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Fraunhofer ISE has developed a TOPCon solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 24%, which is comprised of M10 silicon wafers.

BayWa r.e. has commissioned its first agriPV project in Spain, and has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Velux Group.

Authors from Kiwa PVEL explore how and why they have seen that the test results on individual bill of materials combinations vary.

New research into mixed tin-lead perovskite solar cells has demonstrated the effectiveness of using carboranes to regulate cell temperature.

Scientists from the University of New South Wales have found that TOPCon modules endure “significant degradation” in damp heat testing.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a report on laser welding, which could make solar panels easier to recycle.

CSIRO researchers have developed a roll-to-roll printed solar cell with a power conversion efficiency as high as 15.5%.

Researchers from the NUS have developed a new triple-junction perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 27.1%.

From the world’s largest project being commissioned to a possible downturn for solar manufacturers in 2024, and including the US Department of Treasure releasing guidance from the Inflation Reduction Act. Here, PV Tech runs down its top 10 stories of the past 12 months.

We look at developments in the research and deployment of TOPCon cells, and consider if the year of TOPCon will continue into 2024.