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The Olmedilla plant in Spain. Credit: Iberdrola.
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New PV module technologies’ impact on quality and LCOE

March 8, 2023
PV modules will keep changing in the quest for higher efficiency and energy yield. However, the rapid and sometimes simultaneous introduction of new technologies increases overall quality risk, writes George Touloupas, senior director at Clean Energy Associates.
A 500MW solar project in India. Image: Risen Energy.

Risen Energy reports ‘world record’ 23.89% HJT module efficiency

February 20, 2023
PV manufacturer Risen Energy has recorded a 23.89% efficiency rating on its Hyper-ion heterojunction technology (HJT) solar module, which it claims is a new world record for HJT module efficiency.
A 500MW solar project in India. Image: Risen Energy.

Risen Energy to scale up Hyper-ion HJT solar cell and module capacity to 15GW in 2023

January 16, 2023
Chinese module manufacturer Risen Energy has revealed its plan to expand the production capacity of its Hyper-ion solar cell and module to 15GW in 2023.
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Goldi Solar eyes PLI support to reach 6GW module manufacturing target

January 13, 2023
PV manufacturer Goldi Solar is planning to participate in India’s expanded production-linked incentive (PLI) programme as it bids to ramp up its module and cell production to 6GW and 5GW, respectively, by the end of 2025.
A manufacturing facility from Chint New Energy Technology Co. Image: Chint New Energy Technology Co.
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LCOE analysis of PERC, TOPCon and HJT

December 29, 2022
Using an in-house tool and PVsyst simulation software, a team from Chint New Energy Technology Co. analyse the LCOE of utility-scale solar systems in various countries based on three technologies: PERC, TOPCon and HJT.
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‘Multiple options under discussion’: Enel exploring further upstream than solar cell manufacturing in the US

December 22, 2022
The head of Enel’s 3Sun Gigafactory says the company is in advanced discussions over ventures further upstream than solar cells to make a robust supply chain in the US and explains the advantages of bifacial HJT and tandem technology to be produced at its planned US manufacturing facility.
REC’s manufacturing facility in Singapore. Image: REC Group.

REC shelves 4GW French heterojunction solar module factory

December 8, 2022
Solar module manufacturer REC has shelved the construction of a 4GW French heterojunction module manufacturing facility, citing "changes in market conditions".
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Philadelphia Solar, Translucent Energy form JV to open 1.2GW US solar factory

November 21, 2022
Jordanian solar manufacturer Philadelphia Solar has entered into a joint venture (JV) with US-based Translucent Energy to establish a manufacturing facility in the US. The factory is expected to produce 1.2GW of capacity, with production scheduled to begin by 2024.
REC currently manufactures solar cells and modules from a plant in Singapore. Image: REC Group.

Reliance Industries’ REC Group lands PV equipment supply deal with Maxwell Technologies for HJT modules

October 13, 2022
REC Group has landed an equipment supply agreement for its HJT PV modules with solar cell and module equipment maker Maxwell Technologies.
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Meyer Burger aims to raise US$253 million to support manufacturing ramp-up

October 4, 2022
Heterojunction cell and module manufacturer Meyer Burger is planning to raise funds to accelerate its expansion as it enters the utility-scale segment.

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