Swift Solar and American Tower to test tandem panels at US sites

TaiyangNews has awarded Huasun the Top Solar Modules 2024 honor at SNEC 2025 for its Himalaya G12-132 HJT module achieving 730 W output and 23.5% efficiency.

At SNEC 2025, partnerships with Kaisheng, Almaden, Triumph, and Newtime were announced to support Huasun Energy’s HJT commercialization through material innovation.

Through a definitive agreement, KKR will acquire Zenith Energy to scale its 710 MW hybrid power portfolio serving mining and microgrid operations in Australia.

Infranity SAS funded Germany-based Blue Elephant Energy with €200 million to develop 1 GW of solar, wind, and storage projects across Europe.

Postomino solar park, a 90 MW project by GOLDBECK SOLAR and its Polish unit, spans 110 hectares and produces 96 GWh annually for 32,000 households.

Brunei’s Seri Suria Power, a joint venture of Solarvest, Serikandi and Khazanah Satu, was awarded a 30 MW landfill-based solar PV project in Kampong Belimbing.

A controlling stake in SunRoof was acquired by Exagon Impact Capital via its Latin America Fund I to expand C&I solar and BESS in Mexico and Chile under long-term PPAs.

To meet growing power demands, Swift Solar and American Tower formed a partnership to deploy tandem perovskite panels across 42,000 US telecom sites.

TaiyangNews has awarded Huasun the Top Solar Modules 2024 honor at SNEC 2025 for its Himalaya G12-132 HJT module achieving 730 W output and 23.5% efficiency.

A 2.4 MW solar project named Sydney will be built in Nova Scotia by SolarBank with AI Renewable fund and Trimac Engineering under a community solar program.

At SNEC 2025, partnerships with Kaisheng, Almaden, Triumph, and Newtime were announced to support Huasun Energy’s HJT commercialization through material innovation.

A 3 MW solar canopy system with 7,500 panels and 62 EV chargers was installed by Terrasmart and ESA at AdventHealth’s Altamonte Springs campus in Florida.

Dharan Infra Solar Pvt Ltd was launched by Dharan Infra-EPC Ltd to manage solar modules, hybrid systems and projects worth INR 260 crore in India.

At SNEC 2025, Huawei Digital Power and Peak Energy signed a 700 MW MoU to expand solar and BESS across Asia-Pacific’s commercial and industrial sector.

NextEnergy Capital reported no damage to its NextPower assets as Spain and Portugal lost 12 GW of renewable and nuclear power during a major grid disturbance.

Structural testing under RIMA program confirmed that Ocean of Energy’s offshore PV modules were able to withstand wave slamming forces 2.5× IEC limits without damage.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne’s PV-lab in Neuchâtel created sub6 kg/m² colored PV modules tested for mechanical, thermal, and environmental reliability.

Federal University of Paraná studied floating PV impact on temperature, oxygen, and radiation using high-frequency sensors on a Brazilian reservoir.

A deep learning-based method using SimpleResNet was developed by DTU and UNSW to improve electroluminescence image clarity during outdoor PV module inspections.

At SNEC 2025 in Shanghai, GraceSolar from China has showcased AI-powered tracking and hurricane-resistant ground mounting systems.

Aagneya, a solar car by IIT Madras students, was introduced with support from Game Change Solar, Billion Mobility, Charge Zone and COEZET for the 2025 challenge.

During the SNEC 2025 event, Skycorp Solar and PNTECH showcased patented PV cables and connectors used globally, supported by smart factory-scale production.

At SNEC 2025, GoodWe has showcased AI-powered inverters, energy storage systems, and grid-support solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.

Huaneng and Tongwei have developed a 50 MW grass-PV pilot project in Damao Banner, reaching 55% completion by mid-June with grid connection due by September 2025.

At SNEC 2025, Huawei Digital Power and Peak Energy signed a 700 MW MoU to expand solar and BESS across Asia-Pacific’s commercial and industrial sector.

At SNEC 2025 in Shanghai, Tongwei Solar, part of Tongwei Co., Ltd., earned EUPD Research’s Top Innovation Award for its 908(OBB)-based TNC 2.0 module.

Marking its 10th anniversary at SNEC, Hanersun has introduced HITOUCH and Zephyr modules and signed 460 MW deals with Solfácil in Brazil and Solar Nature in Uzbekistan.

Renewing a partnership formed in 2022, Hanersun and Solfácil have signed a 400 MW deal at SNEC 2025 to supply HITOUCH 5N modules for Brazil’s distributed solar market.

