Chinese PV Industry Brief: TCL Zhonghuan, Maxwell post Q3 results
TCL Zhonghuan has reported a net loss of CNY 2.998 billion ($420 million) for the third quarter of 2024, while Hunan Huamin Holdings posted a CNY 187.5 million loss, and Maxwell Technologies disclosed a modest rise in net profit for the July-September period.
New sun simulator, light-soaking tools for perovskite solar cells, modules
MBJ Solutions, a German testing equipment specialist, recently launched two new products for developers of perovskite and perovskite silicon tandem devices. The MBJ Steady State Sun Simulator is designed for cells and small perovskite module research, and the MBJ Light Soaking Unit is for aging tests and preconditioning.
New kesterite solar cell design promises 29.37% efficiency
Researchers in China and Malaysia simulated a new structure for copper zinc tin sulphide (CZTS) cells featuring a tungsten oxide buffer layer and a back surface field kesterite layer. A device simulated with this configuration achieved an open circuit voltage of 1.2 V and a fill factor of 83.37%.
New cleaning tool for perovskite, organic PV roll-to-roll production equipment
A German research team has developed a precise cleaning process for electrode deburring in perovskite and organic solar PV roll-to-roll production lines. It is based on commercially available equipment from Germany-based Acp Systems.
Mobile PV-powered EV charging stations for commercial, industrial sites
United Kingdom-based 3ti Energy Hubs has launched a portable electric vehicle charging station for 12 cars that it delivers to commercial and industrial sites where demand exceeds supply.
Equipping transport trailer fleets with solar PV for fuel savings
Dutch solar PV systems integrator IM Efficiency has launched a complete solar PV system that includes battery and energy management system to power electrical systems on freight carrying trucks and transport trailers.
Indoor perovskite solar cell based on self-assembled monolayers achieves 42% efficiency
Researchers in Taiwan have developed an efficient carrier transport and defect passivation approach at the nickel oxide/perovskite interface in perovskite solar cells, enabling devices with 42% efficiency under indoor lighting conditions, and over 20% in simulated sunlight.
Engie commissions 2.3 MW lightweight rooftop PV system in Belgium
Installed by Engie’s Sun4business subsidiary, the C&I project features solar PV panels from Dutch manufacturer Solarge that weigh just 7 kg/m2.
Freesuns brings PV to Swiss heritage buildings
Swiss module manufacturer Freesuns has installed 33,300 of its solar roof tiles on three historical buildings in the Swiss town of Neuchâtel.
Norwegian startup combines solar with EV recharging, energy management
Norway-based Evert said its new solution can simplify installing solar PV, energy management, and electric vehicle charging by combining multiple devices into one unit bundled with software. It is made for the European residential and commercial markets, and expected to be available in mid 2025.
