586MW! Waaree Solar Lands $176m US Deal for PV Modules
PVTIME – Waaree Solar, the US subsidiary of India’s leading PV module manufacturer, Waaree Energies, has signed a $176 million supply agreement to deliver 586 MW of solar modules to…
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US Extends Tariff Exemptions Under Section 301 Investigation Through 31 August
PVTIME – The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced an extension of tariff exemptions under its Section 301 investigation into China’s technology transfer, IP, and innovation policies.…
Bangjie Group Extends Temporary Shutdown of Yangzhou PV Cell Production Line
PVTIME – Zhejiang Bangjie Holding Group Co. (Bangjie, 002634.SZ) has announced the ongoing temporary closure of the high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) solar cell production line at its Yangzhou subsidiary. This follows…
2GW! Drinda and Schmid Pekintaş Energy Forge Strategic Partnership in Turkey
PVTIME – Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a major player in the photovoltaic industry, has announced a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. Its subsidiary, Jietai New…
EU’s New Solar Rules: 30% Local Manufacturing Mandate Takes Effect
PVTIME – Under its Net Zero Industry Act, the EU has introduced new legislation imposing a 30% local manufacturing requirement for solar components by 2026. The rules aim to reduce…
Meyer Burger Axes US Solar Operations in Funding-Driven Closure
PVTIME – Meyer Burger Americas Ltd., the US subsidiary of Meyer Burger Technology AG, has announced the permanent closure of its Goodyear, Arizona solar module factory. This will result in…
US Imposes Punitive Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Products: Industry Alarms and Global Supply Chain Ripples
PVTIME – The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has delivered its final ruling on solar products from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, prompting an immediate reaction from the industry and…
Silfab Solar Acquires BC Cell Patent Portfolio to Advance US Manufacturing
PVTIME – Silfab Solar, a US-based photovoltaic module manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of a patent portfolio for back-contact (BC) solar cell technology from EnPV, a solar research firm and…
Saule Technologies: From Solar Promise to Bankruptcy Crisis
PVTIME – Polish firm Saule Technologies, once a shining light in perovskite solar innovation, now faces bankruptcy. The situation worsened following the resignation of co-founder Olga Malinkiewicz, a key figure…
LONGi Halts 15GW Module Project, Redirects Funds to 12GW BC Cell Facility
PVTIME – On 26 May 2025, LONGi announced the termination of its 15GW Wuhu (Phase II) monocrystalline module project, redirecting CNY 1.08 billion of earmarked funds to a 12GW high-efficiency…
