Canadian Solar posts solid Q2 results, lowers 2021 shipment guidance
The solar PV module manufacturer reported strong growth for its energy storage business and an overall 105% year-on-year turnover growth. Its total module production capacity reached 19.7 GW at the end of June.
Germany needs 446 GW of PV for 100% renewables scenario
According to a new study by the Fraunhofer ISE, there is more than enough space for this huge growth in installed solar PV capacity. Indeed, if all available areas were used for PV – including opencast mines, facades, roads, and agricultural land used in combination with solar power generation – over 3,000 GW could be deployed.
Poland deployed 1.3 GW of solar in H1
In the second quarter of the year, more than 763 MW of solar was deployed in the eastern European country.
Ligand-free perovskite quantum dot solar cell with 9.3% efficiency
The quantum dots used for the device are based on methylammonium lead iodide and are synthesized within a porous silica (SiO2) matrix. Compared to its bulk counterparts, the ligand-free solar cell exhibited a more stable performance.
German manufacturer unveils 10-busbar, half-cell PV modules
Bauer Solartechnik GmbH has released its new 400 W and 405 W BS-M10 PV panel series for rooftop projects.
Australian science agency looks to space to test next-gen PV cell tech
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is pushing the limits of flexible solar PV cells by partnering with Australian startup Space Machines Company to test the technology in space.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon and wafer prices rise again
Trina Solar is also looking to raise financing for its plans to increase PV cell and module capacity.
Swedish developer announces 1 GW PV project pipeline in home country
Helios Nordic Energy has secured another 500 MW of unsubsidized solar projects across southern Sweden.
France launches multiple solar tenders
On August 5, the French energy regulator published the bidding rules for a new series of solar and renewable energy tenders. The application deadline is between October and December 2021.
Indium supply not an issue for CIGS industry
Scientists Ayodhya Tiwari and Daniel Lincot recently spoke to pv magazine about the future of copper indium gallium selenide solar tech, which could play a key role in providing flexible, lightweight products in the building-integrated PV segment.
