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German PV manufacturing tools suppliers see worst sales slump since market hit rock bottom
window, are both to the effects of the spread of Covid-19. Although China has actually long been the leading source of orders for solar production
Jun 25, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Malaysia, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, Jutta Trube, North America, covid-19, United States
Strategies in position to More Than Triple Local Solar Manufacturing Capacity
entirely eliminate the need for imports, especially from countries such as China. As part of the plan, an increased manufacturing plan is being
Jul 6, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, manufacturing, India, solar cells, Asia, modules, IANS
'EU needs EUR210bn in wind, solar financial investment'
presently 75% of all Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels come into the EU from China, leading, over the last decade, to the decrease of EU domestic PV
Oct 13, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, EU, capgemini, World Energy Markets Observatory, WEMO
Mellow Energy Achieves Milestones in Perovskite Module Efficiency
China-based Mellow Energy has announced significant efficiency milestones for its perovskite-silicon 4-terminal tandem module, developed in collaboration with Zhuhai Hongjun New Energy. The module has successfully passed certification by the China Photovoltaic Testing Center (CPVT), achieving a front-side efficiency of 24.68% and a back-side efficiency of 18.87%. The module features dual light-absorbing layers, with a theoretical efficiency limit of up to 45%.Additionally, Mellow Energy's 1.2 x 1.6 m² double-glass modules have achieved a conversion efficiency of 18.16%, following a TÜV Rheinland certified efficiency of 17.9%. These advancements highlight Mellow Energy's progress in enhancing photovoltaic module efficiency, potentially contributing to more effective solar energy solutions. What efficiency milestones has Mellow Energy achieved with its perovskite-silicon tandem module? Record Efficiency Achievement: Mellow Energy's perovskite-silicon 4-terminal tandem module has reached a front-side efficiency of 24.68%, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of higher efficiency solar modules. This achievement places the module among the top performers in the industry. Back-Side Efficiency: The module also boasts a back-side efficiency of 18.87%, which is a notable accomplishment for tandem modules, as it indicates effective utilization of light from both sides, enhancing overall energy capture. Certification by CPVT: The module's efficiency has been validated by the China Photovoltaic Testing Center (CPVT), providing industry recognition and credibility to Mellow Energy's technological advancements. Theoretical Efficiency Potential: With a theoretical efficiency limit of up to 45%, the module demonstrates significant potential for future improvements, indicating that there is still room for growth and optimization in tandem module technology. Dual Light-Absorbing Layers: The use of dual light-absorbing layers in the module design is a key factor in achieving high efficiency, as it allows for better absorption and conversion of sunlight into electricity. Advancements in Double-Glass Modules: Mellow Energy's double-glass modules have also seen efficiency improvements, with a conversion efficiency of 18.16%, up from a previously certified 17.9% by TÜV Rheinland. This progress underscores the company's commitment to enhancing the performance of its photovoltaic products. Potential Impact on Solar Energy Solutions: These efficiency milestones suggest that Mellow Energy's innovations could lead to more effective and competitive solar energy solutions, potentially reducing costs and increasing the adoption of solar technology globally.
Feb 24, 2025 // Technology, perovskite, PV module, efficiency, Mellow Energy
Changzhou Almaden Invests $240M in UAE Solar Glass Factory
global growth strategy amid intense competition and falling prices in China. The factory will serve markets in the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia.
May 2, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Asia, UAE, solar glass, changzhou almaden
China’s Solar Boom Faces Grid Bottlenecks as Curtailment Hits Record
China’s runaway solar expansion is colliding with the hard limits of its power network. New National Energy Administration (NEA) data show solar curtailment surged to 5.7 % in the first half of 2025, almost double the 3 % recorded a year earlier. The jump comes even as the country added a mind-bending 277 GW of new PV in 2024—more than the total capacity installed by any other nation to date—and is on track for a further 200-plus GW this year. Curtailment—electricity generated but dumped for lack of demand or transmission—has spiked in the sparsely populated interior, with Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai regularly breaching the government’s new 10 % tolerance threshold. Analysts warn that wastage at this level could erode project returns, chilling investment sentiment even before Beijing’s 1,200-GW-by-2030 goal is met. The State Grid Corporation is hurrying to close the gap, pledging a record ¥650 billion (US$90 billion) capex this year on ultra-high-voltage (UHV) lines and digital substations, yet most links take five years to build. Storage is lagging too. Although China commissioned 22 GW/46 GWh of batteries last year, that covers barely one-tenth of daily solar peaks. “Generation is out-running both wires and wires-plus-storage,” says Fitch analyst Diana Xia, who predicts curtailment will stay elevated until at least 2027. Some provinces are pivoting to co-locating data centres or electrolyser clusters to soak up midday surplus, but those industrial loads remain on the drawing board. Even so, Beijing shows no sign of hitting the brakes. May alone saw more PV added than the United States managed during all of 2024, underscoring domestic manufacturers’ grip on the global supply chain. Developers shrug off short-term slips, betting that UHV lines and market reforms will unlock coastal demand. Yet rising curtailment could squeeze margins: spot power prices in western hubs have tumbled 40 % since January as oversupply meets limited local consumption. The coming two summers will be decisive. If grid upgrades fail to keep pace, China’s solar gold rush may find itself energy-rich but revenue-poor—a cautionary tale for any country sprinting ahead of its wires.
