Cell Processing

Singapore-headquartered solar manufacturer Gstar Solar has started commercial production of modules at its solar cell and module plant in the Philippines.

Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Newcastle have found that “hidden contaminants” in TOPCon and HJT modules can lead to a power loss of up to 16%.

CEA's Martin Meyers considers the pros and cons of the different PV cell technology options for manufacturers starting production in the US.

SEG Solar has commissioned the first phase of its newest cell manufacturing facility, in Indonesia, with a production capacity of 2GW.

While other technologies exist, c-Si solar PV technology is the leading candidate for large-scale energy production, writes Radovan Kopecek.

A study from researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia has shown that a synthetic molecule in the design of a perovskite solar cell can boost its energy efficiency and longevity.

The recent domestic content regulations and trade policies have prompted caution in the US from suppliers for long-term projections, according to a report from Anza.

Fraunhofer ISE has developed a solar cell which uses “one-tenth” of the amount of silver as a standard cell.

Vietnamese solar manufacturer Boviet Solar has opened its first US module assembly plant, in North Carolina, with an annual nameplate capacity of 2GW.

Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has reduced shifts for around 300 employees at its Thalheim cell manufacturing facility amid supply chain challenges.