Manufacturing

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.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed an additional AU$95.4 million (US$66.8 million) in funding to the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP), extending the research programme's operations to 2033.

Module quality and reliability concerns, HJT, manufacturing in Africa and hail were among the key topics discussed at PV ModuleTech USA.