New research shows vulnerability of TOPCon solar cells to contact corrosion
Researchers at the University of New South Wales claim to have identified new TOPCon contact degradation mechanisms that are significantly influenced by the combination of ions and aluminum-silver paste compositions. The primary degradation mechanism was a significant increase in series resistance.
Reliance introduces bifacial heterojunction solar modules
The India-based module producer said its new panels have a power conversion efficiency of up to 23.1% and a temperature coefficient of -0.24% per C.
Gigafactory developer eyes place in Collie’s coal to clean energy jobs transition
West Australian gigafactory developer Auzvolt has applied for a stake in the $200 million Collie Industrial Transition Fund, which seeks to help the town’s workforce move from coal dependent employment into clean energy jobs.
Australian-backed Philippines lithium battery factory targets 2 GWh capacity
An Australian-funded lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturing plant in the gigafactory has hit go on the Philippine’s first purpose-built battery production line, which is expected to generate an output of 2 GWh of capacity by 2030.
LG Chem develops material capable of suppressing thermal runaway in batteries
LG Chem has announced that its Platform Technology research and development team has developed a temperature-responsive material that is described as capable of suppressing thermal runaway.
USA module manufacturer SEG Solar turns sod on 5 GW Indonesian plant
United States-headquartered solar module manufacturer SEG Solar has started building 10 N-type cell production lines in Indonesia’s Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang industrial park, 390 kilometres east of Jakarta.
Investment giants advance move into APAC renewables market
Global investment firm Patrizia and Japanese trading and investment giant Mitsui have continued their push into the Asia Pacific renewable energy market, acquiring an interest in Philippines-based rooftop solar developer BEI.
Riding China’s green capital tsunami to harness cleaner future for Australia
As the world races to decarbonise, China is leading the way. It committed more than $145 billion (USD 100 billion) in outbound foreign direct investment since 2023 across decarbonisation sectors including solar, wind, batteries, grid, new energy vehicles, hydro and green hydrogen.
EKO unveils new solar monitoring solution
The latest irradiance sensor solution from Japan-based EKO Instruments provides continuous measurements in the field. Well-suited for bifacial PV systems, it supports the measurement of global horizontal irradiance, diffuse horizontal irradiance and direct normal irradiance, even in reflective and cloudy conditions.
South Korea’s biggest battery comes online
Korean utility KEPCO has completed a 978 MW battery project that is billed as Asia’s largest battery energy storage system for grid stabilisation purposes.
