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The rise of M6

The shift to the larger M6 wafer format could occur faster than many have expected. Promoted heavily by mono giant Longi, the format is said to be a good fit for both cell and module production, while still allowing for relatively trouble-free integration into PV arrays. And it all began in China.
Vincent Shaw
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Vincent Shaw
Longi solar cell production line | Image: Longi

It has been a dramatic year for the Chinese PV industry. In 2019 there was an unexpected drop in installations and a decisive shift from multicrystalline to mono. The country also ended its FIT policy and replaced it with auctions. But one change over the past 12 months simply cannot be ignored – the increase in …

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