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.
ib vogt signs PPA with Apple for 134MWp solar project in Spain
Solar developer ib vogt has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with US tech company Apple, offering power from a 134MWp solar PV project in Spain.
Buy now or wait? Tensions pull at US battery energy storage procurement decisions
Rapid technology improvements and trade policy risk pose a dilemma for US battery storage procurement decision-makers, write George Touloupas and Jeff Zwijack of consultancy and market intelligence firm Clean Energy Associates (CEA).
PV Price Watch: polysilicon price falls again to US$6.49/kg, tightening manufacturers’ margins
The transaction price of n-type silicon rod has fallen to 58-60 RMB/kg (US$8.01-8.29/kg) and the average price is down 3.30% month-on-month.
Europe announces Solar Charter to support PV manufacturing
The European Commission (EC) has announced its European Solar Charter, a package intended to support domestic European solar manufacturing.