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CNNP Optoelectronics brings utility-scale perovskite modules out of the lab
China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC) subsidiary CNNP Optoelectronics has lifted the curtain on a 1.2 m × 1.6 m single-junction perovskite module that pushes certified efficiency to 16.5 %—the highest yet reported for a panel this size and architecture. TÜV SÜD performed the measurement, which was revealed at SNEC 2025 in Shanghai.
What’s inside the glass-glass sandwich?
Poly-4PACz passivation layer: A nanometer-scale self-assembled monolayer (SAM) mitigates interface recombination and lets the panel keep >95 % of its initial output after 85 °C damp-heat stress.
30 nm water-oxygen barrier via ALD: This ultrathin coating blocks moisture and O₂ ingress without adding bulk, complementing a sealed mechanical-interlock frame and salt-resistant wiring harness for coastal and high-altitude sites.
Dual-glass, anti-PID stack: Rated for 1,500 V systems and typhoon-class winds (275 km h-¹).
“Dark-factory” pilot line
The modules roll off a 200 MW pilot line that runs lights-out with domestically built coaters, ALD tools and lamination gear. CNNP says the process tolerates uncontrolled ambient temperature and humidity, trimming:
Resource
vs. crystalline-Si
Production time
–40 %
Materials use
–60 %
Energy use
–80 %
The lifecycle carbon footprint falls 70 %, and learning-curve scaling is expected to push costs below CNY 0.5 ($0.07)/W—roughly 30 % under mainstream silicon.
Roadmap to gigawatt scale
A gigawatt-class facility is slated to break ground in 2026, with commercial shipments targeted for 2028. Stable throughput in uncontrolled environments could slash capex for future lines and accelerate perovskite adoption in harsh-weather markets.
Jul 3, 2025 // Technology, Manufacturing News, perovskite, solar module, SNEC 2025, CNNP Optoelectronics, Poly-4PACz
Unlocking All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency
at China's Nanjing University, University of Science and Technology of China and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed an
Jun 14, 2023 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Nanjing University, efficiency, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, University of Science and Technology
1.1 GW Solar Order For GCL SI in India
Golden Concord Group (GCL), has multiple manufacturing facilities located in China, including a new N-type cell factory in Wanzhi district, Wuhu City which
Aug 23, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, solar module, GCL SI
WA's Synergy Awards CATL $1B for 700 MW Battery
being developed by government-owned energy retailer Synergy, was awarded to China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL).The 200-MW/800-MWh
Sep 19, 2023 // Storage, Western Australia, CATL
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Bifacial loses US tariff workaround as Section 201 exemption is axed
The last few months have seen Washington DC lock horns with at least China and India over import barriers for PV components. Cases before the World Trade
Oct 7, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, USA, Jinko Solar, SunPower, First Solar, Bifacial PV, Donald Trump, North America, Jenny Chase, section 201, trade war, Hanwha Q-Cells, Mark Osborne
Total and Marubeni to Build 800MW Solar Plant in Qatar Ahead of World Cup
at 2 gigawatts by the end of this year and 7 gigawatts by the end of 2024.
China took an early lead in bifacial solar deployment via its Top Runner program. It
Jan 22, 2020 // Large-Scale, Commercial, SunPower, Asia, Qatar, Jinko, GCL New Energy, Dubai
New Breakthrough Capacitor With Fast Charging as well as Longer Battery Life
research study was moneyed by the National Science Foundation of China, the Ministry of Science as well as Technology of China, the Chinese
Feb 19, 2020 // Technology, Storage, storage, China, Asia, electric vehicles, International, UCL, Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhuangnan Li
Renewables defies COVID to establish brand-new records in 2020, will certainly speed up even more in 2021
this can increase by a more 11GW based on an accelerated deployment case in China, with a more 19GW possible depending upon increased instances elsewhere.
As a
Nov 10, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, USA, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, India, China, Europe, Asia, North America, IEA, Fatih Birol, covid-19, pandemic
Battery Pack Prices Cited Below $100/kWh for the First Time in 2020, While Market Average Sits at $137/kWh.
$100/kWh have actually been reported. These were for batteries in e-buses in China. While these were the lowest reported price, the volume-weighted typical cost
Jan 11, 2021 // Storage, Market Research, BNEF, China, Asia, lithium-ion battery
Salt battery style gets over 'bump' in the road to aid electric vehicles go above and beyond
is teaming up with six scientific research study institutes throughout China to develop an ingenious and also budget friendly energy store with the
Feb 2, 2021 // Technology, Storage, Transport, UK, China, Europe, Asia, University of Nottingham, George Chen, Cheng Peng
Canadian Solar expects doubling of energy storage solutions business in 2022
in the EMEA region, 20MWh in the Asia-Pacific area leaving out Japan and also China and also 300MWh in China.
During 2021 Canadian Solar sold on a 1.4 GWh
Mar 23, 2022 // Storage, Canadian Solar, Shawn Qu
Q Cells dedicates to three-year, EUR125m German R&D spend
claimed licenses had actually not been infringed. In June last year, Jinko and China state-owned REC sought for the patent insisted by Hanwha in the event to be
Jul 9, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Q CELLS, Europe, Hanwha Q Cells, covid-19
US Crackdown on Solar-Tariff Dodgers Endangers Biden's Green Ambitions
attesting their products are "not made making use of wafers created in China."
Still, the US firm's move presents yet one more obstacle for a supply chain
Dec 5, 2022 // Tariffs, USA, China, Asia, North America, Joe Biden, Mike Carr
Photovoltaic plant of 1 GW in connection capacity inaugurated in Turkey
panels. The business creates them in its plant in Ankara, a joint venture with China Electronic Technology Group Corp. (CETC).
The neighborhood engagement rate in
May 3, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Turkey, PV Power Plant, Electricity, Kalyon, Karapinar











