Scientists build bifacial CIS solar cell with record efficiency, power density
Researchers in South Korea have demonstrated a lower temperature process for bifacial copper, indium, selenium (CuInSe₂) solar cells with a rear-side efficiency of 8.44% and 15.30% on the front. The device has been developed for applications in tandem solar cells.
Sinovoltaics updates financial stability ranking of energy storage manufacturers
The latest financial stability ranking has Tesla, Mustang Battery, and Solid Power holding the top three spots in a report that tracks Altmann-Z scores for 57 manufacturers over the past three years.
Sinovoltaics releases latest PV inverter manufacturer ranking
The quality assurance firm updated its inverter manufacturer financial stability ranking with APSystems (Yuneng Technology), Sinexcel, and Eaton in the top three spots.
Sinovoltaics updates solar module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The quality assurance provider reported India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy maintained their top three spots in the ranking this quarter. The number of companies with healthier Altmann-Z scores stayed the same at nine.
Mito Solar launches new range of colored modules for yachts, cars
Dutch specialty module manufacturer Mito Solar now offers PV modules in a wide range of colors for yachting and mobility applications. The colors are enabled by a front-side encapsulant made of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO).
Solitek launches anti-glare black bifacial solar modules
Lithuania’s Solitek has launched full-black 425 W bifacial solar modules with matte, satin-textured glass for glare-sensitive sites such as airports, road barriers, and buildings.
Sinovoltaics maps 68.4 GW of solar module capacity in India
The latest Sinovoltaics solar supply chain report about PV manufacturing in India indicates module capacity of 68.4 GW, cell capacity at 24.5 GW, and ingots at 14 GW, with continued growth planned to 2030.
Tongwei, Longi, JA Solar announce H1 losses
Tongwei, Longi, and JA Solar have predicted steep losses for the first half of 2025, as persistent oversupply and falling solar module prices continue to pressure margins across China’s PV manufacturing sector.
Upcycling solar glass waste to use in solid-state lithium batteries
Nanyang Technological University researchers have milled solar panel glass waste for use in cathodes used in solid state lithium metal batteries. When used as a functional filler in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) material, the resulting battery performance was maintained over 80 charge cycles with an 8.3 % improvement over the reference device.
NREL, CubicPV achieves 24% efficiency for perovskite mini solar module
A U.S.-based collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and CubicPV has yielded a perovskite minimodule with certified efficiency of 24.0%. The two noted that it is the first time a U.S. effort has set a record in the perovskite mini module category.
