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%.
Data from the Silicon Industry Branch published this week (8 May) indicated that Chinese PV wafer prices have been under downward pressure and witnessed a significant decline, with the maximum drop reaching 13.85%.
Solar manufacturers Aiko Solar and Canadian Solar showcased their latest modules, while 7Secondsolar, LONGi Solar and Weidmüller won in the Photovoltaics (PV) category at this year's The smarter E Award.
Four leading Chinese PV companies, JinkoSolar, LONGi Green, JA Solar and Trina Solar, recently released their financial reports for Q1 of 2025, all with a decrease in their revenue.