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Why was China’s historic 51GW PV module tender terminated?

April 23, 2025

Analysis: Carrie Xiao explores the factors behind the recent cancellation of China’s PV module mega-tender and their wider implications for equipment procurement.

Toyo begins production at 2GW solar cell plant in Ethiopia

April 22, 2025

Japanese cell and module manufacturer Toyo Solar has begun production at its solar cell processing plant in Ethiopia.

US DOC issues steep AD/CVD tariffs on Southeast Asian solar cells

April 22, 2025

The US Department of Commerce has issued anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on solar cell imports from Southeast Asia.

University of Queensland claims world-record efficiency for THP solar cell

April 22, 2025

Australia’s University of Queensland has claimed a new world-record efficiency for a tin halide perovskite solar cell, certified at 16.65%.

ES Foundry signs 150MW cell supply deal for US community solar

April 17, 2025

ES Foundry has signed a 150MW cell supply deal with what it calls a “leading national community solar developer” in the US.

OCI Holdings delays Malaysian polysilicon IPO amid market turmoil

April 15, 2025

Korean chemical firm OCI Holdings has reportedly paused public listing plans for its Malaysian polysilicon business amid global stock market uncertainty.

LONGi updates Hi-MO 9 modules, hits 24.8% conversion efficiency

April 14, 2025

LONGi has launched the latest version of its Hi-MO 9 module, which now boasts a conversion efficiency of 24.8% and an output of 670W.

Bert Thin Films tests copper paste on TOPCon solar cell with 24% conversion efficiency

April 14, 2025

Bert Thin Films has used a copper paste on a tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) M10 solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 24%.

Waaree Energies to expand US module assembly plant to 3.2GW

April 11, 2025

Indian solar manufacturer Waaree Energies has planned to expand its US module assembly plant by 1.6GW to 3.2GW of annual nameplate capacity.

PowerChina halts 51GW PV module tender, largest in industry history

April 10, 2025

PowerChina has halted a 51GW centralised module procurement tender, the largest in the country’s history, citing new pricing policies.

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