Jinko edges past Longi in first-half solar shipments as TOPCon dominates
InfoLink Consulting says global module shipments rose 10% to 247.9 GW in the first half of 2025, with JinkoSolar narrowly pushing past Longi and tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) tech accounting for more than 94% of the total.
German researchers develop recycling for dry-processed Li-ion batteries
Researchers at the University of Münster have developed a mechanical recycling process for production scrap from the dry processing of lithium-ion batteries. The method operates without solvents, preserves material properties, and allows the recycled cathode powder to be directly reused in electrode manufacturing.
Italy backs 1 GW tandem solar line with Huasun, New Time by 2026
Chinese manufacturer Huasun and Italian developer New Time plan to jointly develop a 1 GW heterojunction–perovskite tandem solar line in northern Italy by the third quarter of 2026, with public support and a focus on building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications.
Australia suspends Hello Solar registration over misleading responses
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has permanently suspended the registration of solar installation company Hello Solar, declaring it had provided misleading responses to requests for information.
Indian entrepreneur invests $15.8 million to expand PV production
Indian entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath has invested INR 1.375 billion ($15.8 million) in Gujarat-based Goldi Solar to expand its PV module production.
Residential solar shifts from surge to strategy: EUPD report spotlights market leaders
Europe’s residential solar market takes a strategic turn as EUPD Research unveils its third edition of the Market Leadership Study Europe©, highlighting the continent’s top installers, emerging business models, and key sector trends.
Dominican Republic tenders up to 600 MW solar, wind with mandatory storage
The Dominican Republic has launched a tender for up to 600 MW of solar and wind capacity, requiring projects to include at least four hours of battery storage to support stability in the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI).
Central African Republic starts building 50 MW of solar with 10 MWh of storage
UAE-based Global South Utilities has begun construction on a 50 MW solar project with 10 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Central African Republic.
US Treasury issues guidance on ‘start of construction’ rules for solar, wind
The US Department of the Treasury has issued guidance on “start of construction” rules for solar and wind tax credits, outlining safe harbor provisions but leaving uncertainty over qualification requirements.
EcoFlow launches stackable battery system in Australia
US manufacturer EcoFlow has introduced a 6 kWh residential battery and backup system in the Australian market, expandable to 30 kWh.
