Modules

US solar equipment provider Nextpower has signed a three-year deal to supply Jinko Solar with solar PV module frames, made in the US.

Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy have claimed two new record efficiencies in tandem PV modules.

Boviet Solar has affirmed its commitment to US solar PV manufacturing despite plans by its parent company to divest its ownership.

The Australian government has launched a formal inquiry into the reuse and recycling of solar modules across the country.

Vietnam is the cheapest country to produce fully domestic solar modules outside of China, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Explainer: Two new studies offer fresh insights into the performance of TOPCon solar modules, including a new degradation mode related to encapsulants.

In an interview with PV Tech Premium, two UNSW researchers emphasise the need for enhanced UV testing for TOPCon solar cells.

The cost of Chinese solar module manufacturing will rise in the first half of 2026, though prices may fall again before the end of the year.

Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, have directly observed how silicon solar cells can self-repair UV damage under sunlight.

The removal of a tax rebate for Chinese PV exports is set to drive up module prices as overseas buyers rush to secure lower-priced products.