[SMM PV News] Japan Awards 79 MW in 27th Solar Auction; Average Price at JPY 4.61/kWh

Waaree Solar Americas has signed a $30 million agreement to purchase roughly 5.37 million Series B preferred shares in United Solar Holdings. The investment secures a long-term supply of 'fully traceable' polysilicon for Waaree's expanding US and global solar manufacturing operations. United Solar recently commenced production at its 100,000 metric ton plant in Oman's Sohar Freezone, a facility capable of supporting about 40 GW of annual module production. Backed by over $900 million in recent international debt funding, the Oman facility highlights the industry's growing focus on transparent upstream supply chains.

The California 1st District Court of Appeal has affirmed the CPUC's Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0), rejecting a lawsuit from environmental and solar advocates. The ruling upholds the 2022 decision that slashed rooftop solar export credits by up to 80% to address the 'cost shift' between solar and non-solar ratepayers. Despite industry data showing a 60% to 80% drop in sales and the loss of over 17,000 jobs since NEM 3.0 took effect, the court concluded that the CPUC met statutory requirements for 'sustainable growth'. This decision effectively ends the standalone solar business model in California, making battery storage integration essential for homeowners to achieve a viable return on investment.

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.