TCL Zhonghuan unveils 25.17%-efficient TOPCon solar modules series with multi-slice design
The Chinese manufacturer said its new T5 Pro modules featues high power density and low-current, low-resistance profile. The series has a power output of 480 W to 760 W and a power conversion efficiency of up to 25.17%.
Sweden’s Midsummer and Saab plan CIGS solar module plant in Colombia
A new industrial partnership driven by defense-related technology transfer says Colombia could emerge as a strategic hub for lightweight copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) manufacturing.
JA Solar builds inverted perovskite solar cell with 26.7% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said the cell uses a multifunctional organic ammonium salt to improve interfacial engineering between the perovskite absorber and the electron transport layers. The device also achieved 24.5% efficiency when scaled up to a 1 cm² active area.
Jakson Group starts 6 GW ingot-to-module manufacturing project in India
Jakson Group says construction has begun on the first phase of a 6 GW ingot-to-module complex in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Alfa Solar and Astronergy plan solar cell, wafer venture in Turkey
Astronergy Europe says its new venture with Alfa Solar will build an integrated cell and wafer plant with 2.5 GW of initial capacity in Turkey.
Reducing PV module temperature with twisted tape
Researchers in Iran have investigated how twisted tape in water-cooled channels can enhance heat transfer in solar modules. They have used a computer simulation to analyze the new approach with different parameters and have found the panels’ ectrical efficiency increased by up to 11.84%.
Nanostructured antireflective coating for gallium arsenide solar cells
A Spanish research team demonstrated a broadband antireflective coating for gallium arsenide solar cells. Based on thermally oxidized gallium nanoparticles, the nanostructured coating reduced reflectance by 30% across the solar spectrum, and increased solar cell performance by 10%.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: DKEM files patent lawsuit against silver paste rival
Wuxi DK Electronic Materials (DKEM) has filed a patent lawsuit against Zhejiang Guangda Electronic Technology over alleged infringement of its conductive silver-paste patents.
S-5! launches new clamp for solar carports
The US mounting system provider said its new product is designed to fit both Cee and Zee purlin-framed structures. It features a bottom-oriented setscrew.
Spain allocates €2 billion to expand clean energy and industry programs
Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition says a new €2 billion ($2.3 billion) funding package is designed to accelerate industrial capacity, expand renewable deployment, and boost the country’s long-term energy resilience.
