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Renewable energy technology company BYD has launched a solar panel factory in the southeastern Brazilian city of Campinas, the country’s first zero ecosystem project. With an initial investment of R$150 million, the plant will have a production capacity of 200 megawatts and generate 360 jobs. BYD Brazil’s solar panels contain the exclusive state-of-the-art technology Double […]

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Fraunhofer ISE tops 31.3 % efficiency record for a new type of solar PV cell in only a couple of months

March 28, 2017 SolarPV.TV

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In November 2016, Fraunhofer ISE (Freiburg, Germany) reached a record efficiency for a triple-junction solar cell made of III-V and silicon material. Now, in the short amount of time, the researchers in Freiburg have surpassed their own record. Their newest result boasts an efficiency of 31.3 percent for a fully integrated silicon-based multi-junction solar cell. […]

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PV EXPO Japan 2017: 3% Efficiency gain with the new “half-cut cell” solar PV modules – Blue Liu, Manager Shanghai Quality Department at BYD

March 20, 2017 SolarPV.TV

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Today, in our special coverage of PV EXPO Japan 2017 held recently in Tokyo, we present you our exclusive talk to Blue Liu, Manager Shanghai Quality Department at BYD about their new “half-cut cell” solar PV modules which ensure at least 3% higher output comparing to the standard modules.

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SolarPower Summit 2017: Solar President Donald Trump? Exclusive talk to the U.S. Solar Industry Pioneer – Thomas Thompson, VP Sales, LONGi Solar USA

March 13, 2017 SolarPV.TV

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SolarPV.TV, the Official TV Partner of the SolarPower Summit 2017 organized by SolarPower Europe, speaks to Thomas Thompson, VP Sales, LONGi Solar USA, one of the U.S. Solar Industry Pioneers, who came to Brussels from Massachusetts to update European members of SolarPower Europe on the current situation on the solar market in the U.S. after the recent Presidential Elections. […]

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1366 Technologies reports 19.9% efficiency using Direct Wafer and Hanwha Q CELLS solar PV cell technologies

March 10, 2017 SolarPV.TV

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Silicon wafer manufacturer 1366 Technologies (Bedford, Mass., US) on March 8th, 2017 announced a new performance record for its Direct Wafer technology with the achievement of 19.9% solar cell efficiency through 1366’s ongoing technical partnership with Hanwha Q CELLS. The result, which was independently confirmed by the Fraunhofer ISE CalLab, clearly demonstrates the rapid efficiency gains that […]

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Solar Crowns New Panel Leader as JinkoSolar Expands at Wrong Time

January 22, 2017 SolarPV.TV

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JinkoSolar boosted panel manufacturing capacity by 51% Surpassing Trina as biggest solar company as industry slows JinkoSolar Holding Co. is poised to become the latest solar-industry leader to learn coming in first doesn’t always make you a winner. Jinko had 6.5 gigawatts of panel-production capacity at the end of the third quarter, and said full-year […]

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Solar panels spot prices fell to a record-low of $0.36/Wp – manufacturers selling at loss?

January 1, 2017 SolarPV.TV

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Spot prices fell to a record-low of 36 cents a watt this week ‘A challenge for anyone to make money at that price’ According to Bloomberg, solar manufacturers led by China’s Trina Solar Ltd. are probably selling at a loss after prices fell to a record low this week. The global spot market price for solar panels […]

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BYD’s solar business in North America – focus on big developers & utility scale projects

November 20, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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During SPI 2016 held in Las Vegas, we spoke to Oscar Su, in charge of the solar business in North America. Oscar updated us on BYD’s solar business strategy in the region while pointing out what makes a difference comparing to the company competitors.

