The impact of sodium, moisture on heterojunction PV module performance
Researchers in France have investigated heterojunction solar module reliability in damp heat environment and have found that sodium ions are the main source of degradation.
The solar industry’s freefall: A price war with no end in sight?
The future of the solar industry hangs in the balance as manufacturers, regulators, and market players grapple with a perfect storm of falling prices, rising costs, and a fiercely competitive global landscape.
Sinovoltaics tracks 78.8 GW solar module capacity in Southeast Asia
The latest supply chain map from Sinovoltaics tracks growth across Southeast Asia, with module capacity reaching 78.8 GW, and 58 production projects tracked.
PV system sizing for 100% self-consumption
A group of researchers has proposed a new method for the sizing of PV systems that do not rely on an anti-dump system and operate without the possibility of injecting power into the grid. The novel approach requires an estimate of the annual hourly profile and the minimum power demanded, as well as the use of an irradiance meter and an electrical network analyzer.
New research shows vulnerability of TOPCon solar cells to contact corrosion
Researchers at the University of New South Wales claim to have identified new TOPCon contact degradation mechanisms that are significantly influenced by the combination of ions and aluminum-silver paste compositions. The primary degradation mechanism was a significant increase in series resistance.
The Hydrogen Stream: Adani begins green hydrogen blending in PNG supply in Ahmedabad
Adani Total Gas has started green hydrogen blending at 2.2-2.3% by volume in piped natural gas (PNG) supplies to Adani Shantigram township in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Solar wafer prices steady amid improving supply-demand balance
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.
India’s battery boom: Poised to dominate the global EV revolution!
India’s growing battery manufacturing capacity presents an opportunity not only to meet domestic demand but also to export to regions like Europe and North America.
Turkey exempts four large manufacturers from anti-dumping duties applied to 5 countries
The Turkish authorities applied an anti-dumping tariff of $25/m2 solar modules imported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan.
Silver price on the rise
The price of silver has increased over 30% since the beginning of the year, with a particularly strong increase being registered in the last few months.
