Suzhou Sunwell pioneers cost-effective copper metallization

Suzhou Sunwell New Energy secures bid for crucial equipment in GW-level copper interconnect production line. The company, established in 2017, specializes in mass-producing photovoltaic copper metallization tech. After rigorous testing and pilot projects, they achieved GW-class production targets in two years. The technical team innovated edge protection and flexible plating technologies, reducing costs and enhancing…

CNBM joins forces for 2.5 billion Yuan PV venture

Tongcheng Economic Development Zone Construction Investment Group and CNBM signed a PV cell packaging material project in Tong. Valued at 2.5 billion yuan, the project will feature 2 production lines each producing 1200 tonnes daily, with the first starting construction in March 2024, and both expected to be operational by 2025. Upon full production, it…

Datong city launches pioneering 6 GW Energy Project in 2024

Datong City kicks off the Shanxi Jinbei coal mining subsidence area’s new energy base project, a key initiative for the “dual carbon” target. This project, part of China’s 12 large-scale renewable energy bases, plans a 55 billion yuan investment for 6 GW of wind power and PV projects with 3.4 million kWh energy storage. Expected…

Autowell seals 210 million Yuan deal with Trina Solar

Autowell signed a purchase contract with Trina Solar Co., Ltd. for approximately 97 million yuan. Autowell’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Wuxi Autowell Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., signed a purchase contract with Trina USA, a subsidiary of Trina Solar, for about 113 million yuan. The total contract value for Autowell and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in this deal…

Horad’s Suzhou HQ unveils new PV module fab

Horad’s global headquarters groundbreaking in Suzhou, China, marked a lively event. With a 530 million yuan investment, the facility spans 88 acres, housing cutting-edge photovoltaic module equipment production lines. Post-completion, monthly production will exceed 20 lines, achieving an annual capacity of 180 GW and over 4 billion yuan in output value. The ceremony signifies a…

Astronergy modules power China’s largest Wenshan solar station

Xiaoheima’s 210 MW PV project in Yunnan, powered by Astronergy ASTRO 5 series modules, is now grid-connected. It’s Yunnan’s first centralized PV station with an intelligent storage system and the largest in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. Spanning over 4,500 acres, the project is operational since December 2023, annually producing 330 million kWh, saving…

DAS Solar and Hebei University forge PV innovation partnership

DAS Solar and Hebei University formalized a tech transfer pact, establishing the DAS Solar-Hebei University Photovoltaic Innovation Research Center. The focus lies on Passivation Solution Efficiency Technology in Crystalline Silicon Cells. Hebei University transferred related achievements and patents to DAS Solar. The joint research center aims to advance this technology, achieve large-scale production, and develop…

DAS Solar introduces high-performance N-Type modules in Europe

DAS Solar has made its inaugural shipment of N-type rectangular modules to Europe, marking a strategic move in advancing the region’s energy transition. The modules, known for their exceptional performance, boast a “0” LID, 22.9% conversion efficiency, offer a 20W power output increase within the same design, reducing system BOS cost and LCOE.

Shanxi Coal halts 3GW solar project amid industry changes

Shanxi Coal International terminated its 3GW HJT solar cell project’s first phase. Challenges included global events, an incomplete local photovoltaic industry chain, rapid technology updates, and a lack of technical talent. The project, a joint venture with Huzhou Junhua Siyue Equity Investment Partnership and Ningbo Qixian Enterprise Management Consulting, faced increased investment risks amid industry…