Hanersun launches ABC Hitouch 5A

Hanersun introduces Hitouch 5A, a high-efficiency PV module using advanced all back contact cell tech. With a sleek design, it combines aesthetics, efficiency, and durability. Ideal for distributed solar applications, it achieves 600W max power and 23.2% efficiency. The 182mm silicon wafers enhance compatibility and micro-crack resistance. This new module series will be promoted globally.

Trina Solar unveils 26.66 kW PV plant in Shanghai

Trina Solar completes a 26.66 kW demonstration PV plant at the Yangtze River Delta Institute in Shanghai. Using Vertex S+ Clear Black modules, it’s set to generate 26,853 kWh, reducing CO₂ emissions by 22.5 tonnes annually. The 210R modules, boast 445 W power and 22.3% efficiency. These dual-glass bifacial modules enhance aesthetics and can be…

CEB calls for 70 MW solar proposals

CEB invites proposals for 70 MW PV Plants (1-5 MW each) under a 20-year BOO framework. The bid covers design, supply, erection, and maintenance. Pre-Bid Meeting is on Dec 5, 2023 while submission deadline is by Dec 19, 2023. Successful bidders sign long-term PPAs with CEB, and projects are to be commissioned within 10 months….

Sembcorp expands in Vietnam

Sembcorp Solar Vietnam, plans to acquire 73-100% majority stakes in Gelex subsidiaries, adding 245 MW renewable assets in Vietnam. The $218 million deal includes wind, solar, and hydropower, expanding Sembcorp’s total capacity to 12.2G W. Long-term PPAs with Vietnam Electricity secure the assets. The transaction aims for completion in H1 2024, with no expected material…

Huasun’s Himalaya G12-132 hits 750W

Huasun sets a new record with the Himalaya G12-132 HJT module, achieving 750.544 W power output and 24.16% conversion efficiency, certified by TÜV SÜD. Comprising double-sided microcrystalline G12-20BB HJT cells, the module demonstrates a 6 W increase in power from the previous record. Huasun attributes this success to advancements in cell efficiency and encapsulation processes,…

USD 12 Million to advance AI-Powered farming

Aigen, an AI-powered solar robotics firm, secures $12 million in Series A funding, propelling the development of its 7,500 sq ft US manufacturing and R&D facility. Operating 14 hours/day, the Element fleet utilizes a custom 205 W solar panel and quantized AI, weeds crops, reducing pesticide use. Aigen aims to transform farming, providing real-time insights…