Bee Solar, Huasun sign MoU to develop gigawatt-scale European supply chain
The Italian company and Huasun Energy are teaming up to produce wafers, cells and modules for the European market, with the aim to be the most cost-competitive in Europe. The two companies are working to start production in 2026.
Three-dimensional PV modules for indoor, urban locations
A research team at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) in South Korea is tackling the use of solar PV in non-ideal conditions with a new tool to optimize for urban and indoor PV diffuse light and partial shading conditions. The team also developed three-dimensional solar modules featuring a glass-free, lightweight design that features self-tracking that reportedly produces 60% more power compared to conventional flat modules.
Reducing PV module temperature with water, thermoelectric coolers
Scientists in India have suggested to use thermoelectric cooling to enhance PV module performance. Through a field experiment, they found that thermoelectric coolers combined with water can reduce solar module temperature by up to 38 C.
Dual-axis solar tracker based on UV, MEMS sensors
Researchers have designed a new tracking system that utilizes an arithmetic optimization-based PID controller. The proposed tracker uses two different sensor types – a UV sensor and a micro-electromechanical solar (MEMS) sensor. The first one calculates the intensity of UV radiation received from the sun, and the second one forecasts the sun’s path across the sky.
JA Solar sues rival module manufacturer over TOPCon patent infringement
The Shanghai-based solar development company has filed two complaints with the Munich and Hamburg local divisions of the Unified Patent Court.
The Hydrogen Stream: Brazil signs hydrogen support scheme
As Brazil starts its low-carbon hydrogen program, industry consolidation continues with two M&A operations in Italy and Texas.
Market impacts of high efficiency HJT
Heterojunction (HJT) products now represent a small but growing share of the market for PV modules. And this technology can already claim several advantages over others. In this pv magazine Webinar, we take a look at the latest in HJT innovation and how it is already having an impact in leading PV markets.
Hydronic closed-loop cooling system for photovoltaic modules
An international research team has developed a closed-loop PV cooling system that can reportedly offer 24-hour continuous operation. The system is claimed to be particularly suitable for hot and arid regions and to improve the lifespan of solar panels by up to 8.2%.
Grid shortages fuel China’s small-scale solar boom
Small-scale, “distributed” PV has become a significant part of the world’s biggest solar market but it is now butting up against the same grid constraints that have frustrated utility-scale PV in China and other parts of the world.
Sharp connects rooftop PV power with washer-dryer
The Japanese conglomerate said its washer-dryer can now be connected to rooftop PV via its AI-based Eee Connect system. This type of appliance adds to air conditioners, water heaters and refrigerators and can now be operated via the company’s Cocoro app.
