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2020 was best year yet for utility-scale solar
Main figures launched today by Wiki-Solar verify 2020 as an additional record year with over 50 GWAC -- about 65 GWP -- of new utility-scale solar brought online worldwide, taking the collective total amount over 270 GWAC.
Apr 8, 2021 // Market Research, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR
As US Continues Pressure On Chinese Manufacturers, Solar Growth Stalls
The issues, coming at a time when the US is dedicated to growing solar capacity will absolutely slow down growth. The period of uncertainty looks readied to continue at least till the DoC finishes its examinations
May 18, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, Jinko Solar, Canadian Solar, longi solar, Trina Solar, North America, Hanwha Q Cells, Auxin Solar, solar tariffs, circumvention, Chinese imports
Xinyi Solar issues profit warning amidst falling price of solar glass
Solar glass company Xinyi Solar has provided a profit caution after the price of solar glass fell and the price of key components and also power inputs rose.
Jun 27, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, solar glass, Xinyi Solar, PV glass, glass, xinyi glass, profit
Boom In LFP Battery Usage Heading, However Not Without Hurdles
Tesla's Powerwall, Powerback, as well as Megapack may utilize LFP batteries in future. Price in battery-grade lithium carbonate, utilized in LFP batteries, crossed $40,000/ tonne last month for the very first time.
Feb 8, 2022 // Storage, TESLA, VOLKSWAGEN, Elon Musk, EVs, Gotion High-Tech
India mulls customizeds duty delay or project due date extension as manufacturing crisis attacks
The Indian government is reportedly either thinking about a delay to its customs duty on imported solar items or allowing domestic projects to push back deadlines taking into account unpredictability from Chinese providers, the nation's renewable resource priest, RK Singh, told the Economic Times.
Oct 11, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Policy, India, Asia, mnre, module pv, BCD
First Solar unveils India module production facility plans
First Solar has actually revealed plans to build a 3.3 GWdc module assembly center in India, strengthening its production footprint beyond the US.
Jul 30, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Policy, India, First Solar, Asia, thin film, series 6, incentives, shinetime china
SMA reports losses for first half of 2019
For the second half of the year, the German inverter producer expects a significant increase in revenues and earnings, mainly due to high order intake. It also confirmed its forecast for the full fiscal year, despite declining sales and sales in the first six months of 2019.
Aug 9, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Inverters, Germany, inverter, SMA Solar Technology AG, rooftop PV, ürgen Reinert
Indian PSUs asked to develop residential solar polysilicon centers - reports
State-owned companies in India could be tasked with developing polysilicon manufacturing centers to aid make domestic solar manufacturing more competitive, reports have claimed.
Oct 6, 2020 // Market Research, manufacturing, India, polysilicon, Asia, mnre, trade tariffs, basic customs duty
GCL Sets 29.51 % Record for Large Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Module Efficiency
GCL’s 2,048 cm² perovskite-silicon tandem module hits 29.51 % NIM-certified efficiency, boosted by an AI-driven, high-throughput production line primed for GW-scale rollout.
Jun 4, 2025 // Technology, Manufacturing News, GCL, solar module, efficiency, perovskite tandem, AI manufacturing
EU Probes Chinese Solar Firms: Subsidy Law Test
EU probes Chinese firms in bid for Romanian solar park to prevent unfair competition. Concerns over state support and impact on clean tech industries.
Apr 4, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, China, Europe, Asia
NTPC opens global bids for 20 MW floating solar project in India
The winning developer will be able to use solar modules and cells of any origin for the plant, which will be built in Auraiya district, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Bidding closes on Sept. 5.
Aug 5, 2019 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Solar, India, pv modules, NTPC, Asia
Solar to power 7MW ‘water battery’ at Aussie university
Energy use by air conditioning can be both expensive and taxing for the environment, with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Queensland, Australia, set to trial a three-storey ‘water battery’ to reduce both energy demand and cost.
Sep 4, 2019 // Storage, Thermal, Australia, queensland, Oceania, thermal energy storage, air conditioning, water battery, cooling, USC
EBRD, Goldbeck Form 500 MWp Solar JV in Ukraine
EBRD and Goldbeck Solar team up to bring 500 MWp of solar power to Ukraine, with financing from DEG and plans for construction underway.
Jun 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Ukraine, EBRD, Europe, Goldbeck Solar
3SUN: New Solar Modules for 2024
3SUN, an innovative module manufacturing business by Enel Green Power, has launched three state-of-the-art solar modules based on Hetero-junction technology. Available in 2024, these modules can be used for ground-mounted utility-scale projects and rooftop installations. Made in Italy, 3SUN's photovoltaic panels contribute to the decarbonisation of Europe. This is an exciting milestone for 3SUN and the solar industry.
Jun 16, 2023 // Manufacturing News, enel green power, solar module, 3sun
Solgrid, Soltech Partner for 300 MW Solar in Sweden
Soltech and Solgrid have entered a partnership to develop and operate 300 MW of ground-mount solar projects in Southern Sweden. Solgrid is investing SEK 2 billion with potential orders of SEK 1 billion for project development. Applications are submitted and construction is expected in 3-4 years.
Jun 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Sweden, Europe, Solgrid, Soltech