Top solar panels for output, cost-efficiency, warm climates, and more
Residential solar marketplace provider EnergySage released a review of top solar panel brands for the U.S. market.
Global solar panel oversupply ‘is still there’
At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, pv magazine spoke with two OPIS analysts about the current and projected price trajectory in the global supply chain. According to their analysis, overcapacity remains difficult to be kept in control, which makes an increase in solar module prices very unlikely, at least in the near future.
Fraunhofer ISE warns of risk from higher than expected UV-induced degradation in TOPCon, PERC, HJT cells
The researchers of the German institute explained that UV-induced degradation may cause larger than expected efficiency and voltage losses in all dominant cell technologies, including TOPCon devices. The scientists expect that silicon nitride layers could be used to enhance TOPCon UV stability compared to PECVD layers typically utilized in PERC and heterojunction cells.
Sinovoltaics updates PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The latest list sees India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy maintain the top three positions and Kyocera entering the top ten, up from thirteenths spot.
Maxeon to offer warranty support for bankrupt SunPower
After closing its business, eligible SunPower customers will have their warranty supported by Maxeon.
Sunrise brief: Tesla continues scaling up energy storage business in China
Also on the rise: WoodMac says global solar tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023, MIT scientists optimize perovskite solar cell components, and more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. engineers develop ChatGPT algorithm to design solar cells
Also on the rise: How long do residential batteries last? California replacing nuclear with solar plus storage, and more.
Sunrise brief: A path to 20 GW of distributed solar in New York
Also on the rise: How long do residential solar inverters last? PV module manufacturer financial stability rankings, and more.
Sunrise brief: How long do residential solar panels last?
Also on the rise: Trina Solar probing potential breaches of TOPCon patents, U.S. Senators introduce comprehensive energy permitting reform act, and more.
Top solar panel brands in reliability, quality, and performance
Solar modules are evaluated in the Renewable Energy Test Center annual PV Module Index.
