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Modern PV modules may appear similar externally, but ongoing changes in cell layout, interconnection, and materials are driving parallel innovation in manufacturing equipment. (Photo Credit: JinkoSolar)
A look at how changing module designs are reshaping production equipment, from interconnection to final testing
Perovskite solar cells can be engineered for transparency, flexibility, and color, enabling their use across windows, façades, and rooftops in BIPV systems. (Photo Credit: Information & Functional Materials, 2026 published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Zhejiang University)
A review from Shenzhen University examines how semi-transparent, flexible, and color-tunable perovskites can be tailored for different BIPV use cases
Dual Axis Solar Tracker
Innovative architectures aim to balance higher energy yield with structural complexity and cost constraints
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Robotic cleaning compatibility and installation automation influence configuration preferences and operational strategies across regions
Hoymiles' new MIS series MLPE
The company’s latest MLPE supports a range of PV module output capacities and can deliver up to 2,750 W AC
Sigenergy’s SigenStack
Sebastian Fege from Sigenergy outlines SigenStack’s DC-coupled architecture, highlighting modular scaling, faster deployment, and module-level safety
Heckert Solar's latest Shingled TOPCon module.
The new module uses 390 small strips of TOPCon cells, overlapping each other with the help of ECA to form a matrix-like layout
VIPV IEA PVPS
A new IEA PVPS report details the technical, design, and safety aspects of vehicle-integrated PV
AI-powered robots
Australian government agency tests autonomous robots to boost safety, efficiency, and fault detection across large-scale solar sites
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Domestic-content requirements and regional supply chains shape competitiveness across global tracker markets
Modular, stackable storage systems allow flexible capacity expansion and compact installation across residential and small commercial applications. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
At the TaiyangNews Inverters & Battery Storage Conference, Canadian Solar’s Andrea Pratico discussed how integrated and scalable storage systems are evolving for distributed PV applications
SolarEdge's new Nexis series product.
Developed for large-scale residential prosumers, the company’s new product can store up to 78.4 kWh of energy and deliver a power output of up to 20 kW
Fronius's latest DC-coupled ESS.
The company’s latest battery storage system, in conjunction with its hybrid inverter, provides backup and black-start function, while storing data in servers within Europe
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With bifacial modules now standard, performance gains depend more on site conditions and control strategies than on tracker geometry
Sungrow's latest C&I string inverter.
The company’s latest inverter is equipped with multiple MPPTs and safety features, designed to address typical challenges in C&I operation
MBJ’s LED-based sun simulators cover both inline production testing and laboratory applications, supporting pulsed and steady-state measurements. (Photo Credit: MBJ Solutions)
The company’s portfolio spans inline and laboratory systems, with newer models adding steady-state operation and broader characterization capabilities
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The company’s SunGiga G2 ESS integrates liquid cooling, system-level safety, and modular scalability for commercial and industrial applications
halm’s cetisPV sun simulators use LED and xenon light sources to perform pulsed IV measurements and advanced module characterization. (Photo Credit: halm elektronik GmbH)
The company’s latest cetisPV models combine LED and xenon light sources to address different IV testing and characterization needs
Sungrow's DC-coupled BESS' conversion efficiency.
The company’s storage solution facilitates direct DC coupling between PV, inverter, and storage, leading to higher and faster storage capacity while minimizing round-trip losses
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TaiyangNews Smart Solar for Homes & Businesses 2026 highlights how integrated PV, storage, and smart energy systems are evolving as pillars of the rooftop segment of PV
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