Technology

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
eVault's booth at The Battery Show.
These include hybrid cooling-based 125 kW/261 kWh and 210 kW/418 kWh ESSs
Sungrow presented its PowerHarbour residential ESS at All-Energy Australia 2026, highlighting expandable battery storage, AI-based energy management, and integrated EV charging in selected configurations.
The system supports up to 120 kWh storage capacity, AI-based energy management, and integrated EV charging in selected configurations
SHOTO AIDC ESS at the booth.
The two ESS models have a common footprint of 0.48 m2 and support 'burst power' either at 326 kW or 630 kW for short durations to handle real-time dynamic AI workloads
RCT Solutions compares different wafer formats, including full-size, half-cut, and hybrid cell-cut options, highlighting the range of dimensions used in PV manufacturing.
Analysis finds limited cost differences between wafer formats, with manufacturing compatibility and module design influencing overall costs
Exicom's stall at REI 2026.
The company’s exhibits included a tower-like 32 kWh battery and a cabinet-based 261.25 kWh battery
Ricoh aims to use precision inkjet printing to deposit functional layers directly, reducing the need for laser patterning and vacuum deposition. (Image Credit: Ricoh)
The Japanese company plans to establish manufacturing capacity in Miyagi Prefecture by 2030, using inkjet printing to deposit functional layers and simplify cell production
Hoymiles introduced its HiOne all-in-one residential ESS in Canada at ETC 2026, alongside its HoyUltra 261A C&I storage system.
The company also showcased its 261 kWh HoyUltra 261A C&I ESS for the first time in North America
Sigenergy's SigenCube BESS offers an energy density of over 220 kWh/m², with integrated power conversion and energy management.
The system offers over 220 kWh/m² energy density, noise levels below 60 dB and grid-forming capabilities
50 Hertz's latest BESS at REI.
The cabinet-based ESS is rated at 125 kW/261 kWh, while its containerized peer can store up to 5 MWh of energy and deliver 3-phase power of up to 2.5 MW
GoodEnough's booth at REI 2026.
The company showcased its 125 kW/250 kWh C&I ESS and 2 MW/5 MWh BESS at REI 2026
HiTHIUM's BESS at REI 2026.
The company’s product showcase included 314 Ah, 587 Ah, and 1,175 Ah LFP cells; a 125 kW/261 kWh C&I ESS; and a 6.25 MWh BESS
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Dutch and Japanese partnership targets industrialization of flexible perovskite solar films
Fimer's booth at REI 2026.
The inverter consists of an MPPT, supports a maximum DC system voltage of 1,500 V, and is rated for a full-load power output of 1,700 kVA with a maximum conversion efficiency of ≥99%
APsystem's latest EMA app with a few upgrades.
The app includes a new user interface, an energy management system, enhanced work modes, and an AI chatbot
YINGFA showcased its TOPCon and BC solar cell technologies at REI 2026.
The company presented TOPCon solar cells with 27.3% efficiency in multiple cutting formats, alongside BC cells with up to 28.4% efficiency
TCL SunPower Global's Origin series includes a 505 W residential module with up to 24.7% efficiency and a 615 W commercial module, both backed by a 40-year warranty.
The new SunPower Origin series offers up to 505 W for residential applications and 615 W for commercial installations
JinkoSolar executives unveil the all-black Tiger Neo 5.0 module at the company’s 2026 Global Tech Day in Shanghai.
The 510 W all-black panel for premium homes uses TAC cells that pair TOPCon and heterojunction contacts on the rear; company claims 30 W more than conventional BC modules
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