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Solarbe editors pick news highlights in the solar PV industry each day to keep up with the dynamics of the industry. Listen every day for the latest edition of solar news highlights. Solarbe Global focuses on reporting the solar industry in China — from technology, market to policies.
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0524 Nextracker announces dedicated solar tracker manufacturing line in Arizona
Nextracker announces dedicated solar tracker manufacturing line in Arizona
Nextracker and Atkore, a global provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions, announced a new manufacturing line dedicated to producing steel tracker components for use in utility-scale solar power plants. Atkore has expanded and reconfigured its Phoenix, Arizona facility with new capacity dedicated to Nextracker products. Read More
Microquanta launches world’s largest commercial perovskite module
On May 20th, perovskite module manufacturer Microquanta launched its large-format perovskite module Alpha, which marks China’s first hundred-megawatt commercial production of perovskite modules. Read More
Ireland allocates 1.53 GW of PV in second renewables auction
Irish grid operator EirGrid has announced the provisional results of the country's second renewable energy auction, which was launched in late April. The company allocated 1,948.2 MW of renewable energy capacity in the auction, including 1,534.1 MW of solar and 414.1 MW of wind power capacity. -
0520 JA Solar: Continuous Expansion to 10 Billion Level
JA Solar: Continuous Expansion to 10 Billion Level
On May 18, JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.(002459.SZ), a leading manufacturer of high-performance solar PV products, announced that the company intends to invest in integrated solar cell and module projects with tens of billions of production capacity. Read More
Polysilicon price stabilized after 16 weeks of increase
The prices of polysilicon remain the same with the prices from last week after 16 weeks of price hikes since the start of this year, according to the prices updated by the Silicon Branch of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association on Wednesday. Read More
Sungrow signs a 600 MW distribution agreement with Dutch PVO International
Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system solution supplier for renewables, forged a 600 MW strategic distribution agreement for PV inverter and battery system solutions with the reputed Dutch partner PVO International, further facilitating the economic decarbonization in more European markets. Read More -
0518 Install rooftop solar on all new public buildings by 2025: EU
Install rooftop solar on all new public buildings by 2025: EU
The REPowerEU recently released a draft plan to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, which is worth €195 billion. By 2025, the European Commission will promote the installation of rooftop solar panels on every public building. Environmental restrictions will also be relaxed in order to approve renewable energy projects faster. Read More
Perovskite module maker receives investment from Chinese tech giant Tencent
GCL Optoelectronics, a company dedicated to the R&D and production of perovskite solar modules, introduced Guangxi Tencent Venture Capital Co., Ltd. as a new investor after the company’s series B funding. The funds raised will be used to further improve the company’s 100 MW perovskite production line and manufacturing process. Read More
CATL's all-scenario energy storage solutions shine at ees Europe 2022
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader of new energy innovative technologies, was in the spotlight with its award-winning all-scenario energy storage solutions at the ees Europe 2022, the largest exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems in Europe. Read More -
0512 Risen Energy celebrates the production of first commercial thin HJT cell
Risen Energy celebrates the production of first commercial thin HJT cell
On Tuesday, Risen Energy celebrated the production of its first commercial heterojunction cell on 210 mm thin wafers, and announced the start of the construction of its phase II project in Changzhou, Jiangsu province. Read More
KSTAR to add 1 GW solar inverters in Vietnam
KSTAR, the global power conversion expert, today announced that its first Vietnam manufacturing factory, called KSTAR Vietnam Project Phase I has officially topped out. Read More
Zonergy showcases innovative energy storage solutions at Smarter E-Europe
On Wednesday, Zonergy Corporation, a inverter and energy storage solutions provider, showcased its latest innovative Smart Microgrid Solutions for the European market at ees Europe, a segment in the Smarter E Europe exhibition. Read More -
0510 JA Solar’s 3.5 GW cell fab in Vietnam put into operation
JA Solar’s 3.5 GW cell fab in Vietnam put into operation
On May 8, JA Solar’s 3.5 GW factory in Vietnam produced its first solar cell, signifying the completion of the closed loop production of wafer, cells and modules in JA Solar’s production base in Vietnam. Read More
Yingli China scores new achievements on n-type technology, planning 5 GW TOPCon cell production
Several research teams represented by Yingli China recently has achieved another breakthrough on the n-type solar cell technology, bringing the front efficiency of the designed cell to 24.7%. Read More
BIPV compulsory on new government buildings in Chinese city
New buildings invested by the government are required to incorporate solar power systems in the design and construction process to be approved and commissioned, said the Development and Reform Commission of Wuhu, a city in China’s Anhui province. Read More -
0507 Jinko Solar jumps to top spot in Q1 2022 module shipment ranking
Jinko Solar jumps to top spot in Q1 2022 module shipment ranking
JinkoSolar grabs top spot in global shipment ranking for the first quarter of 2022, moving up from the fourth position in 2021, according to Solarbe Consulting. Read more
CATL officially starts perovskite pilot production
Power battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) has achieved major success in perovskite solar cells research and started the pilot line for production. Read more
Iran launches bidding for 4 GW solar projects
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization of Iran (SATBA) has launched a tender for the deployment of 4 GW of photovoltaic capacity. Read more