Industry Updates

KSTAR has exhibited at the 2026 edition of the SNEC PV+ event in Shanghai, showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of solar and energy storage solutions designed to support evolving market needs across diverse application scenarios.

Hoymiles has jointly released a global residential energy storage industry white paper with TÜV SÜD, offering a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly evolving residential energy storage market and the technologies shaping next-generation home energy systems.

Trinasolar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian distributor Solar Juice for the supply of 1GW of its Vertex S+ G3 modules over the next three years.

The global transition to renewable energy is currently defined by a sharp material tension: the surging demand for high-efficiency solar cells is clashing with the rising cost and geological scarcity of silver.

At the 2026 edition of its Intelligent Technology Conference in Shanghai, Sungrow Renewables unveiled its new iBuilding BIPV 2.0 power plant solution, officially introducing the world’s first self-developed high-efficiency smart module.

As the PV and ESS industries move beyond rapid capacity expansion into a new phase focused on manufacturing efficiency, system integration and intelligent production, equipment suppliers are also being pushed to redefine their roles within the industrial ecosystem.

SEG Solar has announced plans to develop its third U.S. manufacturing facility in Greater Houston, Texas, the new 4.6GW facility expected to bring the company’s planned annual U.S. module manufacturing capacity to 10.6GW, further strengthening its position as one of the largest domestic solar module manufacturers and advancing its long-term localization strategy.

Hoymiles has announced the official launch of its new HiBattery 4020 series, the third-generation of its plug-in home battery system.

Fortune China has released the 2026 edition of its ‘Most Admired Companies’ list, with  LONGi recognized and standing out from many outstanding companies due to its exceptional performance in technological innovation, global influence and social responsibility.

Thornova Solar has announced that its Tangra M PRO 575-595W N-Type bifacial dual-glass module has achieved ‘Top Performer’ status in all seven reliability test categories evaluated by Kiwa PVEL as part of its internationally recognized PV Module Reliability Scorecard program.