First Solar probes potential infringement of TOPCon patents
First Solar says it is evaluating potential infringement of its patents for its tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) tech, secured through the acquisition of TetraSun in 2013. The US thin-film solar module manufacturer has not named the companies involved or given a timeline for the investigation.
Weak demand continues to exert downward pressure on solar module prices
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.
Integration of renewable energy in the circular economy
In this article for pv magazine, Naresh Mansukhani, CEO, Juniper Green Energy, writes circular economy goes beyond just recycling physical components. Innovative business models are emerging that promote resource efficiency and extend the lifespan of renewable energy technologies.
All indoor PV technologies at a glance
A review of indoor PV cell technologies by an international research team delves into recent progress, characterization, and design strategies used to develop highly efficient cells. The study presents 250 commercial and laboratory devices, as well as applications and performance reporting.
Elastocalorics could replace heat pumps, air conditioning systems
Elastocalorics have the potential to replace current air conditioning and heating systems, offering significant energy savings when paired with technologies such as photovoltaics.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy revenue grows 78% YoY in Q1
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy posted a revenue of INR 915 crore and net profit of INR 5 crore for the current fiscal’s first quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company reported strong order inflow of INR 2,170 crore in the quarter.
JinkoSolar-led group to build 10 GW solar cell, module factory in Saudi Arabia
A JinkoSolar-led consortium has announced plans to construct a 10 GW solar cell and module factory in Saudi Arabia with PIF and Vision Industries Company.
TCL Zhonghuan-led consortium plans 20 GW ingot, wafer factory in Saudi Arabia
A subsidiary of TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Vision Industries to begin producing 20 GW of solar ingots and wafers per year in the country.
Solar corporate funding hits $16.6 billion in H1
Corporate funding in the solar sector reached $16.6 billion in the first half of this year, according to Mercom Capital Group. It says most funding came via debt financing, as venture capital and public market financing fell.
High-altitude floating PV has energy payback time of 2.8 years
New research from Switzerland showed that alpine floating PV systems can outperform lowland or ground-mounted counterparts in terms of energy yield and sustainability. The scientists found that the main material-reduction potential of such floating PV installations lies in the resource-intensive mounting system.
