Astronergy at TaiyangNews Reliable PV Module Design Virtual Conference
Sibin Yang, Production Solution Engineer at Astronergy, will be speaking on the topic: Dominating the Market: Efficient and Reliable TOPCon Modules at the TaiyangNews Reliable PV Module Design Virtual Conference.
The Conference will be held on 2 days: from 12:00 to 15:00 CEST on Oct 21, 2024 & 10:00 to 13:00 CEST on Oct 22, 2024. It will bring together major stakeholders in the module manufacturing and product testing segments to discuss how to design long-lasting high-quality solar panels in a period of extreme cost pressure.
For Agenda and Free Registration, click here: https://taiyangnews.info/our-events/oct-21-22-2024-reliable-pv-module-conference
Risen Energy's HJT Hyper-ion modules pass enhanced cyclic wind pressure tests
Risen Energy recently announced that its HJT Hyper-ion modules have passed enhanced cyclic wind pressure tests conducted by an authoritative third-party organization. The tests were said to be conducted according to AS/NZS 1170 "Structural Design Guidelines" and incorporated relevant provisions of the "Australian Building Code (BCA)." The tests simulated a low-high-low cyclic extreme wind pressure environment to assess the mechanical performance of the modules. Risen Energy's HJT Hyper-ion modules demonstrated stability and durability under extreme climate conditions, said the announcement.
Risen Energy recently delivered the first batch of its HJT modules for Lot 1 of the Hebei Communications Investment Group's 2023 centralized procurement (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
Trinasolar to participate in Dual-Carbon Industry Venture Capital Fund
Solar module manufacturer Trinasolar has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jiangsu Chengyu Investment Development Co., Ltd. (Chengyu Investment), plans to collaborate with multiple investment funds, including Wuhu Jianxiang No. 1 Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Wuhu Venture Fund), to jointly establish the Jianxin Xingyuan Green Dual-Carbon Industry Venture Capital Fund (Limited Partnership). The dual-carbon industry fund has a scale of RMB 1.6 billion ($225.99 million), with Chengyu Investment as a limited partner contributing RMB 392 million ($55.37 million), holding a 24.50% share of the fund. Wuhu Venture Fund will contribute RMB 792 million ($111.86 million), holding a 49.5% share. The fund's investment focus includes green energy (including but not limited to photovoltaics and energy storage-related industries), green manufacturing, energy-saving and carbon-reducing new materials, zero-carbon and negative-carbon emissions, as well as information technology and digitalization through its participation in specialized industrial investment platforms within the new energy industry chain.
Trinasolar recently announced a proposal to postpone the commissioning date of Phase II of its annual 35 GW Czochralski pullers (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
POWERCHINA shortlists 1 GW HJT bids from Huasun, Risen Energy, Winhitech, and SPIC
Huasun, Risen Energy, Winhitech, and SPIC have been shortlisted as candidates for the Power Construction Corporation of China’s (POWERCHINA) heterojunction (HJT) module procurement. In September, POWERCHINA announced a bid for its first batch of 1.5 GW n-type bifacial dual-glass HJT modules, divided into 3 packages. The modules are required to have a power output of over 710 W. The bidding process recently covered the first and second packages, with a total procurement of 1 GW. The shortlisted companies submitted bid prices ranging from RMB 0.8078/W ($0.114/W) to RMB 0.87/W $0.123/W), with an average price of RMB 0.851/W, ($0.120/W).
Autowell plans to raise its stake in subsidiary
Solar automation equipment manufacturer Autowell has announced that it plans to increase its share in its subsidiary, Wuxi Songci Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (Songci Electromechanical). The company intends to use RMB 360.57 million ($50.92 million) of its funds to acquire the 33.21% equity of Songci Electromechanical held by minority shareholders. According to Autowell, Songci Electromechanical's primary business is the design, manufacture, and sales of monocrystalline furnaces (Czochralski pullers). This transaction aims to simplify the management structure of the listed company, reduce potential differences and conflicts among subsidiary shareholders, and facilitate quicker decision-making. When complete, the transaction will increase Autowell's direct shareholding in Songci Electromechanical from 40.63% to 73.84%.
Autowell Technology recently announced the signing of a contract to supply CZ pullers and related auxiliary equipment worth RMB 400 million ($56.98 million) (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
China's September polysilicon production up 6%, wafer production down 16%
China’s state-owned non-ferrous metals industry consultancy Antaike has released a report that pegs the country’s polysilicon output for September at 138,000 tons. This is an increase of 8,250 tons from August 2024, reflecting a 6.36% month-on-month (MoM) growth. Wafer production for the month was 44.31 GW, which was down 15.76% MoM. As of the end of September, China's production capacity of n-type wafers stood at 915 GW, while p-type wafer capacity was 161 GW. Antaike forecasts that China's polysilicon production in October will increase to around 142,000 tons, a growth of 2.9% MoM, and wafer production is expected to rise to 46 GW to 48 GW, reflecting a 6.1% MoM increase.