Manufacturing

Stronger downstream demand drove a surge in wafer prices last week, according to the latest figures from the Silicon Industry Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.

ES Foundry plans to transition from PERC to n-type technology while expanding US cell production amid evolving supply-chain challenges.

Australian investment firm Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has advanced its plans to develop a polysilicon production facility in the Townsville area of Queensland, Australia.

MNRE's ninth ALMM-II revision adds larger-format G12R N-type TOPCon cells from Emmvee, Waaree, Avaada and several others.

Vikram Solar plans a 9GW wafer and ingot plant at its recently inaugurated 6GW Tamil Nadu module facility.

ES Foundry's Alex Zhu outlines how the US cell maker is betting on PERC while navigating shifting regulations and supply-chain constraints.

PV Tech Premium speaks with United Solar about the challenges of building polysilicon capacity outside of China and catering to the US and Indian markets.

Daqo New Energy reduced its losses in Q2 2026 and increased its revenues, largely by resuming polysilicon sales below the cost of production.

This week's PV Chart of the Week looks at trends in the country of origin of companies producing inverters on US soil.

US-based module manufacturer Translucent Solar has entered production ramp-up at its module assembly plant in South Carolina.