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The IBC4EU project, funded by Horizon Europe with over €17 million, has completed its 42-month duration to implement a virtual pilot manufacturing line with all partners involved.
IBC4EU Shows Path To High-Efficiency, Low-Silver Manufacturing
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
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TCL Solar Showcases High-Efficiency Solar Modules At Korea Green Energy Expo
Focus on rooftop-ready, lightweight designs and high-efficiency architectures for distributed PV growth
Premier Energies’ NeoBlack DCR module features an all-black design with in-house-manufactured TOPCon cells for rooftop applications. (Photo Credit: Premier Energies)
Inside Premier Energies’ All-Black TOPCon Module
New bifacial module combines domestic cell sourcing with rooftop-oriented design and 630 W output
Schematic of the spectral splitting setup, where a dichroic mirror separates sunlight into different wavelength ranges and directs them to wide- and narrow-bandgap perovskite subcells.
All-Perovskite Tandems Show 30% Efficiency With Spectral Splitting
FAPbI₃ nanoparticle-based top cell and Sn-Pb bottom cell evaluated in a 4-terminal (4T) spectral splitting setup
Residential PV systems in Europe are increasingly paired with storage and energy management solutions to optimize self-consumption and energy use. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
Europe: Rooftop Solar Shifts Toward Integrated Energy Systems
EUPD Research highlights growing adoption of PV combined with storage, EMS, and EV charging in residential markets
Patterned film layers applied to PV modules to achieve customized designs, allowing them to blend with building materials like tiles or brick surfaces.
Fraunhofer ISE Develops Colored Films For Customized PV Designs
ShadeCut concept uses MorphoColor to create patterned designs on PV modules while maintaining high performance
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
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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
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