Top 3 Efficiencies In 2023
With Advancements in Cell Technologies, Solar Modules Achieve Record Efficiency Levels
Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024
In terms of efficiency, it is interesting to note that the highest module efficiency reported in our listing has only increased by 0.1% absolute – from 22.7% to 22.8% – over the course of our first whole year of rankings.
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.
DAH Solar Expands Patented Full-Screen Technology Module Series
New Full-Screen Double-Glass PV Module Symbolizes the Start of “Full-Screen Era 3.0”
Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024
Chinese solar module manufacturer DAH Solar has expanded its full-screen module series with the launch of its latest frameless double-glass PV modules using TOPCon cell technology.
TOPCon Part II: High Efficiency Solar Technologies Conference Day 3
As TOPCon Gets Better & Less Expensive, It Will Maintain Lead Over Other Competing Technologies including HJT
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023
After day 1 and day 2 of TaiyangNews High Efficiency Solar Technologies Conference on TOPCon and heterojunction (HJT), day 3 of our annual flagship event continued the discussion on the fastest growing solar PV technology today, TOPCon.
Sharp Energy Europe Launches New TOPCon Module
575 W Glass-Glass N-Type TOPCon Solar Panel From Sharp Offers 22.26% Efficiency
Thursday, 07 Dec 2023
Sharp Energy Europe has launched a new glass-glass Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar module with a power output of up to 575 W to cater to commercial and industrial (C&I) as well as ground mounted and utility installations.
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.
China Solar PV News Snippets
TOPCon – The New State of the Art Webinar On October 16, 2023 & More From Canadia Solar, Huasun Energy, TCL Zhonghuan, DR Solar, DMEGC Solar
Friday, 13 Oct 2023
TÜV SÜD’s Yunzhe Yan to speak at TaiyangNews Exclusive Webinar; Canadian Solar 9M 2023 net profits to rise over 100%; Dali Huasun HJT cell fab starts operations; DR Solar starts construction on PV module fab; DMEGC Solar’s Yibin City base starts operations.
TOPCon Cells And Modules From SolarSpace
An Emerging Solar PV Manufacturer SolarSpace Focuses On High-Efficiency Solar Cell and Module Technology
Thursday, 12 Oct 2023
SolarSpace is an emerging PV manufacturer from China. The company started its solar journey in 2011 with a focus on cell manufacturing and established its first cell production facility in 2016.
China Solar PV News Snippets
TOPCon – The New State of the Art Webinar On October 16, 2023 & More From Chuangu Technology, Yonker, Ganjing Garden
Thursday, 12 Oct 2023
Francesco Liuzza from JA Solar to speak about DeepBlue 4.0 Pro at TaiyangNews Webinar; Chuangu Technology starts construction on HJT PV module fab; Yonker wins contracts to build BIPV projects; Ganjing Garden to supply PV modules to CGN New Energy.
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.
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