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Trina Solar sets new world record for solar module efficiency

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Trina Solar has set a new world record for solar module efficiency, reaching 25.44% with its n-type, fully passivated HJT modules, certified by Fraunhofer CalLab, Reuters reported. Passivation technology improves solar cell performance by covering surface defects. Higher efficiency can reduce space and costs for solar installations. Professor Martin Green, a solar expert, noted that efficiency is essential for the future of solar technology, with costs typically decreasing as new technologies mature. Trina Solar’s CEO,…

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Qcells achieves 28.6% efficiency in tandem solar cells

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Energy solutions provider Qcells has achieved a world record of 28.6% efficiency in tandem solar cells on a full-area M10-sized cell (~0.36ft²) through its research and development (R&D) pilot line in Germany.  The milestone, verified by CalLab at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, advances perovskite-silicon tandem technology toward scalable solar solutions. The innovation focuses on mass manufacturing using commercially viable processes, moving beyond laboratory-scale concepts.  Qcells’ tandem cells stack a perovskite top cell…

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Solar N Plus secures 500MW solar supply order for overseas market

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China-based Solar N Plus New Energy Technology has secured a 500MW supply order for its high-efficiency N-type solar products, bolstering its position in the global renewable energy sector.  Renowned for its advanced N-type technology, the company offers higher conversion efficiency and robust resistance to light-induced degradation (LID) and potential-induced degradation (PID), ensuring long-term reliability and enhanced energy yields. The 500MW order aligns with Solar N Plus’ strategy to meet increasing international demand for photovoltaic solutions….