China moves to curb solar overcapacity, stabilize pricing
China’s top industry officials have vowed to curb low-price competition and excess capacity in the solar sector, as authorities begin implementing measures aimed at stabilizing supply chains and rebalancing the market.
Deye launches C&I power conversion system with battery storage
Deye has developed a new power conversion system (PCS) optimized for solar integration, with modules ranging from 100 kW to 125 kW. The Chinese manufacturer says the PCS supports flexible system design and targets commercial and industrial (C&I) applications.
WHES releases new C&I storage system series
WHES has launched a new series of commercial and industrial (C&I) storage systems with integrated hybrid inverters, offering capacities from 57 kWh to 100 kWh and PV input up to 96 kW. The China-based manufacturer claims the systems support 200% PV overloading.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon price fell by another 6.27% this week
The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNMIA) says polysilicon prices fell as low as $4.74/kg this week, with only 11 producers currently operating at reduced capacity.
GoodWe releases 112 kWh storage system for C&I solar
GoodWe has launched a 112 kWh battery storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects, featuring 96% round-trip efficiency and a 6,000-cycle lifespan. The system allows parallel connection for up to 450 kWh of total capacity.
China hits 1 TW solar milestone
China’s solar power capacity has surpassed 1 TW, marking a historic milestone as the country accelerates its energy transition. Around 92 GW of new PV systems were installed in China in May alone, but analysts warn the pace may slow in the second half of the year.
First attempt to design solar power transmission demonstrator
Scientists in China have outlined a mission proposal for the China Academy of Space Technology space solar power (SSP) development program. It includes three solar arrays, microwave power transmission, and laser power transmission. The roadmap predicts this demonstration mission cound be attempted before 2030.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: More snapshots from SNEC 2025
Solar manufacturers announced a range of module sales agreements, supply deals and new products last week at SNEC 2025 PV Expo in Shanghai.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Snapshots from SNEC 2025
Solar manufacturers signed an estimated 15 GW of module sales and supply deals at SNEC 2025 PV Expo in Shanghai last week. Major contracts included JinkoSolar’s 1.75 GW order for Saudi Arabia’s SPPC project and JA Solar’s 2 GW agreement to support solar manufacturing in India.
Perovskite solar cell based on chalcogen-molecules achieves 25.37% efficiency
An international research team has used Lewis molecules to improve efficiency and stability of a perovskite solar cell built with a fully encapsulated trapping tactic aimed to reduce perovskite surface defects. The cell achieved a certified power conversion efficiency of 25.18% and a champion efficiency of 25.37%.
