- Trina Solar achieves 10GW n-type i-TOPCon cell and Vertex N 610W production.
- Huai’an plant hits full-scale phase II production milestone.
- Rapid startup to production in under six months showcases efficiency.
- Expects 95 GW module, 75 GW cell capacity along with n-type growth by year-end.
Trina Solar ramps Up n-Type module production
Direct solar-wind power to the grid
- Energinet speeds up 1 GW renewable energy by 2 years in its new pilot project.
- 6 projects are approved by Danish Supply Authority, operational by autumn 2025.
- Projects use unique crocodile beak for direct grid connection, bypassing substations.
- Temporary grid boosts flexibility and security, with a slight risk of instability.
- Pilot’s success influence temporary connections for future PV and wind farms.
Sweden’s largest solar farm breaks ground in Hultsfred
- Neoen and Alight begin 100 MW Hultsfred solar farm construction in Sweden.
- It is Sweden’s largest PV project under construction, and set for 2025 commissioning.
- Using low-carbon PV panels around Hultsfred airport, project to power 18,000 homes.
- EPC contract is handled by Bouygues Energies & Services-Solkompaniet consortium.
- Backed by a PPA with H&M Group, the project connects to the E.ON grid in Hultsfred.
Huasun Energy to supply 150 MW of HJT modules to Australia
- Huasun Energy signs MoU with Prosun Solar at All-Energy Australia Expo 2023.
- Huasun to supply 150 MW of HJT modules, particularly the Himalaya G10 series.
- The 450W G10-108 module offers improved performance for residential use.
- Full support pledged for order delivery, quality, and after-sales service.
- The Australian distributor will support Huasun in expanding on a global scale.
Wushu base achieves 25.6% efficiency in PV cells
- GCL Integration’s 20 GW n-type TOPCon cell facility at Wushu is operational.
- Mass-produced cells at the base achieve over 25.6% efficiency.
S.C New Energy delivers HJT cell line
- S.C New Energy ships 600 MW HJT solar cell line to undisclosed PV manufacturer.
- Turnkey solution includes both equipment and automation.
- Unit features plate-type PECVD double-sided high-speed RF microcrystalline process.
- Line yield is 98%, with an average cell efficiency of over 25.1%.
Fraunhofer’s Medium-Voltage inverter saves resources
- Fraunhofer ISE innovates medium-voltage inverter for efficient utility PV plants.
- The new inverter boosts voltage to 1,500V at 250 kVA for medium voltage.
- Research used silicon carbide and heat pipes to improve cooling and cut aluminium use.
- The ‘MSLeiKra’ project cuts copper usage by 700kg per km cable.
- Medium-voltage PV inverters require new standards to be adopted.
TotalEnergies unveils Texas based Myrtle Solar
- TotalEnergies launches Myrtle Solar, a 380 MWp farm with 225 MWh storage in Texas.
- The solar plant, with its 705k panels and 114 ESS containers can power 70k homes.
- 70% of the generation will be used by the company’s industrial plants in U.S. Gulf Coast.
- Kilroy Realty gets the remaining 30% power for 15 years through PPA.
- TotalEnergies benefits from IRA Tax Credits, aiding its 12% profitability goal.
Perovskite PV cells achieve 25.3% efficiency
- Swiss EPFL and the US NWU researchers reach 25.3% efficiency in perovskite cells.
- 3-mercaptopropionic acid improves contact between perovskite and substrate.
- This innovation prevents clumping of molecules by breaking carbazole clusters.
- These cells maintain 95% performance after extreme temperature and humidity.
EPFL = École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, NWU = Northwestern University
Revised Chile’s CNE 2023 tender reduces supply volume
- Chile’s Energy Commission cuts 2023 power supply tender to 5,000 GWh/year.
- Tender now offers 2 supply blocks for 2027 & 2028, each with 2,600 GWh & 2,400 GWh.
- Changes aim to meet regulated clients’ demands in the National Electricity System.
- Auction encourages renewable energy and energy storage participation.
- Submission deadline is 13-Dec 2023, with the first award ceremony on 12-Jan 2024.