Back contact solar module manufacturing capacity may reach 1 TW by 2030, says tech expert
Radovan Kopecek, an expert on back-contacted (BC) solar cell and module technologies, spoke with pv magazine about BC manufacturing costs, efficiency and technical challenges. He believes that global BC solar module manufacturing capacity could reach 1 TW by 2030, potentially making BC products the industry’s mainstream technology. Kopecek added that 2028 will be a crucial year for its development, as most of the critical patents associated with this module tech will expire.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: CGN New Energy awards 10.5 GW of panel deals
China General Nuclear (CGN) New Energy has awarded contracts for 10.5 GW of solar modules under its 2025 procurement framework. The winning companies, including JinkoSolar, Longi, and GCL SI, will supply high-capacity n-type bifacial and monofacial panels.
Fluence launches highly-modular 7.5 MWh AC-based BESS platform
The system features an innovative split design breaking away from the industry standard 20-foot container. It is configurable for storage durations of two to eight hours.
Four-step method to evaluate rooftop PV potential based on system layout, economic parameters
A Chinese research group has created a novel method to calculate city-scale rooftop PV potential not only based on roof areas but also including installation parameters and economic feasibility. The novel methodology was demonstrated in Nanjing, east China, and was found to be superior to conventional methods when it comes to estimating planned capacity.
The impact of PV module orientation, water quality on hydrogen production
Scientists in Tunisia have investigated the impact of PV panel tilt and water quality on green hydrogen production and have found that, with a variable orientation PV panel, the hydrogen generator could reach an efficiency ranging from 32% to 62% using demineralized water and 45% to 65% with distilled water.
French construction company launches PV-monitoring software
French construction company Ubitik has launched Ubix-Solar, a software suite designed to help developers monitor large-scale PV projects.
Cyprus curtails 29% of renewable energy in 2024
Cyprus curtailed 29% of its renewable energy in 2024, a record high that signals risks to the island’s energy transition.
Reducing fuel consumption in shipping with wind-solar retrofits
A European consortium is applying wind-solar hybrid and tilting wing technology as modular refits of in-service long-distance cargo vessels in an effort to reduce fuel consumption.
India’s CDIL Semiconductors launches solar bypass diodes
CDIL Semiconductors has developed India’s first indigenous solar bypass diodes. The company says its diodes are optimized for India’s extreme weather conditions, with low forward voltage drop and high thermal stability.
Sky’s the limit for mass produced space-grade solar cell innovation
Extraterrestrial Power has developed a space-grade solar cell thin enough for mass production and estimates it to be 10 times cheaper than current space solar cells.
