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Alpex Solar is currently increasing its module nameplate capacity from 450MW to over 2GW across two assembly plants in India. Image: Alpex Solar.

Indian budget offers boost to domestic PV manufacturing

February 3, 2025
PV Industry figures in India have welcomed government proposals to boost the country’s domestic solar and clean energy manufacturing sector.
A JA Solar project in Chile.

JA Solar unveils DeepBlue 5.0 series of n-type solar modules

January 31, 2025
JA Solar has unveiled its DeepBlue 5.0 series of modules, its latest n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) product.
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Jupiter International to build 4.2/3.6GW solar cell and module assembly plant in India

January 31, 2025
Indian solar manufacturer Jupiter International has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian government of Odisha, eastern India, to build a solar cell and module assembly plant.
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EDF Renewables shuts down French PV manufacturer Photowatt

January 30, 2025
French energy giant EDF Renewables has closed its solar manufacturing subsidiary Photowatt, located in eastern France.
The record was achieved on a 9cm2 solar cell. Image: CEA/Cherpin.

3Sun, French research lab CEA achieve 30.8% tandem perovskite silicon solar cell efficiency

January 30, 2025
The new record was achieved on a 9cm2 tandem perovskite silicon solar cell compared to most records achieved on 1cm2 cells.
Japanese researchers test perovskite stability

Study highlights role of barrier film in maintaining perovskite PV cell stability

January 30, 2025
Researchers in Japan have undertaken a comprehensive study to test the degradation of perovskite solar cells in extreme heat and humidity.
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Wacker cites ‘excess capacity in China’ for 2024 profit slump

January 29, 2025
In its preliminary Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, Wacker expects its polysilicon earnings to contract by 39%.
UNSW Topcon study

Copper plating helps reduce degradation in TOPCon cells, research shows

January 27, 2025
Scientists in Australia have reported positive results from using copper plating to protect TOPCon PV cells against contaminant-induced degradation.
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REC Silicon secures US$40 million Hanwha loan to aid Moses Lake shutdown

January 27, 2025
REC Silicon has secured a US$40 million term loan from Hanwha International LLC, a subsidiary of Korean conglomerate and REC majority shareholder, Hanwha Solutions.
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First Solar, Terrasmart claim ‘comprehensive’ US-made tracker and module partnership

January 22, 2025
The firms say their tech can “confidently” meet domestic content bonus requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

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