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Chinese solar PV manufacturer Risen Energy has achieved a 24.7% conversion efficiency and 767.38Wp maximum power output on its heterojunction (HJT) Hyper-ion modules.

JA Solar tops the list with the score of 82.9 out of 100, followed by Trina Solar (81.7), JinkoSolar (80.8) and Canadian Solar (78.5).

Risen Energy has published its financial results for 2023, led by revenues of RMB35.3 billion (US$4.9 billion), a 20.2% year-on-year increase.

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.

This week, module manufacturers around the world have announced new manufacturing facilities, and new records for their modules.

Many companies and research teams demonstrated impressive results in major releases this year, effectively consolidating the competitiveness of HJT technology and promoting the development of solar energy.

Module manufacturing major Risen Energy has posted strong revenue for the first half of the year, with RMB17.6 billion (US$2.4 billion).

Risen Energy has started commercial production of its Hyper-ion heterojunction solar modules, which boast a conversion efficiency of 23.89%.

Solar Module Super League (SMSL) member Risen Energy will supply around 1GW of its heterojunction technology (HJT) solar modules to Singaporean IPP (independent power producer) Athein Holding Pte.

China's PV module companies released their financial reports for 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 at the end of April, with some of the leading manufacturers posting strong performance.