Tom Kenning

Bristol

Journalist at Freelance

Writer and Freelance Journalist. I cover the global solar PV and energy storage industry at PV Tech website.

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Rapid 14GW solar manufacturing expansion only possible with AI, says Goldi Solar founder

1 month ago | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |JP Casey

Off the back of announcing India’s first ever AI-powered solar manufacturing line, the founder of Indian solar manufacturer Goldi Solar tells PV Tech Premium that plans to scale up operations from 3GW to 14GW by mid-FY26 would not have been possible without using AI.
How to optimise India’s salvo of renewable energy tenders

1 month ago | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |Will Norman

While India’s enormous clean energy tendering programme has stimulated the PV market, it is rife with delays and undersubscription challenges. Prabhakar Sharma, senior consultant, JMK Research & Analytics tells PV Tech Premium that setting targets for capacity awarded rather than just tendered capacity could be a solution, as well as pooling of tariffs for set periods and extending the deadline for a waiver on intrastate transmission.
Why Hawaii’s solar and storage push is helping counter federal clean energy retreat

2 months ago | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |Ben Willis

Advocates of clean energy in the US need to step up at local and state levels to counter uncertainty at federal level, in the same way that Hawaii’s latest executive order goes against the grain with an ambitious goal of distributed renewable energy systems.
Goldi Solar launches India’s first AI-powered solar manufacturing facility

2 months ago | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |JP Casey

Indian PV manufacturer Goldi Solar has launched India’s first AI-powered solar manufacturing line in Surat, Gujarat with an enormous 14GW of planned production capacity. The facility boasts a long list of innovations and optimisations made possible through the use of AI, with solar cell production planned to start soon.
Higher cost of capital could knock 100GW off India’s 2030 renewable energy goals

2 months ago | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |JP Casey

India’s push to achieve its ambitious 500GW renewable energy target by 2030 requires a significant growth in investment, but if commissioning delays and a new focus on dispatchable projects cause costs of capital to increase then the country could fall 100GW short, according to a new report by think tank Ember Climate. In FY2024, a total of US$13.3 billion was invested in renewables, storage and transmission in India.
Why ES Foundry chose PERC over TOPCon for US solar cell factory

2 months ago | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |Ben Willis

The United States’ second solar cell manufacturing plant opened earlier this month, but the domestic industry’s reliance on tax credits is on shaky ground with the new Trump administration. Alex Zhu, CEO of US-based solar cell manufacturer ES Foundry, explains why the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a critical lifeline for the PV sector and how the country’s complex litigation landscape influenced the company’s decision to adopt PERC technology for its new facility.
Disco death spiral looms amid Pakistan’s ‘perfect storm’ of rooftop solar domination

Jan 31, 2025 | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |JP Casey

Pakistan’s solar PV sector is at a critical juncture, charting a course in stark contrast to global norms. While utility-scale solar dominates markets like China, the US and Europe, Pakistan’s solar landscape is governed by rooftop installations. This deviation has profound implications for energy policy, economic dynamics and the future of the nation’s utilities.
Revival of European PV manufacturing hinges on innovation through collaboration

Jan 29, 2025 | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |Ben Willis

As the world races to decarbonise its energy systems, Europe faces mounting challenges in competing with global powerhouses like China and the US in PV manufacturing. To address these challenges, the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) has emerged as a key player in fostering collaboration, innovation and strategic policymaking among European countries.
Towards a more transparent supply chain for critical clean energy minerals

Jan 22, 2025 | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |Ben Willis

As the global demand for clean energy technologies soars, the need for critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel – essential for batteries, renewables and electric vehicles – has reached unprecedented levels. To address this rising demand and improve visibility into mineral trade, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) introduced the ‘Trade in Critical Minerals Database’ (TiCM) at COP29 in Baku last November.
Borosil on the impacts of India’s solar glass antidumping duties

Jan 8, 2025 | pv-tech.org | Tom Kenning |JP Casey

Following a surge in solar glass imports from China and Vietnam, Indian glass manufacturer Borosil launched an investigation into unfair dumping practices last year. According to Pradeep Kheruka, Borosil chairman, glass imports skyrocketed to 9,000 tonnes per day, more than three times the annual manufacturing capacity of Indian companies, prompting immediate action by the government.