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AIKO outlines copper-based metallization and backside interconnection in its BC module design, highlighting material, process, and reliability-focused improvements in the production flow.
AIKO Presents BC Module Design Based On Copper Interconnection
Back-contact (BC) architecture, Invisible Ribbon, and zero-gap layout improve efficiency, reliability, and real-world performance
Comparison of perovskite/TOPCon tandem structures using AZO, ITO, and ZTO as recombination layers.
Indium-Free Recombination Junctions Evaluated For TOPCon Tandems
Study shows ZTO matches ITO performance, enabling indium-free recombination layers for perovskite–silicon tandem cells
Jinko ESS introduces its VPP platform at ESIE 2026, integrating distributed energy resources through a cloud-based architecture. (Photo Credit: Jinko ESS)
Virtual Power Plants Gain Momentum With Integrated Energy Platforms
Jinko ESS introduces a cloud-based architecture to aggregate distributed energy resources and enable coordinated grid participation
GoodWe’s integrated residential energy systems combine PV, battery storage, and smart controls to manage generation, consumption, and grid interaction. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
Residential Solar Systems Shift Toward Integrated Energy Management
GoodWe outlines how combining PV, storage, and smart control is shaping prosumer-focused residential energy systems
Soltec solar trackers
Soltec Expands Tracker Portfolio With Advanced Terrain-Adaptive Designs
The company offers independent-row and dual-row tracker configurations, supported by 3D backtracking, Solboost yield optimization, and adaptability for complex terrains
Wood Mackenzie’s Juan Monge explains the near-term uplift in Europe’s distributed solar outlook amid shifting energy prices. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
Distributed Solar Outlook Improves In Europe As Energy Prices Rise
Wood Mackenzie sees a 14 GW DC upgrade for 2026-2028, with the residential segment showing the strongest momentum
Next-Generation PV Technology
Live Blog : April 22, 2026: Next-Generation PV Technology
Perovskite Tandem Solar Technology Status & Outlook – Assessing Commercialization Roadmaps
Research under SHINE PV evaluates alternative metallization and interconnection approaches to support next-generation solar cell manufacturing. (Photo Credit: Conference Proceedings – 42nd EUPVSEC)
SHINE PV Explores Alternative Routes For Solar Cell Manufacturing
The EU-backed project focuses on alternate routes to metallization, post-processing, and interconnection innovations for TOPCon and HJT technologies
Long-Row Design: Axone Duo Infinity tracker, a 1P system built around 140 m row lengths, bifacial-ready geometry, and corrosion-adaptive steel options.
PV Hardware Offers 1P Tracker With Long Row Design
Axone Duo Infinity combines long row length, ±60° stow capability, and LoRaWAN-based communication for utility-scale applications
Live Blog: Feb. 5-6, 2026: TaiyangNews Solar Technology Conference.India 2026
Live Blog: Feb. 5-6, 2026: TaiyangNews Solar Technology Conference.India 2026
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.
TaiyangNews’ Smarter Solar for Homes and Businesses virtual conference will begin at 09:30 a.m. CET.
Live Blog: March 25, 2026: TaiyangNews Smarter Solar for Homes & Businesses
Rooftop PV and Battery Market Trends and Technology Innovation for Self-Consumption and Grid Services
Agri-PV Integration: DMEGC Solar’s G12RT-based Greenhouse modules offer different transparent-area options with up to 580 W output, enabling energy generation while supporting crop growth in greenhouse installations.
DMEGC Solar Expands Greenhouse Module Portfolio With G12RT Upgrade
The company’s Greenhouse series offers up to 580 W output with transparent-area options ranging from about 2% to 50% for Agri-PV applications
Lightweight Design: JinkoSolar’s recently launched lightweight module delivers a 560 W output at 24.94% efficiency, targeting rooftop installations with load constraints.
JinkoSolar Launches High Efficiency Lightweight Solar Module
The company’s ‘Light Diamond’ module weighs only 7 kg/m², and has a rated output of 560 W and 24.94% efficiency
USPTO
USPTO Invalidates Trinasolar Claims Against Canadian Solar
PTAB invalidates Trinasolar’s asserted TOPCon patents against Canadian Solar, amid widening global disputes over the technology
The p-type IBC cell structure with interdigitated rear contacts developed using adapted PERC and TOPCon processing steps. (Photo Credit: Rachdi et al. SiliconPV Conference Proceedings 2025)
Repurposing PERC Lines For p-Type IBC Production
A ISC Konstanz and Fraunhofer ISE study explores the reuse of existing PERC infrastructure for pIBC cells, focusing on metallization and polysilicon optimization
Horizon System: Nextpower promotes the NX Horizon tracker, combining independent-row 1P architecture with terrain-adaptive tracking algorithms, configurable module layouts, and wind-gust tolerance of up to 240 km/h.
Nextpower Highlights NX Horizon With Terrain-Adaptive Design
The company’s 1P tracker supports up to 240 km/h wind and 2,000 V systems with a configurable design
Hoymiles' stall at ESIE 2026.
Hoymiles Launches String & Centralized PCS
The company unveiled its latest string and grid-forming PCS for system compatibility and grid ancillary services, respectively, at ESIE 2026
Slope-Optimized: Nevados’ TRACE ATT targets challenging topographies by combining independent-row 1P architecture with advanced terrain coupling, extended tracking range options, and bifacial-friendly geometry.
Nevados Solar Trackers For Complex Terrain Applications
TRACE ATT independent-row tracker supports steep slopes and uneven terrain with articulated coupling options
Rear and front views of the demonstrator BC cell fabricated using the lithography-free patterning route.
Lithography-Free Patterning Route Developed For BC Manufacturing
Screen-printed SiNx patterning enables laser-free rear-side junction formation for industrially compatible IBC processing
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