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Vikram Solar to transition all module production to G12R format

Vikram Solar to transition all module production to G12R format

Gyanesh Chaudhary, managing director, Vikram Solar, said, “Solar manufacturing is entering a phase where scale alone is not enough, clarity of technology direction and execution excellence will define long-term leadership. By transitioning entirely to the G12R portfolio, Vikram Solar is making a deliberate choice to lead with performance, consistency, and future-ready innovation.”    Vikram Solar will bein the transition

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Amazon buys 1.2GW Sunstone solar-plus-storage project from bankrupt Pine Gate

Amazon buys 1.2GW Sunstone solar-plus-storage project from bankrupt Pine Gate

Amazon’s acquisition was approved by the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, which granted its offer of US$83 million in cash via its specific project subsidiary, Oregon Solar I. The move follows Amazon’s complaints back in November that an Oregon utility was not supplying sufficient power to its data centre projects in the

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Altus Power acquires 105MW New York solar portfolio from Cordelio

Altus Power acquires 105MW New York solar portfolio from Cordelio

“Working closely with Cordelio, our teams executed the acquisition of approved, in-progress projects, demonstrating our ability to step in and advance development efficiently to deliver reliable, affordable power in support of NYSERDA’s mission,” said Matt Marlow, co-head, investment and structured finance, Altus Power.  Altus Power owns and operates more than 1.3GW of commercial-scale solar, including community solar, across

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Green bonds totaling $870 million issued for 2 GW solar project in UAE

Green bonds totaling $870 million issued for 2 GW solar project in UAE

Joint owners of the 2 GW Al Dhafra solar power plant Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, EDF Power Solutions and Jinko Power, alongside offtaker Emirates Water and Electricity Company, have issued the green bonds to refinance the plant’s existing debt obligations and support its continued operation… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/16/green-bonds-totaling-870-million-issued-for-2-gw-solar-project-in-uae/

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Not all POE encapsulants protect TOPCon solar cells from corrosion

Not all POE encapsulants protect TOPCon solar cells from corrosion

UNSW researchers found that some POE encapsulants can trigger severe corrosion in TOPCon solar modules, causing up to 55% power loss under damp-heat conditions. Their study highlights that module reliability depends on the exact encapsulant formulation, not just the polymer type… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/16/not-all-poe-encapsulants-protect-topcon-solar-cells-from-corrosion/

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Australian government commits AU$24.7 million to national solar module recycling pilot

Australian government commits AU$24.7 million to national solar module recycling pilot

According to the government announcement, only 17% of solar modules are currently recycled in Australia, despite the potential to unlock up to AU$7.3 billion in benefits through reduced waste and material reuse. The pilot programme aims to develop a sustainable national solution to manage the growing volume of retired solar modules as Australia’s solar fleet ages.

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