Progress In Solar Cell Texturing
The Latest On PERC & TOPCon Cell Texturing Techniques Using Alkaline and Acidic Solutions, Inline Processing And Dry Etching Innovations
Tuesday, 15 Aug 2023
In a previous article on solar cell processing, we discussed about surface preparation steps in PERC/TOPCon cell production (see Solar Cell Surface Preparation). We now look into the texturing process.
Encapsulation Solutions for TOPCon
Various Packaging Options For Both The Front And Rear Sides Of TOPCon Cells In Solar Module Production
Tuesday, 15 Aug 2023
The first impression of TOPCon cells on a general note is that the passivation and metallization schemes are inverse to that of PERC, which means the aluminum oxide passivation is on the front So, the front side requires the highest degree of protection from PID.
Solar Cell Surface Preparation
With Topcon Becoming The New Standard, Reducing Reflection And Tool Configuration Are Hot Topics During Surface Preparation In Solar Cell Processing
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023
Our previous article on solar cell processing equipment provides an overview of key process steps – surface preparation, emitter formation, passivation, metallization and testing (see The Main Solar Cell Production Equipment Updates).
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.
China Solar PV News Snippets
Tongwei HJT Module Power Sets Record & More From TCL Zhonghuan, GCL Integration, Aiko Solar, Huasun
Monday, 31 Jul 2023
Tongwei’s 210-66 HJT module record; TCL Zhonghuan released new wafer prices; GCL Integration 20 GW TOPcon cell fab put into operation; Aiko to raise RMB 6 billion for silicon solar cell facility; Huasun produces double-sided microcrystalline 210 HJT cell.
The Main Solar Cell Production Equipment Updates
Comprehensive Overview Of Latest Developments And Equipment Specifications Related To PERC And TOPCon Cell Production
Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023
Just in about a year time since TaiyangNews published the market survey on PERC cell production equipment May 2022, the PV manufacturing sector experienced a swift and transformative evolution.
China PV News Snippets
Phase I Of JA Solar’s 10 GW Qujing Phase III Solar Cell Project Online & More From Zhongke, Shijing, Guohua, Grand Sunergy
Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023
Initial phase of JA Solar’s Qujing phase III cell project online; Zhongke Gaoyou’s TOPCon cell manufacturing project secured funding; Suzhou Shijing to purchase cell equipment from SC New Energy; Guohua Capital’s offshore PV plans; Grand Sunergy wants big HJT industrial base.
China PV News Snippets
JinkoSolar At TaiyangNews Conference On 25 April & More From DAS Solar, FuturaSun, Trina, Antai
Thursday, 20 Apr 2023
Register for free now to watch JinkoSolar speak at TaiyangNews Conference on Distributed Solar and Storage; DAS Solar wins SPIC bid; FuturaSun to build RMB 5 billion cell and module facility; Trina to invest RMB 5 billion in cell facility; Antai Sola.
China PV News Snippets
LONGi At TaiyangNews Conference On 25 April & More From Trina, Jolywood, Deye Technology
Wednesday, 19 Apr 2023
LONGi will be speaking at TaiyangNews Distributed Solar and Storage Conference om 25 April; Trina’s Qinghai facility produces 210 Vertex modules; Jolywood joins hands with Baida Seiko for 13.5 GW TOPCon facility; Deye Technology 2022 profit at RMB 1.5 billion.
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
It’s Production Time For Canadian Solar’s TopCon Facility & More From J.S Machine, Gaoce, UtmoLight
Thursday, 13 Apr 2023
Canadian Solar’s TOPCon facility put into production; J.S.Machine achieves RMB 302 million net profit; Gaoce to build 50 GW PV wafer fab; Construction begins for UtmoLight’s 1 GW perovskite production line.
China PV News Snippets
Risen At TaiyangNews Solar & Sustainability Conference 2023 & More From GCL Integration, LONGi, Huasun, Seraphim
Monday, 27 Mar 2023
Register now to listen to Risen Energy’s Leon Zhuang at TaiyangNews Conference; GCL Integration raises investment in TOPCon; LONGi silicon wafer prices released; Yunnan’s 5 GW HJT facility put into operation; French carbon footprint certification for Seraphim PV modules.
Passivation Mechanism for Silicon Substrates
Video: Boachen Liao of Leadmicro Presents Research on Achieving Reliable Passivation Mechanism for p-Type Silicon Substrates
Friday, 17 Mar 2023
Prof Boachen Liao, Chief Scientist of Leadmicro, spoke at a recent TaiyangNews event about realizing reliable passivation mechanism for p-and n-type silicon substrates while presenting the Chinese company’s PERC/TOPCon turnkey solutions with key deposition tools ALD/PEALD/PECVD.
