European TOPCon solar module prices inched lower on weaker demand
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.
Form Energy raises $405 million for its multi-day iron-air batteries
The US-based long duration energy storage startup has raised more than $1.2 billion to date, making it one of the top-funded players in the space.
JA Solar files patent infringement lawsuit against Astronergy
JA Solar has filed two patent lawsuits against Astronergy in the Unified Patent Court (UPC). The proceedings are related to the tunneling silicon oxide (SiO2) layers, the doped polysilicon layer, and the electrodes used in tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar products.
IEA-PVPS report shows record year for US solar in 2023
The latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says solar records were broken across the United States in 2023, as international trade issues decreased and financial certainty increased, driven by the implementation of the US Inflation Reduction Act.
Africa needs regional strategy for PV manufacturing
A new policy paper from the African Policy Research Institute (APRI) recommends that Africa adopt a regionalized PV strategy to successfully integrate into the global solar value chain. It warns that without a coordinated approach, individual countries are unlikely to integrate into the global market.
Runergy urges US authorities to revoke two of Trina Solar’s TOPCon patents
Runergy is pushing the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to cancel Trina Solar’s tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patents, US9,722,104 and US10,230,009.
IEA forecasts over 4,000 GW of new solar by 2030
The International Energy Agency says renewables are on course to meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030, with solar accounting for 80% of the growth in capacity.
Rayzon Solar to expand PV module capacity to 12 GW by September 2025
Rayzon Solar currently has 4 GW of PV module manufacturing capacity and plans to add 3 GW by December, followed by another 5 GW by September 2025. This will increase its cumulative module capacity to 12 GW per year. The company also plans to build a 1.2 GW cell line by the end of 2025.
AU Optronics, SAS bet on larger, high-efficiency solar modules
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has given the Taiwan Excellent PV Award and Voluntary Product Certification (VPC) to AU Optronics’ (AUO) large-size, dual-glass PV module. The government said the bifacial panel, developed in collaboration with Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), is notable for its high efficiency and weather resistance.
UK launches cap-and-floor scheme for long duration energy storage
The UK government has unveiled a cap-and-floor scheme to kick start investment in long-duration energy storage. The first round of applications is scheduled for 2025.
