India solar module output to exceed 125 GW in 2025, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie says in a new report that India’s solar manufacturing boom risks overcapacity and calls for a shift from expansion to cost competitiveness.
Solar wafer prices stable, with emerging downward pressure despite policy interventions
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.
South Korea introduces standards for photovoltaic-thermal modules
The country’s National Institute of Technology and Standards said the new standards apply to modules that combine photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies in a single device, noting that separate standards for each technology already exist.
Cambridge scientists discover photovoltaic properties in organic radical semiconductor
The researchers said their new discovery could open the way to the manufacturing of simpler solar panels made from a single material.
Longi reveals back-contact PV test results from offshore environments
The Chinese manufacturer claims back-contact Hi-MO 9 modules outperformed TOPCon counterparts in a six-month offshore test, showing higher power yield, better low-light performance, and lower operating temperatures.
Goldi Solar releases 665 W back-contact PV panel with 24.6% efficiency
The Indian manufacturer has introduced its new Heloc Plus G12R Series interdigitated back-contact solar module series, delivering power outputs ranging from 635 W to 665 W and efficiencies between 23.5% and 24.6%
Solex Energy, ISC Konstanz unveil new back-contact solar module concept
Indian manufacturer Solex Energy Ltd has partnered with Germany’s ISC Konstanz to upgrade its TOPCon cell line and adopt back-contact and perovskite–silicon tandem technologies. The company also unveiled a new back-contact solar module concept, slated for commercial production by fiscal year 2027..
Global solar module, inverter market to reach $115.8 billion by 2030
UK-based analysts GlobalData predict growth in the world’s solar module and inverter markets through to the end of the decade will be driven by the Asia Pacific region.
Chinese scientists build mini perovskite-silicon tandem solar module with 26.41% efficiency
A Chinese research team has developed a novel sandwich buffer layer that enhances carrier transport and efficiency in semi-transparent perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. Minimodules incorporating this layer achieved efficiencies exceeding 26% while demonstrating both scalability and long-term stability.
Megasol launches anti-glare solar module
The all-black module features a newly developed matte glass surface that minimizes distracting light reflections. According to the Swiss manufacturer, this makes the product particularly well suited for environments such as airports and residential areas.
