Longi announces 27.30% efficiency for heterojunction back contact solar cell
The Chinese module manufacturer said the new efficiency record was confirmed by Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research (ISFH).
China’s pivot to renewables presents challenges and opportunities for Australia
China’s energy landscape is undergoing a staggering transformation propelled by its leadership in cleantech innovation, declining costs in renewable energy technologies and a massive acceleration of its renewables build out, underpinned by central policy support that sees decarbonisation as a key economic goal.
Pacific Green inks 1.5 GWh supply agreement with Trina Storage
Trina Storage has struck a deal to supply 1.5 GWh of integrated energy storage solutions to Pacific Green which has plans to construct what is to be one of Australia’s largest grid-scale battery energy storage systems.
Pilbara Minerals teams with Chinese battery giant on lithium plant project
Australia is among the countries being considered to host a large-scale battery-grade lithium processing plant after Perth-based resources company Pilbara Minerals struck a deal with Chinese battery metals giant Ganfeng Lithium.
Sunman unveils 520 W glass-free solar panel with 19.3% efficiency
The new panel has a white backsheet and a temperature coefficient of -0.34/C. It weighs 4.1 kg per m2 and, according to the manufacturer, supports all types of installation methods, including roof adhesive and removal mechanical mounting.
Longi denies massive layoff plan, says job cuts could reach up to 5%
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has responded to recent media reports claiming that it might cut 30% of its global workforce.
DAH Solar unveils frameless double-glass TOPCon panels
Chinese manufacturer DAH Solar says its new double-glass panels have a power conversion efficiency of 22.65% and a power output of up to 585 W.
Bslbatt introduces high-voltage battery for commercial PV
Chinese storage system manufacturer Bslbatt says its new batteries feature individual battery modules with voltages of 80 V to 1,000 V and a capacity of 135 Ah. They can be stacked in series with up to 10 battery modules.
Energy Vault connects commercial-scale gravity energy storage system in China
Energy Vault has connected its 25 MW/100 MWh EVx gravity-energy storage system (GESS) in China. Once provincial and state approvals are obtained to start operating, it will become the world’s first commercial, utility-scale, non-pumped hydro GESS. Meanwhile, its partners China Tianying (CNTY) and Atlas Renewable Energy have begun construction on three grid-scale GESS in China.
China’s Aiko to deliver 2 GW of All Back Contact modules to Australian shores from March
Chinese manufacturer Aiko showcased its GEN 2 N-type ABC (All Back Contact) modules at last week’s Smart Energy Expo, where the technology’s shade optimisation, enabled by its cells’ bypass diode function, made a splash. Pv magazine spoke to Aiko’s leadership about how its technology works and how the Australian market entrant plans to position itself down under.