Aug 5, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, China, National Energy Administration, Asia, grid constraints, Solar curtailment, Renewable expansion
Ginlong Solis' PV inverter sales established new documents
appeal continued to obtain market share. Ginlong Solis kept in mind that the China Photovoltaic Industry Association had reported that the market share of string
Sep 7, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Inverters, China, pv power plants, Asia, solar-plus-storage, residential, pv string inverter, ginlong solis technologies
TBEA puts a new huge India-based solar inverter fab into operation
China-based solar inverter manufacturer TBEA Xi’an Electric Technology has scheduled the launch of the new large-scale fab for next week. The plant’s annual production capacity is 2 gigawatts. The factory is installed in Bedadi, in about 5 kilometers from Electronic City. The Bangalore project is being implemented in the framework of TBEA’s ambition to create three India-based production lines. At first, the manufacturer will begin with two conveyor lines, one making 208-kilowatt-rated multiple-MPPT string inverters and the second one focused on production of central inverters with full range of ratings for out-of-door use. Each line has a 1-gigawatt capacity. As for the third conveyor, it will come into operation later.  The Chinese developer has an over-30-gigawatt pipeline in over 20 countries worldwide. In India, it operates more than 3 gigawatts of installed capacity. Apart from solar inverters, TBEA supplies e-routers, static var compensators, as well as flexible DC transmission systems.  The service provider has two research-and-development centers (in China and Germany), has implemented over ten R&D projects, and has been granted with over 300 different patents. Moreover, TBEA has developed a full range of grid-tie inverters rated at 3-5000 kilowatts as well as a universal smart PV power plant solution for various applications.
Nov 21, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Inverters, China, Asia, TBEA
A2A to obtain 1 gigawatt solar pipeline from Chinese Talesun
an agreement to purchase a 1 gigawatt of PV development pipeline from Talesun, China’s photovoltaic module manufacturer. The deal is conducted as a part of
Dec 6, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Italy, China, PV plant, pv modules, Europe, Asia, pipeline, Talesun, A2A Renewables
CRISIL Report on The New Power Pair in Town
on the report, hybrid jobs have located favour globally, also. Among others, China, Germany, Spain, Netherlands and also the United States have set up such
Jun 15, 2020 // Market Research, USA, Spain, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, Netherlands, North America, CRISIL
SunPower to release 625 W shingled module
panel modern technology by our Huansheng Photovoltaic (HSPV) joint endeavor in China," SunPower said. Maxeon Solar Technologies is additionally possessed by
Jul 27, 2020 // Manufacturing News, USA, SunPower, Total, North America, Maxeon Solar Technologies
US Solar Factory Boom Stalls Amid Import Influx
to a $16 billion investment in US solar manufacturing, with hopes of reducing China's dominance in the green tech market. However, less than two years later, some
May 13, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, biden
Trina Solar Vertex N 700W+: Mass Production Begins
been installed using the Vertex N 700W+ series modules in Saudi Arabia and China, providing valuable feedback on real world performance. What Benefits Does
Aug 31, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Trina Solar, Vertex Module
Scale-up of Solar and also Wind Places Existing Coal, Gas in danger
two-hours of discharge period) in gas-importing areas, like Europe, China or Japan. The most recent evaluation by research study firm BloombergNEF
May 19, 2020 // Market Research, USA, New York, China, solar pv, Asia, BloombergNEF, London, North America, Seb Henbest, onshore wind, Tifenn Brandily
Bitcoin Miners Navigate Extreme Globe of Crypto Power-Hunting
thousands of gloomy Bitcoin miners crowded into a luxury hotel in Western China. They had a large trouble: Just weeks earlier, the Chinese federal government
Jul 13, 2021 // Blockchain, China, Asia, kazakhstan, Bitcoin, Peter Wall, Bitmain, Didar Bekbauov