All-polymer solar cell with 15.53% efficiency via meniscus-assisted coating
Scientists in China have developed an organic, all-polymer solar cell with a special meniscus-assisted coating technique. They claim that the power conversion efficiency of the cell is the highest among solution-printing-based, all-polymer solar cells.
South Korea’s Kepco to deploy 100MW of highway PV
Korea Electric Power Corp. plans to build solar on highways in two 20MW stages, followed by a third phase, under a government program to facilitate the development of energy-independent roads.
Rooftop solar price to keep rising this year
British analyst GlobalData has predicted residential and commercial rooftop panels will not return to a declining price trend until next year, with post-Covid logistics headaches the cause, rather than a polysilicon shortage.
TOPCon solar modules in MENA
In a short chat with pv magazine, Mohamed Saady Dweik, the head of technical services and product management for the MENA region at JinkoSolar, spoke about the potential of TOPCon tech in the Middle East and North Africa region. According to him, the global demand for TOPCon products may exceed that of PERC panels within three years.
Longi unveils 415W solar panel with 21.25% efficiency
The new product is mainly intended for use in commercial and industrial solar projects. It has a size of less than 2m² and features a short-circuit current below 15A.
Powin to supply 5.8GWh of batteries for projects in US and Taiwan
The U.S. battery specialist has signed framework agreements with four developers to deliver systems for multiple projects.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Hoshine plans 200,000 ton poly fab
Hoshine will invest $2.75 billion in the new polysilicon factory. Elsewhere, Irico New Energy today announced a strategic co-operation agreement with PV manufacturer Jinko Solar that will see it prioritize supply of solar panel glass.
Hanwha Q Cells begins selling its solar panels based on M6 wafers in Europe
The Q Peak Duo XL-G10 panel series is based on monocrystalline ‘Qantum’ half cells and is the company’s first panel relying on M6 wafers.
Ayana, Greenko partner on 6GWh of pumped-hydro storage
Greenko Group has agreed to provide Ayana with 6GWh of pumped-hydro storage capacity from its project in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Sineng Electric energizes 100MW/200MWh storage facility in China
The project is relying on Sineng’s 3.15MW turnkey battery stations EH-3150-HA-UD 35 and is the first phase of a 300MW/600MWh that the Chinese state-owned power company China Three Gorges Corporation is building in China’s Shandong province.
