Solar Manufacturing News

GameChange Solar expands its operations with a new tracker factory in Brazil, capable of producing 2.5 GW of solar capacity. The facility offers training, service, and technical support for the Genius Tracker model, with plans to supply equipment to other Latin American countries.

Huasun's 3.6GW HJT Solar Cell Project in Xishan District marks a major milestone in the industry, with plans to exceed 26% efficiency and establish Xishan as a photovoltaic hub.

First Solar is making strategic moves to increase production capacity in Ohio, with plans for a new distribution centre, expanded module production, and a research and development centre. Their goal is to achieve a 14 GW production footprint in the US by 2026.

Swiss solar tech company Meyer Burger shifts focus to the US, closing its German manufacturing site and anticipating significant profits in the American market.

Next2Sun's agrivoltaics projects bring vertical solar panels to the US, maximizing land use and offering protection for crops and soil health. Collaboration with iSun in Vermont marks a new milestone.

LG Electronics opens first US factory for EV charging stations, boosting America's charging infrastructure. New tech jobs and revenue opportunities await in North Texas.

RenShine Solar completes 150MW perovskite PV module project, aiming for mass-scale production of high-efficiency panels by mid-2024. Expanding capacity with gigawatt-level production lines for versatile applications.

Emmvee, an Indian solar module maker, has won a contract to supply 300 MWp of its Bifacial MonoPERC Solar panels for a 240-MW solar plant in Gujarat. The project will power the state electricity regulation board and is set to be completed by May 2025. Emmvee is also expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new 1.5-GWp cell line.

First Solar's new module factory in Tamil Nadu, India, boosts the country's solar technology sector and creates high-value jobs, supporting India's self-sufficiency goals and the global shift to cleaner energy.

Microsoft partners with QCells to become one of the world's largest buyers of renewable energy, investing in solar modules and services to achieve its sustainability goals.

Adelaide-based Tindo unveils plans to build a $90-100 million "gigafactory" in Australia, backed by federal government support. The ambitious project relies on ARENA funding, state initiatives, and the 2022 IRA. With the right support, Australia's last remaining solar panel producer can kick start a domestic upstream supply chain.

GCL Group Holdings is revolutionizing solar energy with the world's biggest perovskite solar cell factory, boasting a 2GW capacity and up to 26% photoelectric conversion efficiency. The panels have already been tested in space with the successful launch of Landspace's ZQ-2 II.

LONGi and Nofar Energy Romania have reached an agreement for a 576MW PV project in Romania, with Hi-MO 7 modules and ESG-compliant financing from a leading banking corporation. Mirel Jarnea and Favi Stelian are excited for the progress and future of sustainable energy in Romania.

DMEGC Magnetics Co Ltd introduces two cutting-edge module series for residential and power plant sectors. TOPCon cells with up to 25.5% efficiency, 430-620W power range, PFAS-free, RoHS/REACH-certified and IEC TS 63209-1:2021 compliant. 100% renewable energy-powered modules available worldwide.

Tongwei Co. pushes ahead with ambitious expansion plans while Chinese solar sector braces for inevitable consolidation and price wars. The 28 billion yuan ($3.9 billion) factory in Inner Mongolia promises 500,000 tons of industrial silicon and 400,000 tons of polysilicon annually.