China updates: Aiko modules receive TÜV certification, Risen supplies HJT modules, Jinko’s energy system for Athens airport, and more.
Chinese solar module maker JinkoSolar says it has shipped more than 100 GW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules in just 18 months.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar’s TOPCon Module Shipments Pass 100 GW Read More »
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal industry engagement, calling the timing “not ideal.
South Africa Imposes 10% Import Tariff on Solar Panels Read More »
China Green Development Group has switched on the 3.5 GW Midong solar project in Urumqi, China’s Xinjiang region. The project required an investment of CNY 15.45 billion ($2.13 billion).
World’s Largest Solar Plant Goes Online in China Read More »
USITC found likely harm from solar imports from 4 SE Asian nations, continuing its investigation with findings due in July and October 2024.
Bernreuter Research says low module prices will drive demand in the second half of this year. The researchers note the shipment targets of the world’s six largest solar module suppliers, who are aiming for an annual growth rate of 40% on average.
Global PV Installations May Hit 660 GW in 2024, Says Bernreuter Research Read More »
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
China Modules Prices Trend Lower on Weak Demand, Oversupply Read More »
Italy’s Q1/2024 solar PV capacity rose 62% YoY to 1,721 MW. C&I led with 595 MW, utility-scale grew 373%, residential dropped 15%.
Solarwatt stops German battery production; VINCI invests in Helios; MYTILINEOS’s Irish PPA; Ingeteam’s Spain contract; Fraunhofer TOPCon efficiency.
The latest government installation figures reveal a slower start to the year for the United Kingdom, with small-scale installations accounting for the majority of additions. As the UK General Election approaches, there are calls from industry for the next government to act quickly on the issues hindering capacity expansion.
United Kingdom Closes in on 16 GW Installed Solar Capacity Read More »
Freight costs, which represent around 4% of a solar module’s total costs, are increasing on trade lines between the Far East and the US West Coast, Northern Europe, and Mediterranean region.
Freight Costs Edge Toward Pandemic Levels, Hitting Solar Module Costs Read More »
Switzerland installed 602 MW of solar in the first four months of the year, bringing its total installed PV capacity to around 6.8 GW by the end of April.
Switzerland’s Solar Installations Hit 602 MW in January-April Read More »
EGing PV plans $1.5 billion investment in Tajikistan, starting with a $150 million, 200 MW solar plant in the Panj Free Economic Zone.
EU adopts Net-Zero Industry Act to boost clean tech, targeting 40% of needs by 2030, including 30 GW annual solar PV capacity.
CINEA has signed €27.5 million in grants for 7 Finnish solar PV projects, totaling 212.99 MW, to support renewable energy targets.
CINEA Approves €27.5 Million for 213 MW PV Under Bloc’s Maiden Cross-Border RE Auction Read More »
