Boviet Solar opens first PV module plant in North Carolina

Shams al Mattar Lil-Taqa 4.8 MW Solar Farm by Queen Alia International Airport, Airport International Group and Kawar Investment was inaugurated in Amman.

A $50 million capital raise was completed by Lodestone Energy to expand solar farms in New Zealand, including its first South Island project at Haldon Station.

Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia and germany based ib vogt began construction on a 29.99 MW solar plant in Kedah under CGPP, with completion expected by 2026.

In Italy, REDEN has inaugurated its first photovoltaic plant by converting a former Codroipo ammunition site into a 23.5 MW solar facility.

A fire at NTPC’s Bhatiwada godown in Gujarat destroyed materials for its 70 MW solar project, prompting overnight firefighting operations and causing no casualties.

After 40 years of innovation in solar technology, Complete Solaria has rebranded as SunPower and unveiled the Helios logo, inspired by a high-altitude solar aircraft.

Genius Tracker from GameChange Solar is now compatible with APA’s earth screw and A-Frame foundations, enabling faster solar installations on difficult terrain.

NSEG Australia has partnered with JA Solar to secure 150 MW of DeepBlue 4.0 Pro rooftop PV modules, supporting solar adoption across residential and commercial sectors.

At South Korea’s Green Expo 2025, TCL Solar has presented BC, TOPCon, and shingled modules, signing supply deals with Dabin E&C and Korea Green Power in Daegu.

A total of 1,000 shared solar communities have been created by Iberdrola España, giving 100,000 Spanish households access to self-consumption without rooftop panels.

A $50 million capital raise was completed by Lodestone Energy to expand solar farms in New Zealand, including its first South Island project at Haldon Station.

A 28 MW rooftop solar system is being installed by TotalEnergies ENEOS at Samsung Vietnam, expected to supply 26% of onsite energy and cut 26,000 tons CO₂.

OnePlanet Solar Recycling has secured $7 million investment and $14.5 million tax credit to build a solar module recycling facility in Florida with Khasma Capital support.

To refocus on core markets, Mainstream Renewable Power exited Colombia by selling its 675 MW portfolio of five Colombian solar and wind projects to Celsia.

NOVA Lisbon and Delft University has improved SHJ solar cells by integrating optimized ICO layers, gaining 0.55% efficiency and 0.67 in JSC.

UNSW and Jolywood studied EVA-based glass-backsheet TOPCon modules, finding cost benefits but highlighting degradation risks in acid-rich, humid environments.

Researchers from Birmingham, Silesia, and Southeast University improved CPCM thermal performance using SiO₂ nanoparticles and a simple mix-sintering method.

The smarter E Europe 2025 will provide a special exhibition segment for bidirectional charging, with support from Renault, Mercedes-Benz, The Mobility House, and EY.

At Intersolar Europe 2025 in Munich, Tigo Energy prepared to exhibit its EI Residential ecosystem and new GO Junction for integrated energy control.

WattShift has become the first Virtual Power Plant customer of Palmetto, utilizing its API to enhance demand-side energy modelling and load shifting.

Tin halide perovskite solar cells at University of Queensland reached 16.65% efficiency using caesium-enhanced thin films to surpass previous records.

China's 1.3 GW solar-storage plant used Trinasolar Vertex N modules, expected to produce 2.1 billion kWh and cut 1.61 million tons of CO₂ yearly.

Researchers from Birmingham, Silesia, and Southeast University improved CPCM thermal performance using SiO₂ nanoparticles and a simple mix-sintering method.

In Latin America, LONGi Solar supplied 100 MW of Hi-MO 9 modules for a utility-scale project led by its Europe-based division using BC tech.

Guizhou saw the connection of a 67.5 MW agrivoltaics plant by Trina Solar using Vertex N 720W modules, combining solar generation with livestock farming.

TOPCon 5.0 by DAS Solar has achieved 27% cell efficiency and over 670 W module output, integrating five innovations to enhance conductivity and UV resistance.

Approaching its 43% theoretical limit, LONGi has achieved 34.85% efficiency in crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells, as certified by NREL.

HIBC solar technology from LONGi has set a new global record of 27.81% photoelectric conversion efficiency for monocrystalline silicon, as verified by Germany's ISFH.

A 100 MW solar park was commissioned by Cleantech Solar in Maharashtra to serve industrial clients like DRT-Anthea under captive open access agreements.

The National Institute of Solar Energy inaugurated a PV testing lab in Haryana to support PLI goals, BIS standards, and India’s solar manufacturing targets.

Bids for Coal India’s 1000 MW solar project at RVUNL’s Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner must be submitted online by May 7, with a ₹50 lakh EMD and no bidding fee required.

