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Jietai Solar (JTPV) recently launched a new TOPCon solar cell product. Image: JTPV

From PERC to TOPCon: Navigating the evolution of solar technology

April 22, 2024
CEA's George Touloupas and Brian Hansen consider how developers and investors should respond to the accelerating shift in cell technologies.
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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