Enecoat, Toyota develop perovskite solar cells for vehicle-integrated applications
Toyota says it will combine EneCoat’s perovskite solar cells and its own in-vehicle technologies for solar panels. Enecoat has developed a perovskite module conversion efficiency of 19.4%.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: CNMIA, Longi announce lower wafer prices
The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said this week that wafer prices dropped by up to 5.6% compared to a week earlier. Wafer manufacturer Longi, meanwhile, said that the price downward trend reached the bottom in late June, with demand now beginning to grow.
Dutch government allocates €412 million to support ‘circular’ PV panel manufacturing
The Dutch cabinet said it will support solar factories that will produce panels with a circular economy approach. It also allocated €296 million to support battery manufacturing.
All antireflective solar module coating techs at a glance
Scientists in the United Kingdom have investigated the durability and performance of all antireflecting coatings for solar modules and said further work is needed to improve industry standards. Their review addresses single-layer and multi-layer techniques and provides insight on their costs and viability.
China polysilicon price fall decelerates as it reaches ground-floor
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
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.
