Scientists designed 10.83%-efficient solar cell based on new unleaded perovskite material
A research group in India has simulated a solar cell based on a lead-free perovskite material known KSnI3 and has found the device may achieve remarkable efficiency and stability. The cell was tested with different types of electron transport layers and hole transports layers.
Italian supplier unveils new PV garden system
Italy’s Giulio Barbieri has developed a solar pergola for gardens that can be combined with battery storage, offering 3 kW to 5 kW of power and a storage capacity of 5 kWh.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-April module exports reached 69.8 GW
The China Photovoltaic Industry Association has released new data indicating ongoing expansion in Chinese solar exports, while Aiko Solar has scrapped plans to issue Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Insolation Energy plans 600 MW solar cell factory in India
Insolation Energy, an Indian solar module manufacturer, is setting up a 600 MW PV cell production facility. It is also expanding its panel production capacity from 700 MW to 1.2 GW.
Maxeon’s PV module capacity hits 2.5 GW in Mexico
Maxeon Solar Technologies says it has invested $70 million to upgrade its panel factory in Mexicali, Mexico, to 1.8 GW. The remaining capacity is provided by a 700 MW facility that the Singapore-based manufacturer operates in Ensenada.
Novel non-contact soldering technique for ribbon tabbing in solar cell manufacturing
Finnish scientists have tested a new eddy current-based soldering method for ribbon tabbing in solar cells and have found it considerably reduces the number of cracks and damages caused by thermal-mechanical stress in the process. They claim the new technique may already compete with conventional soldering methods in commercial production.
Solar passports to support PV waste management in India
A new study proposes blockchain-based solar passports to address the PV waste management challenge in India. It says such a framework would enable transparent tracking and verification of PV panels throughout their life cycle.
SEG Solar leases land for 5 GW cell, 3 GW module production in Indonesia
SEG Solar (SEG), a Texas-based module manufacturer, will lease land in Indonesia for 5 GW of solar cell and 3 GW of PV module capacity.
GCL-SI unveils perovskite solar panel with 16.02% efficiency
GCL-SI has launched a new 320 W perovskite solar module. The company guarantees that the 10-year end power output will be at least 90% of the nominal output power, which decreases to 80% after 25 years.
Germany seeking proposals for 10 GW of solar factories
Solar manufacturers have until Aug. 15 to submit PV factory proposals to the German authorities.
