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Philippe Macé of the Becquerel Institute outlines how economics, market segments, and policy frameworks together shape the pathway for back-contact manufacturing in Europe. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

Europe’s BC Ambition Faces Policy Gaps

Becquerel Institute’s insights highlight narrowing cost gaps, niche market opportunities, and regulatory challenges for European PV manufacturing
The study tracks the transition of PV backsheet materials over more than three decades, showing the rise of coated PET and fluorine-free structures.

Fluoropolymer Use Declines Across 3 Decades of PV Backsheet Evolution

A study tracks the evolution of fluoropolymer use in PV backsheets from 1988 to 2024, highlighting the shift toward coated PET and lower-fluorine designs
Enphase's SST.

Enphase Develops AI Data Center SST

Equipped with GaN-based switching devices, this bidirectional single-stage solid-state transformer feeds AI racks via a common 800 V DC busbar
Mechanical Terrain: Zimmermann’s ZIMTrack 1P uses a cardan joint connection at the torque tube, allowing mechanical articulation between sections to adapt to uneven terrain and longitudinal slope variations.

Zimmermann PV-Steel Group Highlights ZIMTrack 1P Solar Tracker

The company’s independent-row 1P tracker supports flexible layouts, bifacial optimization, and dual power configurations across utility-scale applications
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
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