UVID is ‘particularly concerning’ for TOPCon cells – UNSW
Greater awareness of UV light used to test solar cells could result in faster, more efficient assessments of long-term performance.
FINANCING ROUND-UP: CREC, BRUC, Qair and Greenalia secure funds for projects
This week several solar developers have raised funds for projects around the world, including BRUC in Europe, Greenalia in the US, Qair in Mauritius and CREC in Philippines.
India’s new solar cell ALMM list contains 13GW capacity across six manufacturers
The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells, which contains 13GW of annual nameplate capacity across six manufacturers.
SPAIN ROUND UP: Sonnedix and Prosolia acquire projects, Iberdrola and Burger King sign PPA
Sonnedix and Prosolia have acquired projects, while Iberdrola has signed a 34MW PPA with Burger King covering 109MW total.
Solar module prices in the US remain stable amid trade uncertainty
Despite trade policy uncertainty, the price of solar modules in the US has remained fairly stable in the past three months, according to solar and storage supply chain platform Anza.
Behind Risen Energy’s integrated PV, storage and energy management solutions
Risen Energy’s Bob Hao discusses the company’s latest range of integrated energy solutions and recent developments in HJT module technology.
Galp building 73MW/147MWh of grid-forming BESS in Spain and Portugal with Sungrow tech
Oil, gas and renewables firm Galp has announced construction on BESS projects in Spain and Portugal using equipment from inverter and BESS firm Sungrow.
First Solar says Trump’s reconciliation bill ‘strengthens’ its position, reports Q2 financials
US solar module manufacturer First Solar saw sales and net profits increase in Q2 2025, as it forecasts a strong performance under the Trump administration’s industrial and trade policy changes.
LG Energy Solution’s reported US$4.3 billion deal with Tesla ‘could be hedge against demand fluctuations’
Tesla could be “hedging its bets” on battery cell supply, if a deal announced by LG Energy Solution really is with the US EV and BESS company.
BayWa r.e. CEO to leave in August, company sells PV portfolio in Spain
Matthias Taft, the chief executive officer of renewables developer BayWa r.e., will leave the company at the end of August.