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TCL Zhonghuan converts 20 GW of TOPCon cell capacity to back-contact TCL Zhonghuan approved a CNY 2.6 billion ($382 million) upgrade project to convert 20 GW of TOPCon cell and 25 GW of TOPCon module capacity into BC production lines, with ramp-up expected from Q3 2026 and full production by Q1 2027.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 10, 2026
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Sungrow launches 3 MW solid-state transformer The Chinese manufacturer said its solid-state transformer converts medium-voltage AC directly to 800 V DC for high-density AI computing loads.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 10, 2026
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Longi starts 21 GW production of copper-metallized back-contact solar cells The Chinese manufacturer has started production at a 21 GW back-contact cell facility in China, marking the first large-scale deployment of its silver-free Alloy Contact Matrix (ACM) metallization technology. The copper-based process aims to reduce costs, improve BC cell competitiveness, and support wider industrial adoption of back-contact modules.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 09, 2026
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China moves to curb overcapacity in PV industry with mandatory energy consumption standards China has introduced mandatory national standards tightening energy consumption and efficiency requirements across the PV value chain, from polysilicon to modules and inverters. The rules, effective Jan. 1, 2027, are expected to reshape manufacturing, procurement and project selection toward higher-efficiency, lower-energy-intensity products.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 03, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: TCL Zhonghuan completes acquisition of Das Solar TCL Zhonghuan has completed its acquisition of Das Solar, gaining 20 GW of n-type TOPCon cell capacity and 50 GW of module capacity while outlining plans to upgrade 20 GW of cell and 25 GW of module production to back-contact technology.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 03, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon prices continue to edge lower Polysilicon prices continued to edge lower in China this week, while wafer prices remained unchanged, reflecting ongoing weakness in the upstream solar supply chain.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 26, 2026
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SNEC 2026 ESS readout: Storage moves from add-on to grid asset At SNEC 2026, energy storage shifted from a PV add-on to core grid infrastructure, driven by long-duration systems, grid-forming technology, sodium-ion scaling, AI data center demand, and rapid vertical integration across the value chain. The industry is moving toward system-level competition where duration, intelligence, and full-stack capability matter more than standalone battery performance.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 22, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon prices decline for third consecutive week The price decline is attributable to continued inventory pressure and the restart and ramp-up of output by some producers in June, which have reinforced expectations of rising supply and prompted some polysilicon manufacturers to cut prices to reduce stock levels.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 19, 2026
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Rept Battero unveils 320 Ah sodium-ion cell for long-duration storage Rept Battero has unveiled a 320 Ah sodium-ion battery cell for long-duration energy storage, claiming more than 20,000 cycles. Commercial production is scheduled to start in 2027.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 17, 2026
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