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Solar cells and solar modules are the workhorses of the solar system, they decide on performance and electricity yield. Here we show new products and trends in module technology.

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Topic of the Week: Logistics

LONGi enters partnership to solarize logistics hub of UNHCR

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LONGi recently announced a new three-year partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The company will also provide solar systems and solutions as well as solar energy skills training to support refugees and host communities.

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Italy

FuturaSun manufacturing project selected for EU funding

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FuturaSun’s FENICE project, aimed at building a high-efficiency photovoltaic module plant in Italy, has passed the selection process by CINEA, securing a grant from the Innovation Fund—one of the European Commission’s key initiatives to drive technological innovation and the green transition.

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Second-life modules

Research project for the repair of old modules starts

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The market for second-life solar modules is growing rapidly: in addition to use in smaller stand-alone systems and as balcony power plants, entire solar parks can also be equipped with used modules. After all, 70 per cent of old modules are immediately usable.

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PV module technology

TrinaSolar emphasizes the efficiency advantages of TopCon PV modules

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Manufacturers of high-efficiency modules with TopCon and back-contact technology communicate different test results to prove the efficiency advantages of their technology. Trina Solar now points to generation gains of TopCon PV modules.

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PV Guided Tours

Christian Peter from Aiko: More than one kilowatt with two modules

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Video: Solar modules are getting bigger. However, high output is not only a result of growth, but also of increased efficiency. Christian Peter, Head of Solarlab Aiko Europe, knows which technologies make this possible.

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Topic of the Week: The Netherlands

DAS Solar delivers N-type PV modules to Dutch project

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DAS Solar supplied 2.1MW of high-efficiency N-type modules for the Xperal Zonneweide Kempenbroek PV project, which was successfully connected to the grid in the Netherlands. The project is located in Limburg Province, a province with abundant sunlight.

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Huasun

Solar module with unprecedented power output and efficiency

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Huasun's G12-132 HJT solar module has reached a new milestone with a power output of 769 watts and 24.75% efficiency, driving innovation in photovoltaic technology.

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Solitek

An upgraded high-efficiency module for solar roofs

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Solitek’s latest Solrif module in the Solid series is pushing solar roofing forwards with its design and efficiency. Is this the future of sustainable energy?

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PV Guided Tours

Roman Giehl of Jinko Solar: Driving the sustainable transformation

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Video: Jinko Solar resents new solar modules and battery storage systems. A lot has happened at the cell level, both in terms of modules and batteries. Solar cell production has also become much more environmentally friendly. Watch the video to find out more.

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Top products of the week

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An inlay system for solar facades, a string inverter with arc detection, a new bifacial TOPCon glass-glass solar module and a mounting system secured with just two screws. Here are our top products of the week:

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Sharp

A new bifacial TOPCon glass-glass solar module

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Sharp Energy Solutions Europe unveils the NBJE610, a new bifacial TOPCon glass-glass solar module with 610W output, designed for large-scale rooftop and open-field installations.

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PV Guided Tours

Christian Peter from Aiko: More than one kilowatt with two modules

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Video: Solar modules are getting bigger. However, high output is not only a result of growth, but also of increased efficiency. Christian Peter, Head of Solarlab Aiko Europe, knows which technologies make this possible.

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PV Guided Tours

Thomas Bell of Sunman: New half-cell and lightweight pv modules

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Video: Glass-free photovoltaic half-cell modules. 60 to 70 percent lighter than conventional modules, while at the same time offering high quality and resilience. How this works and what advantages it brings we will find out now with Thomas Bell of Sunman.

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Half-year report 2024

LONGi generates €5.03 billion in sales

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LONGi has published its financial report for the first half of 2024. The integrated Chinese module manufacturer generated revenues of the equivalent of 5.03 billion euros in the period. One challenge, however, is the low PV manufacturing capacity utilization rate of less than 50 percent. Growth with the new HPBC 2.0 back-contact series is expected in 2025.

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Autarco

A deeply black solar module

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The Dutch provider of solar solutions Autarco presents the first storage system under its own brand: It is a three-phase high-voltage battery with battery cells made of lithium iron phosphate.

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Interview Peter Thiele/Sharp

“Pushing the boundaries of efficiency in solar technology“

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Peter Thiele, President Sharp Energy Solutions Europe, about historical milestones, the development of photovoltaic technology and future challenges and opportunities in the solar industry.

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Topic of the Week: Recycling

Solar Startup Award 2024 for Solar Materials

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Solar Materials have been awarded the Solar Startup Award 2024 for their pioneering recycling solution. They have developed a new recycling technology that allows the recovery of all raw materials from solar panels with a 98% recovery rate, and a 80% lower carbon footprint.

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Topic of the Week: Recycling

Reiling achieves recycling breakthrough and recovers glass and silicon

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Just under a year after the opening of Reiling's first recycling plant for solar modules, two technological breakthroughs have been achieved. Firstly, the quality of the recovered solar glass has been significantly improved. In addition, the recovery of silicon has been realised on an industrial scale.

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Severe weather

Solar modules pass strict hail-resistance test

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Sharp’s NU-JC series solar modules have passed a strict hail impact test (HW4) and have been officially included in the Swiss and Austrian Hail Register.