600 MW/2.4 GWh battery hub hits first-phase milestone
Huaneng’s 600 MW/2.4 GWh Longdong–Shandong battery project finishes installing all storage cabins at its first 300 MW block, clearing the way for testing and grid hook-up.
Jun 10, 2025 // Storage, China, Asia, Huaneng
Myanmar's 1 GW solar tender ends with least expensive bid of $0.0348/ kWh.
The nation's Ministry of Electricity as well as Energy alloted all tendered solar capability in its initial purchase workout for large-scale PV. Last rates varied from $0.0348 to $0.051 per kWh. China Machinery Engineering and also Sungrow were the major winners, safeguarding 8 and also nine projects, respectively.
Sep 24, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, tender, Asia, Myanmar
JinkoSolar preparations STAR listing, eyes R&D boost after US$ 458m equity financing
Leading solar manufacturer JinkoSolar has claimed it is now "actively preparing" to detail its Jiangxi subsidiary on China's STAR market after it increased around US$ 458 million through an equity funding round.
Oct 30, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Jinko, Kangping Chen, shanghai stock exchange, star
Brazil to become competitive solar panel maker
According to medium-term forecasts, Brazil is likely to become a competitive PV panel manufacturer globally and a major player among Latin American countries.
Jan 29, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, PV panel
Powering Pakistan: 1.3-GW Renewables Hub Interconnection Study Launched
Oracle Power PLC's 1.3-GW renewables hub in Pakistan, with solar, wind, and energy storage, is set to revolutionize the country's energy landscape. Supported by State Grid China, this project is a game-changer.
May 7, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Pakistan
Solar Module Costs Hit 2 Year highs, Gap Between Multi, Mono-Perc Widens
The continuous increase in module prices, driven by greater input prices, remains to add to the threats for big solar projects.
International markets from the United States to Europe to India will certainly feel the impact of these higher expenses, coming as they do at a time of climbing power expenses from fossil fuels also.
Oct 12, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, prices, solar module
Tariffs Threaten to Undermine Global Shift to Clean Power
Protectionist policies limit flow of goods as well as capital: study
Such procedures can add 25% to solar module prices by 2030
Oct 27, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, USA, North America, John Helveston, George Washington University








