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Bert Thin Films has used a copper paste on a tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) M10 solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 24%.

Xinzi Optoelectronics Technology, has submitted an initial public offering (IPO) application as it looks to list on the US NASDAQ market.

European solar manufacturing boasts a low carbon footprint, and falling material requirements, says SolarPower Europe.

Graphene manufacturer First Graphene revealed a supply agreement yesterday (27 September) with Australian perovskite (PV) solar cell manufacturer Halocell Energy to provide a new coating product for the PV cells.

Polysilicon prices have a hit a new low for 2024, falling 43% since the start of the year, according to Silicon Industry Branch figures.

At SNEC 2024, PV Tech spoke with Abu Yang of Antaisolar, a leader in digital intelligent PV mounting systems and trackers.

Colin Sillerud at CFV Labs suggests that changes in module design have led to a weakening of mechanical stability in modules.

Countries beyond China will need to invest US$700 billion to develop their renewables production capacity, according to Rystad Energy.

Solar wafer and cell prices have risen once again this week, with the price of polysilicon continuing to climb unabated.

Polysilicon prices have continued to climb in China amid limited supply as manufacturers are hit by power rationing.