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India Mandates 2-Hour Energy Storage For New Solar PV Projects

In a significant regulatory update that will positively impact the country’s renewable energy industry, the Indian Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued an advisory to make it mandatory for all new solar PV power projects to have a minimum of 2-hour co-located energy storage systems (ESS).

China Solar PV News Snippets: LONGi, Yingfa, & Wuliangye Establish New Company & More

LONGi, Yingfa, and Wuliangye collaborate on BC Leading integrated solar manufacturer LONGi and solar cell maker Yingfa have jointly established a new company named Yibin Yingfa Derui Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of RMB 1 billion ($137.36 million).

Asia Pacific Solar PV News Snippets: Ocean Sun & Canopy Power Partner For Floating Solar In Australia & More

Floating solar in Australia: Australian renewable energy engineering company Canopy Power Australia has joined hands with Norway’s Ocean Sun to explore floating solar market in Australia.

Slovakia’s Solar PV Market Grew By Over 274 MW In 2024

The Slovak Association of Sustainable Energy (SAPI) says Slovakia’s newly installed solar PV capacity in 2024 totaled over 274 MW, representing up to 98% of the total 280.16 MW of new electricity generation capacity the country reportedly added last year.   The newly added PV capacity includes 113.6 MW of residential solar, 142.7 MW of PV ...

Japan To Aim For 20 GW Perovskite Solar Cell Capacity By 2040

Japan will target to achieve between 40% and 50% renewable energy share in its total electricity mix by FY2040 under its 7th Strategic Energy Plan that has been approved by the cabinet.

Business

SolarEdge Reports 3rd Consecutive Quarter Of Revenue Decline

Israel-based global solar PV inverter manufacturer SolarEdge Technologies continues to face tough business environment as it reported its 3rd consecutive quarter of revenue loss, and 4th consecutive quarter of GAAP operating income loss in Q4 2024.   It took 17% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline in its Q4 revenues with $196.2 million, including $189 million in the solar ...

Sunnova Energy To Trim Workforce By Over 15%

US-based residential solar and energy storage services company, Sunnova Energy International has announced that it plans to cut down nearly 300 positions representing more than 15% of its workforce to reduce its overhead costs.

Top 5 Solar Cell Suppliers Shipped 163 GW Capacity In 2024

The combined shipments of the top 5 solar cell suppliers in 2024 reached 162.8 GW, according to InfoLink Consulting, representing a decline of about 10.7% compared with 2023. In 2023, their total shipments totaled 182 GW.

Sunnova Energy To Trim Workforce By Over 15%

US-based residential solar and energy storage services company, Sunnova Energy International has announced that it plans to cut down nearly 300 positions representing more than 15% of its workforce to reduce its overhead costs.

Meyer Burger Extends Bridge Facility Amid M&A Process

Heterojunction (HJT) solar cell and module manufacturer Meyer Burger Technology has secured an extension to the maturity date of its bridge facility agreement, expanded to $59.5 million in January this year to February 21, 2025, amid its ongoing merger and acquisition (M&A) process.

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Technology

SPIC: Migrating To TBC

Recently, the interdigitated back contact (IBC) cell structure has undergone several evolutions, driven by the pursuit of higher efficiency, increased power output, and aesthetic superiority.

AIKO’s ABC Module – Making The Most Of Each Electron

Compared to its peers with the same module area, the primary value proposition of back contact (BC) cell technology, such as higher power, improved aesthetic, and enhanced efficiency, can be further progressed with technological advancement at both cell and module levels.

AIKO’s ABC Module – Making The Most Of Each Electron

Compared to its peers with the same module area, the primary value proposition of back contact (BC) cell technology, such as higher power, improved aesthetic, and enhanced efficiency, can be further progressed with technological advancement at both cell and module levels.

Progress Of TOPCon Technology In 2024

TaiyangNews TOP SOLAR MODULES Analysis 2024 looked into module efficiency development for different cell technologies – IBC, HJT, TOPCon, and PERC.

