Technology

New software upgrade adds terrain-aware backtracking and irradiance-based tracking to optimize yield on uneven and cloudy sites

Speakers from EUPD, and Wood Mackenzie and Rystad say India’s rapid manufacturing expansion must now be matched by technology upgrades, upstream localization, and export diversification

New commercial carport range targets UK and Ireland with 4 structural variants for different parking layouts and site orientations

Screen-printed fire-through Cu rear contacts achieve 24.3% on TOPCon, narrowing the gap to reference cells metallized with silver

The TracSmarT+ portfolio includes 1P single-row, 1P dual-row, and TracSmarT+ 2P Compact trackers, combining layout flexibility with advanced tracking and weather-response control features

Insights from ISC Konstanz, IIT Delhi, NISE, IIT Bombay, and SERIS highlight evolving silicon limits, manufacturing trends, and the growing role of perovskite tandem technologies

Improved Voc and FF bring TOPCon closer to SHJ performance, while lower costs and industrial compatibility support its case for large-scale tandem deployment

Pioneer platform expands with terrain-adaptive articulation and linked-row design, alongside updates to existing Voyager+ and Pioneer systems

Clear segmentation across 1P and 2P designs, with extended row capacity and multi-drive systems for larger installations

The company promoted its C&I storage product lineup and a residential hybrid inverter during Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026

Key updates focus on row configurations, dimensions, and integration of proprietary terrain-following and stow control technologies

Fraunhofer ISE evaluates plated and hybrid metallization approaches to lower silver consumption while maintaining efficiency in TOPCon solar cells

The company’s dual glass module, featuring edge passivated multi-cut cells, is rated for a power output of up to 760 W

Rochester Institute of Technology evaluates perovskite cells in low Earth orbit, highlighting radiation tolerance and stability improvements

The company promoted its latest AC-coupled energy storage systems at the RENEO 2026 exhibition

Derived from a dual-axis design, the system introduces a fixed tilt with E-W motion to improve seasonal yield and land utilization

A nitrate-based, pH-controlled method demonstrates improved reliability assessment for TOPCon metallization under damp-heat conditions

AT-Spark solar tracker from Antaisolar targets high-wind applications with enhanced structural design and multi-point drive architecture

Launched for Australian prosumers, the company’s product supports Anker’s home storage systems without external CTs or a changeover switch