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PV Frame operating rates steady, expectations weakening; aluminium ingot destocking accelerates, aluminium price centre moves up
04 SEPT 20262MINS
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PV Frame operating rates steady, expectations weakening; aluminium ingot destocking accelerates, aluminium price centre moves up

PV aluminium extrusion: The PV aluminium frame sector operated steadily overall this week. Sample enterprises maintained stable operating rates, and industry leaders kept capacity at relatively high utilisation levels. Among them, a frame enterprise in the Hebei region reported that it will...

PV aluminium frame operations continue to consolidate on a strong note, aluminium price macro sentiment weakens, and inventory forward oversupply pressure persists
29 AUG 20262MINS
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PV aluminium frame operations continue to consolidate on a strong note, aluminium price macro sentiment weakens, and inventory forward oversupply pressure persists

PV aluminium extrusion: In this week's survey sample, the operating rate of PV frame enterprises consolidated on a strong note. Affected by the expected implementation of the US Section 232 PV new regulation, policy-driven advance stockpiling demand was mainly concentrated in the upstream solar...

21 AUG 20266MINS
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Technically, solar heat could replace 100% of the fuel used in alumina refinery

As industries worldwide look for ways to reduce emissions without compromising competitiveness, the future of industrial heat is becoming a critical question. In this exclusive interview for Mine to Market, Rod highlighted how solar steam could transform energy-intensive alumina refining by...


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Premier Energies expands its foray into silicon ingot processing with newly launched subsidiary
21 APR 20252MINS

Premier Energies expands its foray into silicon ingot processing with newly launched subsidiary

Premier Energies, a prominent producer of solar modules and cells, has announced the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Premier Energies GWC Private Limited. As per the regulatory filing, this new subsidiary will focus on the manufacturing and processing of silicon ingots and wafers using...

Greece’s first solar panel recycling unit in Heraklion aims to tackle the growing challenge of PV waste: Katheris S.A
31 MAR 20252MINS

Greece’s first solar panel recycling unit in Heraklion aims to tackle the growing challenge of PV waste: Katheris S.A

Greek company Katheris S.A. has announced on Instagram the installation of Greece’s first solar panel recycling machine unit in Heraklion, Crete. This initiative aims to tackle the growing challenge of photovoltaic (PV) waste, which consists of discarded solar panels that contain metals like glass,...

Assam to host 200 MW of clean energy projects led by Ratul Puri’s INR 620 crore investment
04 MAR 20254MINS

Assam to host 200 MW of clean energy projects led by Ratul Puri’s INR 620 crore investment

Hindustan Power, a leader in renewable energy focusing on the Indian market, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Assam to invest INR 620 crore (US$ 70.96) in renewable energy projects. The company, led by Ratul Puri, signed the MoU for its upcoming 100 MW battery...

PV module factory production schedule strengthens, supporting aluminium demand for PV
02 MAR 20253MINS

PV module factory production schedule strengthens, supporting aluminium demand for PV

PV aluminium extrusion: Recently, the PV aluminium extrusion industry has seen a rebound in orders driven by policy support and demand boosts from distributed installations. SMM survey shows that leading enterprises have experienced an increase in order volumes compared to the beginning of the...

China: Clean energy powers ahead
19 FEB 20251MINS

China: Clean energy powers ahead

China's National Energy Administration has released statistics on power generation and clean energy power generation in 2024, and the transition is impressive. China's aluminium industry is gaining a huge advantage when it comes to moving to clean energy. We are all familiar with the success story...

Upcoming solar farm in North Yorkshire to generate 39.3MW of energy & lots more
17 FEB 20252MINS

Upcoming solar farm in North Yorkshire to generate 39.3MW of energy & lots more

Brompton Solar Ltd has submitted plans for a large solar farm on fields adjacent to the A1(M) in North Yorkshire. The A1(M) in North Yorkshire is a section of the A1 motorway that runs through the county, serving as an upgraded portion of the main A1 road linking London to Edinburgh. The proposed...

UAE President witnesses launch of world's first 24*7 Solar PV, battery storage Giga scale project in Abu Dhabi
15 JAN 20255MINS

UAE President witnesses launch of world's first 24*7 Solar PV, battery storage Giga scale project in Abu Dhabi

In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC—Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ Giga scale project, combining solar power and...

