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Exiom expects to have its 500MW TOPCon module assembly plant, located in Spain, operational in Spring 2024.

Spain unveils €750 million renewables and storage manufacturing scheme

February 28, 2024
The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has opened to public consultation a new incentive scheme for renewables and storage manufacturing.
Rooftop solar installation in Germany.

German energy companies offer to take on Meyer Burger’s solar module production

February 27, 2024
German rooftop solar installer Enpal has started steps to set up its own solar module production in Germany.
Image: JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar unveils ‘Zero Carbon’ n-type TOPCon solar PV modules

February 27, 2024
JinkoSolar unveiled its new N-type TOPCon Tiger Neo modules yesterday (26th February), which it claims are produced using renewable energy.
PVEL Hail Strike PV Module Testing

Cell cracking in PV modules: how concerned should you be?

February 27, 2024
Todd Karin and Tristan Erion-Loric from PV Evolution Labs discuss the technical and financial impacts of cell cracks and hail damage, among other topics.
Jinko Solar panels.

JinkoSolar chairman “bullish” as downturn looms

February 27, 2024
David Lee, the chairman and CEO of JinkoSolar has said he remains “bullish” in the face of a looming industry downturn.
Jinko Solar chair David Lee.
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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.

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