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Huasun’s 700W+ HJT modules certified for Indian market 

Huasun Energy’s Himalaya G12 Series, featuring high-efficiency HJT photovoltaic modules, secures registration with the Bureau of Indian Standards. The TÜV SÜD-certified G12-132 module boasts a power output of 750.544 W and a conversion efficiency of 24.16%, emphasizing Huasun’s commitment to quality and innovation for the Indian solar market. The modules prioritize high efficiency, reliability, and…

EDF and KOWEPO secure funding for 500 MW Oman solar project

EDF Renewables and KOWEPO secure financing for Oman’s 500 MW solar plant, Manah 1. A 20-year PPA with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company is signed, targeting commercial operation in Q1 2025. The project supports Oman’s Net-Zero goals, aiming for 35-39% renewable generation by 2040. Global financial institutions and a French-Korean partnership facilitate project financing…

Voltalia surpasses revised 2.8 GW renewable energy milestone

Voltalia has surpassed its 2023 targets, with total capacity now at 2.85 GW, exceeding the revised goal of 2.8 GW. The initial capacity in operation target of 2.3 GW has been surpassed, reaching 2.37 GW. Power plants in operation grew from 1,571 to 2,370 MW, reducing under-construction capacity from 1,022 MW in 2022 to 480…

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…

Autowell seals 210 million Yuan deal with Trina Solar

Autowell signed a purchase contract with Trina Solar Co., Ltd. for approximately 97 million yuan. Autowell’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Wuxi Autowell Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., signed a purchase contract with Trina USA, a subsidiary of Trina Solar, for about 113 million yuan. The total contract value for Autowell and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in this deal…

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…

Arctech expands solar presence in Turkey with Alpon Energy partnership

Arctech has entered a strategic partnership with Alpon Energy in Istanbul, Turkey. The collaboration leverages Alpon’s 8-year expertise, focusing on project management, logistical support, exploring local opportunities, and providing technical services such as installation supervision and commissioning assistance. Turkey, recognized as a leading market in the Middle East, has shown remarkable growth in the PV…