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Stencil-based metallization enables finer finger patterns with higher aspect ratios, supporting efficiency gains and lower silver usage in cell production. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

Narrower Fingers, Lower Silver: The Case For Stencil Printing

Narrower fingers and higher aspect ratios can improve current collection while reducing silver consumption and shading losses in PV cells
Dinto Solar's upcoming HJT module adopts a 1/3-cut cell layout, reflecting the growing use of multi-cut designs to improve module performance. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews (AI-generated Image))

Dinto Solar Introduces 1/3-Cut Cell HJT Module For Europe

The product extends the multi-cut cell approach to HJT technology, with a focus on higher power output and reduced electrical losses
DMEGC Solar will present the latest generation of its INFINITY RT module series at Intersolar Europe 2026, featuring higher power outputs, high-density encapsulation technology, and application-specific designs for utility-scale, C&I, residential, and Agri-PV markets.

DMEGC Solar To Showcase INFINITY RT 3.0 Series At Intersolar Europe 2026

The company will present its higher-power solar module portfolio, including utility-scale, residential, C&I, and Agri-PV module designs at the event
JARA researchers developed a dual-layer encapsulation design that combines UV-downshifting and UV-blocking materials to improve the UV stability of lightweight SHJ solar modules.

Dual-Layer Encapsulation Mitigates UVID In Lightweight Solar Modules

JARA researchers propose combining UV-downshifting and UV-blocking encapsulants to reduce UV-induced degradation in lightweight silicon heterojunction modules
Roy Ren of DMEGC Solar presents interface cleaning technology at the TaiyangNews High-Efficiency Solar Technologies 2025 conference, showing efficiency gains through optimized NaOH and H₂O₂ treatments.

Efficiency Improvements Continue Through Process And Materials Optimization

Refinements in doping, passivation, optics, and metallization are delivering incremental efficiency gains while supporting evolving cell architectures and manufacturing processes
Oxford PV highlighted horizontal deposition platforms and production-line integration as part of its tandem solar module commercialization strategy

Tandem Commercialization Driven By Integration, IP & Energy Economics

Chris Case from Oxford PV says perovskite-silicon tandems must fit existing PV manufacturing infrastructure, while long-term success will depend on reliability, scalable production, and energy-based v ...
The latest Kiwa PVEL reliability scorecard shows rising concerns around module breakage, delamination, and long-term durability under environmental stress tests. (Photo Credit: Kiwa PVEL)

PV Module Failures Increase Under Mechanical And Environmental Stress Tests

Kiwa PVEL’s 2026 Module Reliability Scorecard highlights increasing failures related to mechanical stress, hail resistance, and encapsulation quality
JTPV’s Cut Line Technology locally modifies the emitter region near laser-cut areas to reduce edge-related recombination losses in TOPCon cells. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

Cut Line Technology Targets Edge Losses In Multi-Cut TOPCon Cells

JTPV’s approach selectively removes the emitter near laser-cut regions to reduce recombination losses in half-cell and multi-cut layouts
Proposed oxidative liquefaction process for recycling end-of-life photovoltaic modules and recovering valuable materials.

Low-Temperature Chemical Process Recycles EVA From End-Of-Life Solar Panels

A study investigates hydrogen peroxide-based oxidative liquefaction as a potential lower-energy alternative to conventional PV recycling methods
Antaisolar

Antaisolar Unveils One-Stop Rooftop Mounting System

Antaisolar launched its new ALTRA rooftop solar mounting solution, along with SnapFit technology, live on the TaiyangNews LinkedIn channel, highlighting faster installation and adaptability for variou ...
Trina Storage's latest BESS.

Trina Storage’s 6.25 MWh BESS For The US

The company’s latest BESS features 24 battery packs, each comprising 587 Ah LFP cells, within a 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm footprint
Leadmicro's edge passivation platform is designed to support multiple cell architectures, wafer formats, and cell-cut configurations, including half-, third-, and quarter-cut TOPCon designs. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

High-Throughput ALD Edge Passivation Supports TOPCon Evolution

Advanced passivation platforms combine high throughput, broad cell compatibility, and support for emerging multi-cut TOPCon architectures.
The ultra-thin TOPCon device achieved an efficiency of 19.7% and an efficiency-to-thickness ratio of 0.25% per µm. (Photo Credit: National University of Singapore (NUS)).

Ultra-Thin biPoly TOPCon Solar Cell Reaches 19.7% Efficiency

Researchers from NUS, SERIS, and AGH University of Krakow combine selective front and rear TOPCon contacts to maintain performance in an 80 µm silicon wafer
The peak-selective passivation approach applies localized Al₂O₃ layers at textured silicon pyramid peaks to suppress shunting and improve perovskite coverage. (Photo Credit: NIMTE, Chinese Academy of Sciences)

New Passivation Strategy Addresses Shunting In Tandem Cells

Researchers from the NIMTE of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a localized Al₂O₃ passivation strategy for textured perovskite-silicon tandem cells
Edge passivation processes are designed to repair laser-cut defects and reduce recombination losses in multi-cut TOPCon cells. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

Edge Passivation Targets Recombination Losses In Cut TOPCon Cells

Laser-induced edge defects in half-cell and multi-cut TOPCon designs are being addressed through ALD-based passivation and post-treatment approaches
AlphaESS's latest utility BESS.

AlphaESS Launches 4-Hour Utility BESS

The company’s latest BESS, with up to 835.9 kWh storage capacity, can be scaled up to a 6.7 MWh storage platform
VIPV

IEA PVPS: Solar EVs Could Power Disaster Recovery Efforts

The IEA PVPS Task 17 says VIPVs and Solar EVs can provide mobile power, energy sharing, and emergency support during disasters and prolonged outages
DNV’s latest FPV standards outline technical requirements for float structures and mooring systems used in floating solar installations. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews, AI-generated illustration of FPV)

DNV Releases New Standards For FPV

The new standards focus on structural float components and mooring-system design requirements for floating PV installations
Scaling Beyond: JTPV presents its MoNo2 module concept at the TaiyangNews High-Efficiency Solar Technologies 2025 conference, highlighting efficiency gains from rear surface optimization, edge passivation, and incremental cell improvements.

TOPCon Suppliers Turn To Rear Poly-Fingers For Additional Efficiency Gains

Selective rear-side polysilicon patterning reduces parasitic absorption, improves bifaciality, and supports further TOPCon efficiency gains
Perovskite films deposited by close-space sublimation maintained similar morphology across planar and textured silicon architectures .

Fast Vacuum Process Achieves 24.3% Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Cell Efficiency

Researchers from KIT and the University of Valencia used a solvent-free close-space sublimation process to rapidly deposit uniform perovskite layers on textured silicon cells
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