Longi President Li Zhenguo steps down to lead R&D efforts
Li Zhenguo, president of Chinese PV manufacturer Longi, has resigned to focus on research and development, citing personal work arrangements.
India installs 5.93 GW of utility-scale solar in Q1
India added 5.93 GW of utility-scale solar in the first quarter of 2025, up 12.2% from the previous quarter, says JMK Research. Rooftop installations contributed another 1.34 GW.
South Korea launches 1 GW PV tender
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has kicked off a tender for 1 GW of solar and 1.25 GW of wind. The ceiling prices for solar contracts stands at KRW 157,307 ($113.6)/MWh.
Photovoltaic noise barrier hit by fire in Shanghai
A fire on a solar-powered noise barrier along a Shanghai expressway has raised concerns about the safety of integrating PV with transport infrastructure.
Solar set to become South Korea’s most cost-competitive energy source
A research team based at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says that solar could have the lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of all energy sources in South Korea by the early to mid-2030s.
Indian state approves 2.6 GWp solar project
Hyderabad-based Bondada Engineering has secured the development of a 2.6 GWp solar project in outhern India.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: January–April solar installations hit 105 GW
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says that China added 45.2 GW of new PV in April and more than 104.9 GW in the first four months of 2025.
Perovksite-TOPCon tandem solar cell based on self-assembled monolayer achieves 31.1% efficiency
Researchers in China have fabricated a perovskite-TOPCon solar cell with a top perovskite device utilizing a self-assembled monolayer aimed to improved cell stability. The tandem cell achieved a high fill factor and a certified efficiency of 30.9%.
Jinko unveils 520 kWh C&I battery storage system
Jinko ESS has launched a new modular 520 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial users. The product will be available for global shipment in Q3 2025.
Adani Green, Acme Solar add 300 MW to India PV project pipeline
Adani Green and Acme Solar have ramped up their utility-scale solar footprints in India with new project activations in Gujarat and Rajasthan, respectively.
