Warning over TOPCon and HJT reliability
A leading PV technologist has called for new cell testing standards to safeguard against failures in TOPCon and HJT modules.
Bill of materials key to solving next-generation solar module failures
University of New South Wales’ Bram Hoex discusses why stability is as important as the higher efficiencies offered by cell technologies such as TOPCon and HJT.
Lazard: IRA brings LCOS of 100MW, 4-hour standalone BESS down as low as US$124/MWh
According to Lazard, the impact of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives on the business case for battery storage in the US is now significant.
LCOE ranges tighten in Lazard’s latest financial report
US analyst Lazard notes that renewable energy technologies continue to have some of the lowest LCOE figures in the US.
Record number of manufacturers and failures in Kiwa PVEL’s Module Reliability Scorecard
A record of 53 manufacturers and 388 module types have been named “Top Performers” by Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) in its 2024 Module Reliability Scorecard.
FTC Solar launches autonomous hail stow programme
FTC Solar has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, an automated programme to stow PV modules ahead of hailstorms.
REC Group launches module series using HJT cells with 22.5% conversion efficiency
The REC Group has launched a new series of modules which uses heterojunction (HJT) cell technology and boasts a conversion efficiency of 22.5%
PV Price Watch: Leading polysilicon producers eyeing new opportunities as low prices persist
Polysilicon prices have stabilised but remain low, with average n-type prices dropping further, according to the latest industry data.
JinkoSolar unveils TOPCon perovskite tandem solar cell with 33.24% conversion efficiency
JinkoSolar has developed a new tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) perovskite tandem cell, with a power conversion efficiency of 33.24%.
IRS issues new proposals for IRA renewables tax credits
The US government has proposed new regulations regarding tax credits for the owners of renewable energy and energy storage facilities eligible for support under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
