Midsummer gets €32M EU grant for new solar factory

The EU and Midsummer have inked a EUR 32.3 million grant agreement for a cutting-edge 200 MW thin film solar cell facility in Sweden. The agreement outlines construction timelines, grant payments, and other conditions. Set to kick off production in Q1 2026, the project is slated to create 250 jobs, contributing to Midsummer’s ambitious target…

Lightweight space solar module by Ascent Solar

Ascent Solar Technologies, a pioneer in CIGS thin-film PV, will begin shipping Titan in Q1 2024. Titan, a high-efficiency space-optimized solar module, offers 17.55% efficiency and 2100 W/kg power. Weighing only 10g and delivering 17 W/Sq.ft , it seamlessly integrates into arrays, providing a Plug & FlyTM solution for tailored power, a vital component in…