Manufacturing

After experiencing a difficult year, China's PV equipment manufacturers need to find a better way to cooperate, writes Carrie Xiao.

Larger and thinner PV modules has contributed to increase breakages, although there is no single contributing factor, according to NREL.

MNRE confirmed that from 1 June 2026, all solar projects under the ALMM scheme must source modules and cells from Indian manufacturers.

Representatives from the SEMA Coalition and CEA told PV Tech that the latest 45X proposal does not represent a threat to the 45X as a whole.

Chinese solar manufacturing giant LONGi has announced a “strategic shift” in the Australian solar PV market through a new partnership with PV distributor Raystech Group.

After a challenging year for polysilicon producers, Carrie Xiao assesses whether market conditions will improve and prices rebound.

US renewable energy developer, Longroad Energy, announced financial close of 111MWdc solar and 85MWac/340MWh storage project Sun Pond in Maricopa County, Arizona, 4 December.

Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has secured US$39.48 million to support its restructuring operations and “stabilise” its business.

Indian solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies has formed an Australian wholly-owned subsidiary called Waaree Renewable Energies Australia Pty Limited.

The company recorded losses of US$179.1 million in Q3, with revenues of US$88.5 million, in a continually difficult year.