Chalcopyrite solar cell for tandem applications, photocatalytic water splitting
Japanese scientists have built a chalcopyrite PV device for tandem solar cells and water splitting for hydrogen generation. The device has a power conversion efficiency of 11.05%, an open-circuit voltage of 0.960 V, a short-circuit current density of 15.9 mA cm−2, and a fill factor of 72.4%.
Central Electronics opens bidding to supply 3 million polycrystalline solar cells
Manufacturers have until Aug. 16 to submit bids to supply 3 million multicrystalline silicon solar cells featuring five busbars, with peak power ratings of 4.68 W and 4.63 W.
France publishes new FITs for PV systems up to 500 kW
France’s new tariffs range from €0.1951 ($0.1984)/kWh for installations below 3 kW in size to €0.1068/kWh for arrays ranging in capacity from 100 kW to 500 kW.
Meyer Burger expects higher prices, lower solar module output
Swiss panel manufacturer Meyer Burger wanted to increase the annual capacity of its production lines this year, but the ramp-up has been delayed due to ongoing bottlenecks in global supply chains.
Inverted perovskite solar cell with 16.94% efficiency
A US-Chinese research group has built a perovskite solar cell with a hole-transporting material (HTM) based on conducting polyaniline (PANI) polymer. The device showed significantly higher efficiency than a reference solar cell relying on an HTM made of commonly used PEDOT:PSS.
World could install 250 GW of solar this year, claims Bloomberg analyst
Rob Barnett, a senior clean energy analyst for Bloomberg, forecasts a 30% increase in global PV deployment this year, and double-digit growth through 2025.
Tigo releases design quality tool for large commercial solar
The US module level power electronics provider also introduced an installer certification course.
Chile contracts 777 GWh of power in renewables auction, average price comes in at $0.03738/kWh
The Chilean energy regulator concluded an auction to supply electricity to the national system over a period of 15 years from 2027.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Tongwei was largest cell manufacturer in H1 2022
Tongwei was followed by Aiko Solar, Runergy, Solar Space and Jietai Technology. The top five cell manufacturers supplied a total of 59 GW.
KKR acquires 83.44% stake in Albioma
The transaction is part of KKR’s expansion strategy in the renewable energy sector.
