[SMM PV News] Greece Launches 130 MW Agrivoltaics Scheme for Farmers

Premier Energies launched India's first zero-busbar (0BB) TOPCon solar cell at Intersolar Gandhinagar. Replacing traditional thick silver busbars with ultra-fine silver lines, the new architecture significantly reduces silver consumption and shading losses while boosting power output, mechanical flexibility, and resistance to micro-cracks. The innovation aligns with the manufacturer's $1.36 billion, three-year expansion plan to double its capacity, integrate backwards into ingot-wafers, and enter the inverter and battery markets.

[smm silicon-based pv morning meeting summary: upstream silicon market prices mostly stable over the weekend downstream module quotes show an upward trend] over the weekend, n-type recharging polysilicon quotes were 48-56 yuan/kg, the n-type polysilicon price index was 51.4 yuan/kg, and granular polysilicon quotes were 49-51 yuan/kg. polysilicon prices remained temporarily stable over the weekend. previously, the market sentiment was bearish, with limited transactions this weekend. the market is focusing on order signing conditions in early march, as well as the trend of silver prices amid international situations.

French energy giant Engie recently announced it will fully acquire the UK's largest distribution network operator, UK Power Networks (UKPN), for an equity consideration of approximately £10.5 billion (around $14.2 billion). This transaction marks the strategic exit of the original controlling shareholder, the consortium led by Li Ka-shing's Cheung Kong Group, after holding the asset for 16 years.