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KIT researchers' hybrid fabrication route combines dip-coating of the SAM and passivation layers with thermal evaporation and inkjet printing of the perovskite absorber. (Image Credit: Pesch et al., Advanced Energy Materials, Wiley, September 2026.)
The fabrication route combines hybrid two-step inkjet printing of the perovskite absorber with dip-coating of the hole-transport and passivation layers
Panasonic’s glass-based perovskite modules use customizable graphic patterns, including gradients and leaf designs, to vary transparency and appearance for building integration. (Image Credit: Panasonic Holdings)
The company has brought forward its full-scale production schedule by a year, with pre-production modules already on sale for building-integrated PV applications
Envicool's booth at The Battery Show India 2026.
This 20-ft container-based product is rated at up to 5.016 MWh of storage capacity that can be charged or discharged at 0.5C or 0.25C rates
DeltaX's booth at The Battery Show India 2026.
The company showcased its BESS lineup at The Battery Show India 2026, targeting the country’s AIDC infrastructure segment
TaiyangNews conference examines how thinner glass, new cell layouts, changing materials and rapid manufacturing innovation are impacting testing and long-term performance assurance.
MKS Atotech's plated metallization process uses a nickel barrier layer, copper contacts, and either tin or silver as the final surface finish. (Image Credit: MKS Atotech)
The MKS brand offers Ni/Cu/Sn and Ni/Cu/Ag contact structures as alternatives to conventional silver screen printing
ATMOCE showcased its M-ELV BattBank at All Energy Australia 2026, featuring modular AC-coupled storage with up to 112 kWh capacity per cluster.
The company's BattBank offers up to 112 kWh per cluster, while its residential M-ELV Battery receives a 15-year warranty
Sunwoda's booth at The Battery Show.
The company’s showcase included a 125 kW/261 kWh model that combines storage, PCS, control unit, and liquid cooling unit within a cabinet, while its 200 kWh peer featured only a storage section
LONGi’s Jiaxing and Chuzhou module manufacturing sites have received Gold certification under SSI’s Supply Chain Traceability Standard. (Image Credit: Solar Stewardship Initiative)
The company claims its Jiaxing and Chuzhou facilities are the first module manufacturing sites to receive Gold certification under SSI’s SCT Standard
Researchers in China target silver recovery by detaching silver grid lines from crystalline silicon solar cells through the molten-salt etching process. (Image Credit: Li et al., Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 581, 2026)
Researchers in China use a NaOH-KOH mixture to detach silver grid lines from Al-BSF cells while limiting silicon-substrate loss
TCL Zhonghuan presented its latest solar module portfolio for residential, commercial and utility-scale applications at All Energy Australia 2026.
The TCL Solar C2 M module offers up to 24.8% efficiency, with enhanced hail resistance and flexible installation options
EneCoat's film-type perovskite solar module, measuring 37 × 47 cm, achieved a reported conversion efficiency of 17.7% within its designated area. (Image Credit: TaiyangNews: AI-generated representative image)
The 37 × 47 cm module was measured by JET, as the Japanese company continues to develop coating processes and roll-to-roll manufacturing
CATL showcased its lithium-ion and sodium-ion energy storage systems at All-Energy Australia 2026, targeting large-scale battery storage applications.
The company also showcased its sodium-ion storage technology and announced partnerships for Australia's utility-scale storage market
Voltra's ESS at The Battery Show.
This hybrid-cooled ESS is rated for a storage capacity of up to 261 kWh and a full-load power output of 125 kW
First Solar
The non-exclusive agreement gives First Solar access to CubicPV’s issued and pending US patents
Premium Motion’s cleaning robot uses a four-wheel-drive system with individual wheel suspension and can communicate with the solar tracker to coordinate cleaning with module position. (Image Credit: TaiyangNews)
The robot uses tracker position data to time cleaning cycles and operates with a motor-driven brush without water during routine cleaning
Ador Digatron's stall at REI 2026.
The PCS features six string PCSs and is rated for up to 1.25 MW of power conversion capacity at 600 V AC
Feston's ESS at REI.
The company’s exhibits included both air- and liquid-cooled ESSs, while the BESS offerings comprised 10 ft and 20 ft container-based liquid-cooled DC blocks
Jurchen’s system uses slender steel rods and plates to support PV modules at a fixed 8° east-west inclination, reducing the structural material required compared with conventional mounting systems. (Image Credit: TaiyangNews)
The fixed east-west system targets up to 2.1 MW of PV capacity per hectare, using a low-profile structure designed for simplified installation
SolarSpace has introduced two new 1/3-cut solar module series, delivering up to 750 W power output and 24.43% module efficiency.
New module series delivers up to 750 W and 24.43% efficiency, using optimized cell cutting to reduce electrical losses
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