India’s strong monsoon cuts solar generation by 15% in September to October
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that India’s solar generation potential was significantly hampered during September and October due to an intensified southwest monsoon, resulting in a 15% decrease in irradiance compared to the long-term average.
China’s TOPCon solar cell prices extend four-week slide as rebate concerns ease
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.
Australia’s Raystech to supply 1 GWh of Sungrow battery storage in 2026
Sungrow signed new and renewed distribution agreements with Raystech Group, Supply Partners and Tradezone at the All-Energy Australia 2025 exhibition, covering solar inverters, battery energy storage systems and multi-year module supply for residential, commercial and utility-scale markets.
Bahrain runs 3 MW solar tender
A tender is open in Bahrain for the design, construction, installation and commissioning of a 3 MW grid-tied solar power plant for the country’s General Sport Authority. A closing date for applications has not been disclosed.
Sinovoltaics releases new PV inverter manufacturer financial stability ranking
The quality assurance firm updated its inverter manufacturer financial stability ranking with Kstar Science and Technology, APSystems and Delta Electronics in the top three spots. It reported 19 manufacturers showing “strong financial resilience” based on Altman-Z scores.
US startup Unigrid adopts contract manufacturing model for batteries
Unigrid is pursuing a contract manufacturing strategy for its sodium-ion batteries, drawing on semiconductor foundry practices to shorten development timelines while shifting most production to underutilized Asian factories.
Engie completes 800 MWh battery in Belgium, considers expansion
Engie has fully commissioned its 200 MW/800 MWh battery in Vilvoorde, Belgium, and is assessing a potential 100 MW/400 MWh expansion while advancing additional large-scale storage projects.
Key takeaways from Spain’s Genera tradeshow
Spain’s Genera 2025 trade fair highlighted advances in solar, storage and grid-forming technologies, along with industry calls for clearer regulation, stronger market design and faster permitting to support future deployment.
British football club tenders solar-plus-storage system
A football club based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, has opened a tender for the supply and installation of a 80 kW solar array alongside 40 kW of battery storage. The deadline for applications is November 30.
Turkey attracts 77 applications in 650 MW solar tender
Turkey’s latest renewable energy tender received 77 applications from 38 different companies across eight available solar projects, including the country’s first floating PV plant. Winners will be announced before the end of the year.
