Solar Manufacturing News

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Qcells Wins IEC, UL Nod for Breakthrough Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Cells
Hanwha Qcells’ large-area perovskite-silicon tandem cell secures IEC and UL certifications, clearing a key hurdle toward commercial rollout of next-generation high-efficiency solar modules.
May 23, 2025 // Technology, Manufacturing News, perovskite, Tandem cells, certification, Qcells
JinkoSolar Secures N-Type TOPCon Modules for Azerbaijan’s 100MW Gobustan Project
JinkoSolar signs agreement to supply N-Type TOPCon modules for Azerbaijan’s 100MW Gobustan solar project, pioneering clean energy in the Caucasus region.
May 22, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Europe, JinkoSolar, topcon, Azerbaijan, Solar Project
Singulus Powers Roltec's Polish Solar Expansion with CIGS Tools
Singulus Technologies powers Roltec's solar future with cutting-edge vacuum sputtering systems, boosting Europe's renewable energy with advanced CIGS technology in Poland.
May 21, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Poland, Europe, singulus technologies, Roltec
US Imposes Steep Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Equipment Imports
New duties on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam—covering 80 % of US imports—aim to bolster domestic manufacturing but raise project costs.
May 21, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Tariffs, USA, North America, south east asia
LONGi to Equip Peru’s Sol de Verano with Hi-MO 9 9
LONGi will deliver 53.2 MW of Hi-MO 9 back-contact modules to Yinson Renewables’ Sol de Verano 1 project near Majes, marking a milestone for Peru’s 60 % renewables target by 2030.
May 19, 2025 // Manufacturing News, South america, LONGi, Peru, solar module, Yinson Renewables, HiMO9
Chinese Firms Commit $1.75bn for Ethiopian Solar and Mining Projects
Five Chinese companies will invest $1 .75 billion in Ethiopia, funding solar-cell factories, energy-storage lines, and large-scale mineral ventures, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Shide.
May 14, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Canadian Solar, China, Asia, Ethiopia, Africa, mining, solar manufacturing
LONGi Unveils EcoLife HBC Modules, Raising Bar for Residential Solar
LONGi debuts EcoLife, the first mass-produced HBC module, boasting 25 % efficiency and 510 W output—engineered for Europe’s residential rooftops and 30-year durability.
May 13, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Residential, heterojunction, PV module, LONGi, EcoLife
SEG Solar Fires Up First Line at Indonesian Mega Factory
SEG Solar has activated the maiden production line at its $500-million, 5-GW photovoltaic industrial park in Central Java, fast-tracking plans to anchor Southeast Asia’s largest solar-equipment hub.
May 12, 2025 // Manufacturing News, manufacturing, Asia, Indonesia, SEG Solar
Next2Sun Secures Exclusive Deal for Huasun Solar Modules
Next2Sun AG partners with Huasun Energy to bring ultrahigh bifacial HJT solar modules to Europe, aiming for global expansion in vertical solar installations.
May 9, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, solar module, Next2Sun, Asia Pacific, Huasun Energy
Verbund Locks 700-MW Trina Solar Panels for Southern Europe Projects
Austrian utility Verbund signs five-year framework with Trina Solar for 700-plus MW of high-efficiency modules to accelerate solar roll-outs in Spain and Italy.
May 9, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Spain, Italy, Europe, verbund, TrinaSolar, photovoltaic modules
Midsummer Secures $15M Order for Solar Cell Factory
Midsummer AB lands SEK 143.5M order for 15-MW solar line, marking a major step in global sustainable manufacturing with their eco-friendly, scalable technology.
May 7, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Sweden, Europe, solar cell, midsummer
BII Funding Powers ReNew's 4-GW Gujarat Solar Cell Factory Expansion
UK-backed BII invests INR 8.7 bn in ReNew’s solar subsidiary, funding a 4 GW TOPCon cell factory in Gujarat and adding 2,000 jobs.
May 7, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, BII, ReNew Energy
JA Solar to Power YES Group with 100-MW Module Deal
YES Group secures 100 MW of JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules for 2025 projects, boosting Australia’s rooftop and commercial solar ambitions.
May 6, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Australia, JA Solar, Oceania, solar modules, Renewable Energy, YES Group
Enphase Boosts US Production of Solar Microinverters, Batteries
Enphase Energy ships 6.5M microinverters, boosting solar projects with domestic content and achieving a $29.7M profit turnaround.
May 5, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Storage, USA, Enphase Energy, North America
Gonvarri Solar Secures Major 396-MW Peru Tracker Deal
Gonvarri Solar powers Peru's largest solar farm with 6,800 trackers, generating 1.2 TWh annually, boosting the nation's energy by 2.5%.
May 5, 2025 // Manufacturing News, South america, tracker, Peru, Gonvarri Solar