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…

JinkoSolar receives “National Industrial Design Centre” designation

JinkoSolar, the sole national photovoltaic manufacturer honoured as a national industrial design centre, signifies top-tier innovation and design prowess recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Acknowledged for its cutting-edge technology and design integration, JinkoSolar’s commitment to innovation is exemplified by products like Tiger Pro, Tiger Neo, BIPV, and energy storage, setting 25…

UtmoLight Perovskite module makes new record

UtmoLight, certified by JET, achieved a record-breaking steady-state efficiency of 19.5% for its 810.1cm² perovskite module, surpassing Panasonic’s 18.6%. The certification followed stringent testing by solar energy pioneer Professor Martin Green and the NREL. This marks a 0.9% efficiency increase in five months.

Trina Solar’s 200MW high-altitude PV plant activated

Trina Solar’s high-altitude solar and storage plant, equipped with Vertex N 700W modules, is now connected to the grid, boasting a total 200MW capacity in two phases. Forecasted to generate 340 million kWh annually, the project aims to reduce coal consumption by 102,300 tonnes and cut CO2 emissions by 280,800 tonnes yearly. The initial phase…

GCL Integration inks 3.5GW silicon wafer deal for 2024

GCL Integration secures a “Silicon Wafer Sales Contract” with GCL Technology Suzhou, ensuring a stable supply for its 20GW high-efficiency cell project. The 2024 capped purchase is 1 million yuan, approximately 3.5GW or 425.5 million pieces. Transaction pricing to be discussed in January aligns with normal business activities.

Canadian Solar modules excel in VDE certification

Canadian Solar Group achieves world-first certification for IEC 61215-2021 and IEC 61730-2023 standards, setting a pivotal industry benchmark. These rigorous standards assess photovoltaic module performance, reliability, and safety, with heightened criteria for altitude, double-sided modules, and high temperatures. Canadian Solar’s TOPCon series modules meet VDE certification, showcasing resilience in complex environments.

Qiya Silicon ramps up high-purity silicon production

Xinjiang Qiya Silicon Co., Ltd. initiated the first phase of its 100,000-ton annual high-purity crystalline silicon project, spanning 1,000 acres with a 9 billion yuan investment. The second phase commenced construction on August 1, 2022, and is set to start production in October 2024, producing 100,000 tons of high-purity polysilicon.

Huansheng Photovoltaic exceeds 1.1 GW monthly shipments

Huansheng Photovoltaic achieves a record 1.1GW cumulative shipments in November, emphasizing high power generation and reliability of its shingled modules. The company’s success is attributed to technological leadership, contract performance, and adherence to customer-centric innovation. In the competitive 2023 PV market, Huansheng focuses on “large-size, thin wafers” and “Basic and N-type” innovations, utilizing Industry 4.0…