Canadian Solar launches 5GW TOPCon module assembly plant in Texas
Module manufacturer Canadian Solar has inaugurated its first production facility in the US with a 5GW TOPCon module assembly plant.
Global clean tech at a crossroads: China’s overcapacity challenges western onshoring ambitions
China’s surge is not just a ripple but a tidal wave, with over US$450 billion in surplus factory investment threatening to flood the market over the next three years.
Austria introduces “Made in Europe” solar subsidy bonus
The Austrian government has introduced a “made in Europe” subsidy bonus for European photovoltaic components.
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.
Warning over TOPCon and HTJ 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.