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.
SolarEast debuts new residential propane heat pumps
The Chinese manufacturer said its new heat pump systems have a heating capacity of 4 kW to 16 kW and a coefficient of performance of up to 5.05.
Japanese companies testing chalcopyrite solar panels
Japan-based startup PXP Corporation and JGC Japan Corporation, a unit of JGC Corporation, are collaborating on a 1 kW one-year project to trial lightweight chalcopyrite panels in Yokohama City.
Indian PV makers turn to BC-TOPCon to ease shift to back-contact tech
Indian solar manufacturers are exploring hybrid solutions like BC-TOPCon to bridge tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) and back-contact (BC) technologies, aiming to optimize efficiency while leveraging existing infrastructure.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: CATL surges in Hong Kong trading debut
Chinese battery giant CATL surged 12.55% on its Hong Kong trading debut after raising HKD 35.6 billion ($4.6 billion), marking the world’s largest listing in 2025. The offering drew strong demand from strategic and cornerstone investors, boosting CATL’s market capitalization to HKD 1.34 trillion.
