Half cell solar panels, which divide conventional full-sized cells into two electrically independent halves, have moved from ...

Researchers at SUPSI found that six Swiss PV systems installed in the late 1980s and early 1990s show exceptionally low degradation rates of just 0.16% to 0.24% per year after more than 30 years of ...

Kiwa PI Berlin released its latest report reviewing the quality of solar panel manufacturers, noting that new production regions (especially the United ...

The cost of Chinese solar module manufacturing will rise in the first half of 2026, though prices may fall again before the ...

The Chinese manufacturer unveiled its new TOPCon bifacial TNC3.0 module at WFES 2025. The 1,500 V, IP68-rated panel offers over 85% bifaciality, a 0.26%/C temperature coefficient, and a 30-year ...

Solar manufacturers are facing rising cost pressure as silver paste now accounts for up to 30% of total cell production costs. OPIS analyst Hanwei Wu tells pv magazine that module producers currently ...

In early 2026, India's PV market exhibited a unique "dual-track" pricing characteristic for modules, driven by policy barriers and local capacity ramp-up.

PV module defects are increasing as manufacturers struggle to achieve consistent quality through robust bill-of-materials and process controls.

A new wave of price increases is expected to hit the global solar industry following a major policy shift by China, the world ...

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel ...

Photovoltaic (PV) modules constitute a critical component in the global renewable energy landscape. However, their long‐term performance is often compromised by degradation phenomena that stem from ...