A recent report by the IEA PVPS highlights a significant vulnerability in thin PV module glass, which is characterized by high breakage rates. This issue remains largely unaddressed due to insufficient testing protocols.
In 2024, the United States achieved a remarkable milestone by adding 49GW of new solar capacity, a record according to data from the BCSE and Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
The ESMC has raised concerns regarding the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act, emphasizing the absence of ‘Made in Europe’ provisions. They have called for more robust support measures to bolster European solar manufacturing.
The integration of battery storage into solar projects is crucial, even if added at a later stage. Experts Grant Reasor, Joshua Tucker, and Dan Rollins from Burns & McDonnell stress the importance of considering storage during the design and construction phases of solar PV installations.
Quality inspections have shown that U.S. solar modules exhibit some of the highest defect rates in the industry. This is a challenge that the PV sector has struggled to tackle over the past decade, as noted by Kiwa Pi Berlin.
First Solar has successfully sold $850 million in Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production tax credits, generated from the sale of its modules produced in U.S. manufacturing facilities.
In India, a record 25.2GW of solar PV capacity was installed in 2024, according to Mercom India Research.
In January 2025, renewable energy offtakers in Europe signed 25 power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a total capacity of 790MW, which reflects a 62% decrease compared to previous months.
A significant tripartite agreement was reached this week in Rome involving Eni, UAE’s Masdar, and Albanian power and grid companies to support interconnection between Albania and Italy.
Energy Infrastructure Partners has increased its stake in BayWa r.e. from 49% to 65% through a capital increase, becoming the majority shareholder.
Louth Callan Renewables has received approval to construct three solar projects with a total capacity of 121MW in Illinois, USA.
ES Foundry and Bila Solar have entered into a supply agreement for 300MW of U.S. PERC cells, coinciding with the commencement of production at ES Foundry’s 3GW capacity manufacturing plant.
The Tech Council of Australia has launched the Consumer Energy Tech Alliance (CETA) to support the integration of solar PV, battery storage, and smart technologies into the energy grid.
Construction has officially begun on a co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) alongside Acen Australia’s 720MW New England solar PV plant in New South Wales.
Experts Wenzhong Shen, Sheng Ma, and Huanpei Huang have expressed deep concerns about the quality of TOPCon modules, highlighting issues related to ultraviolet-induced degradation.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has projected 32.5GW of new solar PV installations in 2025, part of a broader forecast of 63GW in utility-scale additions.
In France, the government has initiated its 10th commercial and industrial rooftop tender, aiming to procure 400MW of solar PV.
Lastly, Mount Isa City Council in Queensland, Australia, has released an economic roadmap indicating that the region has over 26GW of untapped renewable energy generation potential, particularly for co-located solar and wind projects.
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