Solis launches new hybrid inverters for C&I solar
The Chinese manufacturer said its new product is the world’s largest wall-mounted hybrid inverter. The series includes three models, with AC outputs of 80 kW, 100 kW, or 125 kW.
Boviet Solar opens solar production facility in North Carolina
With an investment reportedly approaching $400 million, the manufacturing plant will be built in two phases with phase one producing 2 GW of solar modules and phase two expected to produce 2 GW of solar cells in 2026.
Fraunhofer ISE streamlines use of epitaxial wafers in TOPCon solar cell manufacturing
Researchers at the German research institute have demonstrated that the so-called EpiWafers could be used directly for solar cell fabrication without needing a pre-gettering step. Their experiments provide a proof of principle* for epitaxially grown silicon wafers from German wafer manufacturer NexWafe GmbH.
Low residential solar feed-in tariffs can encourage battery deployment
Analysis of feed-in tariff scenarios in Central and Eastern Europe finds that while high feed-in tariffs are linked to the adoption of residential solar, lower tariffs are more likely to encourage battery installations. The study proposes a moderately low range of tariffs as one compromise to support both technologies.
Vikram Solar launches 630 W n-type bifacial modules
The Indian solar manufacturer has launched its Hypersol series panel series with power output from 605 W to 630 W and efficiency between 22.38% and 23.30%.
Amazon buying big on solar
For the past five consecutive years, tech and retail giant Amazon has been the world’s largest procurer of renewable energy, investing in projects and signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) all over the world. pv magazine spoke with representatives of the company about its ambitious energy plans.
Axpo, EDF Renewables Hellas sign 102 MW solar PPA in Greece
Axpo has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with EDF Renewables Hellas for two solar plants totaling 102 MW in Greece’s Viotia region.
Chile already halfway to 2 GW energy storage target
The Chilean Ministry of Energy reports that 954 MW of energy storage capacity was operational in March, with four additional sites undergoing testing. Twelve more are under construction, and 37 have submitted requests for environmental permits.
South Korea fines solar operators, cancels 347 MW of renewable projects
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has fined eight solar operators for failing to comply with output curtailment orders and canceled licenses for 11 renewable energy projects totaling 347.4 MW. It did not say how much of the canceled capacity was solar.
Reliance Industries switches on GW-scale heterojunction PV module line
Reliance Industries has begun production at the first phase of its planned 10 GW solar module facility. The fully automated line manufactures heterojunction (HJT) panels with outputs of up to 720 W.
