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Meyer Burger and CSEM extend solar R&D partnership
Meyer Burger and CSEM have extended their enduring solar cell and module R&D partnership for a more three years.
Oct 27, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Europe, heterojunction, meyer burger, CSEM, r&d, Christophe Ballif, Gunter Erfurt
Universal Solar bids to solve PV supply chain constraints with Panama module facility
US module supplier Universal Solar is developing a module factory in Panama with a first capacity of 600MW, targeting supply lines interrupted by policy headwinds.
Jul 27, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Solar Energy, North America, panama, module supply, supply chain, pv manufacturing, Universal Solar
Terra-Gen and also Mortenson to companion on 1,118 MW solar as well as 2,165 MWh storage project
Terra-Gen introduced a contract with Mortenson to continue on the "Edwards & Sanborn" solar as well as energy storage space project found in Kern County, California.
Dec 15, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, terra-gen, Mortenson
576MW Solar Deal Signed in Romania
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.
Dec 29, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Europe, LONGi, Romania, Nofar Energy
Schletter reveals 1P solar tracker as well as customizable flat roof covering racking
Global solar mounting manufacturer Schletter Group is showcasing its most recent item solutions at RE+ in Anaheim, California next week, including its new one-in-portrait solar tracker, which is making its North American debut.
Sep 16, 2022 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, Solar Tracker, Schletter
Enphase Powers Up Greece's Solar Market
Enphase Energy Inc enables Greece to meet its 2 GW solar PV capacity goal with its IQ8 microinverters and batteries, offering subsidies of up to 65% for solar plant installation and 90% for batteries. Take part in the net-metering programme to help balance the grid.
Oct 24, 2023 // Storage, Inverters, Greece, Europe, Enphase
Solar Module Making Capacity Set to Soar 400% by FY25: Crisil
The trend will be sustained via strong demand, favourable policies, most likely enhancement in power efficiency, and also price competitiveness, claims CRISIL.
Besides, with the federal government supporting domestic manufacturers with policy measures, their competitiveness relative to the Chinese is anticipated to boost.
Jan 24, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, CRISIL, Aditya Jhaver
Inox Solar, LONGi sign 5-GW module supply pact for India
Inox Solar agreed an MoU with LONGi to supply up to 5 GW of modules for the Indian market, supporting rapid utility and C&I deployment.
Oct 30, 2025 // Manufacturing News, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, India, Asia, LONGi, module supply, Inox Solar
200MW Pleasant Valley Solar Project Powers Idaho's Grid
Matrix Renewables and RPlus Energies have teamed up to launch the largest solar facility in Idaho Power's service territory. Together with Meta and Idaho Power, they are providing clean, renewable energy support to Meta's new data centre, helping transition to a sustainable future.
Sep 15, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, Idaho, rPlus Energies, Matrix Renewables
ib vogt Energizes 40-MWp Polish Solar Park
ib vogt shines bright in Poland with 40-MWp solar park, powering 19,000 homes and showcasing expertise in renewable energy development.
May 29, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, ib vogt, Solar Park
First Solar Powers Up Alabama: 279 MW Thin Film Project
First Solar to build 279 MW (dc) thin film solar panel project in Lawrence County, Alabama, slated for completion in 2027. Up to $1.3bn investments, $1.1bn Lawrence County facility, $185m Ohio expansion, $370m R&D innovation center in Perrysburg, Ohio and 5GW of modules with Energix Renewables in Israel. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) contract.
Jul 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, First Solar, Tennessee Valley Authority, Energix, thin film solar panel
Caelux Secures $12M to Power Tandem Solar Glass
Caelux, a solar technology company, secures $12 million in Series A3 funding to expand their factory, conduct research, and launch their revolutionary solar product, Caelux One, with the potential to exceed 30% efficiency and meet market requirements.
Aug 15, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Caelux
Verizon-backed Solar Farm Powers Up in Texas
Leeward Renewable Energy shines bright with 200-MW Horizon Solar plant in Texas, powering up with First Solar's Series 6 PV modules. A win-win for sustainability and job creation.
Apr 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, leeward renewable energy
Toshiba Achieves 16.6% Efficiency on Perovskite Solar Module
Toshiba achieves 16.6% efficiency for its polymer film-based perovskite solar module, setting a new record. The one-step coating process enables a faster production process and a lightweight panel ideal for difficult installation locations. By 2025, Toshiba plans to make this technology available for mass production.
Aug 28, 2023 // Technology, Japan, Asia, perovskite, solar module, Toshiba
Creating a more resource-efficient solar power industry
PSS, which focuses on selling service and performance instead of products, is usually seen as a means to realize a circular economy, in which economic activity is decoupled from resource consumption and waste is minimized.
Dec 12, 2019 // Technology, Europe, recycling, CIRCUSOL, PSS, PVMINDS





