Standardizing 700W+ PV modules for industry advancement

Trina Solar and five other manufacturers, Astronergy, Canadian Solar, Risen Energy, TCL Zhonghuan and Tongwei, establish the 700W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance, signifying a milestone in the PV industry’s shift to 700W+ modules. The initiative focuses on standardizing dimensions, accelerating the industrialization of ultra-high-power and high-efficiency modules. This move opens opportunities throughout the entire…

GCL plans world’s first 2 GW production line

The GCL Optoelectronic Energy Storage Industry Integration Project is set in Kunshan, featuring collaborations between GCL Group and Kunshan in perovskite, energy storage, digital energy, and digital tech financial center projects. GCL Group plans to establish the world’s inaugural 2GW perovskite production line through a two-phase approach.

Astronergy secures 996 MW in China Huadian’s PV module bidding

Astronergy secured a significant 996 MW bid and a 2,000 MW framework bid from China Huadian Corporation’s PV module procurement. Astronergy played a crucial role in the Tacheng Solar Power Project, contributing 642 MW of high-efficiency ASTRO PV modules. Astronergy aims to dominate the industry with a projected 55 GW capacity in 2023, expected to…

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,…

China’s first Zero-Carbon village is powered by rooftop PV

Xinma, South China’s model village, attains carbon neutrality via rooftop PV maintained by unmanned aerial vehicles. The solar power integrates into smart grids by CSG Guangdong Power Grid. The initiative powers household utilities, electrifies kitchens, illuminates streets, and operates a smart EV charging station. Guangdong Power Grid’s PV portfolio boast 23.7 million kW installation capacity,…

Daqo dives deep into green silicon production

Daqo New Energy Corp’s subsidiary, Xinjiang Daqo, has signed an investment agreement to develop a silicon-based new materials industrial park in Shihezi, China. The first phase of the project entails producing 150,000MT of silicon metal, 50,000MT of polysilicon, and 1.2 million silicon seed rods, requiring an investment of about RMB7.5 billion. The second phase mirrors…

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.