Solar Manufacturing News

Tongwei investing US$ 1.9 bn in 32GW of new solar cell capacity
Significant polysilicon and seller cell producer Tongwei Group is to purchase an extra 32GW of solar cell capacity via a RMB12 billion (US$ 1.9 billion) financial investment in partnership with the federal government of Meishan City, in Sichuan Province, China.
Apr 4, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Tongwei, China, Asia, cell manufacturing, tongwei group, cells, cells and modules
Enel indicators grant agreement with EU for 3GW bifacial PV module facility in Italy
Enel Green Power (EGP) has actually signed a grant agreement with the European Commission for a 3GW PV module plant in Catania, Italy, with an R&D commitment to pursue tandem cell manufacturing in the coming years.
Apr 4, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, heterojunction, enel green power, European Union, european commission, module manufacturing, european manufacturing
SunPower, First Solar in late-stage discussions to establish 'globe altering' residential solar module
United States household solar installer SunPower is in late-stage conversations with United States thin film maker First Solar to establish the "globe's most advanced domestic solar panel", its CEO Peter Faricy revealed during an expert day discussion that additionally laid out the business's new method.
Apr 1, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Residential, Storage, USA, SunPower, First Solar, Enphase Energy, solar cell, North America, modules, module assembly
As Europe Changes Solar Manufacturing, Overcapacity Risks Loom
While the project is aimed at boosting European PV manufacturing capacity, it may result in a worldwide overcapacity, provided the prepare for growth in nations like China, India, and the US.
Apr 1, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Europe, EU, European Solar Manufacturing Council, ESMC, solar module manufacturing
First Solar secure local steel supply for Ohio module center
First Solar has actually locked in steel supplies for solar modules made at its under-development making center in Ohio, by signing a supply contract with local carrier Ice Industries.
Apr 1, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, PV module, North America, Ohio, Howard Ice
Swedish PV cell modern technology company raises US$ 19m for product development and also roll-out
Swedish dye-sensitised solar cell (DSSC) business Exeger has actually increased SEK178.9 million (US$ 19 million) to support the continued roll-out of its flexible solar cell modern technology, Powerfoyle.
Mar 31, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, solar cell, Giovanni Fili
Jinko Solar Lays Claim As First To Deliver 100GW Solar Panels
Jinko Solar states claims that one out of every 10 solar modules mounted in the world was created by the company. The company claims that it has actually attained the turning point despite Covid-19 led supply chain interruptions.
Mar 31, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, bipv, Jinko Solar, solar modules, Dany Qian, Kangping Chen, Building-integrated photovoltaics, Tiger, swan, Tiger Pro Series, Cheetah, Tiger Neo modules
SolarPower Europe reveals 8 activities required to reach 1TW of solar PV by 2030
SolarPower Europe has actually provided a list of 8 actions that will certainly assist Europe speed up solar release to reach a total capacity of 1TW by 2030 and decrease its reliance on Russian fossil fuel imports.
Mar 31, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Ukraine, Europe, SolarPower Europe, rooftop solar, European Union, european commission, grid connection, permitting, european solar, russian gas, training
Pressure mounts on United States policymakers to pass PV manufacturing tax breaks as financing for DOE-led 'Accelerator' is suggested
Pressure is placing on policymakers in the United States to press with motivations to stimulate residential clean energy manufacturing in the country after a rough week for US solar.
Mar 31, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, SEIA, manufacturing, Q CELLS, polysilicon, biden, module assembly, jon ossoff, SEMA, tax incentives
Tongwei set for six-fold profit leap after polysilicon, solar cell prices remain high
Solar maker Tongwei is forecasting for a six-fold rise in net profit for Q1 2022, highlighting the effect prices spikes are having on upstream supplier fortunes.
Mar 30, 2022 // Manufacturing News, manufacturing, Tongwei, polysilicon, solar cell
SunPower releases upgraded house battery system supplying 'whole home' backup power capability
United States residential solar installer SunPower launched an upgraded version of its battery storage space system, dubbed SunVault, claiming it can currently provide whole-home back-up in case of power failure.
Mar 30, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Residential, SunPower, Battery Energy Storage, sunvault
LONGi claims brand-new p-type heterojunction cell efficiency record of 25.47%.
Solar maker LONGi has laid claim to a brand-new cell effectiveness record for a gallium-doped p-type heterojunction PV cell.
Mar 30, 2022 // Manufacturing News, heterojunction, LONGi, isfh, p-type, conversion efficiency, cell efficiency
Gautam Solar introduces G-2X Mono Solar Panels with Dual Power Generation
In Roof & Ground Mounted Solar Power Plants the power generation gains from the back side of the module are additional 10%- 30%. Gautam Solar claims that the modern technology, range of procedures and also reliability like features maintains the brand-new panel various in the market.
Mar 25, 2022 // Manufacturing News, solar plants, Gautam Solar, Gautam Mohanka, G-2X Mono Solar Panels
Tesla opens gigafactory in Germany
The first Model Y electric cars have rolled off the assembly line at the US electric car producer's first European factory.
Mar 24, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Transport, TESLA, Germany, Elon Musk, Europe
GCL SI to deliver 71 MW of bifacial solar modules to Brazil
Chinese photovoltaics (PV) business GCL System Integration Technology Co Ltd (SHE:002506) today introduced a solar module order in Brazil and also offered an update regarding its manufacturing operations in Hefei, China.
Mar 24, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, China, South america, Brazil, Asia, GCL SI, bifacial solar modules