Exasun files for insolvency
Exasun, a Dutch manufacturer that specializes in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), has blamed Chinese rivals for its decision to launch insolvency proceedings.
Digital twin for PV materials may speed up commercialization of next-generation panels
Researchers in Germany have developed a digital twin for photovoltaic materials that can reportedly help increase the frequency of new and important discoveries in the solar industry and research. The layout of the digital twin combines machine learning and physical models used in engineering.
RWE testing agrivoltaics on former opencast mine
The power utility said it is testing three different agrivoltaic concepts at the Garzweiler opencast mine in western Germany.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Aiko Solar secures 2.5 GW module order
Aiko Solar has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Tianjin Energy Group, a state-owned energy enterprise based in North China.
China polysilicon prices fall 51.8% year-on-year amid supply glut
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
US startup developing perovskite-silicon tandem panels with 26% efficiency
Tandem PV has secured capital to advance its four-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem module technology and move closer to first manufacturing. The company claims its products maintain 80% of the initial performance after 25 years.
Optimal tilt angle for agrivoltaic projects in Mediterranean region
Scientists in Turkey determined the optimal tilt angle for agrivoltaic projects associated with different crops in the central Mediterranean region, and other regions with similar latitude and climatic conditions.
Pixon Green Energy to add 1 GW of solar cell, module capacity in India
Pixon Green Energy is expanding its solar module production capacity to 2 GW per year by adding a 1 GW unit with backward integration into 1 GW of cell manufacturing.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Jinchen to raise funds for production equipment
Jinchen says it aims to raise CNY 1 billion ($140 million) through a private placement of shares.
UNESCO reports rapid growth of solar research in Arab countries
Arab countries are “punching above” their weight in their contribution to academic research on photovoltaics, according to analysis by UNESCO. The region is expanding its global share of scientific publishing across all key energy topics, but it is highest in solar.
