Turkey introduces duties on PV module imports from 5 countries
The Turkish government has decided to impose a tariff of $25 per square meter on solar modules imported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan.
Perovskite solar cell with self-assembled organic electron transport layer achieves 21.5% efficiency
Developed by scientists in Saudia Arabia, the device is reportedly the most efficient perovskite solar cell ever reported to date with an organic electron transporting layer. The cell achieved an open-circuit voltage of 1.13 V, a short-circuit current density of 24.7 mA cm2, and a fill factor of 77%
Quinbrook to build polysilicon factory in Australia
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ plan for a multibillion-dollar polysilicon production plant in Australia has received a major boost, with the Queensland state government clearing the way to fast-track the project.
Polysilicon prices persist in potential trend downward, governed by unfavorable factors
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.
AGC Automotive Europe unveils photovoltaic panoramic sunroof for passenger vehicles
The Belgian automotive company said system can integrate either TOPCon, HJT, or xBC solar cells. The VIPV unit features a glass-glass construction and it does not need a roller blind system.
Citizen Solar introduces 590 W TOPCon bifacial module with 22.84% efficiency
The Indian manufacturer said its new TOPCon panels are built with 144 half-cut solar cells designed with 16 busbars. The temperature coefficient is -0.29% per C.
BASF, Worldlight release new PV module frame based on polyurethane
BASF and Worldlight have developed a new PV module frame based on polyurethane. The manufacturers claim that the new solution offers superior insulation and a longer lifespan than aluminum frames.
India’s cumulative PV waste to soar by 2050
India’s cumulative solar waste will increase to 600 kilotons (kt) by 2030 and 19,000 kt by 2050, according to a new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
Perovskite quantum dot solar cell achieves record-breaking efficiency of 12.70%
Conceived by South Korean scientists, the cell was built with an electron transport layer made of tin oxide via a low-temperature process. The device reportedly achieved the highest power conversion efficiency ever reported for flexible quantum dot solar cells.
Astronergy presents TOPCon busbarless solar modules with 23% efficiency
The Chinese module manufacturer announced the first shipments of its new ASTRO N7s ZBB-TF modules to Europe. The product has a power output of up to 460 W and a temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C.
