Technology

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

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

Focus on rooftop-ready, lightweight designs and high-efficiency architectures for distributed PV growth

New bifacial module combines domestic cell sourcing with rooftop-oriented design and 630 W output

FAPbI₃ nanoparticle-based top cell and Sn-Pb bottom cell evaluated in a 4-terminal (4T) spectral splitting setup

EUPD Research highlights growing adoption of PV combined with storage, EMS, and EV charging in residential markets

ShadeCut concept uses MorphoColor to create patterned designs on PV modules while maintaining high performance

Back-contact (BC) architecture, Invisible Ribbon, and zero-gap layout improve efficiency, reliability, and real-world performance

Study shows ZTO matches ITO performance, enabling indium-free recombination layers for perovskite–silicon tandem cells

Jinko ESS introduces a cloud-based architecture to aggregate distributed energy resources and enable coordinated grid participation

GoodWe outlines how combining PV, storage, and smart control is shaping prosumer-focused residential energy systems

The company offers independent-row and dual-row tracker configurations, supported by 3D backtracking, Solboost yield optimization, and adaptability for complex terrains

Wood Mackenzie sees a 14 GW DC upgrade for 2026-2028, with the residential segment showing the strongest momentum

Perovskite Tandem Solar Technology Status & Outlook – Assessing Commercialization Roadmaps

The EU-backed project focuses on alternate routes to metallization, post-processing, and interconnection innovations for TOPCon and HJT technologies

Axone Duo Infinity combines long row length, ±60° stow capability, and LoRaWAN-based communication for utility-scale applications

Results from the IBC4EU project

Solar Technology Conference India (STC.I 2026) is the 2nd iteration of TaiyangNews’ maiden in-person conference on the rapidly expanding Indian solar PV technology industry.

Rooftop PV and Battery Market Trends and Technology Innovation for Self-Consumption and Grid Services