OCI increases production capacity at Malaysian polysilicon factory
OCI has revealed plans to invest $55 million to expand production at its Malaysian manufacturing facility from 30,000 to 35,000 metric tons.
JinkoSolar unwraps 415 W PV panel for rooftop applications
The new, Tiger Pro 54HC panel is based on a 182mm, 54-cell design and exhibits an efficiency of up to 21.3%. The manufacturer claims the new product is particularly suitable for residential projects in high snow or high wind load areas.
India’s rooftop PV installations stand at just 3.9 GW
At 3.9 GW, rooftop solar only accounted for 10% of India’s cumulative installed PV capacity by the end of February.
Shuifa Singyes reports annual results
The bailed-out solar company has seen its fortunes reverse since state-owned Shuifa rode to the rescue but it still has some assets frozen as the result of civil cases.
Hanwha Q Cells files patent infringement suits against Astronergy in Germany
The legal action against Astronergy follows the patent lawsuit initiated by Hanwha Q-Cells in Germany, the USA and Australia, in March 2019, against Longi, Jinko Solar and REC.
African green hydrogen could feed German and Japanese industry and water drought-stricken nations
Trade bodies the Africa Solar Industry Association and the African Hydrogen Partnership hosted a two-day virtual conference to discuss the role green hydrogen can play in economic growth across the continent–and how it could drive desalination in freshwater-starved coastal countries.
18.3%-efficient perovskite solar cell for automatic light adjustment
Chinese scientists have powered two electrochromic devices with a perovskite solar cell based on a hole transporting material made of poly(triarylamine) (PTAA). The cell has an open-circuit voltage of 1.02 V, a short-circuit current of 22.8 mA/cm2, and a fill factor of 78.4%. When solar radiation is higher, the cells drive the electrochromic devices into a dark state, which in turn reduces the light that can enter a building.
Eging to hit 10 GW module capacity this year
With the panel maker already installing 3 GW of cell and module capacity to double its output during the next quarter, Eging has now announced fresh, $370 million expansion plans.
JA Solar unveils 415 W solar module with 21.3% efficiency
The module can be used for residential and commercial PV projects. It is available in five versions with power outputs claimed by the company of 390-415 W and reported efficiencies of 20.0-21.3%.
Indian state wraps up 500 MW solar auction
The Indian state of Gujarat’s latest 500 MW solar auction has secured a winning bid of INR 2.20 ($0.03)/kWh, which JMK Research has partly attributed to the project sites and growing expectations that mono PERC module prices will fall 10-15% by 2022.
