Australia’s Maiden Onshore Solar Panel Recycling & Cable Manufacturing Plant on Cards
AGL Energy partners with Elecsome for Australia’s first onshore solar panel recycling and cable manufacturing plant at Hunter Energy Hub.
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Aiko ABC Modules TÜV Rheinland Certified & More From Risen, JinkoSolar, JinkoPower, Yonz Technology, Damin, Sunpure
China updates: Aiko modules receive TÜV certification, Risen supplies HJT modules, Jinko’s energy system for Athens airport, and more.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar’s TOPCon Module Shipments Pass 100 GW
Chinese solar module maker JinkoSolar says it has shipped more than 100 GW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules in just 18 months.
South Africa Imposes 10% Import Tariff on Solar Panels
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal industry engagement, calling the timing “not ideal.
World’s Largest Solar Plant Goes Online in China
China Green Development Group has switched on the 3.5 GW Midong solar project in Urumqi, China’s Xinjiang region. The project required an investment of CNY 15.45 billion ($2.13 billion).
Finds Material Injury To Domestic Industry From Cells & Modules Imported From SE Asian Nations
USITC found likely harm from solar imports from 4 SE Asian nations, continuing its investigation with findings due in July and October 2024.
Global PV Installations May Hit 660 GW in 2024, Says Bernreuter Research
Bernreuter Research says low module prices will drive demand in the second half of this year. The researchers note the shipment targets of the world’s six largest solar module suppliers, who are aiming for an annual growth rate of 40% on average.
China Modules Prices Trend Lower on Weak Demand, Oversupply
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Italia Solare Counts 1.72 GW New Additions in Q1/2024, Recording Over 62 Percent Annual Growth
Italy’s Q1/2024 solar PV capacity rose 62% YoY to 1,721 MW. C&I led with 595 MW, utility-scale grew 373%, residential dropped 15%.
Solarwatt Shutting Down Battery Storage Production in Germany & More From VINCI, MYTILINEOS, Ingeteam, Fraunhofer ISE
Solarwatt stops German battery production; VINCI invests in Helios; MYTILINEOS’s Irish PPA; Ingeteam’s Spain contract; Fraunhofer TOPCon efficiency.
United Kingdom Closes in on 16 GW Installed Solar Capacity
The latest government installation figures reveal a slower start to the year for the United Kingdom, with small-scale installations accounting for the majority of additions. As the UK General Election approaches, there are calls from industry for the next government to act quickly on the issues hindering capacity expansion.
Freight Costs Edge Toward Pandemic Levels, Hitting Solar Module Costs
Freight costs, which represent around 4% of a solar module’s total costs, are increasing on trade lines between the Far East and the US West Coast, Northern Europe, and Mediterranean region.
Switzerland’s Solar Installations Hit 602 MW in January-April
Switzerland installed 602 MW of solar in the first four months of the year, bringing its total installed PV capacity to around 6.8 GW by the end of April.
EGing PV Technology & Tajik Economic Development Ministry Sign MoU for Utility-Scale PV Capacity
EGing PV plans $1.5 billion investment in Tajikistan, starting with a $150 million, 200 MW solar plant in the Panj Free Economic Zone.
European Union Clears Plan To Scale up Bloc’s Clean Technology Production, Including Solar PV
EU adopts Net-Zero Industry Act to boost clean tech, targeting 40% of needs by 2030, including 30 GW annual solar PV capacity.