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Q1 2025: First Solar Lowers Outlook On Tariff Issues, Cites India Demand

First Solar Inc. revised its guidance in its Q1 2025 financial results to reflect the expected impact of new tariffs implemented in April 2025. The company reported net sales of $0.8 billion for the quarter ended March 31, down from $1.5 billion in the previous quarter. The decline was primarily attributed to an anticipated seasonal […]

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May 20 Could Open A Bigger Door For Indian Solar Exporters To US

On May 20, the International Trade Commission of the US (ITC) will give its final determination of tariffs to be applied on solar imports from South East Asia. The ITC has already made an in-principle  determination that imports from these markets are harming US producers. These enhanced tariffs will target Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand, […]

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Vietnam’s Threat To Go Back On Tariff PPA’s Sends Chills Through Developers

Vietnam’s decision to retroactively revise subsidised pricing rules for wind and solar energy has raised concerns among stakeholders in the industry, especially foreign investors. The move comes after Vietnam blew past its renewable addition targets between 2020-23 on the back of a generous Feed In tariff mechanism that made projects much more lucrative in the […]

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Laos, India, And US Made Modules Exhibit Highest Defect Rates-Kiwi Research

The latest report by Kiwi Research, claims that Modules made in Laos, India, and the U.S. exhibit the highest module defect rates, exceeding 8% (percentages are per batch of PSI samples). The report drew this conclusion based on defect rates observed during PSI across various manufacturing countries. The study stated, “This trend can be attributed […]

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India’s Solar Exports Drop from $1,969 Mn To $782.11 Mn

Solar PV module exports from India have evolved over the last few years. In FY 2021-22, the value of exports of solar PV modules was around 83 million USD, which rose to around 1,969 million USD in FY 2023-24. As of FY 2024-25 (till November 2024), solar PV modules worth around 782.11 million USD have […]

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2024: China Installs 8 GW Solar Projects In Belt & Road Countries

Chinese companies installed 24 Gigawatts (GW) capacity in Belt and Road (B&R) countries in 2024, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. This record number doubles the capacity installed in 2023 and is a new high for investment since the initiative was launched in 2013. Notably, renewable energy sources, particularly solar and hydropower, led […]

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US Lifts Anti-Dumping Order On Al Imports From India

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) recently determined that the US industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by imports of aluminum extrusions from India, China, and 14 other countries. The other countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The […]

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India Can Turn To Global South For Its Critical Minerals Needs: IEEFA

India’s minerals are at risk due to high import dependency and reliance on a few countries. Currently, India depends on resources such as synthetic and natural graphite, lithium oxide, nickel oxide, nickel sulphate, and copper cathodes. The study highlights the need for a diversified procurement strategy for these minerals to reduce trade risks. These minerals […]

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BII, Symbiotics Launch Second Green Basket Bond Across Asia, Africa

British International Investment (BII), a UK-based development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor committed $75 million to the second ‘green basket bond’ arranged by Symbiotics Investments, a financial lender. The green lending program is expected to increase financing to small-scale green projects across Africa and South and South-East Asia through MSME lenders. This project particularly […]

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