India's Tata Power Renewable Energy signed a pact with Tata Motors to develop a 131 MW hybrid project for six plants in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency is planning to roll out rooftop solar with 10.73 lakh applications and 1 lakh installs by March 2025.

Odisha is planning 1 GW floating solar on key reservoirs while NISE as cited by iFOREST estimated 33.5 GW potential across state’s water bodies.

In Rajasthan, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation began 107 MW PV operations at Karnisar and finished Unit 4 trial at Parbati-II hydro project in Himachal Pradesh.

Wildflower Studios in New York, now hosts a 1.4 MW rooftop PV asset by UGE, aiding low-to-moderate income communities and expanding UGE’s operational portfolio to 25 MW.

A 909 MW portfolio of solar and battery assets in Chile is being acquired by Glenfarne from Metlen, including 1.61 GWh of BESS due by early 2026.

Aspen Power has commissioned ten solar sites totaling 42.5 MW in Pennsylvania, supplying captive power, creating 800 jobs, and supporting state renewable targets.

A $113 million credit facility was arranged for Zelestra’s 81 MW DC Jasper solar project in Indiana, backed by Meta and classified under green financing.

Under the signed LOIs, SUNation and Energy Systems Group will deploy rooftop solar systems on ten schools, generating nearly 3 MWh annually in Long Island.

To enable continuous clean power delivery, Atlas has secured $510 million for a 215 MW solar and 418 MW storage hybrid in Chile’s Antofagasta region.

Sunistics installed 850 Q Cell panels at Valley Beth Shalom in Los Angeles, with funding from Jewish Solar Challenge, Adamah, and Beneficial State Bank.

At South Korea’s Green Expo 2025, TCL Solar has presented BC, TOPCon, and shingled modules, signing supply deals with Dabin E&C and Korea Green Power in Daegu.

Perovskite solar vests developed by Enecoat Technologies, with Toyoda Gosei and Seiren, were demonstrated at an Osaka-Kansai Expo test event.

Genius Tracker from GameChange Solar is now compatible with APA’s earth screw and A-Frame foundations, enabling faster solar installations on difficult terrain.

TOPCon 5.0 by DAS Solar has achieved 27% cell efficiency and over 670 W module output, integrating five innovations to enhance conductivity and UV resistance.

The smarter E Europe 2025 will provide a special exhibition segment for bidirectional charging, with support from Renault, Mercedes-Benz, The Mobility House, and EY.

Approaching its 43% theoretical limit, LONGi has achieved 34.85% efficiency in crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells, as certified by NREL.

At Intersolar Europe 2025 in Munich, Tigo Energy prepared to exhibit its EI Residential ecosystem and new GO Junction for integrated energy control.

Researchers have developed a green-solvent recycling method for perovskite PVs, reducing resource depletion by 96.6% and toxicity by 68.8% while maintaining efficiency.

A report by Wood Mackenzie has ranked solar panel manufacturers where Chinese companies dominate the top 12. Read for details.

LandGate has published a white paper on South Carolina’s solar energy development, detailing current and future projects. More details here.

With a 25.42% conversion efficiency, JinkoSolar's N-type TOPCon solar module has recently broke efficiency records. More details here.

By achieving ISO certification, Trina Solar demonstrates its dedication to maintaining high standards in compliance and regulatory adherence. More details here.

A new efficiency record of 33.24% was achieved by JinkoSolar for its N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cell. More details here.

BloombergNEF has named Hopewind Electric a Tier 1 photovoltaic inverter manufacturer, highlighting its market strength and product quality. More details on ranking here.

The first US PV module factory in Greenville, North Carolina, was opened by Boviet Solar, with a $294 million investment and 2 GW capacity in Phase 1.

Under MSKVY 2.0 scheme, Maharashtra has completed 1,359 MW projects, benefiting 2.14 lakh farmers with daytime power and targeting 16,000 MW by 2026.

Wildflower Studios in New York, now hosts a 1.4 MW rooftop PV asset by UGE, aiding low-to-moderate income communities and expanding UGE’s operational portfolio to 25 MW.

Castile-La Mancha’s 50 MW Valdezorita solar park has recently entered grid operation and was acquired by EB-SIM for long-term asset management.

A 909 MW portfolio of solar and battery assets in Chile is being acquired by Glenfarne from Metlen, including 1.61 GWh of BESS due by early 2026.

A 28 MW rooftop solar system is being installed by TotalEnergies ENEOS at Samsung Vietnam, expected to supply 26% of onsite energy and cut 26,000 tons CO₂.

A 3 GW solar module factory by DAS Solar has started construction in Mandeure, France, with Nedey partnership and plans for a local supply chain.