ICRA warns of PV module overcapacity driving consolidation in India
ICRA says India’s solar manufacturing sector faces oversupply risks as module capacity far outpaces domestic demand, pushing smaller producers toward consolidation.
High pressure boosts eastern solar as storms hit North America’s northwest
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that North America experienced a highly variable solar performance in October, as a strong high-pressure system boosted irradiance across the eastern regions while cooler, cloudier conditions reduced solar potential in the Pacific Northwest.
Chinese solar cell prices ease as looming Indian antidumping duties prompt contract renegotiations
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.
Off-grid solar tracker charges workplace EVs in California
Solaflect Energy says its Apollo dual-axis tracker system delivers off-grid electric vehicle charging for less than $0.10/kWh, with the first commercial units now operating in West Sacramento, California.
Aermec debuts modular heat pump for residential, commercial buildings
The Italian manufacturer said its new WWMG heat pump system has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.98 and an energy efficiency rating of 16.30 BTU/Wh.
Ukraine amends loan scheme for home, hybrid solar installations
Ukraine is changing its state support mechanism for households installing hybrid renewable energy systems to a one-time, 30% reimbursement of the principal debt. The Ministry of Energy says the change will help increase access to hybrid power supply systems.
UK solar company shut down after defrauding elderly consumers
Elderly consumers targeted by sales staff who promised government grant refunds to cover the cost of solar equipment and maintenance but failed to deliver. More than GBP 3.1 million ($4.0 million) was paid into bank accounts of two now defunct companies between May 2023 and January 2025.
Loom Solar unveils 730 W modules, 1.2 GW factory plan in India
India’s Loom Solar says it will build a 1.2 GW module factory in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and expand production of high-efficiency tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) and heterojunction (HJT) modules.
Watch: Industry leaders on how distributed solar solves the U.S. power crisis
The finale of pv magazine USA Week 2025 promises an in-depth exploration of the most immediate, versatile solution to America’s escalating energy demands and rising electricity rates: distributed energy.
Key takeaways from RE-Source 2025: Complexity grows in PPA market
After a record year, the European power purchase agreement (PPA) market has declined sharply. At an industry gathering this week in Amsterdam, participants highlighted rising PPA complexity and potential solutions, including how to handle negative prices in solar PPAs and the move toward hybrid PPAs with battery storage.
