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A KU research group has developed a transparent cooling film that helps lower temperatures in automobiles and solar cells. (Photo: (From left) KU Professor Lee Seung-woo (corresponding author), Post-doc Researcher Cho Yong-deok from the KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology at Korea University (first author))
Researchers from Korea University, in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), have developed colloidal opaline composites that lower solar cell temperature and boost e ...
Ampace’s Chilean energy storage project integrates renewable energy with the local grid, aiming to reduce outages and improve stability in a high-seismic zone. (Photo Credit: The smarter E AWARD 2025)
The energy storage system integrates with the local grid to stabilize the electricity supply in a seismically active region
An Exclusive Game: BC has remained a proprietary technology, mastered by only a handful of companies. Since March 2023, it has been represented by just 4 firms – unchanged to date. (Source: TaiyangNews)
TaiyangNews TOP SOLAR MODULES Analysis H1-2025 shows BC technology steady at an 8% share, represented by only 4 products
HyperStrong’s award-nominated projects include a 250 MW/1,000 MWh utility-scale storage system in Santanghu and a C&I charging-storage system in Siyuanqiao capable of supporting up to 30 EVs simultaneously. (Image Credit: The smarter E AWARD 2025)
Utility-scale storage in Santanghu and a C&I charging-storage system in Siyuanqiao highlight diverse applications of energy storage in China
Enphase's latest 3-phasemicroinverter.
The company featured its latest 3-phase microinverter, aimed at the US’s C&I rooftop applications, at the show
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Technological progress, affordable financing, and enabling policies are vital to scale up global solar mini-grid deployment, says the International Solar Alliance
Inline Edge Isolation and Glass Etching: This RENA tool supports single-side HF-based removal of BSG and PSG layers in TOPCon processing, using controlled chemistry and water capping to protect the front surface. (Source: RENA Technologies GmbH)
Wet-bench concepts with cluster and inline solutions to handle doped glass removal, polysilicon etching, and precise edge isolation in TOPCon production
SAMSUNG SDI's booth at RE+ 2025.
The South Korean company presented NCA and LFP cell chemistry-based BESS during the show
HiTHIUM's stall at RE+ 2025.
The company displayed 2 BESS solutions for long and short durations to cater to the dynamic workloads of data centers
TOPCon On The Rise: Except for a few specific months, TOPCon’s share has generally been increasing, while PERC continues to decline. Meanwhile, HJT and BC have more or less maintained their share in the overall product count. (Source: TaiyangNews)
The TOP SOLAR MODULES analysis sees TOPCon strengthening its lead, PERC declining, HJT edging higher, and BC staying stable through H1 2025
Roll-to-roll
EU-backed PEARL project moves closer to 25% efficient flexible perovskite solar cell efficiency target
The BiFlow project in Bruchsal demonstrates how redox flow and lithium-ion technologies can be combined to deliver electricity and heating for a student dormitory. (Image Credit: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
A vanadium redox flow and lithium-ion hybrid system in Germany demonstrates how energy storage can integrate electricity supply with heat utilization
Enphase's latest bidirectional EV charger.
The US-based company’s charger offers vehicle charging, home backup, and grid services
Co-organized by TaiyangNews, EUPD Research, and RE+, this high-level strategy summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with decision-makers across the US solar and storage manufacturing value chain.
Team TaiyangNews is at North America’s largest solar trade show RE+, and we will bring you special news updates from ground zero as the event unfolds, including the latest developments, major announce ...
Sungrow's modular utility PV inverter at the show.
The company displayed its utility-scale inverter and BESS, along with a C&I storage product, at its booth
Batch Texturing System: Shenzhen S.C’s SC-CSZJ14400G-12PLUS supports alkaline texturing for M10 and G12 wafers, with a compact footprint and throughput of over 15,000 wafers per hour using KOH-based chemistry. (Source: Shenzhen S.C)
The Chinese equipment manufacturer featured in the latest TaiyangNews Market Survey with its latest alkaline batch tools
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus installed 4.9 MW of rooftop solar across 405 schools, reducing energy use while promoting renewable energy awareness among students. (Photo Credit: The smarter E Award, 2025)
405 school rooftops across Cyprus were installed with solar PV systems, combining energy savings and educational value in a national project
At Qinhuangdao steel factory, two 3,000 Nm³/h electrolyzers were deployed to supply green hydrogen for partial coke replacement, contributing to reduced CO₂ emissions. (Photo Credit: The smarter E AWARD 2025)
A pilot project in China integrates LONGi’s electrolyzers with the blast furnace to partially replace coke in steelmaking, achieving up to 11% emission reduction
Bila Solar's latest steel-framed PV module.
The company will procure domestic steel frames from Origami Solar for its PV module
Tandem solar cell
The PDAI passivation method boosts efficiency and improves the fill factor of the perovskite-silicon solar cell
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