Chinese PV Industry Brief: Canadian Solar profit drops 92% in Q1
Canadian Solar says its net profit plunged nearly 92% in the first quarter of 2025 on falling margins, while China Energy Engineering Corp. (CEEC) says the Shanghai Stock Exchange has approved its targeted A-share issuance to raise up to CNY 15 billion (USD 2.09 billion) for energy projects.
New hybrid inverters for residential solar in India
India’s POM Systems & Services has developed new hybrid inverters with power ratings of 3 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW for residential solar applications.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: New solar capacity hits 59.7 GW in Q1
China’s wind and solar capacity rose to 1,482 GW in the first quarter of 2025, overtaking coal for the first time, driven by 59.7 GW of new PV additions, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
Halocell, Australian researchers to scale lead-free solar tech
Australian perovskite cell producer Halocell Energy is partnering with University of Queensland researchers to accelerate the commercial production of lead-free solar panels based on record-breaking tin-halide PV cell technology.
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Top tips and red flags to home solar
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world. The first part of the series aims to help homeowners looking to embrace PV identify the best installers on the market.
Ciel & Terre completes 120 MWp floating solar array with new anchoring tech
Ciel & Terre has completed a 120 MWp floating solar project in India, introducing several company firsts in engineering and design, including rock bolt anchoring and a reinforced fiberglass inverter barge. The system also marks the French PV specialist’s first use of spin welding in its floating platform assembly.
Eturnity adds more PV design automation, energy system project control to its software
Additional project management and design automation tools are available on the Swiss software company’s subscription-based platform made for small and medium-sized (SME) businesses that are targeting commercial and industrial (C&I) and residential the solar PV segments.
Indian solar manufacturing to hit 160 GW of modules, 120 GW of cells by 2030
India is expected to reach 160 GW of solar module capacity and 120 GW of cell capacity by 2030, up from 80 GW and 15 GW respectively in 2025, according to a new SolarPower Europe report, with input from the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI).
Dutch-made gel lead-acid battery doubles lifespan, expands to C&I sizing
The Qurmit battery gel lead-acid battery has expanded to the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector with a larger capacity battery, and new technology has improved the lifespan.
Breakdancing on the floor at Intersolar
Europe’s largest solar power event now fills 18 very large rooms at the Munich trade show. Intersolar predicts greater than 200,000 visitors will see the almost 5,000 unique exhibitors showing off their hardware and services.
