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GoodWe’s integrated residential energy systems combine PV, battery storage, and smart controls to manage generation, consumption, and grid interaction. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
GoodWe outlines how combining PV, storage, and smart control is shaping prosumer-focused residential energy systems
Soltec solar trackers
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)
Wood Mackenzie sees a 14 GW DC upgrade for 2026-2028, with the residential segment showing the strongest momentum
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)
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The company’s ‘Light Diamond’ module weighs only 7 kg/m², and has a rated output of 560 W and 24.94% efficiency
USPTO
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Screen-printed SiNx patterning enables laser-free rear-side junction formation for industrially compatible IBC processing
LECO-treated contacts form narrower Ag-Si interaction regions, helping reduce recombination losses at the front-side emitter. (Photo Credit: Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 2026; John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Simulation study explains how lower firing temperatures, modified metallization, and doping profiles improve front-side passivation and reduce J₀,metal losses
Hoymiles' latest microinverters.
The company’s latest MLPEs are developed for residential balcony solar or DIY setup, with identical or varying module orientations
NEXUS GreenTech GmbH
New spin-off to support global solar PV manufacturers in factory planning and product development
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