The Fujian Provincial Development and Reform Commission announces the “2023 Fujian Solar Power Station Development and Construction Plan,” featuring 28 market-oriented solar projects totaling 5.33 GW capacity. Notable segments include 3.26 GW offshore solar, 1.56 GW fishery-solar complementary, and 0.51 GW coastal tidal flat solar projects.
Shangrao Jietai New Energy unveils “MoNo” series high-efficiency solar cells, leveraging LPCVD and dual-insertion technologies. Incorporating first and second-gen SE tech, the cells achieve a 12 mV increase in open-circuit voltage, reaching 732mV. Available in 182mmx182mm and 210mmx210mm sizes, with a new 182mmx210mm (210R) option.
Huasun successfully concludes its Series C funding round, securing RMB 2 billion ($275.9 million). The funding is led by China Green Development Investment Group, with participation from Bank of China Asset Management and China Post Insurance. Additionally, Wuxi Guolian Jintou Zhiyuan and Emerging Asset have increased their investments.
Trina Solar and TW Solar (Tongwei) sign a strategic cooperation framework, expanding collaboration in the PV industry chain, encompassing modules, polysilicon, cells, and joint ventures. Following their 2020 joint venture announcement, this agreement aims to accelerate the development of strategic emerging sectors within the PV industry by 2024.
Flat Glass Group plans $290M investment for 2 solar glass facilities in Central Java, Indonesia. With a daily melting capacity of 1,600 tons each, these plants, established through the Indonesian subsidiary, focus on glass and processing production lines.
Ideal Deposition has officially received an order from a prominent US solar company to supply its independently developed thin-film deposition equipment, utilizing the Spray-Assisted Layer-by-Layer Deposition (SALD) process for perovskite solar cells.
Guizhou Changtong Group and DAS Solar launch DAS Changtong PV module production base in southwest Guizhou, spanning 28,000 sq. m. This facility focuses on high-efficiency n-type TOPCon PV modules, boasting a 2 GW production capacity.
Yiheng New Energy initiates Phase I of a 10 GW/year PV mounting system project. The 130,000 sq. m. facility, divided into 2 phases of 5 GW each, is set to reach full production by 2024. The company estimates an annual revenue of RMB 2 billion ($274.4 million).
Akcome Technology secures a 1 GW HJT module order from a European client, building on a prior 1 GW HJT PV module contract. The company recently fulfilled 100 MW of the agreement.
Wuxi UtmoLight, a perovskite PV pioneer, attains TÜV SÜD certification for its 1200 mm x 600 mm commercial module, marking a significant industry achievement. This milestone establishes UtmoLight as the first perovskite PV module company endorsed by TÜV SÜD.
