Longi claims 34.6% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
The European Solar Test Installation (ESTI) confirmed Longi’s achievement of a world record-breaking efficiency rating of 34.6% for a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell.
Reshore solar manufacturing but don’t stall construction with tariffs, suggests union official
A leader of a union whose members work in construction and maintenance said the union supported a moratorium on tariffs on certain imported solar panels, as domestic panel output increases, to preserve opportunities in solar construction and installation.
Sunrise brief: Solar visionaries to bring 5 GW module and 5 GW cell manufacturing to Tennessee
Also on the rise: NY invests $5 million in long-duration energy storage. Solar-powered bus depot features green hydrogen production. And more.
Solar visionaries form ReCreate, bringing 5 GW solar module and cell manufacturing to Tennessee
Dean Solon and Hamlet Tunyan, two solar industry leaders, have partnered on a new venture that will bring 5 GW of solar cells and 5 GW of solar modules to U.S. and EU markets.
Swift Solar closes $27 million in funding, plans perovskite solar factory
Swift Solar, a specialist in perovskite tandem photovoltaics, plans to build a factory in the U.S. in the next two to three years to manufacture thin-film solar.
Maxeon reveals minimized risk of hotspots in IBC solar panels
Maxeon’s Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) solar panels were found to disperse heat evenly, leading to lower operating temperatures in the shade and reduced degradation.
CATL, Gotion deny U.S. accusations of forced labor
U.S. lawmakers have urged for Chinese battery heavyweights CATL and Gotion High-Tech to be immediately added to an import ban list under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Both manufacturers have adamantly denied the allegations.
Solar module prices increase for first time in years, Anza reports
Using its own database of price quotes, the Anza Q2 Pricing Insights Report highlights the first price increase in years as a result of AD/CVD petition and the reinstatement of bifacial import duties.
List of top solar module manufacturers led by JA Solar, Trina Solar, Jinko Solar
Wood Mackenzie says that JA Solar has taken first place on its list of solar panel manufacturers. Nine of the first 12 positions are held by Chinese manufacturers, seven of them could surpass 100 GW of capacity by 2027, and eight are self-sufficient in cell capacity, according to the research firm.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar trade case moves forward
Also on the rise: Bosch unveils water source heat pumps for residential, commercial applications. More states now require smart inverters, enabling more distributed solar. And more.
