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China proposes ban on exports of perovskite, tandem solar manufacturing technology China has proposed banning exports of selected high-efficiency perovskite and tandem solar manufacturing technologies, alongside new restrictions on advanced polysilicon, wafer and crystalline-silicon cell production processes. The proposed measures would cover 12 photovoltaic technologies, with public consultation open until 15 November 2026.
Vincent Shaw
Oct 22, 2026
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JinkoSolar unveils 510 W rooftop solar module with 25.5% efficiency, 40-year warranty JinkoSolar has introduced a 510 W all-black residential solar module based on its new TAC cell technology. The dual-glass panel features a reported efficiency of 25.52%, a power density of approximately 255 W/m² and a 40-year product and performance warranty.
Vincent Shaw
Oct 21, 2026
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JinkoSolar unveils 28%-efficient back-contact TOPCon solar cell with amorphous silicon HJT passivation JinkoSolar has unveiled its first back-contact solar cell technology, combining TOPCon and heterojunction passivation in a new architecture called TAC. The Chinese manufacturer reported a peak cell conversion efficiency of 28%.
Vincent Shaw
Oct 19, 2026
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Trina Solar launches typhoon-resistant PV modules rated up to 8,000 Pa Trina Solar has introduced typhoon-resistant PV modules with mechanical load ratings of up to 8,000 Pa, targeting solar projects in regions exposed to extreme winds. The new range combines reinforced module frames and glass with self-locking mounting clamps and automated tracker stow strategies designed to improve resilience during severe weather.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 17, 2026
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JinkoSolar targets retail power bills with Sunny 365 solar-storage platform JinkoSolar has launched a standardised solar-plus-storage package for commercial and industrial customers, combining solar modules, liquid-cooled batteries, and AI-based energy management under one platform.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 26, 2026
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Longi sets new world record with 35.5%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem cell The result was certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI).
Vincent Shaw
Jul 20, 2026
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Astronergy launches 825 W TOPCon solar module Astronergy has launched its Astro N8 Pro series at the SNEC 2026 Expo in China, introducing n-type TOPCon modules with power ratings of up to 825 W and efficiencies of up to 24.5%.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 09, 2026
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JinkoSolar launches 700 W TOPCon solar module with 25.91% efficiency Tiger Neo 5.0 uses a high-purity homogeneous silicon substrate, broad-spectrum light-trapping structure, full-area passivation and gap-free cell-array encapsulation to improve conversion efficiency and module-level output.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 07, 2026
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Trina Solar announces 907 W tandem solar module with 29.2% efficiency The module achieved a full-panel conversion efficiency of 29.2% in testing by Germany’s TÜV SÜD and is designed for mass production rather than laboratory-scale use.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 03, 2026