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Solar technology moves fast, as the industry pursues the joint goals of improving efficiency and lowering costs. From tiny tweaks in battery or solar cell materials, to optimizing large-scale system layouts, solar rewards effective innovations with a quick route to market.
As the industry grows, reliability testing becomes more complex and factors like recycling and critical mineral consumption come into the frame as well.
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The swiftest route to scale
US tandem cell startup Swift Solar acquired an extensive set of intellectual property earlier this year related to heterojunction (HJT) solar cell production from now-defunct manufacturer Meyer Burger. It is also now working with some of the experts who were key to developing the technology. pv magazine spoke with Swift Solar CEO Joel Jean and former Meyer Burger CEO Gunter Erfurt about the company’s plans to apply its newly acquired knowledge to manufacturing in the United States.
Jul 16, 2026
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Envision Energy showcases next-generation energy storage solutions at The smarter E 2026
Featuring innovations for AIDC, full-stack hybrid solutions, and grid-forming long-duration energy storage, the company shared its strategy to further strengthen its presence across Europe, including Eastern Europe and the Nordic region.
Solyco releases 500 W full-black back contact solar module with 24.5% efficiency
Solyco has launched its full-black Design R-BG 108nBC.7 module series, featuring n-type back-contact glass-glass technology, up to 500 W output, 24.5% efficiency, and a 30-year warranty for premium rooftop solar applications.
Nibe unveils residential propane air-to-water heat pumps reaching 5.53 COP
Nibe has launched the S2060 series, a range of inverter-controlled air-to-water heat pumps using propane refrigerant for residential and small commercial applications. The monoblock units deliver up to 10 kW of heating capacity and operate with flow temperatures of up to 75 C.
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Autowell showcases latest PV and energy storage solutions at The smarter E 2026
Johnny Wang, International Sales Deputy General Manager for Autowell (ATW), highlighted multi-cut and multi-busbar (0BB) stringing technology, as well as advanced analytical system in smart manufacturing.
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