Pahal Solar to build 2 GW solar cell and frame plant in India
Pahal Solar says it will produce 2 GW of tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells and 2 GW of aluminum frames at its new facility in Gujarat, India, with full commissioning expected by late 2026.
Japanese utility invests in perovskite solar PV startup
J-Power announced an investment in US-based perovskite solar specialist Active Surfaces, along with plans to pilot product tests.
Enphase announces complete off-grid solar-storage system
Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and generator control, with international rollout set for 2026.
Algeria proposes reduced customs duty rate on solar panel components
Algeria’s draft finance law for 2026 includes a reduced customs duty rate of 5% on products intended for the manufacture of solar panels, as well as an exemption for electrolyzers required for hydrogen production.
Toyota developing two-seater electric vehicle with solar roof
Toyota Manufacturing UK says it is leading a consortium to investigate the feasibility of a lightweight micro-mobility electric vehicle with a PV roof, digital connectivity, and sustainable components.
Nigeria, Longi sign deal to build solar panel factory
China’s Longi will support the development of a solar panel production factory up to 1 GW in size in Nigeria, after finalizing a strategic partnership with the country’s energy commission.
Voltec Solar unveils hail-resistant PV module
French manufacturer Voltec Solar has designed a solar module capable of withstanding impacts from 55 mm hailstones. Its RG5 certification is the highest level of resistance listed by the European hail index.
Key takeaways from Perovskite Connect 2025
Industry and researchers at the first global perovskite trade fair in Berlin discussed scalability, durability, and pathways to commercialization, with organizers already planning a second edition for October 2026.
PV power generation forecast technique for solar plants with missing data
Scientists in China have developed a novel missingness-aware power forecasting method that leverages signal decomposition, multi-scale covariate interaction, and multi-domain collaborative transfer learning. The approach reportedly improves average forecasting accuracy by 15.3%.
Nissan presents mini electric vehicle with expandable solar roof
The Japanese car maker announced it will show a prototype extendable solar PV rooftop onboard a Nissan Sakura Kei at an upcoming mobility industry event in Japan.
