Modules

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

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.

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.

US$14 million net losses for the quarter compared with net income of US$4 million in Q2 2024 and US$22 million in Q3 2023.

French independent power producer Reden has recently launched a module assembly line with an annual nameplate capacity of 200MW in France.

SunDrive Solar has partnered with Capral Aluminium to build a sustainable and domestic supply chain for solar PV in Australia.

As solar panel prices continue their downward trend in November, module prices are expected to face a ‘slight uptick’ in December, according to the latest pv.index report.

Technical consulting firm Enertis Applus+ has launched its mobile laboratory for on-site tests of solar PV modules in the Australian market.