EU publishes non-price criteria for renewables auctions
The European Union has adopted new rules requiring member states to include non-price criteria such as sustainability, resilience, and project execution in renewable energy auctions.
H3 Dynamics, XSun partner on solar, hydrogen, electric unmanned aerial systems
France-based Xsun and H3 Dynamics announced a collaboration to develop a solar, hydrogen and battery powered autonomous aerial system with integrated power management and able to navigate at low altitudes.
Improving LECO-compatible silver pastes to ensure TOPCon reliabilty
Researchers in China have created new silver pastes for TOPCon solar cell LECO manufacturing. The new pastes integrate either aluminum, gallium or iron and can reportedly keep cells’ electrodes securely anchored to the silicon cell surface due to the enhanced stability of the lead oxide (PbO) component in the glass powder.
Longi, Pertamina plan 1.4 GW solar cell, module factory in Indonesia
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi and Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina are planning to build a 1.4 GW solar cell and module production facility in West Java, Indonesia.
Myanmar’s Prime Minister calls for increased local solar panel production
Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing called for greater domestic production of solar panels and raw materials during a recent visit to a factory in central Myanmar, citing the need to strengthen local supply chains for renewable energy.
China’s Sunrev Solar to build 2 GW solar cell, module factory in Egypt
Sunrev Solar is building two integrated factories in Egypt with 2 GW of capacity each for solar cells and modules. The second phase will localize production of raw materials including silicon ingots and wafers.
First attempt to design solar power transmission demonstrator
Scientists in China have outlined a mission proposal for the China Academy of Space Technology space solar power (SSP) development program. It includes three solar arrays, microwave power transmission, and laser power transmission. The roadmap predicts this demonstration mission cound be attempted before 2030.
Offshore floating PV enduring world’s largest artificial waves
Offshore PV technologies were tested for the first time under the severe wave loads generated by Delta Flume, a 300 m long man-made flume with a wave generator that is capable of producing waves as tall as five meters. The testing is intended to standardize testing and certification processes for offshore floating PV systems.
Waaree Energies to move 6 GW solar module project to new sites in India
The board of Waaree Energies has approved plans to relocate its 6 GW ingot-to-solar module manufacturing facility from Odisha to multiple sites across Gujarat, Maharashtra and other Indian states. The shift aims to optimize infrastructure and logistics for the integrated project.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: More snapshots from SNEC 2025
Solar manufacturers announced a range of module sales agreements, supply deals and new products last week at SNEC 2025 PV Expo in Shanghai.
