Solar module prices lagging behind soaring silver costs
Solar manufacturers are facing rising cost pressure as silver paste now accounts for up to 30% of total cell production costs. OPIS analyst Hanwei Wu tells pv magazine that module producers currently have limited ability to raise panel final prices, which is accelerating efforts to reduce silver use across all mainstream cell technologies.
TOYO secures U.S. polysilicon to navigate solar trade barriers
The agreement establishes a dual-source supply chain to support regulatory compliance for TOYO’s solar manufacturing operations in Ethiopia and the United States.
T1 Energy completes $160 million sale of production tax credits
The transaction involves Section 45X credits generated from solar module manufacturing through December 2025.
Trina Solar completes sale of 5 GW U.S. module plant to T1 Energy
Trina Solar has completed the sale of its 5 GW US solar module factory to T1 Energy, exiting direct manufacturing while retaining a minority equity stake.
T1 Energy announces 900 MW U.S. solar module supply deal with Treaty Oak Clean Energy
The company signed a three-year deal to supply solar modules assembled from its U.S.-manufactured solar cells.
Awendio Solaris plans multi-gigawatt solar manufacturing hub in Canada
Awendio Solaris says it plans to invest about CAD 1 billion ($726.7 million) in a vertically integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility and research center in Montreal, Quebec, targeting the Canadian and U.S. markets.
Waaree secures 288 MW hail-resilient module order for Texas utility-scale solar projects
Sabanci Renewables agreed to purchase hail-resilient modules produced by Waaree Solar Americas for two utility-scale solar projects.
Endurans Solar launches transparent backsheet for utility-scale bifacial modules
The U.S. based manufacturer has completed certification of its latest adhesive-free, fluorine-free backsheet.
ES Foundry prepares to accelerate production of FEOC-compliant PERC solar cells
The South Carolina-based solar cell manufacturer plans to triple its output of domestic solar cells by the end of 2026.
First Solar commits $330 million to new South Carolina factory
First Solar has selected Gaffney, in Cherokee County, South Carolina, as the site for its fifth U.S. module manufacturing facility. The company will invest approximately $330 million in the project.
