China’s largest PV power station goes live in Qinghai

China Datang’s 500 MW Xinghai Base, the country’s largest PV power station, is operational in Qinghai Province. Guoqiang Xingsheng’s GQ-F stable series fixed brackets played a crucial role, providing over 400MW. The project in Hekatan, Xinghai County, will supply 1 billion kWh annually, saving 328,700 tons of coal and cutting 988,700 tons of CO2.

Guizhou’s 1 GW PV project hits grid

Guizhou Jinyuan Weining Energy successfully grid-connected the initial 420 MW PV projects in the third phase of the Weining 1 GW new energy base. Developed with a 1.68 billion yuan investment, the project comprises five agriPV projects. Upon full operation, it is anticipated to generate 500 GWh annually, saving 160,000 tons of coal and reducing…

Akcome’s 2.1 billion yuan investment in PV manufacturing

Akcome Technology plans a 4.6GW HJT cell project with a 2.1 billion yuan investment. The first production line is set to be operational by January 2024. Existing facilities in Suzhou, Ganzhou, Huzhou, and Zhoushan achieve 3.2GW HJT cell, 0.8GW PERC cell, and 10.4GW module production. With 2.95GW HJT module orders and limited in-house cell capacity,…

Aiko Solar and Zhuhai Max embark on a 15 GW PV project partnership

Aiko Solar announced a partnership with Zhuhai Max for procuring 36 sets of photovoltaic cell production equipment, totaling 237.72 million yuan, to support the construction of a 15GW high-efficiency PV cell project in Yiwu, Zhejiang. Aiko emphasizes careful evaluation of Zhuhai Max’s technology, R&D capabilities, and pricing fairness. The partnership is governed by confidentiality agreements,…

DAS Solar reaches 735 mV Open-Circuit Voltage for TOPCon cell

DAS Solar sets a world record with 735 mV TOPCon cell open-circuit voltage for ‘large-sized’ cell measuring 333.8 cm² cell, utilizing TOPCon 4.0 technology. The breakthrough involves advancements in charge carrier transport, cell structure, metallization techniques, and materials. DAS Solar pledges ongoing exploration and innovation, contributing to the industrialization of TOPCon 4.0, TBC, SCPC, TsiX,…

Astronergy’s Yancheng base shines in climate action showcase

Astronergy’s Yancheng base, the first Astronergy zero-carbon factory certified by TÜV Rheinland, is featured among the 26 exemplary cases in the 2023 Climate Action Cases. Through its upgrade, the first zero-carbon factory significantly reduces carbon emissions by 42,221.37 tons, with 69.61% energy from renewables. The environmental impact is equivalent to planting 2.34 million trees.

Yingfa Ruineng’s TOPCon bifacial cell reaches 26.21% efficiency

Yingfa Ruineng achieves 26.21% efficiency in N-type TOPCon bifacial cells, validated by CNAS. Since January, efficiency has surged from 25.2% to 26.21%, surpassing industry standards. A 10GW wafer pulling project expands industrial reach, overcoming silicon wafer supply constraints. From PERC to N-type TOPCon, Yingfa Ruineng’s strategic expansion targets 50GW cell production, solidifying its position among…

LONGi Green Energy releases third climate action whitepaper

LONGi Green Energy, a global energy leader, highlights climate commitment in its third white paper. Achieving a 38.8% reduction in emissions per revenue unit in 2022, the company prioritizes clean energy with over 4.279 billion kWh green power use. Cumulative photovoltaic silicon wafer shipments reach 290GW by 2022, aligning with the “Solar for Solar” initiative…