Global Solar Industry Leaders Announced in BloombergNEF Tier 1 Rankings for Q4 2024 December 2, 2024 BloombergNEF (BNEF) has released its much-anticipated Tier 1 PV module manufacturers’ rankings for Q4 2024, highlighting the industry’s leading players in solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing based on their financial stability and operational scale. Leading the rankings is LONGi Green, which recorded the highest annual module capacity at 120,000 MW, reflecting its robust production capabilities and significant role in meeting global solar energy demand. Sharing the top tier with LONGi is Jinko Solar, also boasting…
Read MoreAuthor: Admin
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of National Bank of Pakistan75 Years of Unwavering Excellence
Exuberant celebrations filled with unwavering dedication and opulent prestige marked the 75th anniversary of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). Held at the historic Mohatta Palace in Karachi, the event was attended by eminent dignitaries from the government, business community, and customers from across the country.Mr. Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President NBP, warmly welcomed the Chief Guest, Mr. Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), industrial catalysts, and other distinguished guests alongside members of NBP’s management.The event marked the Diamond Jubilee of NBP’s illustrious journey as a cornerstone…
Read MoreU.S. Imposes Tariffs on Solar Panels from Southeast Asia Over Dumping Allegations
Washington: The U.S. Commerce Department has announced tariffs on solar panel imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam following allegations of market dumping. The decision stems from a trade complaint by Hanwha Qcells, First Solar Inc., and other U.S. manufacturers seeking to safeguard domestic solar investments. Dumping duties range from 21.31% to 271.2%, varying by company and country of origin. Key determinations include: Jinko Solar: 21.31% for Malaysian products and 56.51% for Vietnamese-made panels.Trina Solar: 77.85% for Thai products and 54.46% for Vietnamese goods.Hanwha Qcells: No dumping margin for Malaysian…
Read MoreChina Coal Secures 4 GW of Solar Modules at $0.10/W in Major Procurement Round
Beijing: China Coal Energy Group (China Coal) has finalized contracts for 4 GW of solar modules from JinkoSolar, Tongwei Solar, JA Solar, and DAS Solar in its first centralized procurement for 2024. The procurement includes 3 GW of n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules (2.7 GW bifacial, 0.3 GW single-sided) priced at CNY 0.755 ($0.10) per watt and 1 GW of p-type passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) modules (0.7 GW bifacial, 0.3 GW single-sided) at CNY 0.716/W. JinkoSolar secured the largest allocation at 2,100 MW, followed by Tongwei…
Read MoreEskom Issues Tender for 72 MW Solar Project at Komati Power Station
South Africa: Eskom, the South African utility, has invited bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor to develop a 72 MW solar PV project at its Komati Power Station. The project will involve designing, procuring, constructing, and commissioning a solar PV system across four adjacent land parcels near Middelburg and Bethel. The EPC contractor will also provide detailed design documentation, maintenance manuals, and an 18-month operation and maintenance service for a single-axis tracker system, along with network integration equipment. Komati Power Station, with nine generating units and a…
Read More