LONGi advocates for energy equity at COP29
Attending COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Dennis She, Vice President of leading solar manufacturer LONGi, emphasized green innovation and energy equity focusing on fair resource allocation to support low-carbon transitions. The company hosted the "SOLAR FOR ALL" event in collaboration with Deeprock Group, highlighting its achievements in clean energy and advocating for equitable energy access, particularly in vulnerable regions.
LONGi said that it partnered with UNHCR to solarize the Termez logistics hub in Uzbekistan. The 700 kW solar plant is expected to generate 989,993 kWh annually, reducing emissions by 495 tons and operating costs. Addressing global disparities in energy access, LONGi said that photovoltaics is positioned as a key driver for equitable energy transition, benefiting developing regions and accelerating carbon neutrality goals.
LONGi recently announced that its project, which established a reliable theoretical and simulation model for HJT cells, won an award from China’s MIIT (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
JinkoSolar achieves 53% green power usage
Leading solar PV and ESS manufacturer JinkoSolar has announced that 53% of its total electricity consumption now comes from green energy, claiming to be the first PV company worldwide to achieve this milestone. The company reported that its energy consumption per Watt of module production is 0.3 kWh, while each module can generate 50 kWh over its lifecycle. JinkoSolar says it has 9 TÜV Rheinland-certified zero-carbon factories and is the first solar company to join the RE100 initiative, committing to 100% renewable energy across all operations and facilities by 2030.
JinkoSolar announced recently that its n-type TOPCon bifacial modules outperformed p-type BC bifacial modules in a recent offshore PV test in Putian, Fujian (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
GCL SI's TOPCon module achieves 23.42% efficiency
Solar PV cell and module manufacturer GCL SI has announced that its 182-72 n-type TOPCon module has a conversion efficiency of 23.42%. Measuring 2278 × 1134 mm, the module achieved a front-side power output of 605 W, which the company says exceeds market benchmarks by 10W. Calling it a breakthrough in its TOPCon module technology, the company says that this product has been certified by TÜV Rheinland. GCL SI has a production capacity of 14 GW for n-type cells and 30 GW for modules (supporting TOPCon and BC cell technologies).
Gold Stone sets new efficiency records for BC and tandem solar cells
Gold Stone, a heterojunction (HJT) solar cell manufacturer, has announced that its hybrid BC cell, co-developed with the National Engineering Research Center, has achieved a conversion efficiency of 27.6%, beating its previous record of 27.42% set in September 2023. The company attributes this improvement to advancements in doping layer processes and electrode isolation technologies.
The company also announced that its collaboration with Huaqiao University yielded a 34.61% conversion efficiency for a perovskite/hybrid BC 4-terminal tandem solar cell, with the perovskite top cell achieving 21.70% efficiency and the hybrid BC bottom cell achieving 12.91%.
Pule Kairui's 5 GW solar cell fab receives approval
Jiangmen Pule Kairui Solar Technology Co., Ltd., has received approval for its energy-saving report for the first phase of its 5 GW N-type high-efficiency solar cell manufacturing facility. Located in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, the project covers an area of 334,104.91 m². The company says it will include 10 new production lines equipped with advanced manufacturing tools. At completion, it is expected to produce 5 GW of n-type solar cells annually.
November tax-inclusive solar module cost reaches RMB 0.69/W in China
The China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) has released comprehensive cost data for mainstream solar manufacturing (n-type M10 and G12R) for early November 2024. Under conditions excluding depreciation and VAT for silicon material, wafers, and cells, the tax-inclusive cost of modules, including minimum necessary expenses, was RMB 0.690/W ($0.0953/W).
CPIA clarified that the "minimum necessary expenses" account for variables such as factory-to-project distances, delivery methods, and module warranty requirements. Transport costs were estimated at RMB 0.015/W ($0.0021/W) per 1,000 km, subject to fluctuations. Actual costs may vary based on specific project demands for transport and warranty.
Earlier this month, CPIA announced its initiative to periodically collect, analyze, and publish solar manufacturing cost data under the guidance of industry authorities. These reports aim to provide valuable references for the industry and regulatory bodies.
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