EU solar lobby urges ban on forced labor in solar products
The European Solar Manufacturing Council says that the European Commission should ban all products made with forced labor to ensure the future of the European PV manufacturing sector.
Fraunhofer ISE presents silicon carbide string inverter for medium-voltage applications
Fraunhofer ISE researchers claim the new silicon carbide inverter is technically able to handle voltage levels of up to 1,500 V at 250 kVA in utility scale solar power plants.
Hong Kong researchers develop inverted perovskite solar cell with 25.6% efficiency
The research team said the cell also achieved remarkable thermal stability, as it was able to retain 90% of its original efficiency for over 1,000 h. The device uses a self-assembled monolayer to stabilize the interface between the perovskite absorber and the hole transport layer.
Europe may go back to ‘normal’ inventory levels by June 2024
pv magazine recently spoke with Bartosz Majewski, CEO of Menlo Electric, a Poland-based solar distributor operating in Europe, about high inventory levels of solar panels in Europe.
REC rolls out new 470 W rooftop solar panels
Singapore-based PV module manufacturer REC Group has launched in Australia a new series of rooftop solar panels with power ratings ranging from 450 W to 470 W and efficiencies of up to 22.6%.
Malaysia, Singapore mulling hydrogen pipeline
City Energy and Gentari have agreed to study the feasibility of building a hydrogen pipeline from Malaysia to Singapore.
Israeli regulator approves regulatory framework for storage
Israel’s planning administration has approved the terms for deploying up to 16 MWh of storage facilities. The government said that due to the Gaza conflict, storage has become ever more important for emergencies.
China polysilicon prices fall for first time in more than three months
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.
German company offers 400 W solar table
Technaxx, a German company, has developed a 400 W solar table that combines the functionality of an outdoor table with a power generation unit, using PERC technology for its solar modules.
Qcells completes expansion of $2.5 billion Georgia solar manufacturing facility
The addition marks the first phase of Qcells’ factory expansion and brings module production capacity to more than 5.1 GW.
