Indian PV manufacturer Waaree Energies Ltd has officially commenced construction of its integrated photovoltaic silicon ingot and wafer manufacturing plant located in the Butibori Industrial Area of Nagpur, Maharashtra. With planned capacity of 10 GW each for silicon ingots and wafers, the plant will, upon completion, become the largest integrated production site of its kind in India and mark an important step in strengthening India’s domestic upstream PV manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. According to reports, the project covers approximately 300 acres and involves a total investment of about INR 62 billion. It is primarily focused on the production of high-purity photovoltaic silicon ingots and wafers.
Mar 17, 2026 13:51China Carbon Neutral Development Group Limited announced a voluntary strategic cooperation agreement signed in March 2026 between its wholly-owned subsidiary, Xunli Technology, and Hubei Liming Lithium. This partnership aims to jointly promote lithium battery recycling and utilization. Key cooperation areas include recycling network collaboration, small power battery PACK development, supply chain finance support, new energy scenario development ("photovoltaic - energy storage - charging - swapping"), and overseas market expansion. Hubei Liming Lithium, a high-tech enterprise, anticipates processing 20,000 tons of waste batteries by 2026 with a recovery rate exceeding 95% and an annual output value over 400 million yuan.
Mar 15, 2026 08:00It is learned from the State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. that on March 10, Zhejiang's maximum output of photovoltaic power exceeded 40 million kilowatts for the first time, reaching 42.52 million kilowatts, accounting for about 49% of the real-time load of the whole society. In recent years, under the leadership of the "double carbon" strategy, Zhejiang has been accelerating the construction of a new power system and a new energy system, and new energy represented by photovoltaics has developed rapidly, and has played an important role in Zhejiang's power supply guarantee and the clean energy production and consumption process in Zhejiang. According to the data of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power, by the end of 2025, the installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic new energy i
Mar 13, 2026 17:50On March 12, the Shanxi Provincial Energy Bureau announced the "List of Wind and Photovoltaic Power Generation Projects to be Abolished in the First Batch of 2026", which proposes to abolish 22 projects with a total capacity of 147.284 million kilowatts, including the Fengrun Huairun 50 MW photovoltaic energy storage integrated demonstration project.
Mar 13, 2026 17:51![[SMM Analysis] 100GW of Solar Target: Overview of current Indonesia PV market](https://imgqn.smm.cn/production/admin/votes/imagespKeGW20260311164638.jpeg)
Indonesia, as a crucial emerging market in Southeast Asia, possesses massive potential for the development of the photovoltaic (PV) industry. According to assessments by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia's potential PV power generation capacity reaches up to 207 GW. This article will provide an in-depth insight into the actual dynamics and industrial landscape of the current Indonesian PV market.
Mar 11, 2026 16:33Oxford PV, a European-based solar perovskite enterprise, has granted access to its patent portfolio to First Solar, the American photovoltaic module manufacturer. This agreement permits First Solar to utilise Oxford PV's existing licensed patents and those currently under application. This non-exclusive licence enables First Solar to advance its research and development of solar photovoltaic devices incorporating perovskite semiconductors for deployment in large-scale ground-mounted, commercial and residential markets within the United States. The licence scope covers potential manufacturing and distribution of such products in the US, excluding crystalline silicon semiconductors. Further terms remain undisclosed.
Mar 9, 2026 09:36To Valued Customers Dear Customers, To fully cover the price information across all links of the tungsten industry chain, accurately reflect the spot market trends of products such as low-grade tungsten concentrate, tungsten products, photovoltaic tungsten wire busbars and tungsten scrap, and help enterprises upstream and downstream of the industrial chain keep abreast of market changes and reduce trading risks, we have decided to add 11 new tungsten industry chain - related price points after conducting sufficient market research and in-depth communication with the industry. The new price points are detailed as follows: Scheelite Concentrate (25%-30% WO₃) : Compliant with the industrial standards applicable in Henan, Guangxi and Hunan regions. It refers to scheelite concentrate with a WO₃ content ranging from 25% to 30%. Unit: RMB per ton-unit of WO₃. Scheelite Concentrate (23%-25% WO₃) : Compliant with the industrial standard YS/T 231 - 2015. It refers to scheelite concentrate with a WO₃ content ranging from 23% to 25%. Unit: RMB per ton-unit of WO₃. Ammonium Metatungstate (AMT) : Compliant with the national standard GB/T 26033 - 2010. Its technical indicators are as follows: WO₃ content ≥ 81.5%, Fe content ≤ 0.0020%, Pb content ≤ 0.0001%, and Si content ≤ 0.0015%. Unit: RMB per ton. Wire-Drawing Tungsten Bar : Compliant with the requirements of the national standard GB/T 3459 - 2022, with a tungsten (W) content ≥ 99.95%. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Steelmaking Tungsten Bar : Compliant with the requirements of the national standard GB/T 3459 - 2022, with a tungsten (W) content ≥ 99.95%. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Cut-Resistant Tungsten Wire for Photovoltaic Applications (24μm - 30μm) : With a tungsten (W) content ≥ 99.95%, a diameter ranging from 24μm to 30μm, and a tensile strength of ≥ 3500MPa. Unit: RMB per kilometer. The above - listed prices are all ex - factory pick - up prices including 13% value - added tax (VAT). Details of the 5 New Tungsten Scrap Price Points Scrap Button Bits : Compliant with the quality requirements for cemented carbide scrap specified in the national standard GB/T 21182 - 2022. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Scrap Anvils : Compliant with the quality requirements for cemented carbide scrap specified in the national standard GB/T 21182 - 2022. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Scrap Roller Rings : Compliant with the quality requirements for cemented carbide scrap specified in the national standard GB/T 21182 - 2022. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Scrap Tungsten Chips/Wires : Compliant with the requirements of the national standard GB/T 26496 - 2011 Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Scrap . It has a tungsten content ≥ 90% and no other inclusions. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Scrap Tungsten Blocks/Sheets : Compliant with the requirements of the national standard GB/T 26496 - 2011 Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Scrap . It has a tungsten content ≥ 90% and no other inclusions. Unit: RMB per kilogram. The five tungsten scrap prices mentioned above are all excluding VAT. Effective Date The above - mentioned new price points will be officially released starting from November 21, 2025 and updated on each working day. The launch of these new price points aims to achieve more refined classification by region and grade. All the new price points are formulated based on mainstream industrial trading specifications and terms, which have been verified through a standardized price - data collection process. They are for market reference only and do not constitute trading decision - making advice. For details on the pricing methodology and specific product specifications, please visit our official platform. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Li Jiahui from SMM Tungsten and Molybdenum Analysis at 021 - 51666882.
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