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Live Blog - TaiyangNews Live from The smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2026

Live Blog - TaiyangNews Live from The smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2026

Real-time updates, innovations, and insights direct from The smarter E Conference and Intersolar Europe exhibition floor in Munich
Growatt's All-In-One ESS at Intersolar.

Growatt’s Latest Residential & C&I ESS At Intersolar

The company’s stall comprised its newly launched single- and 3-phase ESS and a C&I hybrid storage system
Guillermo Estébanez, Senior Product Solution Manager at AIKO, outlined the company's silver-free copper-plating metallization strategy for BC cells at a TaiyangNews conference

Copper-Based Metallization In BC Cells

AIKO's copper-plating approach and other low-cost metallization strategies aim to reduce silver consumption while improving mechanical and electrical performance
ITRPV's latest learning-curve analysis shows continued cost reductions across the solar PV industry, with the learning rate reaching 26.0% based on historical shipment and pricing data.

ITRPV Sees PV Shipments Stabilize At 706 GW In 2025

TOPCon remains the dominant cell technology, while tandem, BC, and copper-based metallization gain momentum in the latest industry roadmap
Vilion's latest EnerArk BESS.

Vilion’s BESS With Installation Capability Within 2 Hours

The storage company’s integrated BESS cabinet facilitates full site installation within 2 hours
Jinko ESS's product launch.

Utility BESS + AIDC Storage Shape Jinko ESS’s Booth At SNEC

The storage company unveiled its latest 6.6 MWh BESS and promoted its portfolio of ESSs, which are suitable for different AIDC application scenarios
Hoenergy's latest ESS product portfolio at the show.

Hoenergy’s Standalone & Co-Located ESS Showcase At SNEC

The company’s booth showcased liquid-cooling AC ESSs and a hybrid ESS during the show
DR Laser highlighted large-spot ablation, AI-assisted patterning, and flexible laser ablation optimization as key areas supporting the processing requirements of back-contact solar cells. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

Beyond Cell Design: Process Innovations Supporting BC Technology

Advances in laser processing, wet-chemistry optimization, and insulation materials are helping improve the manufacturability, cost structure, and reliability of BC cells
AIKO showcased its 4th-generation INFINITE ULTRA utility-scale modules and the new Z Series residential products at Intersolar Europe 2026.

AIKO Launches 4th Generation BC Modules At Intersolar Europe 2026

The company introduced new BC module platforms targeting utility-scale and residential markets, with efficiency reaching 25.6% and power output up to 690 W
The smarter E AWARD finalist PowereX’s project utilizes existing infrastructure to provide grid support and flexibility. (Photo Credit: The smarter E AWARD 2026)

How AI Is Transforming UPS Systems Into VPP

PowereX's AI platform aggregates more than 2,000 telecom UPS systems in Slovakia while preserving their backup power function
ESET Solar showcased its ESEEK-Anchor, ESEEK-Steady, ESEEK-Twins, and EXCEED tracker platforms at SNEC 2026, covering independent-row 1P, dual-linked 1P, and 2P utility-scale PV applications.

ESET Solar Showcases Utility-Scale Tracker Portfolio at SNEC 2026

The company showcased tracker platforms designed for different project layouts, terrain conditions, and utility-scale installation requirements
Boyce Li of GoodWe explained the company's integrated energy ecosystem strategy during SNEC 2026 in Shanghai. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

Beyond Solar Inverters: Building An Energy Ecosystem

At SNEC 2026, GoodWe showcased solutions spanning generation, grid support, energy storage, loads, and energy management
The MC4-Evo 1 connector expands Stäubli's MC4 product family with an IEC-certified solution for emerging solar markets. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

A New Connector For Emerging Solar Markets

Stäubli says connector selection can influence long-term system reliability, energy yield, and maintenance requirements
Ouyang Zi (left), CTO and President of the Product & Solution R&D Center at JA, discusses the company's latest solar and storage technologies with TaiyangNews Managing Director Michael Schmela (right) at SNEC 2026.

JA Displays Advanced PV Technologies And Storage Solutions

The company highlighted record-efficiency BC and TOPCon cells, tandem technology concepts, application-specific modules, and storage systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale markets at S ...
HiTHIUM's latest 8-hour AIDC BESS.

HiTHIUM Pitches Its 8-Hour AIDC BESS At SNEC 2026

The storage company’s Regional Director of Application Engineering, Jay Che, discussed the latest showcases with the TaiyangNews team at the exhibition
Great Power's booth at SNEC 2026.

Great Power Discusses Its Latest Showcases At SNEC 2026

The solar-plus-storage company highlighted its latest battery cells, DC and AC cabinet-based outdoor ESS, and containerized utility BESS at the show
Hoenergy displayed multiple BESS platforms at SNEC 2026, targeting applications ranging from C&I installations to utility-scale projects. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)

Different Storage Applications, Different System Architectures

At SNEC 2026, Hoenergy showcased hybrid, integrated and modular BESS platforms designed for different deployment scenarios
Oriental FlexTech showcased its cable-supported flexible PV mounting technology and intelligent monitoring platform at SNEC 2026.

Oriental FlexTech Showcases Cable-Supported Mounting Solutions

The company’s portfolio includes application-specific cable-supported structures for water systems, agrivoltaics and sloped terrain
Architecture Shift: AIKO outlines the transition from p-type to n-type technologies, highlighting efficiency limits of PERC and the evolution toward TOPCon, HJT, and BC architectures.

Efficiency And Processing Trends In BC Technology

Industry roadmaps project continued efficiency gains for BC cells, while laser-based processing is helping reduce manufacturing complexity and costs
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ARENA has announced additional funding for ACAP, extending Australia’s flagship solar PV research program through 2033
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