Premier Energies unveils 0BB TOPCon solar cell, India’s ‘first’

Indian solar manufacturer Premier Energies has unveiled a new zero busbar (0BB) TOPCon solar cell, a “first” in India, according to the company.
Indian PV manufacturers downplay impact of 125% preliminary US countervailing duty

The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has proposed a 125.87% preliminary countervailing duty (CVD) on Indian solar cells.
European power price volatility creating battery and co-location opportunities

Increased renewable energy penetration in Europe’s leading clean energy markets will lead to more fluctuations in power prices.
How can batteries respond to energy price volatility in Europe?

Fluctuating power prices in Europe present opportunities for BESS developers, according to speakers at the 2026 Energy Storage Summit.
‘No project above 100MW is fully merchant’: Bankability in focus as Energy Storage Summit 2026 kicks off

How to enable bankability for large-scale BESS projects was the main topic of the opening panel discussion at the Energy Storage Summit 2026 which kicked off today (24 February).
FRV to hybridise Spanish PV fleet with batteries

Developer FRV is to hybridise a swathe of its Spanish PV fleet with batteries as part of a wider storage push in the country.
FRV set for 1.2GW/5GWh BESS rollout in Spain

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has unveiled plans for a 1.2GW/5GWh portfolio of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Spain.
NexWafe, Talon PV ink 7GW wafer supply agreement in the US

German solar wafer manufacturer NexWafe and US-based cell producer Talon PV have signed a wafer supply agreement in the US.
Gigawatt-hours of investments, tolls, optimisation and platform financing across Europe this week

Another roundup of European BESS news, but this time around portfolios, partnerships, investments, financing, optimisation and tolling in France, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Finland and Romania. Notable highlights are Grenergy’s 10-year BESS toll in Spain and Ingrid Capacity entering the French market.
Jupiter International commissions 1GW PERC cell line at Himachal facility

Jupiter International has commissioned its 1GW third solar cell production line online at its Baddi facility in Himachal Pradesh.