Longi releases wafers for TOPCon, heterojunction, back-contact cell tech
Chinese manufacturer Longi says that its new Tera wafers offer a notable efficiency boost of approximately 0.1% across various cell technologies.
India added 20.8 GW of solar module, 3.2 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in 2023, says Mercom
India’s cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached 64.5 GW and solar cell capacity 5.8 GW as of December 31, 2023.
Thornova launches 720 W TOPCon solar panel with 23.2% efficiency
US-based Thornova said its new panel features a power conversion efficiency spanning from 22.4% to 23.2% and a temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C. The company is a subsidiary of China-based manufacturer Sunova Solar and is currently planning a cell and module factory at an unspecified location in the United States.
Citizen Solar introduces 590 Wp TOPCon bifacial module with 22.84% efficiency
Gujarat-based Citizen Solar has introduced 16-busbar TOPCon bifacial modules with power ratings of 570 Wp to 590 Wp and efficiencies between 20.07% and 22.84%, respectively.
Trina Solar launches all-black 450 W solar modules
Trina Solar has developed all-black, 450 W solar modules, featuring n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells, with a power conversion efficiency of 22.5%.
TOPCon solar module production hits cells bottleneck
The Indian solar industry’s transition to TOPCon and HJT underscores the need for technological upgrades and increased investment in cell manufacturing capabilities.
Cosmic PV Power ramping up solar module manufacturing capacity to 1.2 GW
Gujarat-based Cosmic PV Power is expanding its solar module manufacturing capacity to 1.2 GW per year with the addition of a 600 MW line. The new line will be equipped for TOPCon modules and will start production by May.
Navitas Solar launches n-type TOPCon bifacial modules
Navitas Solar has launched its latest n-type TOPCon bifacial modules with power outputs from 560 W to 630 W per panel and efficiency of 21.7% to greater than 22%.
Future Solar ramping up module manufacturing capacity to 1.2 GW
Gujarat-based Future Solar is expanding its solar module manufacturing capacity to 1.2 GW from 500 MW at present.
Waaree Energies obtains BIS certification for TOPCon modules
Waaree Energies Ltd has obtained the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for glass-to-backsheet TOPCon solar modules with power rating of up to 625 Wp.