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The end of SolarCity: Six Things About Tesla’s New Solar Strategy by Bloomberg

October 28, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Tesla Motors Inc. is getting ready for one of its biggest unveilings to date: a new home roofing system that redefines the aesthetics of solar power, combined with massive wall-hung batteries to provide electricity into the night. The new products will be unveiled at Universal Studios in Los Angeles on Friday evening. This is Tesla’s big push […]

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SPI 2016: Being in TOP 5 of solar module suppliers in the U.S. – William Sheng, Talesun

October 11, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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During Solar Power International 2016 in Las Vegas we spoke to William Sheng, SVP Marketing & Sales at Talesun about the company ambition to be amongst TOP 5 solar PV module suppliers to the U.S. solar market. As William is a member of the Top Management of Talesun we also discussed about his overview of […]

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Navigant Research: Global module-level power electronics (MLPE) capacity to grow to 42.2 GW in 2025

October 3, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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High Efficiency Solar PV Modules and Module-Level Power Electronics: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts Global cumulative manufacturing capacity for solar PV modules remained steady at around 70 GW between 2012 and 2015, but actual production doubled from 32 GW to 60 GW. This surge increased the margins of the top module manufacturers and tightened the […]

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JA Solar Withdraws From EU Minimum Solar Pricing Agreement

September 28, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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JA Solar Holdings Co., the fourth largest maker of solar modules, opted out of an European Union program that spares them from paying tariffs in exchange for agreeing to a minimum price-floor for their products. The minimum price set by the European Commission’s Price Undertaking program is outdated and “considerably” higher than average selling prices […]

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China vs India? We are like brothers! – Jim Xu, Sales Director for APAC Region at Talesun Solar

September 22, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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During Renewable Energy India 2016 we spoke to Jim Xu, Sales Director for APAC Region at Talesun Solar. Jim updated us on the activities of the company in India but also explained what is special in making business with the Indian customers.

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Talesun Solar Thailand – The Largest Solar PV Manufacturer in the Country

September 12, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Talesun Solar Thailand is 100% owned by Zhongli Group (7th on Bloomberg BNEF Tier 1 list). It was founded in 2015 and the production started in Q4, 2015. There are more than 300 emplyoyees. The manufacture is located in Rayong, Thailand, which allows us to propose a Tariff Free Module to Worldwide Markets delivered DPP). […]

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Solar in LATAM: BYD Creates 300 Jobs for Campinas PV Module Plant in Brazil

August 17, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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BYD Energy do Brasil – the Brazilian PV business branch of green-tech giant BYD Company Ltd. – has recently announced a cooperation agreement with the Labor Office of the municipality of Campinas, Brazil, for the creation of 300 labor posts to form the initial staff of the company’s PV module production unit. The opening of […]

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ET Solar, LONGi Co-found JV to Create Global Leading Solar PV Mono Brand

August 4, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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ET Solar announces it has signed a cooperation contract to enter into a joint venture (JV) with Xi’an LONGi Silicon Materials Corp., the world’s largest high-efficiency mono-crystalline products manufacturer. Under the JV, ET Solar and LONGi will complement and expand their respective expertise and advantages in technology, development, products, branding and sales channels. Together they […]

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BYD Disrupts Global PV Industry with Streamlined “Fully Sustainable Power Solution” Proposition

July 25, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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During Intersolar Europe 2016 we had an opportunity to speak to Tom Zhao, General Manager of Global Sales Solar at BYD about the company’s streamlined “Fully Sustainable Power Solution” proposition & business model, which might disrupt global solar PV industry.

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Solar PV technology Overview & Vision by Pierre Verlinden, Chief Scientist at Trina Solar

July 20, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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In our Exclusive interview in partnership with EU PVSEC 2016, we speak to Pierre Verlinden, Chief Scientist and Vice-Chair of the State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology at Trina Solar, who gives us a comprehensive overview of the current status of the solar PV technology. More importantly he shares with us his vision […]

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Trina Solar reaches 20.16% efficiency for industrially-produced multi-crystalline silicon PERC solar PV cells

July 14, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Trina Solar, a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions, and services, today announced that it has achieved an average efficiency of 20.16% for its industrially-produced P-type multi-crystalline silicon cells (156 x 156 mm2) with passivated emitter and rear cell (“PERC”) technology, and an average efficiency of 18.7% for its multi-crystalline silicon P-type double print (“DP”) […]

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1366 Technologies and Wacker Chemie AG Announce Strategic Partnership

