Solar Panel Makers Look to Sub Copper for Silver as Price Hits Record Levels

Solar Panel Makers Look to Sub Copper for Silver as Price Hits Record Levels

The solar industry is turning to base metals and innovation to bypass the soaring silver price. Silver’s exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity make it a critical material in the production of photovoltaics (PV). However, record-high prices are forcing key solar industry players to find more cost-effective alternatives. In a September 2025 report, BNEF analysts note […]

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 Saks files for bankruptcy as luxury market struggles

Saks files for bankruptcy as luxury market struggles

The company that owns the iconic luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue filed for bankruptcy late Tuesday. The move comes after Saks Global struggled with debt it took on to buy rival Neiman Marcus, lagging department store sales and a rising online market. It’s one of the largest retail collapses since the Covid pandemic, and casts […]

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