China launches industrial silicon futures
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has given the green light to the trading of industrial silicon futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange. The move could give polysilicon manufacturers the opportunity to hedge against fluctuating silicon metal prices.
Montenegrin utility reports high demand for solar rebate program
Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), a utility in Montenegro, said that it has received about 14,000 requests to secure rebates covering up to 20% of rooftop PV system costs. The program is designed to facilitate the deployment of 70 MW of solar capacity.
SND to open 1 GW factory for TOPCon solar modules in South Korea
SND has announced plans to build a new factory in Gwangju, South Korea. It will also produce panels with an unspecified tandem technology. It plans to open the factory in 2025.
Amazon to build 300 MW of hybrid wind-solar capacity in India
Amazon says it wants to deploy two hybrid wind-solar facilities in India.
US government calls for continued tariffs on solar imports
A new US government ruling is a mistake that the solar industry will have to deal with for the next several years, according to a solar trade group CEO.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: DMEGC to build 20 GW TOPCon cell factory
DMEGC has revealed plans to build a 20 GW solar cell factory in Sichuan province, while Daqo said it has secured long-term polysilicon supply agreements with Longi and another undisclosed Chinese company.
India surpasses 7 GW of unsubsidized solar capacity
India added 1.9 GW of open-access solar capacity between January and September, up 96% year on year.
Romania provides funding for C&I battery storage systems
The Romanian government has allocated EUR 103.5 million ($108.6 million) to support investments in battery energy storage systems and deliver at least 240 MW/480 MWh by 2025.
France installed 1.71 GW of solar in January-September period
France’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 15.8 GW at the end of September.
US Customs clears solar panels after holding them over forced labor fears
The US authorities have cleared a significant supply of JinkoSolar modules, made with Wacker polysilicon, for sale in the US market, according to ROTH Capital Partners.
