Manufacturing

Europe will not be able to produce a “disruption” in the solar manufacturing industry, according to Peter Fath, CEO of RCT Solutions.

GCL System Integration Technology (GCL-SI) has set back-contact (BC) cell technology as the core pillar of its next-generation PV roadmap.

LONGi has launched its Hi-MO 9 Prime series of modules at Intersolar Europe 2026, which have a conversion efficiency of 25.2%.

LONGi's Louis Liu discusses the company's evolution from module supplier into an integrated clean energy systems partner.

German solar PV equipment manufacturer RENA Technologies has signed a supply agreement for solar cell production equipment with Indian manufacturer Emmvee Energy.

Aiko has launched the fourth generation of its Infinite Ultra ABC modules and the new Z series range of modules at Intersolar Europe 2026.

Australia's ACAP was ranked first globally for photovoltaics research quality in 2025 for the second consecutive year.

Canadian Solar has announced its TOPCon 3.0 module, which has a power output of 670W and a conversion efficiency of 24.8%.

Huasun Energy will launch its Himalaya PLUS HJT module in Europe at next week’s Intersolar industry event.

Shreeyashi Ojha reports on a European PV recycling venture looking to maximise the value of materials recovered from end-of-life modules.