Industry Updates

LONGi’s Hi-MO 9 module, powered by its advanced HPBC2.0 technology, has been awarded ‘Product Carbon Footprint Label’ certification by China’s General Certification Center (CGC), not only filling a gap in the implementation of such standards（SJ/T 11926-2024）within China, but also setting a benchmark for the PV industry in terms of data localization.

JA Solar has launched DesertBlue, a PV module engineered specifically for desert and semi-arid regions.

KSTAR has taken part in the 2025 edition of Intersolar South America, showcasing its latest innovations in solar inverters and energy storage systems tailored to meet the evolving energy needs of Latin America.

The Sedex Supply Chain Awards are globally recognised accolades in the field of sustainable development, particularly focusing on supply chain dimensions.

In the industrial hub of Concorezzo near Milan, Electraline 3p Mark has taken a decisive step toward cleaner energy and operational efficiency.

DAS Solar has been awarded a platinum rating in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability ratings, with an impressive score of 84, the company advancing from its previous silver category.

Autowell (ATW) will participate at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas from 9-11 September, showcasing its latest innovations across photovoltaics, lithium battery and smart manufacturing.

JA Solar has signed two module supply agreements with JUWI Renewable Energies for  landmark solar power projects in South Africa totalling 220MWac.

Despite a number of challenges, the global solar PV industry performed well in the first half year of 2025. According to PV Infolink, a total of 247.9 GW of modules were sold by the top ten manufacturers during the period, marking an increase of 10% year on year.  

As land scarcity limits solar deployment along transportation corridors in major urban areas, including railways, transit systems and expressways, vertical PV systems are emerging as a space-efficient solution.