Energy China has signed three EPC contracts worth $2.7 billion for 5 GW of wind and solar projects in Saudi Arabia with partners including PIF and Aramco Power.

Ana Lía Rojas opened the fourth edition of Energy Storage Summit Latin America. Image: Jonathan Touriño Jacobo for PV Tech.

1. CE Marking (Mandatory for EU Market)Purpose: The CE mark is mandatory for all solar modules sold within the European Economic Area (EEA), including Germany. It indicates compliance with EU health, safety, and environmental standards.Key Directives:Low Voltage Directive (LVD): Ensures electrical s

Introduction to Perovskite Solar ModulesPerovskite solar modules are an advanced type of photovoltaic (PV) technology based on materials with a specific crystal structure similar to the mineral perovskite. They represent a promising and rapidly developing frontier in solar energy due to their high e

1. What are BC Components?BC (Back Contact) solar components are a high-efficiency photovoltaic technology where all electrical contacts are moved to the rear side of the solar cell. This eliminates the front-side metal grid, maximizing sunlight capture and improving aesthetics. Key technologies inc

Maxeon shipped just 153.2MW of modules in the first half of this year. Image: Maxeon.Solar module manufacturer Maxeon shipped just 153.2MW of modules in the first half of this year, just 15% of the capacity sold in the first half of 2024.This is according to the company’s latest financial results, p

Compared with other lightweight solar modules, LONGi said the installation of its new module could be ten days faster. Image: LONGi.Chinese module manufacturer LONGI has launched a new back-contact (BC) lightweight module for commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop applications.The Hi-MO X10 Guardia

The transaction price range for n-type granular silicon increased 7.32% week-on-week

The 25% tariff could have an impact on the US solar industry. Image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Dubbed RENOCICLA, the aid programme will allocate €30 million towards the recycling of solar panels. Image: MITECOThe Spanish government has launched a €100 million (US$117 million) aid programme to help promote the recycling and reuse of materials from renewable energy projects.Launched by the Mini