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Dual electroluminescence (EL) and photoluminescence (PL) images of perovskite and silicon subcells in a monolithic tandem device, illustrating how localized defects and lateral inhomogeneities can be identified through junction-specific luminescence imaging. (Source: Study in Solar RRL)
Fraunhofer ISE reports key characterization challenges in monolithic tandem devices and proposes industry-compatible solutions for I-V analysis
Equipment suppliers participating in the TaiyangNews Module Production Equipment survey describe how regional demand, overcapacity, and technology transitions are shaping the current market for module production tools. (Photo Credit: JinkoSolar)
TaiyangNews Solar Module Production Equipment Market Survey participants outline shifting demand patterns, competitive pressures, and strategic focus areas across India, the US, Europe, and China
The module mounting robot is designed for ground-mounted PV projects, aiming to automate module placement and reduce manual handling during installation. (Photo Credit: LEAPTING)
A white paper on the company's automatic module mounting robot system evaluates the performance, labor impact, and cost implications for utility-scale PV projects
Deye's new off-grid inverter.
Built for domestic prosumers, this 1 MPPT inverter can deliver a power range of 3 kW to 6 kW
JA Solar's DeepBlue 5.0 module.
This module uses a customized cell-layout design and incorporates a new stringing and lamination process
Solar Module Recycling
Reused PV modules can extend lifespans and support circular economy goals, but high costs, lack of standards, and regulatory gaps limit wider adoption, says IEA PVPS
Alejandro Coll García of DMEGC Solar outlined the TÜV Rheinland Extended Bankability Test framework, including integrated UV and LeTID stress sequences, at the TaiyangNews Reliable PV Module Conference 2025. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
Extended bankability testing, UV degradation control, and architecture-level adaptations position reliability at the core of product design
Sungrow's new product launch event
This latest utility storage solution integrates modular inverters, power storage systems, and a system controller on a single platform
The TaiyangNews Module Production Equipment Market Survey concentrates on key processing, automation, and characterization tools that define critical stages of PV module production. (Photo Credit: Robert Bürkle)
The survey focuses on 5 core tool categories that are shaping modern PV module manufacturing
The SolreBorn system is designed to delaminate glass from de-framed modules on site, aiming to reduce transportation volumes during repowering projects. (Photo Credit: Won Kwang S&T)
A look at Won Kwang S&T’s SolreBorn system and its logistics-driven cost and emission implications
Hydrogel Coating To Mitigate PV Hot Spots
Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University report up to 16°C hot-spot temperature reduction using hydrogel coating technology
Ingrid Haedrich from Fraunhofer ISE presented how laboratory testing and field observations are reshaping the understanding of UV degradation, glass fracture patterns, and storage-related effects in TOPCon modules. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
Fraunhofer ISE shares laboratory findings on degradation mechanisms and testing challenges in evolving PV designs
Ceramic color layers in the COLIPRI project aim to enable aesthetic customization of standard PV modules with limited efficiency losses. (Source: Fraunhofer CSP)
Ceramic-based digital printing approach to enable post-production color customization of standard PV modules
Modern PV module manufacturing involves highly automated stringing, layup, bussing, lamination, inspection, and post-processing steps integrated into production lines designed for scale and reliability. (Photo Credit: Mondragon Assembly)
A step-by-step look at how automation and precision equipment shape today’s module production lines
Nextpower NX Horizon tracker system equipped with Hail Pro automated stow functionality, deployed at utility-scale PV sites in the U.S. Midwest. (Photo Credit: Nextpower)
A case study shows how forecast-triggered tracker positioning limited exposure to large hail in utility-scale PV plants
Mondragon Assembly
Spanish solar PV equipment maker defends patented Continuous Stringing technology against unauthorized use in China
Astronergy's latest ASTRO N7 Pro module.
This TOPCon module, equipped with 264 quarter-cut cells, is developed for utility and C&I applications
AIKO's Stellar series module.
Certified by TÜV SÜD, the 66-cell-based module carries the GB 3836.3 tag, making it suitable for explosion-hazardous installations
Joule
A US government study projects multi-TW DC-scale deployment of CdTe technology by 2050
Cell- and module-level technological updates are placing new demands on precision, automation, and control in PV production equipment. (Photo Credit: Jinko Solar)
A closer look at how module design evolution is reshaping production equipment requirements
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