China PV News Snippets
Dali Huasun’s 2.5 GW HJT Facility Produces First Module & More From Regin, Bangjie, Zhengqi Holdings, CITIC
Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023
Dali Huasun facility produces first HJT module; Regin Solar invests RMB 5.4 billion in cell & module facility; Bangjie Shares & Haitai Solar to jointly develop PV industry chain; Zhengqi Holdings to build 20 GW PV factory; Construction begins.
China PV News Snippets
Fortune Energy Invests In TOPCon & HJT Cell Production & More From Huaneng Clean Energy, MedicalSystem, APsystems
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2023
Fortune Energy signs for TOPCON and HJT production facilities; Huaneng Clean Energy perovskite PV module achieves 18.5% efficiency; MedicalSystem subsidiary to invest in monocrystalline cells; APsystems, DBG & TDG-tech sign cooperation agreement.
China PV News Snippets
Approval For Longi’s GDR Issuance And Listing On Swiss Exchange & More From TCL Zhonghuan, JA Solar, MINGR
Monday, 06 Feb 2023
LONGi gets approval for its GDR issuance; TCL Zhonghuan announces new silicon wafer prices; JA Solar to expand production capacity of auxiliary materials; MINGR to build 16 GW TOPCon and 4 GW HJT facilities.
Semco Smartech Speaks on Current TOPCon Cell Manufacturing Trends
Semco Smartech CEO Raymond De Munnik Presented Manufacturing Trends and Cost Comparisons for TOPCon cells
Wednesday, 25 Jan 2023
During the TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on High Efficiency Solar Technologies 2022 – TOPCon, HJT and Beyond, Today & Tomorrow, Raymond De Munnik, CEO SEMCO Smartech emphasized that TOPCon is a mature technology already in 2022, with a ‘big cell line installation boom’ going on.
Jolywood’s Product Manager Shared Their Proprietary Plasma Oxidation Process POPAID
Video: Ma Jiayu From Jolywood Talks About The POPAID Route Of Producing TOPCon For Utility Application
Tuesday, 24 Jan 2023
During the TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on High Efficiency Solar Technologies 2022 – TOPCon, HJT and Beyond, Today & Tomorrow, Ma Jiayu, Product Manager Jolywood, shared the company’s proprietary plasma oxidation & plasma assisted insit.
PECVD Based Solution For Polysilicon in TOPCon Cells
Video: Boachen Liao From China’s Lead Micro Talks About PECVD Based Solution For Polysilicon Layer In TOPCon Mass Production at TaiyangNews Event
Monday, 16 Jan 2023
During the TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on High Efficiency Solar Technologies 2022 – TOPCon, HJT and Beyond, Today & Tomorrow, Lead Micro’s Chief Scientist, Prof. Boachen Liao represented the equipment production side at the event.
Subscribe To Newsletter
Price Index for Week 37
Register for the upcoming event
Latest Videos

Most Popular
UK based @FirstTinPlc is exploring a tin mining project within New England Renewable Energy Zone in #NewSouthWales powered by #renewableenergy, especially #solarpower to be used ...during daytime, estimated to cost it less than grid or diesel power #Australia https://taiyangnews.info/markets/renewable-energy-for-tin-mining-in-australia/
Ireland to abolish #ValueAddedTax on new solar panels & their installation for households which is estimated to save them €1,000, announced Environment Minister @EamonRyan; ...@ire_isea welcomes the news #Solar #Ireland #solarenergy https://taiyangnews.info/markets/now-no-vat-on-solar-in-ireland/
The parliamentary group in German Parliament Bundestag, comprising both CDU and CSU parties, has proposed the latter to clear what is terms a ‘Sun Package’ through which ...regulatory & permitting can be simplified for faster expansion of #Solar in #Germany https://taiyangnews.info/markets/demand-for-sun-package-in-germany/
Japanese solar financier, developer and operator Shift Energy Japan has contracted solar software service provider @solargis to provide satellite based solar data & PV ...simulation services to evaluate feasible project pipeline in Japan and Southeast Asia https://taiyangnews.info/technology/solar-data-simulation-services-for-sej/
#India will achieve self-sufficiency for solar PV module demand by FY 2026 as nameplate module manufacturing capacity grows to 110 GW and it can cater to overseas markets as a ...'viable alternative' to China for quality & price: @ResearchJmk @ieefa_institute https://taiyangnews.info/business/india-could-compete-with-chinese-pv-in-next-3-years/