3SUN: Scaling Up Europe’s 1st GW-Scale HJT Factory

Europe, once at the pinnacle of global PV technology development and mass production, has been outsmarted by China over the past decade.

Opinion

Embracing The New: BC Symbiosis

In the relentless pursuit of solar efficiency, back contact (BC) technology has emerged as a frontrunner, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with crystalline silicon cells.

SolarSpace Promotes Its Laos-made Cells To US Module Makers At RE+ 2024

Chinese PV Manufacturer Details The Rationale Behind Choosing Laos As A Manufacturing Destination

Over the last few years, multiple leading Chinese PV manufacturers have diversified a certain percentage of their total production capacities outside mainland China.

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RE+ 2024: EliTe Solar On Its PV Manufacturing Plans In Egypt

Singapore-Headquartered Vertically Integrated PV Manufacturer Charts Out Its Business Outlook For The US And Its Manufacturing Capacity Ex-China

The US solar market is undergoing a transformative period, driven by increasing demand and trade complexities.

Guarded and Guarding: JinkoSolar’s IP Portfolio Strategy in the TOPCon Era

In the rapidly evolving landscape of solar manufacturing, TOPCon technology has emerged as the state-of-the-art cell technology.

Key To Maximizing Energy Yield In Utility-Scale Projects

TaiyangNews’ 3rd Market Survey On Solar Trackers Explores Innovations In Trackers, Their Role In Bifacial Module Integration, And Growth In Global Deployments

Solar trackers have evolved as crucial components of utility-scale solar applications, addressing the inherent inefficiencies of fixed installations.

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Tenders

Serbia’s 2nd Renewable Energy Auction Round Opens With Over 400 MW Capacity

Wind gets the lion’s share with 300 MW, while solar gets 124.8 MW capacity

Serbia has announced the 2nd round of renewable energy auctions in the country to award market premiums for 300 MW wind and 124.8 MW solar power plant capacity through contracts for difference (CfD) scheme for 15 years.

North Macedonia Launches 30 MW Solar PV EPC Tender

EBRD inviting bidders on behalf of national utility Elektrani na Severna Makedonija

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched the call for 30 MW solar PV project capacity development in North Macedonia, on behalf of the country’s state-owned utility Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM).

Australia Opens CIS Tender 4 With 6 GW Renewable Energy Capacity

Registrations invited to win bilateral RETA with the Australian government

Australia continues to advance its Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) under which it has opened tender round 4, seeking 6 GW of renewable energy generation in the National Electricity Market (NEM). It is now accepting registrations for this round.

Telangana’s Vendor Empanelment Tender For 1 GW Solar Capacity

Expression of interest launched for EPC contractors under PMSG scheme for Indian state

The Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TGREDCO) has invited interested EPC contractors for its solar power empanelment tender for the deployment of a combined 1 GW capacity across the Indian state.

Tunisia Launches 200 MW Solar Energy Tender

Winning projects to enter contracts with state-owned electricity utility STEG

The Tunisian Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has invited applications from interested developers for a 200 MW solar PV tender.

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TaiyangNews PV Price Index – 2025 – CW8

The TaiyangNews PV Price Index saw only 1 change in Calendar Week 8. All listed polysilicon products maintained their prices in CW8.

Top Modules

TOP SOLAR MODULES Listing – January 2025

The first TOP SOLAR MODULES list of 2025, marking the completion of 3 years since the launch of the feature and representing its 37th edition, reinforces the trend of companies moving away from PERC technology, with Risen joining the group having ceased commercial activities in this area.

People

Ocean Sun Hires Kristin Husby Mork As Chief Commercial Officer

Norway-headquartered floating solar PV technology specialist Ocean Sun has announced the appointment of Kristin Husby Mork as the company’s new chief commercial officer (CCO).

Martin Hackl Is Now The Chief Business Officer At Neoom

Innovative Austrian cleantech company Neoom has appointed Martin Hackl as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO). In his new role, Hackl will be taking on the responsibility of the company’s sales & marketing.

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