Sunman Energy’s lightweight PV modules are aimed at C&I rooftops unable to bear the weight of a typical glass module. Image: Sunman An estimated 40% of commercial and industrial buildings are unable ...

In the following Q&A, Scott Bader’s solar PV expert, Andrew Harvey, discusses how structural adhesives improve solar installation, and how they should be utilized for optimal installation. Image ...

Scientists from the United Kingdom’s University of Nottingham and China’s Southwest Jiaotong University have developed a novel hydronic closed-loop PV cooling system for hot and arid regions. “We ...

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

Around 70 percent of all new power generation capacity installed worldwide in 2024 were photovoltaic systems (source: IEEE’s ...

Fraunhofer ISE is exploring how medium-voltage technology can reduce the use of raw materials such as copper and aluminium in ...

The Chinese manufacturer said it developed a new circuit-model–based method to accurately detect hot-spot risks in TOPCon back-contact modules, overcoming limitations of the IEC 61215 approach caused ...

Topics include accelerating beyond module assembly to promote investment and creation of new wafer and cell capacity in the U.S. Figure: Ownership and location of factories producing solar cells for ...

Bifacial photovoltaic modules represent a significant advancement over conventional monofacial systems by harnessing solar energy from both the front and rear surfaces. This dual-sided design enables ...

With 1.8 times transient overvoltage tolerance and real-time assessment of grid strength indicators such as Short-Circuit Ratio (SCR), the system can seamlessly switch between grid-following and ...