Canadian Solar: Storage ‘more complex’ than solar when it comes to localising manufacturing
The energy storage arm of Canadian Solar said the technology ‘has more complexity than solar’ when it comes to nearshoring manufacturing away from China, and local cell manufacturing could be part of the long-term strategy to leverage domestic content incentives.
Soltec to supply 367MW of trackers to X-Elio, launches new utility-scale tracker
Spanish solar tracker company Soltec has announced a supply deal with fellow Spanish solar developer X-Elio in the same week as it launched a new utility-scale solar tracker system.
JinkoSolar to provide 100MW of Tiger Neo modules to Italian EPC firm Nyox Srl
JinkoSolar has announced plans to supply engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm Nyox Srl with 100MW of its Tiger Neo modules.
Matrix Renewables secures €179 million financing to build 239MW of Spanish PV
Spanish developer Matrix Renewables has secured €179 million (US$191 million) in financing for a 239MW Spanish solar PV portfolio.
VSUN completes 4GW wafer plant in Vietnam
Tokyo-headquartered solar manufacturer VSUN has commenced commercial production of its 4GW silicon wafer plant in Vietnam.
Testing times
Following a decade of technological innovation and geopolitical challenges, PV Tech Power revisits the issue of module quality.
WFES 2024: HJT modules exceed 700W as larger module trend continues
The World Future Energy Summit and Exhibition (WFES), the most influential energy event in the Middle East, was held in Abu Dhabi from 16-18 April. PV Tech was in attendance, and 700W modules were among the highlights of the event. Judging from the products on display, n-type has become the mainstream technology of this exhibition. […]
Highland Materials secures US$255.6 million 48C tax credit to build polysilicon plant in the US
Polysilicon manufacturer Highland Materials has secured US$255.6 million in 48C tax credits to build a polysilicon plant in the US.
From PERC to TOPCon: Navigating the evolution of solar technology
CEA’s George Touloupas and Brian Hansen consider how developers and investors should respond to the accelerating shift in cell technologies.
Maxeon sues REC Solar over US TOPCon cell patent infringement
Solar manufacturer Maxeon Solar Technologies has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the US against module manufacturer REC Solar Holdings.