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Maxeon’s module production plant in Mexico. Image: Maxeon Solar Technologies.

Maxeon sues REC Solar over US TOPCon cell patent infringement

April 19, 2024
Solar manufacturer Maxeon Solar Technologies has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the US against module manufacturer REC Solar Holdings.
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PV Price Watch: polysilicon price falls again to US$6.49/kg, tightening manufacturers’ margins

April 16, 2024
The transaction price of n-type silicon rod has fallen to 58-60 RMB/kg (US$8.01-8.29/kg) and the average price is down 3.30% month-on-month.
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Maxeon new TOPCon bifacial Performance 7 module targets distributed generation

April 12, 2024
Solar module manufacturer Maxeon Solar Technologies has launched a n-type TOPCon module for distributed generation projects.
Heliene began operations at its Florida production plant (pictured) last year. Image: Heliene.

Heliene inks 2GW module supply deal with Excelsior Energy Capital

April 10, 2024
Renewable energy financier Excelsior Energy Capital has signed a 2GW solar module supply agreement with Canadian-headquartered solar manufacturer Heliene.
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PV Price Watch: new polysilicon capacity ‘not needed’ as its price drops to US$7.2/kg

April 4, 2024
Price of polysilicon decreased this week both for p-type and n-type materials with the former dropping below the historic low of US$6.75/kg reached in June 2020.
LONGi solar panels on a roof in Vietnam.

LONGi launches Hi-MO X6 module series for use in ‘damp heat’ environments

April 3, 2024
LONGi has launched its Hi-MO X6 series of solar modules, which include the X6 Guardian product, designed for use in hot and humid climates.
Pahal Solar groundbreaking ceremony.
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India’s Pahal Solar discusses 1.8GW PV module factory, automation strategy

April 3, 2024
Pahal Solar has broken ground on a new fully-automated facility, which will expand the company’s manufacturing capacity to 1.8GW.
Maxeon’s module production plant in Mexico. Image: Maxeon Solar Technologies.

Maxeon files US TOPCon patent infringement lawsuit against Canadian Solar

March 27, 2024
Solar manufacturer Maxeon Solar Technologies has initiated a TOPCon patent infringement lawsuit against Canadian Solar in the US.
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TOPCon takeover is nearly complete as ‘PERC will start to disappear’ – LSS EU

March 26, 2024
Tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell and module technology will dominate the mainstream of the solar PV market in 2024-25.
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PV Price Watch: Diverging trends as wafer prices plummet, modules see incremental rise

March 22, 2024
The pricing dynamics within the photovoltaic industry chain are witnessing a split, with noticeable drops in polysilicon and wafer prices.

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