Standard Energy prepares 3 GW silicon wafer, 3 GW PV cell factory in Thailand
Standard Energy, a subsidiary of Singapore’s GSTAR Group, says the first batch of equipment has arrived at its new 3 GW silicon wafer and 3 GW solar cell smart factory in Thailand. Production is expected to commence in July.
Commercial perovskite solar modules at SNEC 2024 trade show
China’s Utmo Light showcased its first full perovskite PV module at this week’s SNEC PV trade fair in Shanghai, underscoring the technology’s ongoing shift toward commercialization.
JinkoSolar hits highest conversion efficiency with 182 mm TOPCon module
JinkoSolar says its 182 mm tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar module has achieved a conversion efficiency of 25.42%.
Polysilicon price plunge sparks industry turmoil: Can India gain?
Lower polysilicon and wafer prices are providing some relief to solar cell and module producers, although the entire supply chain is grappling with excess capacity and intense price competition.
USA: Solar module prices increase for first time in years, Anza reports
Using its own database of price quotes, the Anza Q2 Pricing Insights Report highlights the first price increase in years as a result of AD/CVD petition and the reinstatement of bifacial import duties.
Cliantech to supply 1.2 GW automated production line for Alpex Solar
Cliantech Solutions will install a 1.2 GW fully automated solar panel manufacturing line for Alpex Solar’s new facility in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Equipment suppliers include Gaorun, Visual, Asicpy, and HSPV.
Winaico presents bifacial 435W TOPCon module with 22.30% efficiency
Taiwanese manufacturer Winaico said its newest bifacial, n-type, glass-glass TOPCon compact modules are available in a 435 W aluminum-framed version, and a 430 W full-black version. The module efficiency is up to 22.30%.
Jakson Solar recognized as top performer in PVEL’s 2024 PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Jakson Solar’s Helia range of mono PERC PV modules, both monofacial and bifacial variants, attained Top Performer status in the 2024 PV Module Reliability Scorecard by Kiwa PVEL (PV Evolution Labs).
Waaree supplies 68 MW of solar modules for Gensol’s Mahagenco project
Waaree Energies Ltd has supplied 68 MW of its bifacial dual-glass solar modules to Gensol Engineering Ltd. The modules are currently being commissioned for the Mahagenco solar PV project.
German startup offers plug-and-play 2.46 kW PV system
Wattando has developed a new rooftop PV solution that can be easily connected to a household’s power network via an AC connection. The system uses existing infrastructure and reportedly reduces installation work and time.