ETH Zurich's Photovoltaic Ceramics: A revolutionary fusion of aluminium oxide & Perovskite Nanotechnology
08 JAN 20253MINS

ETH Zurich's Photovoltaic Ceramics: A revolutionary fusion of aluminium oxide & Perovskite Nanotechnology

For nearly four decades, silicon-based solar cells have been the cornerstone of renewable energy. However, they come with significant drawbacks that limit their efficiency and affordability. Their installation is complex and costly, requiring substantial infrastructure. As a result, these...

DOE approves $1.45 billion loan guarantee for Hanwha Qcells' solar manufacturing facility in Georgia
06 JAN 20254MINS

DOE approves $1.45 billion loan guarantee for Hanwha Qcells' solar manufacturing facility in Georgia

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted a conditional loan guarantee of US$1.45 billion to Hanwha Qcells, a Korean-owned solar manufacturer, to support the development of its vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia. Image Source: FREEPIK This loan, part of the...

Waaree Energies to supply bifacial solar modules for 150 MW renewable power project
02 JAN 20251MINS

Waaree Energies to supply bifacial solar modules for 150 MW renewable power project

Waaree Energies Ltd., India's largest solar PV module manufacturer and a prominent player in the global energy transition, has announced securing an order to supply solar modules for a major 150 MW renewable power project. According to a company statement, the contract involves delivering Waaree's...

Rethinking solar costs: Aluminium frames redefine PV industry margins
31 DEC 20242MINS

Rethinking solar costs: Aluminium frames redefine PV industry margins

At the recent annual conference of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), a renewable energy analyst from a publicly traded securities company renowned for its excellent asset quality and innovative capabilities highlighted significant cost shifts in the solar industry. The event, held...

MP government allocates land for aluminium frames and solar manufacturing projects
16 DEC 20242MINS

MP government allocates land for aluminium frames and solar manufacturing projects

The Madhya Pradesh State Government in India has allocated land to multiple companies to transform the state into a manufacturing hub, particularly for solar aluminium frames, PV modules, cells, ingots, wafers, etc. Numerous proposals have been received from manufacturers of solar PV modules,...

Sustainability takes centre stage in Capral Aluminium and SunDrive Solar’s groundbreaking MoU
05 DEC 20244MINS

Sustainability takes centre stage in Capral Aluminium and SunDrive Solar’s groundbreaking MoU

Capral Aluminium and SunDrive Solar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic supply partnership aimed at driving sustainability and strengthening Australia's solar industry supply chain. This collaboration seeks to boost the competitiveness of domestic solar module...

AAI: Anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar components a game changer for domestic aluminium producers
02 DEC 20243MINS

AAI: Anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar components a game changer for domestic aluminium producers

The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) welcomes the Indian government's decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese anodised aluminium frames used in solar components. This measure is anticipated to strengthen the domestic aluminium industry by limiting low-cost imports, improving market...

Cliantech bags multi-gigawatt deal from INA Solar, boosting renewable energy capacity
28 NOV 20242MINS

Cliantech bags multi-gigawatt deal from INA Solar, boosting renewable energy capacity

Cliantech Solutions, a leading supplier of solar module manufacturing equipment, has secured a multi-gigawatt order from solar PV module producer INA Solar. This partnership is set to boost production capacity and address the increasing demand for solar energy solutions. The collaboration marks a...

Hydro Alumetal to install solar panels for low-carbon, recycled aluminium production
26 NOV 20242MINS

Hydro Alumetal to install solar panels for low-carbon, recycled aluminium production

Polish aluminium recycling company, wholly owned by Hydro, will increase the use of renewable energy at its Kety plant, leveraging 1,000 MWh of electricity to be generated annually from the new solar panels, expected to be installed and operational during the second quarter of 2025. Image Source:...

Winstar Capital eyes expansion in solar PV & aluminium fabrication at its ACE Market debut
26 NOV 20242MINS

Winstar Capital eyes expansion in solar PV & aluminium fabrication at its ACE Market debut

Winstar Capital Bhd, poised to debut on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market this December, aims to scale up its production of solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting structures. This initiative is bolstered by the company's active engagement in solar panel installation services. Primarily specialising in...

Hydro’s Rackwitz and Uphusen aluminium plants to house solar photovoltaic rooftops for decarbonised operations
19 NOV 20242MINS

Hydro’s Rackwitz and Uphusen aluminium plants to house solar photovoltaic rooftops for decarbonised operations

In pursuit of decarbonising aluminium production, Norsk Hydro continues to install onsite solar energy production and energy efficiency measures at its aluminium plants in Germany. Two plants in Rackwitz and one plant in Uphusen, Germany, will have solar photovoltaic rooftops and battery storage...

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