Low-cost conductive quantum dot inks for photovoltaics
An international research team has developed a method to economically synthesize and stabilize conductive colloidal quantum dot inks for solar applications. When used to make quantum dot films in large area PV devices they enabled a certified efficiency of 10%, with lab-sized cells based on the ink material achieving 13.40% efficiency.
TBEA unveils 400 kW string PCS, 6.25 MWh battery
The Chinese manufacturer has designed a new high-density 400 kW power conversion system (PCS) and 6.25 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to cut costs and boost deployment speed.
Gautam Solar presents 23.69%-efficient 640 W TOPCon solar module
The Indian manufacturer said its new TOPCon solar panel is based on rectangular bifacial solar cells and is certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
EVA-induced degradation has significant impact on power losses in TOPCon solar modules
New research from UNSW shows that EVA-encapsulated TOPCon solar modules under damp-heat testing can suffer significant power losses and fill factor drops. The study describes metallization degradation mechanisms driven by EVA-generated contaminants and demonstrates the effectiveness of metallization adjustments in reducing EVA-induced degradation rates
New tool aims to cut costly hail losses in utility-scale solar
Hail damage accounts for just 2% of filed solar insurance claims but more than 50% of total costs, according to VDE Americas.
U.S. Commerce Department slaps unexpectedly high tariffs on solar imports
Coalition trade lawyer says the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final tariffs on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the highest rates he’s ever seen.
E.ON partners with Superdielectrics to develop novel polymer-based energy storage
E.ON is now working with a UK-based battery tech firm to advance more environmentally friendly energy storage for households.
How robotics is reshaping solar module installation
With module sizes increasing, labor shortages worsening and workplace safety risks escalating, automation is a necessity.
Avery Dennison debuts new pressure-sensitive tapes for PV modules
Avery Dennison has introduced a line of UV-resistant, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for PV modules. The new products support applications such as frame mounting, cell fixation, busbar bonding, and junction box installation.
Virtual power plant for renewables trading under development in Greece
Optimus Energy has announced a virtual power plant for renewables trading on the Greek wholesale electricity and balancing market. Work is already underway, with Germany-based emsys VPP connecting over 3,500 solar and wind power plants in Greece to its software suite.