Dharan Infra Solar Pvt Ltd was launched by Dharan Infra-EPC Ltd to manage solar modules, hybrid systems and projects worth INR 260 crore in India.

India added 12,976 MW of renewable capacity from Jan–Apr 2025, with Gujarat leading April’s growth across solar and wind segments, JMK Research reported.

Aagneya, a solar car by IIT Madras students, was introduced with support from Game Change Solar, Billion Mobility, Charge Zone and COEZET for the 2025 challenge.

Parmeshi Urja Ltd has awarded SEPC an INR 650 crore EPC contract for 133 MW solar across 26 sites in four Maharashtra districts under PM-KUSUM scheme.

A 2 GW solar tender with co-located 1 GW/4 GWh battery storage was issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India to support India’s 2030 grid reliability goals.

A 2.69 MW solar plant was commissioned in Honnahalli, Karnataka, under PM-KUSUM C scheme and was inaugurated on June 11, 2025 to benefit nearly 300 farmers.

SECI awarded a 50 MW round-the-clock project to Sembcorp Green Infra, which will utilize 300 MW of solar, wind, and BESS to ensure uninterrupted power supply.

To meet growing power demands, Swift Solar and American Tower formed a partnership to deploy tandem perovskite panels across 42,000 US telecom sites.

A 2.4 MW solar project named Sydney will be built in Nova Scotia by SolarBank with AI Renewable fund and Trimac Engineering under a community solar program.

A 3 MW solar canopy system with 7,500 panels and 62 EV chargers was installed by Terrasmart and ESA at AdventHealth’s Altamonte Springs campus in Florida.

Coalition for Community Solar Access and MREA opposed Governor Gianforte's veto of SB 188, a bipartisan bill to expand community solar in Montana.

Indianapolis facility of Bila Solar has begun producing US-made solar modules, targeting 300 MW capacity and creating 75+ jobs using American-made solar cells.

Construction began on Nicaragua’s 70 MW Enesolar-3 solar plant in Nindirí, led by China Communications Construction to supply 40% of Enacal’s electricity demand.

Expanding operations in Mexico, GreenGo Energy will now develop utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects aligned with national climate targets and regulatory limits.

At SNEC 2025, GoodWe has showcased AI-powered inverters, energy storage systems, and grid-support solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.

Marking its 10th anniversary at SNEC, Hanersun has introduced HITOUCH and Zephyr modules and signed 460 MW deals with Solfácil in Brazil and Solar Nature in Uzbekistan.

At SNEC 2025 in Shanghai, Sungrow has unveiled its 1+X 2.0 modular inverter, new hybrid inverters, and PowerTitan 3.0 ESS for utility, commercial, and residential use.

A new mobile app called SunEngine was launched by Neighborhood Sun to let its 30,000+ subscribers track savings and manage 325 MW of community solar participation.

During the SNEC 2025, LONGi has launched a 700 W module with 25.9% efficiency and HIBC technology, combining its HJT and BC innovations for global deployment.

US-based Panduit introduced the Solar Drain Clip in Asia Pacific market to help PV operators to reduce water buildup, cut maintenance & extend array efficiency and life.

ALEX, IBEX, and LYNX wiring solutions by Voltage Group were presented at Intersolar 2025 and are designed to streamline utility-scale solar installation in Europe.

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.

Infranity SAS funded Germany-based Blue Elephant Energy with €200 million to develop 1 GW of solar, wind, and storage projects across Europe.

Huaneng and Tongwei have developed a 50 MW grass-PV pilot project in Damao Banner, reaching 55% completion by mid-June with grid connection due by September 2025.

Indianapolis facility of Bila Solar has begun producing US-made solar modules, targeting 300 MW capacity and creating 75+ jobs using American-made solar cells.

Pleasant Prairie 240 MW solar project in Ohio began construction with Illuminate USA panels and Blattner as EPC, led by developer Invenergy.

Postomino solar park, a 90 MW project by GOLDBECK SOLAR and its Polish unit, spans 110 hectares and produces 96 GWh annually for 32,000 households.

Brunei’s Seri Suria Power, a joint venture of Solarvest, Serikandi and Khazanah Satu, was awarded a 30 MW landfill-based solar PV project in Kampong Belimbing.

In the Republic of Congo, GraceSolar has built a 63.32 MW solar plant using wind-resistant systems to overcome security, logistics, and workforce challenges.