June 29, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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BEDFORD, Mass. & MUNICH- Silicon wafer manufacturer 1366 Technologies (“1366”) and Wacker Chemie AG (“Wacker”) (ETR: WCH) today announced that they have formed a long-term strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth and create lasting value for both companies in the solar industry. The partnership strategically aligns one of solar’s most promising innovators as it […]

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IHS: Solar Industry Set for New Overcapacity and Shake-Out Cycle, As Outlook for the Second Half of 2016 Deteriorates

June 2, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Solar PV installations in China in the third quarter of 2016 will fall by 80 percent, triggering a sharp global slowdown in global demand and an oversupply, particularly solar modules. IHS latest analysis shows nearly 13 gigawatts (GW) installed in China in the first six months of this year. The rush in installations in the […]

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JinkoSolar Corporate Video 2016

June 2, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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It has always been JinkoSolar‘s mission to change the energy portfolio and to take responsibility for the future.

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Shunfeng International Clean Energy Enters MOU to Sell Solar Manufacturing Business

June 2, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited (“SFCE”) a leading integrated clean energy solutions provider, announced that the Company has entered into a non-legally binding memorandum of understanding with Asia-Pacific (China) Investment Management Ltd. in relation to the possible sale of the 100% equity interests in Jiangsu Shunfeng Photovoltaic Technology Company Limited at a cash consideration of […]

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KYOCERA recognized as “Top Performer” in 2016 PV solar module reliability scorecard

May 31, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Kyocera has been recognized as a “top performer” across all test categories for its solar modules by DNV GL (formerly PV Evolution Labs), an international provider of independent expert advisory and certification services, in its 2016 PV Module Reliability Scorecard released this month in collaboration with GTM Research. Amid the dramatic increase in both business […]

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JinkoSolar tops Trina Solar in Q1, 2016 solar module shipments and becomes biggest global supplier

May 30, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., a global leader in the solar PV industry, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. JinkoSolar’s module shipments topped Trina Solar’s figures (1,423.3 MW) for the very first time in Q1, 2016. First Quarter 2016 Highlights Total solar module shipments were 1,600 megawatts (“MW”), which includes […]

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Trina Solar Beats on Q1 Earnings, Revenues Surge Y/Y

May 28, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Trina Solar Ltd. reported earnings of 29 cents per American Depositary Shares (ADS) in the first quarter of 2016. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 23 cents by 26.1% and also surged 81.3% from 16 cents earned in the year-ago quarter. Total Revenue Trina Solar posted revenues of $816.9 million in the […]

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JA Solar Goes Big and Adds Another 1.5 GW Fully Automated Module Manufacturing Facility

May 9, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: JASO) (“JA Solar”), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that it has started mass production of high performance PV panels at its newest module manufacturing facility in Xingtai, Hebei province, China. The new manufacturing facility, located in the Economic Development District of […]

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JinkoSolar presents Eagle Black solar module series

May 7, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Juan Carlos Gonzales, Senior Technical Manager at JinkoSolar presents SolarPV.TV viewers their new Eagle Black solar module series. The Eagle Black series consists of all black poly modules, available in 60-cell and 72-cell versions, with maximum outputs of 280watts and 330watts respectively. The Eagle Black is one of the most powerful and aesthetically pleasing all-black […]

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Trina Solar Announces New Efficiency Record of 23.5% for Large-Area Interdigitated Back Contact Silicon Solar Cell

April 26, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Trina Solar Limited announced that its State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology of China has set a new world record of 23.5% for a high-efficiency silicon solar cell with an Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) structure on a large-area 156×156 mm2n-type mono-crystalline silicon (c-Si) wafer. This new record has been independently confirmed by the […]

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Risen Energy Solar PV Modules Receive JET Certification for Use in Japan

April 20, 2016 SolarPV.TV

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Risen Energy Co., Ltd, a leading global Tier 1 manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic products and provider of total business solutions for power generation, confirmed their 72, 60 and 54 cell solar PV modules, for residential, commercial and utility scale projects, have passed the Japan Electrical Safety & Environmental Technology Laboratories (JET) pre-requisite testing for […]

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