Tag: modules
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PV manufacturers investing $5 billion in capacity, tech upgrades
An obstacle in the way of massive solar growth around the world is having the capacity to meet the demand. The solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing sector is ready to meet this challenge as it looks to increase capital expenditure (capex) on new factories and technologies in 2016 by more than 60Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Trina Solar ships nearly 6 GW of modules in 2015 (and other notes from Q4 earnings report)
As has already been noted, Trina Solar Limited is one of the top PV module manufacturers in the world. There was this report by GlobalData, as well as a report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) that named Trina Solar Limited the most ‘bankable’ PV module manufacturer globally. In its survey ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Seraphim Solar launches new Eclipse PV module
Seraphim Solar USA Manufacturing, Inc. is introducing its newest high-efficiency module, the Eclipse, to the global market. The product will be launched at PV Expo in Japan and upcoming exhibitions, including Ecobuild UK. The Eclipse series, high-efficiency solar modules employ an innovative design and a unique production method. The EclipseRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Panasonic breaks module conversion efficiency record by full percentage point
Panasonic Corp. is the latest module manufacturer to break the efficiency record. The company reports it has achieved a photovoltaic module conversion efficiency* of 23.8 percent** (aperture area***: 11,562 cm2) at research level, a major increase over the previous world record for crystalline silicon-based PV modules. The previous record forRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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GlobalData: Trina Solar tops solar PV module producer in 2015
Trina Solar held on to its status as the world’s biggest producer of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules in 2015, producing 4.55 (GW) of crystalline modules, while Canadian Solar claimed second spot with 3.9 GW in 2015, according to an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData. Trina Solar’s efforts toRead More — Solar Builder magazine