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Layer-by-layer recycling of perovskite PV modules enables recovery of glass, transport layers, and perovskite materials for reuse. (Photo Credit: Xun Xiao et al., Nature (2025), CC BY 4.0)
Recycling Routes For Perovskite PV Take Shape
Aqueous-based process enables recovery and reuse of key materials while maintaining device performance
A microscopy image from the study shows microbial biofilm embedded in extracellular polymeric substances on PV glass. The structure traps dust particles and forms stable surface deposits over time.
Microbial Soiling Adds New Layer To PV Performance Losses
Study shows biofilms bind dust, reduce transmittance, and limit cleaning effectiveness in desert PV systems
LONGi’s HydroClear module design features a flush glass surface aimed at reducing dust and snow accumulation during outdoor operation. (Photo Credit: LONGi)
BC Modules Put Through Extreme Weather Testing
LONGi’s Hi-MO 9 module undergoes mechanical, hail, and environmental testing under simulated extreme conditions
BC-based Laumė roof system demonstrates higher output within a constrained design footprint, with efficiency gains exceeding 20% compared to PERC under similar conditions.
Back-Contact Technology Strengthens BIPV Integration Pathways
Metsolar outlines how BC architecture improves aesthetics and power density across building-applied PV
Sungrow's latest PowerKeeper.
Sungrow Unveils Latest ESS For C&I Applications
The company’s new ESS, which was launched at GRES 2026, is designed on vertically stacked battery units and coupled with a 3-phase hybrid inverter
The IBC4EU project focused on improving process steps on existing equipment and reducing the cost of ownership in manufacturing back-contact cells and modules in Europe. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
Back Contact In Europe Edges Toward Commercial Scale
IBC4EU project results highlight the efficiency potential and manufacturability of TOPCon-based back contact cells
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TrinaTracker Offers 1P And 2P Trackers With Distinct Configurations
Vanguard 2P features a spherical bearing design and multi-drive architecture, while 1P focuses on the long-row configuration and wind stability
Multi-Drive Design: The Airavat tracker supports project sizes ranging from small-scale to large utility installations, combining 1P architecture with bifacial-ready geometry and multi-drive capability.
Sunchaser Structures’ Airavat Tracker Features Multi-Drive Design
The company presents its single-axis Airavat tracker, featuring 140-module row capacity, C5 corrosion protection, and LoRa-based control architecture
Integrated solar and storage systems are being positioned to manage risks across design, operation, and energy management stages. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
How Storage Is Altering PV Project Economics
JA Solar outlines how integrated systems can improve returns and address risks across PV project stages
Low-Irradiance Output: Per-watt generation comparison from a field test by JinkoSolar shows TOPCon and BC performance across the day, with higher relative output during early morning and late afternoon.
Focus On Low-Irradiance Performance In Solar Modules
JinkoSolar highlights the role of low irradiance conditions in overall energy generation, positioning TOPCon technology for improved performance during non-peak sunlight hours
Integrated PV and storage systems are being developed to support the rising energy demand of AI-driven data centers. (Photo Credit: Jinko ESS)
Solar + Storage Solutions Target AI Data Center Demand
Jinko ESS introduces integrated PV and storage systems designed for high-load, fast-response data center applications
The session on cell production equipment of STC.I provided a comprehensive overview of important elements of the manufacturing ecosystem – production equipment, process consumables, and utilities.
India’s Cell Manufacturing Push: Equipment, Materials & Utilities Define The Next Phase
From TOPCon dominance and fine-line metallization to lasers, characterization, and utilities, STC.I 2026 maps the full ecosystem needed to build competitive solar cell fabs in India
Hybrid back-contact solar cells combine TOPCon and HJT passivation to achieve efficiencies above 28%. (Photo Credit: AIKO)
Hybrid Back-Contact Technology: Combining TOPCon And HJT
Trinasolar and LONGi report high cell efficiencies with hybrid back-contact cells that combine TOPCon and HJT passivation approaches
Misalignment between tracker rows on slightly uneven terrain leads to backtracking overcorrection, visible as light bands that indicate irradiance losses.
Uneven Terrain Limits Tracker Gains, Creating Hidden Yield Losses In PV Plants
An IES-UPM study shows backtracking behavior deviates from simulations, reducing irradiation by up to 2%
Design Integration: Cell and module-level refinements, including full-screen layout and rear-contact design, support higher efficiency in AIKO’s ABC module.
AIKO Hits Landmark 25% efficiency For Commercial Modules
Improvements in cell and module design led to the company’s ABC module efficiency exceeding 25%, with power output reaching about 675 W
Quality inspections across global PV manufacturing lines reveal defect patterns from production processes to final module testing. (Photo Credit: Intertek CEA)
Real-Time QA Insights From Global PV Module Manufacturing
The latest Intertek CEA report highlights defect trends, process risks, and reliability challenges across global PV production lines
JA Solar’s DeepBlue 5.0 platform combines module design changes with application-driven performance improvements.
JA Solar Advances Module Platform With Scenario-Based Design
DeepBlue 5.0 combines format stability with design updates across cell, module, and system levels to improve real-world energy yield across varied operating conditions
The IBC4EU project, funded by Horizon Europe with over €17 million, has completed its 42-month duration to implement a virtual pilot manufacturing line with all partners involved.
IBC4EU Shows Path To High-Efficiency, Low-Silver Manufacturing
From >26% cell efficiencies to ~20% cost premium and pilot-scale validation, IBC4EU positions back contact as a near-term, scalable option for rebuilding Europe’s PV manufacturing base
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TCL Solar Showcases High-Efficiency Solar Modules At Korea Green Energy Expo
Focus on rooftop-ready, lightweight designs and high-efficiency architectures for distributed PV growth
Premier Energies’ NeoBlack DCR module features an all-black design with in-house-manufactured TOPCon cells for rooftop applications. (Photo Credit: Premier Energies)
Inside Premier Energies’ All-Black TOPCon Module
New bifacial module combines domestic cell sourcing with rooftop-oriented design and 630 W output
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