Eastman launches 800 MW solar module plant in India
Eastman Auto & Power has started production at an 800 MW solar panel factory in the Indian state of Haryana.
US solar installations reach 43 GW in 2025 despite slowdown
Solar accounted for 54% of new US generation capacity in 2025, retaining its position as the top technology for the fifth straight year, while PV and storage together made up 79% of new electrical capacity, according to the latest report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.
Antimony emerges as strong candidate dopant for Czochralski PV wafers
Researchers from Australian National University and Longi used photoluminescence imaging to analyze dopant distributions in RCz-grown silicon wafers doped with antimony, phosphorus, and gallium, finding highly uniform radial concentration profiles suitable for high-efficiency solar cells. The study also found that antimony-doped wafers provide more stable axial doping along the ingot, highlighting their potential for next-generation photovoltaic manufacturing.
EU auditors warn energy community targets outpace reality
The European Court of Auditors says in a new report that EU policies supporting energy communities are progressing slowly and that the bloc’s goal of establishing one renewable energy community in every municipality with more than 10,000 residents by 2025 is unlikely to be met.
Aiko launches 545 W back-contact solar module with 25% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new back-contact module delivers up to 545 W and over 25% efficiency in a compact rooftop format for residential, C&I, and off-grid applications.
Sliding shutters integrate PV for building facades
German manufacturer Ehret has launched SolarSlide, a sliding shutter with integrated PV modules developed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE). It provides solar shading while generating electricity for residential and commercial facades.
EU solar auctions, corporate PPAs delivered 92 GW in 2022-25 period
Public solar auctions and corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) supported 92 GW of EU solar capacity from 2022 to 2025, supplying enough electricity for 28 million households. SolarPower Europe says the figures underscore the role of long-term contracts in stabilizing energy prices and strengthening energy security.
Setting the stage for US energy storage
Sweeping import tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made waves for the US clean energy industry in 2025. While solar developers chase safe-harbor deadlines, US energy storage manufacturing could benefit from rules encouraging onshoring – provided there is policy certainty to bank on
China commissions first urban underground vanadium flow battery system
China has deployed its first 1.25 MW urban vanadium flow battery (VFB), supporting peak AC loads and offering a safer alternative amid tighter lithium-ion storage regulations in dense urban environments.
InfinityPV releases new compact solar simulator
The Danish company says its new product is ideal for small to medium-sized solar cell testing. It can simulate light conditions in the 390–700 nm range.
