How far can TOPCon go? CTOs of five leading photovoltaic companies say how big is the future potential of TOPCon?
Since 2024, the technology iteration and innovation of the photovoltaic industry have accelerated significantly. According to the data released by the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, in 2023, the market share of n-type battery modules is less than 25% (TOPCon is about 23%), but by 2024, the market share of n-type is expected to reach more […]
Surprise! The photovoltaic leader fired the first shot of price increase. How big is the impact?
The leading silicon wafer company unexpectedly announced a price increase. On August 27, leading silicon wafer companies Longi Green Energy and TCL Zhonghuan announced price increases. The photovoltaic sector’s stock price rose during the session. As a link in the photovoltaic industry chain, the reason why the price increase of silicon wafers has attracted market […]
People’s Daily: China’s energy transformation has achieved new leaps and breakthroughs
Over the past 10 years, the newly added clean energy power generation has accounted for more than half of the total social electricity consumption increase. China’s energy transformation has achieved a new leap and breakthrough. On August 29, the State Council Information Office released the white paper “China’s Energy Transformation”. At the press conference held […]
What are the obstacles to clearing photovoltaic production capacity?
01 When will this round of capacity be cleared? This may be the most concerned issue for all those who care about the development of the photovoltaic industry. So, what are the main obstacles to this round of clearing? “The clearing of capacity is mainly […]
A detailed explanation of photovoltaic production overcapacity and clearance
The overcapacity in the photovoltaic industry has become so serious that the entire industry is losing money, which has become the most prominent problem in the photovoltaic industry.But why is this happening?Longi clearly pointed out at the Shanghai exhibition in May last year that the industry has a serious overcapacity and more than half of […]
Prices of silicon wafers and solar cells have begun to fluctuate (2024.8.22)
Silicon Material This week’s silicon material prices: The mainstream transaction price for monocrystalline re-purposed material is 34 RMB/KG, while the mainstream transaction price for monocrystalline dense material is 32 RMB/KG; the N-type material is quoted at 38 RMB/KG. Trading situation: Monthly contracts have been largely completed, focusing on leading manufacturers; due to sustained losses at […]
Silicone material prices need to be monitored, while silicon wafer solar cells face downward pressure (2024.8.22)
On August 22, InfoLink announced the latest prices in the photovoltaic industry chain. Silicon Material Prices The supply side of silicon materials has maintained a stable trend this period. It is expected that the overall new supply scale for August will align with previous estimates, reflecting a month-on-month decline. However, starting in mid-August, the reduction […]
Photovoltaic history
1. Efficiency: The United States led the development of photovoltaic solar energy technology and industrialization in the first stage. In 1954, the first solar cell was born in Bell Labs in the United States, with a cell conversion efficiency of 6%. The New York Times published an article: “It may mark the beginning of a […]
There has been an increase in price inquiries in the polysilicon sector, but the visibility of component orders remains to be restored (2024.8.8).
On August 8, TrendForce released the latest pricing for the photovoltaic supply chain: Silicon Material This week, the price of silicon material showed that the mainstream transaction price for monocrystalline reprocessed silicon is 34 yuan/kg, while the price for monocrystalline dense silicon is 32 yuan/kg; N-type material is quoted at 38 yuan/kg. Trading Situation: As […]
Silicone average prices rise, but doubts remain as the market awaits results of the developments (August 8, 2024).
