Expanding Frontiers – Capacities And Technologies
Tongwei, In Addition To Capacity Building All Along The Value Chain, Is Also Diversifying With Cell Technologies
Friday, 29 Mar 2024
The vertical integration trend in PV manufacturing is gaining momentum. Manufacturers are seeking greater control over quality, costs, and supply chain resilience in the face of fluctuating market conditions.
REC Solar Expands Alpha Pure HJT Module Series
Norwegian Module Maker Launches Latest 430 W Lead-Free HJT Panels Targeting Growing US Market
Friday, 01 Mar 2024
REC Solar, the Norwegian heterojunction (HJT) cell technology-based module manufacturer, has launched its latest REC Alpha Pure 2 series monofacial module with power up to 430 W targeting the US market. It offers maximum efficiency of up to 22.2%.
Top Solar Modules Listing – October 2023
Monthly TaiyangNews Update on Commercially Available High Efficiency Solar Modules
Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023
TaiyangNews TOP SOLAR MODULES list continue to grow. In this October edition of commercially available modules listed in the efficiency ranking, we have one new company – ZNShine PV-Tech Co., Ltd.
Top Solar Modules Listing – September 2023
Monthly TaiyangNews Update on Commercially Available High Efficiency Solar Modules
Thursday, 14 Sep 2023
The trend to very high efficiency module continues in our TOP SOLAR MODULES list for September. Huasun, previously at 5th position, has made a leap to 3rd place after increasing efficiency by close to 0.5 percentage points to 23.02%.
Encapsulation Solutions For HJT
Bus-bar Less Technology And Light conversions Films For Heterojunction Solar Cell Technology
Tuesday, 22 Aug 2023
TaiyangNews Market Survey on Backsheets And Encapslutaion lists various encapsulation solutions and technologies related to Heterojunction Technology (HJT) solar cells.
China Solar PV News Snippets
DAS Solar Releases New Price List & More From Popsolar New Energy, Akcome Technology, Trina Solar, Hunan Huamin
Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023
DAS Solar releases latest price list for its n-type cells and modules; POPSOLAR receives TÜV SÜD certification for its latest n-type TOPCon cell; Akcome’s 1st module rolled out from its 4.5GW HJT & TOPCon PV project; China’s first supply ch.
HJT Solar Cells Equipment Suppliers’ Overview
Solar Cell Production Equipment Vendors Expand Offerings, Introducing Turnkey Solutions for HJT Solar Cell Production
Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023
In addition to selling HJT cell production equipment for individual process stations, a few equipment vendors are also offering turnkey solutions.
TOP SOLAR MODULES H1/2023
TaiyangNews Overview & Analysis Of Highest Efficient Commercial Solar PV Panels For Last 18 Months
Thursday, 15 Jun 2023
TaiyangNews has been covering the efficiency progress of solar modules through its annual reports on Advanced Module Technologies starting from 2017 and its annual conference as of 2020.
IV Characterization Of HJT Cells
High Open Circuit Voltages Of HJT Solar Cells Pose Challenges For Accurate IV Characterization
Monday, 29 May 2023
After we looked at alternative metallization approaches in the previous story of our HJT cell production series, this feature is about IV characterization, a process step, where HJT cells also require optimization.
Top Solar Modules Listing – May 2023
Monthly TaiyangNews Update on Commercially Available High Efficiency Solar Modules
Friday, 19 May 2023
After the 23% module efficiency threshold was broken by Aiko in the March edition of our commercially available TOP Solar Modules ranking, another company has managed to reach that level – LONGi Solar.
Plating for HJT Solar Cells
Laser Pattern Transfer Printing And Copper Plating Are 2 Promising Approaches For Improving Metallization Of HJT Cells
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
In our recent articles on HJT cell processing we also mentioned several approaches explored in metallization of HJT (see Developments In Metallization For HJT). We now look further into alternate methods to improve the metallization process.
Developments In Metallization For HJT
Low Temperature Metallization Paste Solutions For HJT And Perovskite Tandem Cells Aim To Reduce Costs And Improve Efficiency
Saturday, 06 May 2023
The metallization process and role of screen printing technology are being discussed in this article of our series on HJT solar technology.
China PV News Snippets
Golden Photovoltaic GW-Scale HJT facility put into production & More From Tongwei, EGing PV, Zhitong Energy
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023
Golden Photovoltaic HJT facility produces first batch of large-size cells; Tongwei registers 65.5% rise in profit in Q1/2023; Zhitong Energy to build 6 GW TOPCon facility; EGing PV releases 2022 results; China’s new energy grid-connected consumption report released.
HJT Processing: Shifting To Micro Silicon Layers
The Introduction Of A Microcrystalline Silicon Layer Into The HJT Structure Is The Key Development In The Core Layer Deposition Step
Monday, 24 Apr 2023
When wafers enter the core layer deposition stage, it means they reach the heart of HJT processing. This stop follows wet etching, which we discussed in a separate article (see Cleaning Has Big Role In HJT).
Cleaning Has Big Role In HJT
HJT Requires Optimization Of Wet-Chemical Processes Among Which Cleaning Is Key
Monday, 17 Apr 2023
As with standard cell making, the HJT process also starts with saw damage etching (SDE), followed by texturization and cleaning. All these steps are individually optimized for HJT.
China PV News Snippets
Trina Showcases Pioneer 2P Smart Solar Tracker & More From Zhuhai Hongjun, Gaojing, CECEP
Friday, 14 Apr 2023
Trina Pioneer 2P tracking system unveiled at Korea Expo; Zhuhai Hongjun New Energy HJT facility begins construction; Third phase of Gaojing Solar wafer facility ignited; CECEP releases 2022 annual report and Q1/2023 forecast.
China PV News Snippets
Huasun Xuancheng Produces First Batch Of 182 HJT Cells In 3rd Phase & More Hubei, Metron, Gold Stone, Boamax Technologies
Thursday, 16 Mar 2023
Huasun Energy produces first batch of 182 HJT cells; Hubei announces third batch of new energy power generation projects; Metron New Materials net profit at RMB 1.4 billion in 2022; Gold Stone Energy partners for HJT production line; Boamax Technologies net profit grows by 146% in 2022.
China PV News Snippets
Golden Photovoltaic Wins Large Solar Cells Order & More From Boamax Technologies, GCL Integration, Shuangliang Eco-Energy
Wednesday, 15 Mar 2023
Golden Photovoltaic subsidiary bags large HJT cells order; Boamax to raise RMB 3 billion for HJT facilities; GCL to construct 12 GW PV module facility; Shuangliang Eco-Energy partners with EGing PV for silicon wafers.
China PV News Snippets
SCHMID At TaiyangNews Conference On 28 Feb & More From Guao technology, Trina, LONGi, TCL Zhonghuan
Monday, 20 Feb 2023
Dr Christian Buchner from SCHMID Group to take part at TaiyangNews Cell Production Equipment Conference; Trina produces first 210+N monocrystalline silicon rod in Qinghai; LONGi announces silicon wafer prices; Guao Technology to produce HJT and perov.
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