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Golden Solar’s Xuzhou Base Begins Shipments of 182mm Mono-Si Wafers

published: 2021-09-24 10:43

Golden Solar New Energy Technology Holdings Ltd. (Golden Solar) announced on September 17 that its first batch of 182mm mono-Si wafers was shipped to its client Taoistic Solar from its manufacturing base in Xuzhou, a city in China’s Jiangsu Province. The announcement followed an earlier notice released by the company on September 7 stating that it secured an order for 1 million pieces of 158.75mm mono-Si wafers from the same client. Hence, the latest shipments represent upside demand. ... more

Solar Panel Reduced by 50% Weight with Glass Replaced by Plastic

published: 2021-09-24 9:30

Can one lift up a piece of solar panel simply with one hand? Dutch solar startup Solarge has replaced the glass layer on solar panels with reinforced plastic, which managed to cut down 50% of the weight, and does not impact the conversion efficiency of the solar panels. ... more

Indonesia‘s rule for the improvement of the net metering legislation for rooftop PV

published: 2021-09-23 18:02

Indonesia‘s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has enacted the law MEMR 26/2021 that improves the net metering legislation for rooftop PV. It is the third time to amend net metering rules in three years. According to ... more

Indian solar manufacturers release high-output modules

published: 2021-09-23 17:57

Indian solar manufacturers insluding Adani Solar, Jakson, Premier Energies, Vikram Solar, Waaree and other Indian manufacturers are showcasing their high-output modules ranging from 500 W to over 600 W at this year’s Renewable Ene... more

EDL starts construction of a new PV array and battery storage system in Australia

published: 2021-09-23 17:53

Brisbane-based energy producer Energy Developments Ltd. (EDL) has been contracted to build, own and operate a 4 MW solar plant and 4 MW/4 MWh battery energy storage system. Brisbane-based energy producer Energy Developments Ltd. ... more

Fraunhofer ISE develops solder-free aluminum interconnection tech for shingled PV modules

published: 2021-09-23 17:45

The German research institute Fraunhofer ISE has unveiled a novel interconnection technology for shingled PV modules that eliminates the need for electrically conductive adhesives and screen-printed busbars. It consists of an 8-μ... more

First Assembly Facility of Wind Turbine Nacelles in Asia Pacific Inaugurated in Taichung, Set to Produce 111 “Hearts of Wind Turbines”

published: 2021-09-23 16:41

Localization of the offshore wind industry has made progress in Taiwan, as the first offshore wind nacelle assembly facility in the Asia-Pacific was inaugurated in Taichung on September 14. ... more

Japanese Government Plans to Mandate PV Installations on New Homes

published: 2021-09-23 9:30

In Japan, a draft proposal on green building requirements was recently approved at a government-sponsored panel meeting, according to reporting by news agencies based in the country and elsewhere. The proposal calls for a tightened energy efficiency standard that will be applicable to new residential buildings starting in 2025. ... more

ITRI Cooperates with URE and San Fang to Develop Easy-to-Dismantle PV Modules

published: 2021-09-22 17:47

In recent years, the Taiwanese government has strived to promote solar energy and develop strategies for recycling on PV modules after being decommissioned, aiming to reduce their environmental impact and make the solar industry sustainable. ... more

India installed 521 MW rooftop PV in the second quarter

published: 2021-09-22 17:31

India reached a cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity of 6.1 GW at the end of June 2021 with the addition of 521 MW rooftop PV in the second quarter (Q2) of the year. The Q2 2021 addition is a 53% increase compared to 341 MW... more