Perovskite solar cell based on ‘multifunctional’ hole transporting material achieves 26.41% efficiency
Researchers in China claim to have achieved the highest efficiency ever reported for perovskite solar cells based on “alternative” hole transport materials. The device reportedly offers improved hole extraction and significantly reduced charge recombination at the interface between the perovskite layer and the hole transport layer.
India’s PV module production capacity hits 64.5 GW, cell output reaches 5.8 GW
Mercom says in a new report that India installed 20.8 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity and 3.2 GW of new PV cell production lines in 2023. The nation’s cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity stood at 64.5 GW on Dec. 31, 2023, while its solar cell capacity reached 5.8 GW, according to the research firm.
US solar project pipeline awaiting interconnection permit reaches 1.08 TWh
Solar, wind and battery storage accounted for nearly 95% of the capacity in transmission interconnection queues as of year-end 2023, based on preliminary data from Berkeley Lab, presented in a staff report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Growatt launches new balcony storage solution
The new product combines the NEO 800TL-X Microinverter and the NOAH 2000 Battery. Up to four batteries can be stacked, for up to 8,192 Wh of storage capacity.
European Commission, ETIP PV partner on solar research
The European Commission is set to work with the solar sector on a co-programmed European Partnership, designed to enhance research and innovation. SolarPower Europe says the announcement is a “significant step for the industry”.
FuturaSun releases 580 W TOPCon solar panels with 22.4% efficiency
The Italian PV manufacturer said its FU570-580M Silk Nova panel features half-cut and multi-busbar technology. The new product has a temperature coefficient of -0.29/C and a power output ranging from 570 W to 580 W.
Potential effect of the 2024 solar eclipse on solar energy production
To compensate for potential loss of solar energy flowing to the grid, grid operators will have to be ready to rely on other sources to ensure grid stability, as was done during the 2017 and 2023 eclipse episodes.
Improving performance ratio of PV systems via shading effect
Researchers in Indonesia have investigated how shading effects may influence the performance ratio of a PV system. Their analysis also considered payback period and return on investment.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar breaks ground on 56 GW solar factory
JinkoSolar has broken ground on a 56 GW PV panel factory in China’s Shanxi province. It says the new facility will be vertically integrated and will be constructed in four 14 GW phases.
Luminous opens solar panel factory in India
Luminous has opened a new solar panel factory in India. The fully automated plant has a current production capacity of 250 MW, expandable up to 1 GW of nameplate capacity.
