Longi, Aiko Solar, TCL Zhonghuan, Tongwei to post H1 losses
Longi says it expects a net loss of CNY 4.8 billion ($980 million) for the first half of 2024, while Tongwei is bracing for a CNY 3 billion loss. Aiko Solar and TCL Zhonghuan, meanwhile, are predicting losses of CNY 2.9 billion and CNY 1.4 billion, respectively.
Anker launches new all-in-one home storage solution
Chinese electronics manufacturer Anker has developed a new all-in-one home storage solution with up to 30 kWh of capacity, available in single-phase and three-phase configurations.
GoodWe unveils double-glass TOPCon bifacial solar modules
GoodWe has developed new double-glass tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) bifacial solar modules for its Polaris series, available in 530 W and 580 W variants.
UNSW researchers eye redesigned panel as part of recycling plans
Researchers at the University of New South Wales will look to develop a redesigned PV panel that allows for easier recycling having secured $5 million in federal government funding to help transform Australia’s solar panel recycling industry.
TrendForce says 210 mm module shipments surpassed 260 GW in Q1
Market intelligence platform TrendForce says 210 mm n-type technology is “set to spearhead a new industrial revolution.” It expects 210mm modules to account for 78.29% of the large-format module market this year, increasing to 82.51% by 2027.
All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – updated
The research group led by University of New South Wales Scientia Professor Martin Green has published Version 64 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 19 new results reported in the new version.
Sigenergy launches new energy storage solution for C&I segment
Chinese manufacturer Sigenergy has launched a new modular energy storage solution that combines a hybrid inverter and battery pack with a built-in energy management system. The inverter series offers a range of power options from 50 kW to 110 kW.
Electrolyser production facility to be offshoot of 10 GW modular green hydrogen plant
A proposed 10 GW renewables-based hydrogen production facility to be developed in the Northern Territory by Climate Impact Corporation will include an upstream Darwin-based electrolyser and atmospheric water generator manufacturing facility.
Queensland project to develop perovskites for next gen solar cells
A Queensland University of Technology project has been awarded almost $600,000 in federal funding to develop production processes to transform Australian resources into perovskite precursor to be used in the manufacture of next generation solar cells.
AGL partners with Elecsome on solar panel recycling plan
Power giant AGL Energy has teamed with Melbourne-based solar panel recycling company Elecsome to explore the development of a PV materials recovery facility at the site of the coal-fired Bayswater power plant in the New South Wales Hunter Region.
