Fab & Facilities

Maxeon Solar Technologies has shut down a PV module manufacturing plant in France, citing a challenging price environment.

Waaree Energies has raised US$120 million from investors to expand its module and cell production capacity in India.

Around 35GW of PV manufacturing in Europe is at risk of being mothballed as elevated power prices damage the continent’s efforts to build a solar supply chain, research from Rystad Energy suggests.

Maxeon’s interim CEO talks to PV Tech about capacity expansions, smart home solutions and the company’s search for a new CEO.

The government of India has released guidelines on the second round of its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme designed to develop greater domestic PV production and slash the country’s reliance on imports.

Heterojunction cell and module manufacturer Meyer Burger is planning to raise funds to accelerate its expansion as it enters the utility-scale segment.

A research consortium has devised a production line with a throughput of up to 20,000 wafers per hour, which is double the usual amount.

The US DOE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office's director opens up on the impact of the IRA, its five-year plan and barriers to the US’ energy transition

Europe must build out its own large-scale, vertically integrated solar PV manufacturing base as a means to ensure its clean energy transition.

Tongwei has announced plans to sign an investment agreement to develop a 25GW high-efficiency PV module manufacturing base in China