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“It’s crucial to stay confident during downturns”: JinkoSolar chairman on module manufacturing challenges

February 27, 2024
JinkoSolar chairman David Lee explains why he remains bullish despite solar manufacturers facing the prospects of a difficult period.
First Solar decision to focus on module production puts in a strong position going in to 2024. Credit: First Solar.

First Solar could add US$10 billion to US economy with CdTe thin-film manufacturing

February 26, 2024
Thin-film solar manufacturing could add over US$10 billion in product value to the US economy by 2026, according to a study commissioned by US thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar manufacturer First Solar.
Shoals recently secured a 1GWdc contract to supply its Big Lead Assembly (pictured) and storage solutions for a US solar-plus-storage project. Image: Shoals Technologies.

Shoals Technologies to expand US manufacturing capacity with US$80 million investment

February 26, 2024
PV balance of system solutions provider Shoals Technologies will invest US$80 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Tennessee.
An increase in module costs may have only a marginal impact on PV competitiveness. Image: Cero Generation

Would an increase in PV modules prices impact the European PV market?

February 26, 2024
Becquerel Institute CEO, Gaëtan Masson, looks at the influence of module pricing on solar competitiveness in Europe
Illustration of magnifying glass looking at cracked solar PV module with sun and clouds in the background

PV Tech Power 38 out now: PV module quality under the spotlight, risk mitigation in floating PV and the likely effect of carbon pricing policies

February 23, 2024
The Q1 2024 edition of PV Tech Power is available to download now. This issue focuses on PV module quality issues, risk mitigation, carbon pricing policies and much more.
VSUN and OCI have signed a polysilicon supply agreement

VSUN Solar, OCI ink polysilicon supply agreement

February 23, 2024
TOYO SOLAR, a solar cell subsidiary of Tokyo-headquartered solar manufacturer VSUN SOLAR, has signed a long-term polysilicon supply agreement with South Korean-owned polysilicon producer OCI.
Meyer Burger solar panels

Meyer Burger calls meeting to finalise funding for new US manufacturing plants

February 23, 2024
Meyer Burger has called an emergency general meeting to approve final funding for its Colorado and Arizona manufacturing plants.
The new facility was opened earlier this week at an ex-solar manufacturing facility. Image: Fraunhofer ISE

Fraunhofer ISE opens module technology evaluation lab

February 22, 2024
German solar testing house Fraunhofer ISE opened its new technology evaluation centre (Module-TEC) in a former Solar Fabrik factory in Freiburg, Germany this week.
GameChange Solar launched its Genius trackers in January of this year. Image: GameChange Solar

GameChange Solar to expand US tracker annual production to 35GW

February 22, 2024
US tracker manufacturer GameChange Solar has expanded its annual domestic production target to 35GW.
Image: Meyer Burger.

US module capacity to reach 35GW by year’s end, says CEA

February 22, 2024
Annual module capacity in the US is expected to reach 35GW by the end of the year, according to advisory body, Clean Energy Associates (CEA).

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