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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
USPTO
USPTO Invalidates Trinasolar Claims Against Canadian Solar
PTAB invalidates Trinasolar’s asserted TOPCon patents against Canadian Solar, amid widening global disputes over the technology
The p-type IBC cell structure with interdigitated rear contacts developed using adapted PERC and TOPCon processing steps. (Photo Credit: Rachdi et al. SiliconPV Conference Proceedings 2025)
Repurposing PERC Lines For p-Type IBC Production
A ISC Konstanz and Fraunhofer ISE study explores the reuse of existing PERC infrastructure for pIBC cells, focusing on metallization and polysilicon optimization
Horizon System: Nextpower promotes the NX Horizon tracker, combining independent-row 1P architecture with terrain-adaptive tracking algorithms, configurable module layouts, and wind-gust tolerance of up to 240 km/h.
Nextpower Highlights NX Horizon With Terrain-Adaptive Design
The company’s 1P tracker supports up to 240 km/h wind and 2,000 V systems with a configurable design
Hoymiles' stall at ESIE 2026.
Hoymiles Launches String & Centralized PCS
The company unveiled its latest string and grid-forming PCS for system compatibility and grid ancillary services, respectively, at ESIE 2026
Slope-Optimized: Nevados’ TRACE ATT targets challenging topographies by combining independent-row 1P architecture with advanced terrain coupling, extended tracking range options, and bifacial-friendly geometry.
Nevados Solar Trackers For Complex Terrain Applications
TRACE ATT independent-row tracker supports steep slopes and uneven terrain with articulated coupling options
Rear and front views of the demonstrator BC cell fabricated using the lithography-free patterning route.
Lithography-Free Patterning Route Developed For BC Manufacturing
Screen-printed SiNx patterning enables laser-free rear-side junction formation for industrially compatible IBC processing
LECO-treated contacts form narrower Ag-Si interaction regions, helping reduce recombination losses at the front-side emitter. (Photo Credit: Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 2026; John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Simulation Insights Into LECO-Driven Contact Improvements
Simulation study explains how lower firing temperatures, modified metallization, and doping profiles improve front-side passivation and reduce J₀,metal losses
Hoymiles' latest microinverters.
Hoymiles’ Microinverters For The European Plug-in Solar Market
The company’s latest MLPEs are developed for residential balcony solar or DIY setup, with identical or varying module orientations
NEXUS GreenTech GmbH
Fraunhofer ISE Sets Up Solar Consultancy NEXUS GreenTech
New spin-off to support global solar PV manufacturers in factory planning and product development
Terrasoft software
Terrasmart’s Tracker Optimization Package For Complex Solar Sites
New software upgrade adds terrain-aware backtracking and irradiance-based tracking to optimize yield on uneven and cloudy sites
Solarport’s new PowerPark PRO series includes multiple solar carport configurations for commercial parking applications.
Solarport Launches PowerPark PRO Solar Carport Series
New commercial carport range targets UK and Ireland with 4 structural variants for different parking layouts and site orientations
Copper Metallization Pushes TOPCon
Copper Metallization Pushes TOPCon Efficiency >24% With LECO Support
Screen-printed fire-through Cu rear contacts achieve 24.3% on TOPCon, narrowing the gap to reference cells metallized with silver
Gonvarri Solar Steel Solar Tracker
Solar Steel Combines Flexible 1P And Compact 2P Tracker Configurations
The TracSmarT+ portfolio includes 1P single-row, 1P dual-row, and TracSmarT+ 2P Compact trackers, combining layout flexibility with advanced tracking and weather-response control features
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