Solving the UV problem of n-type solar
Laboratory testing has revealed that some negatively-doped, “n-type” tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) and heterojunction (HJT) solar modules are susceptible to ultraviolet (UV) light-related damage and degradation. That could mean trouble down the line, if modules in the field begin to show UV-related performance loss. Manufacturers are implementing solutions at cell and module level.
Credence unveils 725 Wp bifacial TOPCon module
Indian manufacturer Credence has unveiled an 18-busbar TOPCon bifacial solar panel featuring an output of 725 Wp and conversion efficiency of 23.35%.
JinkoSolar, Trina say TOPCon modules outperform p-type back-contact panels
JinkoSolar and Trina Solar have separately reported that on-field testing shows tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules outperform p-type back-contact PV modules in monthly power generation.
Optimal tilt angle for bifacial PV deployed on white-painted ground surfaces
Scientists in India have analyzed the performance of a bifacial PV module installed on a white-painted ground surface and have found a 30-degree tilt angle outperforms all other inclinations angles in terms of power output.
The Hydrogen Stream: Gensol, Matrix consortium to develop green hydrogen powered steel facility
Gensol Engineering and Matrix Gas & Renewables have partnered to develop a green hydrogen powered steel facility with a capacity of 50 tons per day (tpd).
Govt approves three pilot projects in steel production under National Green Hydrogen Mission
These green hydrogen projects will receive a total of INR 347 crore from the government of India. The projects are likely to be commissioned in the next three years.
Polysilicon prices remain stable ahead of U.S. Department of Commerce’s anti-dumping ruling
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
The Hydrogen Stream: Airox Nigen becomes India’s first company to establish over 80 hydrogen generation plants
Airox Nigen Equipments, a turnkey solution provider for green hydrogen production, has announced the execution of over 80+ hydrogen generation plants across India, becoming the first company in the country to achieve this milestone. The company targets to reach 100 hydrogen plants by 2025.
Fortescue launches battery pack manufacturing plant in Detroit
Australian mining and green energy major Fortescue plans to launch its manufacturing efforts in the United States by producing a high-voltage battery pack with up to 34 kWh capacity built around the company’s scalable battery module technology.
Perovskite solar cell achieves higher stability with new tin oxide layer
Using atomic layer deposition, a research team from the City University of Hong Kong has created an an oxygen-deficient tin oxide layer to replace the more common fullerene electron transport layer in perovskite solar cells. The result is a 25%-efficient device that is able to retain around 95% of its efficiency after 2,000 h.
