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AI-based simulations are being used to model chemical processes for recovering high-purity silicon from PV recycling. (Photo Credit: University of New England)
Researchers from the University of New England use AI-driven simulations to improve the purity and efficiency of silicon extraction from end-of-life modules
Sungrow's certified ESS portfolio.
The company’s PowerTitan, PowerStack, and PowerKeeper ESS models, among others, were assessed by TÜV Rheinland
Sinovoltaics’ testing strategies for PV projects can be tailored to climate, module design, and environmental conditions through structured sampling plans. (Photo Credit: AIKO)
The company’s web-based platform aligns module testing plans with climate, design, and project parameters
Embedded Mount: Big Sun’s AI iPV Tracker integrates embedded module mounting within a dual-axis architecture, combining gravity-based sensing, auto-stow functionality, and global deployment capability.
The TaiyangNews Market Survey on Solar Trackers adds Big Sun Energy’s AI iPV Tracker, featuring dual-axis tracking, LoRaWAN communication, and integrated energy management capabilities
The Pero-Si-SCALE laboratory aims to help scale perovskite-silicon tandem processes using industrial deposition and coating techniques. (Photo Credit: Fraunhofer ISE)
The institute’s Pero-Si-SCALE facility is aimed at facilitating the transition of perovskite-silicon tandem cells from lab-scale to industrial formats
The IBC4EU project focused on transferring back-contact cell development from laboratory-scale studies toward industrial manufacturing conditions.
Kalyon PV highlights process integration and automation as central to scaling back-contact manufacturing
Seasonal Alignment: Asun’s dual-axis tracker combines east-west daily tracking with north-south tilt adjustment from -10° to 50°, with panel spacing configured to support bifacial operation.
The company’s 2-axis system combines east-west rotation with north-south tilt, supporting bifacial optimization and seasonal adaptability
GoodWe's latest warm residential solution launch event.
Comprising rooftop PV, storage, EV, and heat pumps, this unified residential energy solution is developed, aligning with the country’s policy
Sungrow's launch event.
The company unveiled its new PowerMatrix system, featuring multi-port configuration, multi-path redundancy, and source-level grid-forming capabilities, at GRES 2026
Philippe Macé of the Becquerel Institute outlines how economics, market segments, and policy frameworks together shape the pathway for back-contact manufacturing in Europe. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
Becquerel Institute’s insights highlight narrowing cost gaps, niche market opportunities, and regulatory challenges for European PV manufacturing
The study tracks the transition of PV backsheet materials over more than three decades, showing the rise of coated PET and fluorine-free structures.
A study tracks the evolution of fluoropolymer use in PV backsheets from 1988 to 2024, highlighting the shift toward coated PET and lower-fluorine designs
Enphase's SST.
Equipped with GaN-based switching devices, this bidirectional single-stage solid-state transformer feeds AI racks via a common 800 V DC busbar
Mechanical Terrain: Zimmermann’s ZIMTrack 1P uses a cardan joint connection at the torque tube, allowing mechanical articulation between sections to adapt to uneven terrain and longitudinal slope variations.
The company’s independent-row 1P tracker supports flexible layouts, bifacial optimization, and dual power configurations across utility-scale applications
Layer-by-layer recycling of perovskite PV modules enables recovery of glass, transport layers, and perovskite materials for reuse. (Photo Credit:  Xun Xiao et al., Nature (2025), CC BY 4.0)
Aqueous-based process enables recovery and reuse of key materials while maintaining device performance
A microscopy image from the study shows microbial biofilm embedded in extracellular polymeric substances on PV glass. The structure traps dust particles and forms stable surface deposits over time.
Study shows biofilms bind dust, reduce transmittance, and limit cleaning effectiveness in desert PV systems
LONGi’s HydroClear module design features a flush glass surface aimed at reducing dust and snow accumulation during outdoor operation. (Photo Credit: LONGi)
LONGi’s Hi-MO 9 module undergoes mechanical, hail, and environmental testing under simulated extreme conditions
BC-based Laumė roof system demonstrates higher output within a constrained design footprint, with efficiency gains exceeding 20% compared to PERC under similar conditions.
Metsolar outlines how BC architecture improves aesthetics and power density across building-applied PV
Sungrow's latest PowerKeeper.
The company’s new ESS, which was launched at GRES 2026, is designed on vertically stacked battery units and coupled with a 3-phase hybrid inverter
The IBC4EU project focused on improving process steps on existing equipment and reducing the cost of ownership in manufacturing back-contact cells and modules in Europe. (Photo Credit: TaiyangNews)
IBC4EU project results highlight the efficiency potential and manufacturability of TOPCon-based back contact cells
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Vanguard 2P features a spherical bearing design and multi-drive architecture, while 1P focuses on the long-row configuration and wind stability
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