Modules
All Modules news
Tests show cement-bonded particle board can reduce flame spread in rooftop PV systems
Researchers in Denmark found that a 12 mm cement-bonded particle board can reduce self-sustained flame spread beneath rooftop PV arrays by limiting heat transfer to the underlying insulation. The findings highlight the role of complete PV system design in determining fire behavior.
2 hours ago
AI-assisted method maps PV module losses from a single luminescence image
An international research team has developed an AI-assisted method that quantifies PV module power losses from a single luminescence image. The approach achieved an overall error of around 0.5% in tests on 300 field-retrieved modules and was demonstrated using drone-based imaging at a 186 kW solar farm.
Advertisement
The great British takeoff
Despite grid connection headaches and the realities of securing planning approval, solar deployment in the United Kingdom has returned to healthy volumes with a growing capacity pipeline. With ambitious capacity targets set for 2030, pv magazine catches up with Solar Energy UK’s Chris Hewett for the latest on a market that’s showing promise.
Silicon evolution
China’s policy cracking down on oversupply and cheap, low-quality products, due to come into effect in 2027, sets higher minimum standards and is expected to push module manufacturers to advance their R&D efforts. Some manufacturers are already using their existing crystalline silicon lines to produce perovskite-silicon tandem cells, while others are exploring opportunities in back-contact production. InfoLink’s Hardy He tracks the emerging technological pathways to higher efficiencies and healthier competition.
U.S. solar module production reaches historic 100 GW landmark
The United States crossed 100 GW of cumulative solar PV module production during Q2 2026, according to a new bottom-up factory-level analysis by Terawatt PV Research going back to the early 1970’s. Almost two-fifths of all module production can be attributed to First Solar – a reflection of the company’s unique role in U.S. manufacturing dating back more than 20 years.
Advertisement
Solar-powered aeroponic system for off-grid vertical farming
Researchers in Mexico have developed Totem, an open-source, solar-powered vertical aeroponic system designed for low-cost, off-grid food production. The $719 prototype uses a 50 W PV module and supported two basil harvests during a 55-day cultivation trial.
JA launches heterojunction PV module into orbit for space validation
The Chinese manufacturer has begun in-orbit testing of its p-type heterojunction solar modules to assess their reliability and degradation under low Earth orbit conditions. The company said the project remains at an early validation stage, with no current orders and uncertain prospects for commercialization.
Advertisement
Advertisement
- Don’t miss out on key industry events, deadlines, and gatherings that shape the future of the energy transition.
- Visit our comprehensive Events Calendar to mark your schedule with the latest happenings in the photovoltaic and energy storage sectors.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement