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Fraunhofer ISE: Monocrystalline modules underperformed by 1.2% in 2024

March 12, 2025
Fraunhofer ISE research suggests that the average monocrystalline silicon PV module’s power output was 1.2% lower than its nominal capacity.
JM Steel workers at the Nextracker-dedicated production line. Image: Nextracker.

Trump implements 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium

March 12, 2025
The US has introduced a flat 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminium to close loopholes and boost US manufacturing capabilities.
An Avaada Group manufacturing plant.

Avaada commissions 1.5GW TOPCon module assembly plant in India

March 10, 2025
Avaada Electro has commissioned a 1.5GW module manufacturing facility in Noida, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Suniva, Heliene and Corning collaborate on US-made solar modules

March 6, 2025
Suniva, Heliene and Corning have announced plans to build solar modules that will include 66% domestically-produced components.
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1Komma5° releases TOPCon module made with Wacker polysilicon

March 6, 2025
The company said its Full Black double-glass module, based on n-type TOPcon cell technology, has a conversion efficiency of 22.8%.
SolarPower Europe launches its Solar Production Equipment report.

SolarPower Europe: 75% of European solar manufacturers focus on downstream products

March 6, 2025
Europe’s solar manufacturing sector heavily favours downstream products such as cells and modules, according to SolarPower Europe.
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SMA Solar inverter sales and income mirrors ‘declining’ residential, C&I markets

March 5, 2025
SMA Solar posted preliminary net losses of €117.7 million (US$126 million) in 2024—down from €225.7 million in income last year.
Perovskite solar cell by Tandem PV

Tandem PV raises US$50 million to commercialise US-made perovskite modules

March 5, 2025
The investment will allow the company to build a commercial-scale perovskite manufacturing plant in the US.
UNSW's Professor Xiaojing Hao (middle right) holding the record-breaking kesterite solar cell. Image: UNSW.
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On the road to commercialising kesterite PV

March 5, 2025
PV Talk: University of New South Wales professor Xiaojing Hao discusses her hopes for the potential of kesterite, an emerging alternative PV technology.
A First Solar manufacturing facility.

First Solar reduces module production in Malaysia and Vietnam by 1GW

March 4, 2025
Thin-film solar manufacturer First Solar has decided to reduce its module production output in Malaysia and Vietnam for a combined 1GW in 2025.

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