Solargiga releases 425 W all-black TOPCon solar modules for residential PV
Solargiga is offering three versions of its new bifacial panels, with power outputs of 415 W to 425 W and efficiency ratings ranging from 21.25% to 21.76%. They feature 108 half-cut monocrystalline cells with n-type technology.
Nanovue offers self-cleaning solution for solar panel soiling
Nanoveu, an Australian nanotechnology company, has developed a multifunctional anti-soiling coating for solar glass that is designed to prevent surface debris and algae growth from forming on PV panels.
Netherlands raises fee for solar module recycling
Dutch importers that sell solar panels to clients in the Netherlands will have to pay a recycling charge of €40 ($42.50) per ton from July 1. They currently pay just €6.50 per ton.
Emmvee starts building new solar cell, module factory
Emmvee Group is building a 1.5 GW cell production line with 1.75 GW of integrated PV module capacity in India. The new facility will expand its overall module capacity to 3 GW.
Perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell design promises 29.7% efficiency
A numerical study by researchers at India’s Chitkara University shows enhanced performance in the top device of a tandem solar cell based on copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS). The design had a higher open-circuit voltage, with the top cell acting as a current-limiting cell.
Spanish startup releases plastic ballast mounting structure for rooftop PV
Landatu Solar has introduced a lightweight, plastic system that can be filled with water, sand, or gravel to function as a solar mounting system on flat surfaces. The units can be stacked on top of each other to facilitate transport.
Trina Solar unveils TOPCon solar panel series for rooftop PV
Trina Solar says its new TOPCon solar panel combines a double-glass design with n-type technology. Its efficiency ranges from 20.8% to 22.3% and the power output is between 415 W and 445 W.
SEG Solar releases 580 W TOPCon solar modules with 22.45% efficiency
California-based SEG Solar says its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.30% per degree Celsius. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 87.4% of the initial yield.
Iberdrola to open PV module factory in Spain
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has joined forces with PV module maker Exiom Solution to build a factory in northern Spain. The facility is set to begin commercial operations by the end of this year.
Inverter sizing guides grid connection, rules US court
The US Court of Appeals has ruled that an 80 MW (AC)/160 MW (DC) solar farm, with 50 MW of battery storage, meets “Qualifying Facility” status of 80 MW (AC) or less under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) of 1978.
