3Sun earns TÜV Rheinland certification, clearing way for PV module sales
Italian heterojunction module manufacturer 3Sun says it started production at its factory in Catania, Italy, in September.
BIPV likely linked to recent fire at Brussels’ first net-zero building
A fire broke out at Brussels’ first net-zero energy structure, the Treurenberg building, in late October. The blaze, likely caused by building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels on the facade, led to an evacuation, with no injuries reported.
DAS Solar to build 3 GW solar module factory in France
Chinese manufacturer DAS Solar says it will open a €109 million ($115.3 million) panel production plant in Mandeure, France, by 2025.
Unlocking the potential of radiative cooling for photovoltaic modules
Radiative cooling is an emerging technology that holds the potential to enhance the performance and longevity of PV modules. Researchers from the Institute of Nanotechnology of Lyon explain how this technology may reach commercial maturity.
New lab-sized slot die coater for thin film PV
Ossila, a U.K.-based scientific equipment and materials supplier, has launched a new version of its slot die coater for research labs. It is suitable for teams working on thin film photovoltaics at the scaling-feasibility test stage.
China cuts export tax rebate for solar products
China has reduced the export tax rebate for solar products, lowering refunded taxes for Chinese PV exporters and eating into their profit margins. The move might force some companies to increase export prices to mitigate potential financial losses.
Thornova Solar starts solar module production in Indonesia
Thornova Solar has started producing solar modules in Indonesia. The company says the move is in line with changing US market regulations. It plans to supply customers with modules from Indonesia or the United States by mid-2025.
France publishes new provisions making solar mandatory on parking areas
France has enacted provisions mandating solar installations on parking areas, detailing calculation methods, exemptions, and fines for non-compliance.
Longi unveils heterojunction BC solar cells with 27.3% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said the device is based on dense passivating contacts that reduce parasitic light absorption and improve passivation. It used a streamlined manufacturing technique that is reportedly about one-third more effective than TOPCon mainstream technology.
New encapsulation method boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency by 8%
Scientists at Aalto University in Finland have demonstrated a one-step encapsulant method for perovskite solar cells that provides shielding from oxygen and moisture-induced degradation and a significant relative improvement in efficiency.
