Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar to supply 700 MW to Austrian utility
Trina Solar has agreed to supply more than 700 MW of high-efficiency PV modules for projects in Spain and Italy under a five-year deal with Verbund Green Power, while EVE Energy says it will invest CNY 8.65 billion ($1.2 billion) in a new battery plant in Kedah, Malaysia.
Envision proves BESS fire resilience in CSA-certified test
Envision recently completed a large-scale, CSA C800 witnessed burn test of its 5 MWh energy storage system, demonstrating robust thermal containment and adding to industry-wide safety efforts.
Risen Energy hits 740 W average for mass-produced HJT solar module
Risen Energy says it has achieved an average power output of 740 W for its mass-produced heterojunction (HJT) solar module, with certified cell efficiency of 26.61% and module efficiency of 24.81%, according to China’s Fujian Metrology Institute. Encapsulation losses were limited to 1.8%.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Kaisheng New Energy plans new solar glass factory
Kaisheng New Energy says it plans to build a 2,000-ton-per-day photovoltaic glass plant in Zigong, Sichuan province.
China to deploy 253 GW of PV for desert control in arid north
China plans to install 253 GW of solar capacity and restore more than 670,000 hectares of degraded land by 2030 under a large-scale desert PV program in its northern and northwestern regions. It aims to curb desertification and expand renewable energy deployment.
CNNP Optoelectronics unveils 16.5%-efficient perovskite solar module
CNNP Optoelectronics has started producing a 1,200 mm × 1,600 mm perovskite solar module on a 200 MW pilot line, marking a step toward scaling commercial manufacturing of next-generation PV technologies.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Fox ESS, Gold Electronics plan IPOs in Shenzhen
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has approved a plan by Fox ESS to raise more than CNY 1.6 billion ($223 million) through a share sale, while Hangzhou Gold Electronics has secured clearance to seek up to CNY 850 million for its battery management system (BMS) business.
China Energy Engineering launches record 25 GWh storage tender as prices hit historic low
China Energy Engineering Corporation’s landmark procurement signals a shift toward market-driven energy storage, with bids reflecting aggressive cost-cutting and rising industry consolidation.
GCL Optoelectronics finishes 1 GW perovskite PV module factory in China
GCL Optoelectronics has commissioned a 1 GW perovskite solar module facility in China, and says it may increase capacity to 2 GW per year depending on market demand.
JinkoSolar achieves world record efficiency of 27.02% for TOPCon solar cell
The Chinese manufacturer said the result was certified by China’s National Photovoltaic Industry Measurement and Testing Center (NPVM).
