Silfab launches 640 W utility-scale solar panels
The Canada-based manufacturer said its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C and an efficiency of up to 22.92%. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 89.3% of the initial yield.
Increasing potential of silicon clathrate films for photovoltaics
Researchers led by scientists from CNRS in France are exploring an exotic form of silicon called silicon clathrate as a material for energy applications, including photovoltaics. Mastering the synthesis and using appropriate characterizations are key elements towards potential applications. Significant progress is being made for the fabrication of functional devices.
Mimicking chimpanzees’ hunting behavior to improve PV prediction models
Researchers have used the chimp optimization algorithm to optimize the hyperparameters of five PV power yield prediction machine learning models. This algorithm is based on the cooperative hunting behavior of chimpanzees in nature, mimicking the way they work together to target prey.
TOPCon solar cell built with printed aluminum paste achieves 22.56% efficiency
Developed by researchers in China, the TOPCon solar cell was screen printed with a paste made of silver and aluminum on the front side and an aluminum-only paste on the rear side. They added silicon to the aluminum paste to reduce metal recombination and improve the device’s open-circuit voltage.
India’s solar pump market set to expand
Gopal Kabra, the founder and CEO of GK Energy, speaks to pv magazine about India’s solar pump market, its key drivers, and future outlook.
SmartHelio launches AI solar forecasting tool with 98.5% accuracy
SmartHelio has developed an AI solar forecasting tool with 98.5% accuracy, using socioeconomic details and climate data for predictive analytics.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Risen, Sungrow, Arctech reveal H1 results
Module maker Risen Solar has posted a net loss of CNY 963 million ($135.2 million) for the first half of 2024, while Sungrow and Archtech have recorded profit increases.
Tata Power begins solar cell production at 4.3 GW plant in India
Tata Power’s TP Solar subsidiary has started commercial production of solar cells with an initial capacity of 2 GW at its 4.3 GW integrated PV cell and module plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Draghi says EU cleantech industry doesn’t need simple solutions
Italian economist Mario Draghi says European countries are legitimately using local-content requirements to maintain technological sovereignty. In a new report on the EU cleantech industry, he warns about the risk of following the United States in closing off markets to Chinese technology.
Japanese scientists build heterojunction solar cell based on titanium dioxide, selenium
Scientists in Japan developed a 4.49%-efficient solar cell based on titanium dioxide and selenium. The devices is based on a new approach aimed at reducing interfacial recombination and increasing open-circuit voltage and efficiency.
