Global solar installations to nearly quadruple by 2033
Wood Mackenzie forecasts 4.7 TW of solar capacity to be built between 2024 and 2033, with China accounting for about 50% of the growth.
Solar modules prices trend lower on weak demand, oversupply
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Cultural considerations for international solar expansion
Each region has a different way of doing things, whether it’s selecting sites, managing employees, or implementing manufacturing standards. Companies looking to expand into foreign markets need to be prepared to deal with these cultural differences, says Clean Energy Associates (CEA) Vice President Mark Hagedorn.
Solar antidumping tariffs back in the spotlight
After a two-year pause, antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) tariffs on solar components shipped from Southeast Asia are set to resume in June 2024.
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.
Longi presents 24.4%-efficient 660 W HPBC solar panel
Intended for applications in utility-scale PV projects, the new Hi-MO 9 module is available in eight versions with power output ranging from 625 W to 660 W and power conversion efficiency spanning from 23.1% to 24.4%.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: Solar panel import tariffs increasing prices by up to 286%
Also on the rise: Total U.S. solar module manufacturing capacity grows by 71% in Q1 2024. California bill amends ruling that gutted value of solar for multi-meter properties. And more.
World’s largest solar plant goes online in China
China Green Development Group has switched on the 3.5 GW Midong solar project in Urumqi, China’s Xinjiang region. The project required an investment of CNY 15.45 billion ($2.13 billion).
JinkoSolar claims 33.24% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells
JinkoSolar says it has achieved a 33.24% efficiency rating for its perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, confirmed by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
