Suzhou Sunwell New Energy secures bid for crucial equipment in GW-level copper interconnect production line. The company, established in 2017, specializes in mass-producing photovoltaic copper metallization tech. After rigorous testing and pilot projects, they achieved GW-class production targets in two years. The technical team innovated edge protection and flexible plating technologies, reducing costs and enhancing…
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…
In rural southwest China, a solar project utilizing 504 MW Astronergy PV modules is now grid-connected, fostering crop cultivation and local green initiatives. Expected to generate 550 million kWh annually, equivalent to saving 160,000 tonnes of coal and reducing 500,000 tonnes of CO2, this project signifies ASTRO series modules’ success in agricultural scenarios.
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…
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…
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…
Repsol launches its 204 MW Sigma solar project in Andalusia, Spain, with a 150 million euros investment, contributing 430 GWh annually to the grid, powering 43,000 homes and reducing 191,000 tons of CO2 emissions. As part of Repsol’s 6 GW 2025 goal, Sigma joins their Spanish solar projects, Valdesolar and Kappa, while the Andalusian Government…
DAS Solar and Hebei University formalized a tech transfer pact, establishing the DAS Solar-Hebei University Photovoltaic Innovation Research Center. The focus lies on Passivation Solution Efficiency Technology in Crystalline Silicon Cells. Hebei University transferred related achievements and patents to DAS Solar. The joint research center aims to advance this technology, achieve large-scale production, and develop…
DAS Solar has made its inaugural shipment of N-type rectangular modules to Europe, marking a strategic move in advancing the region’s energy transition. The modules, known for their exceptional performance, boast a “0” LID, 22.9% conversion efficiency, offer a 20W power output increase within the same design, reducing system BOS cost and LCOE.
First Solar and Cleantech Solar ink a 15-year PPA, wherein Cleantech will build 150 MW of PV and 16.8 MW of wind assets in Tamil Nadu, India. The facilities, operational by Q3 2024, aim to fulfill 70% of First Solar’s new 3.3 GW solar manufacturing facility’s electricity needs, cutting 7,000 kilotons of CO2. Cleantech will…
