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Astronergy's TOPCon modules on display.
Astronergy Showcases TOPCon & PERC Modules At RE+ 2025
The manufacturer displayed its TOPCon module lineup, along with an ‘assembled in the USA’ PERC module at the show
Tesla's newly launched Megablock BESS.
Tesla Expands Utility BESS Portfolio At RE+ 2025
The company unveiled 2 new storage solutions during the show
Solar PV Manufacturing
China Updates Solar PV Energy Consumption & Efficiency Standards
Updated national standards specify energy consumption caps for polysilicon, monocrystalline silicon, ingots, and wafer slicing operations
The Solar Ice Maker in Indonesia produces up to 1.2 tons of ice daily using solar power, supporting small fishing communities with sustainable cooling. (Photo Credit: The smarter E AWARD 2025)
Solar Ice Maker Project In Indonesia Recognized At The smarter E
GIZ-led initiative provides off-grid solar-powered ice production for fishing communities
Dry Etching Tool: Nines PV’s ADE6000 uses molecular fluorine (F2) for single-side polysilicon wraparound removal without vacuum or plasma, enabling water-free etching at up to 24,000 wafers/hour. (Source: Nines PV)
Atmospheric Dry Etching: A Water-Free Alternative For TOPCon
Nines PV’s ADE platform delivers high-rate etching without vacuum or water, targeting polysilicon wraparound removal in advanced cell designs
A KU research group has developed a transparent cooling film that helps lower temperatures in automobiles and solar cells. (Photo: (From left) KU Professor Lee Seung-woo (corresponding author), Post-doc Researcher Cho Yong-deok from the KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology at Korea University (first author))
Transparent Cooling Films Promise Higher Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers from Korea University, in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), have developed colloidal opaline composites that lower solar cell temperature and boost e ...
Ampace’s Chilean energy storage project integrates renewable energy with the local grid, aiming to reduce outages and improve stability in a high-seismic zone. (Photo Credit: The smarter E AWARD 2025)
Ampace’s ESS Project In Chile Nominated For The smarter E AWARD 2025
The energy storage system integrates with the local grid to stabilize the electricity supply in a seismically active region
An Exclusive Game: BC has remained a proprietary technology, mastered by only a handful of companies. Since March 2023, it has been represented by just 4 firms – unchanged to date. (Source: TaiyangNews)
Back Contact Modules Retain Efficiency Leadership
TaiyangNews TOP SOLAR MODULES Analysis H1-2025 shows BC technology steady at an 8% share, represented by only 4 products
HyperStrong’s award-nominated projects include a 250 MW/1,000 MWh utility-scale storage system in Santanghu and a C&I charging-storage system in Siyuanqiao capable of supporting up to 30 EVs simultaneously. (Image Credit: The smarter E AWARD 2025)
2 HyperStrong ESS Projects Named Finalists At The smarter E AWARD 2025
Utility-scale storage in Santanghu and a C&I charging-storage system in Siyuanqiao highlight diverse applications of energy storage in China
Enphase's latest 3-phasemicroinverter.
Enphase Pitches GaN-Based Microinverter At RE+ 2025
The company featured its latest 3-phase microinverter, aimed at the US’s C&I rooftop applications, at the show
ISA
Solar PV Leads Global Mini-Grid Installations With 59% Share
Technological progress, affordable financing, and enabling policies are vital to scale up global solar mini-grid deployment, says the International Solar Alliance
Inline Edge Isolation and Glass Etching: This RENA tool supports single-side HF-based removal of BSG and PSG layers in TOPCon processing, using controlled chemistry and water capping to protect the front surface. (Source: RENA Technologies GmbH)
Etching Of Doped Glass & Polysilicon, and Edge Isolation
Wet-bench concepts with cluster and inline solutions to handle doped glass removal, polysilicon etching, and precise edge isolation in TOPCon production
SAMSUNG SDI's booth at RE+ 2025.
SAMSUNG SDI Rolls Out Utility BESS At RE+ 2025
The South Korean company presented NCA and LFP cell chemistry-based BESS during the show
HiTHIUM's stall at RE+ 2025.
HiTHIUM Presents AI Data Center BESS At RE+ 2025
The company displayed 2 BESS solutions for long and short durations to cater to the dynamic workloads of data centers
TOPCon On The Rise: Except for a few specific months, TOPCon’s share has generally been increasing, while PERC continues to decline. Meanwhile, HJT and BC have more or less maintained their share in the overall product count. (Source: TaiyangNews)
Technology Shares In Solar Module Efficiencies
The TOP SOLAR MODULES analysis sees TOPCon strengthening its lead, PERC declining, HJT edging higher, and BC staying stable through H1 2025
Roll-to-roll
PEARL Consortium Reports 21.6% Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
EU-backed PEARL project moves closer to 25% efficient flexible perovskite solar cell efficiency target
The BiFlow project in Bruchsal demonstrates how redox flow and lithium-ion technologies can be combined to deliver electricity and heating for a student dormitory. (Image Credit: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
KIT’s BiFlow Project Wins The smarter E AWARD 2025 For Hybrid Energy Storage
A vanadium redox flow and lithium-ion hybrid system in Germany demonstrates how energy storage can integrate electricity supply with heat utilization
Enphase's latest bidirectional EV charger.
Enphase Showcases Bidirectional EV Charger At RE+ 2025
The US-based company’s charger offers vehicle charging, home backup, and grid services
Co-organized by TaiyangNews, EUPD Research, and RE+, this high-level strategy summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with decision-makers across the US solar and storage manufacturing value chain.
Spotlight On RE+
Team TaiyangNews is at North America’s largest solar trade show RE+, and we will bring you special news updates from ground zero as the event unfolds, including the latest developments, major announce ...
Sungrow's modular utility PV inverter at the show.
Sungrow Showcases Its Latest Inverter & Storage Solutions At RE+ 2025
The company displayed its utility-scale inverter and BESS, along with a C&I storage product, at its booth
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