Manufacturing

Researchers from Fraunhofer ISE have developed a perovskite silicon solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 31.6%.

Chinese module manufacturer JA Solar has inked a 1GW solar PV module distribution agreement with Australia’s One Stop Warehouse (OSW), covering the European, US and Asia-Pacific markets.

The average price of n-type material last week reached RMB41,700/ton (US$5,933), up 0.24% month-on-month, while other quotations remained stable, according to the latest figures.

Teams from Enertis Applus+ and the University of the Basque Country report on a new methodology to improve bifacial performance assessments.

Fraunhofer ISE has launched a new project to research manufacturing processes for use in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

Australia has confirmed that the first round of the Quad Clean Energy Supply Chains Diversification Program will open in November 2024.

Hoymiles has started commercial operations at its first overseas factory, a manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico.

Local PV manufacturers in South Africa are talking with tier one producers to collaborate on local facilities for the South African market.

Modules will need to pass the 2021 version of the IEC 61215 testing series if they are to be approved by the CEC.

The aid will take the form of direct grants and will be open for companies producing solar panels and batteries among others.