Largest wafer offers lowest LCOE, finds DNV GL
Looking to answer one of the year’s big questions concerning solar technology, energy consultancy DNV GL was invited by Trina Solar to compare the performance of its modules based on the 210mm wafer with the 166mm and 182mm dimensions also introduced recently. The analysis revealed an advantage for modules incorporating the largest wafer, based on simulation of bifacial systems at two locations in Spain and the United States.
Trina sweeps up another 30,000-plus tons of polysilicon
Chinese giant has signed orders for more than 100,000 metric tons of poly to the end of 2023 in a further sign of confidence in the outlook for solar.
Trina moves to buy 72,000 tons of Tongwei polysilicon for 210mm operation
The Chinese giant plans to further strengthen the supply chain for solar modules based on 210mm wafers by establishing joint ventures with its rival.
Trina Solar signs $321m solar glass order
The Chinese giant has inked a 26-month deal with supplier Changzhou Almaden to purchase 85 million square meters of the material for its ultra high power Vertex products.
Solar challenges and trends and Covid-19 discussed at 2020 Africa Energy Forum
The 24-day, digital 2020 Africa Energy Forum kicked off on October 20. The event brings together African energy sector officials to identify opportunities, air their views, form partnerships, and take the necessary steps to improve the industry. For solar, challenges in policy making, procurement processes and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were discussed, as well as emerging trends such as solar digitalization.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Module manufacturers call on government to ease PV glass limits
China’s largest PV manufacturers claim limits placed on solar glass production two years ago, to prevent over production, are now causing an industry bottleneck.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Record residential solar installs and rumblings in the polysilicon market
The NEA has revealed more than 1.3 GW of solar capacity was added to Chinese rooftops last month, with more than 500 MW of it in Shandong province. While poly maker Daqo was forced to revise down its latest sales forecast it predicted a quick rebound in the current quarter.
Trina Solar hits 1 GW of ultra-high power module sales
The Chinese giant has reported impressive sales figures for the 500 W+ and 600 W+ products it launched this year.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: CEIC vows to deploy 30 GW of solar
State-run China Energy Investment Corp. (CEIC) has revealed plans to install up to 30 GW of solar. Chinese solar stocks, meanwhile, rose sharply this week.
Trina kicks off production of 550 W panels
The PV module manufacturer has started mass production of its Vertex 550 W ultra-high-power modules at its factory in China’s Jiangsu province. It expects to start manufacturing 600 W panels in the first quarter of next year.
