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WFES 2024: HJT modules exceed 700W as larger module trend continues

April 22, 2024
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IEA PVPS report: Low module prices keep solar competitive as overcapacity persists

April 22, 2024
Low solar module prices kept solar PV competitive in the energy market in 2023 despite generally falling electricity prices.
Polysilicon prices continue to remain at low prices. Image: Wacker

Highland Materials secures US$255.6 million 48C tax credit to build polysilicon plant in the US

April 22, 2024
Polysilicon manufacturer Highland Materials has secured US$255.6 million in 48C tax credits to build a polysilicon plant in the US.
Jietai Solar (JTPV) recently launched a new TOPCon solar cell product. Image: JTPV

From PERC to TOPCon: Navigating the evolution of solar technology

April 22, 2024
CEA's George Touloupas and Brian Hansen consider how developers and investors should respond to the accelerating shift in cell technologies.
A tandem solar cell

Researchers develop ‘half-tandem’ perovskite solar cells with conversion efficiency of 27.63%

April 19, 2024
Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology reserachers have developed ‘half-tandem’ solar cells with a power conversion efficiency of 27.63%.
Solar panels in Minneapolis.

Clean energy accounts for 10% of global GDP growth in 2023, IEA says

April 18, 2024
Clean energy added about US$320 billion to the world economy last year, accounting for 10% of global GDP growth in 2023, according to a study from the IEA.
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PV Price Watch: polysilicon price falls again to US$6.49/kg, tightening manufacturers’ margins

April 16, 2024
The transaction price of n-type silicon rod has fallen to 58-60 RMB/kg (US$8.01-8.29/kg) and the average price is down 3.30% month-on-month.
The Solar Charter was signed by EU member states, the European Commission, SolarPower Europe and the ESMC. Image: ESMC

Europe announces Solar Charter to support PV manufacturing

April 16, 2024
The European Commission (EC) has announced its European Solar Charter, a package intended to support domestic European solar manufacturing.
The device offers slope adaptability of up to 1.7 degrees between posts, helping lower grading costs. Image: GameChange Solar

GameChange Solar and JZNEE to build 3GW tracker component manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia

April 16, 2024
GameChange Solar and Jiangsu Zhenjiang New Energy Equipment (JZNEE) will build a new tracker manufacturing facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
NexWafe's high-throughput epitaxy tool, currently being commissioned in Freiburg, Germany. Image: NexWafe

Solar manufacturing to shift focus on sustainability is essential, says NexWafe CEO

April 15, 2024
The solar manufacturing industry shifting its focus towards sustainability across the entire value of the supply chain is essential, according to the CEO of German wafer producer NexWafe.

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