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CNBM joins forces for 2.5 billion Yuan PV venture

Tongcheng Economic Development Zone Construction Investment Group and CNBM signed a PV cell packaging material project in Tong. Valued at 2.5 billion yuan, the project will feature 2 production lines each producing 1200 tonnes daily, with the first starting construction in March 2024, and both expected to be operational by 2025. Upon full production, it…

Datong city launches pioneering 6 GW Energy Project in 2024

Datong City kicks off the Shanxi Jinbei coal mining subsidence area’s new energy base project, a key initiative for the “dual carbon” target. This project, part of China’s 12 large-scale renewable energy bases, plans a 55 billion yuan investment for 6 GW of wind power and PV projects with 3.4 million kWh energy storage. Expected…

1KOMMA5° expands into Dutch market with Zonduurzaam acquisition

1KOMMA5° has entered the Dutch market through the acquisition of Zonduurzaam, a leading solar energy and battery solutions provider based in Deventer. Zonduurzaam, led by brothers Koen and Thomas Rozendom, has a strong presence with over 10,000 energy systems sold and installed. As part of the 1KOMMA5° group, Zonduurzaam aims to expand its product and…

DGIST unveils novel approach to enhance photocurrent in thin films

Researchers from South Korea’s DGIST address the bandgap challenge in Ag-alloyed Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin films (ACIGS). They reveal correlations between element diffusion, notch-point formation, and resulting circuit voltage. Modulating process temperatures (340 to 470 °C) refines the band gap, enabling tailored grading. Achieving 17.7% efficiency without post-deposition treatments, their breakthrough emphasizes deposition temperature’s impact on ACIGS…

LONGi breaks records with 27.09% efficient solar cells

LONGi Green Energy achieves 27.09% efficiency in silicon heterojunction back-contact solar cells, surpassing the 26.81% efficiency record announced in November 2022. The breakthrough, certified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin, Germany involves an all-laser patterning process developed in-house, addressing cost concerns associated with photolithography. Notably, the technology reduces reliance on transparent conductive oxide…

Largest Solar Project in Northern Vietnam Goes Operational with Huasun’s High-Efficiency Modules 

The Luxshare Precision Rooftop Solar Power Project, a 20.048 MW initiative developed by China Power International Holding Ltd. and CNTIC, is now operational, representing northern Vietnam’s largest distributed solar project. Huasun Energy’s high-efficiency Himalaya G12-132 modules enhance its capabilities, emphasizing Luxshare-ICT’s commitment to sustainable development. With advanced features and technology, the project aims to generate…

Horad’s Suzhou HQ unveils new PV module fab

Horad’s global headquarters groundbreaking in Suzhou, China, marked a lively event. With a 530 million yuan investment, the facility spans 88 acres, housing cutting-edge photovoltaic module equipment production lines. Post-completion, monthly production will exceed 20 lines, achieving an annual capacity of 180 GW and over 4 billion yuan in output value. The ceremony signifies a…

Qcells and Microsoft secure 12 GW solar panel deal

Qcells and Microsoft ink a deal for 12 GW of American-made solar panels until 2032. This supports Qcells’ Georgia factory with $2.5 billion in demand. Microsoft, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2025, mitigates supply chain risks. The collaboration aims to establish a robust U.S. solar supply chain. Qcells will manufacture silicon ingots, wafers, cells,…