Fab & Facilities

US solar cell manufacturer ES Foundry is joining a research initiative led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology focused on strengthening US manufacturing.

GameChange commissioned trackers at a 283MWp South Africa project, while Gonvarri secured a 389MWp Chile contract.

Vikram Solar has signed a solar cell supply agreement with Avaada Electro for 1GW of ALMM-compliant n-type G12R TOPCon cells.

Guidance on China’s new national PV standards details how the regulatory environment is set to tighten for the country’s PV manufacturers.

Raana Semiconductors is targeting the launch of a commercial-grade 12-inch CZ ingot growth machine within the next 10–12 months.

Plans for the US’ “first end-to-end” solar PV critical materials recovery and recycling facility have been announced.

US-based solar tracker and balance-of-system provider Array Technologies has opened a new manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Intertek CEA’s Jordan Wilson discusses how buyers can protect themselves from the ramp-up risk that can emerge after new PV manufacturing facilities begin production.

As a platform designed to map full industrial ecosystems, MAPPES.io is helping identify gaps and bottlenecks in PV manufacturing hotspots such as the US and India, explains its CEO, Ankit Singhal.

Germany and the wider EU can use its research and development strengths to stay competitive in the global solar PV manufacturing industry, according to a group of industry and research bodies.