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Solar cell developer Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE have successfully developed a full-sized tandem PV module with a record efficiency of 25%.Oxford PV set a ‘new world record’ for the efficiency of a commercial-sized solar cell last year. Image: Fraunhofer ISE.Solar cell developer Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE have successfully developed a full-sized tandem PV module with a record efficiency of 25%.Using the Oxford PV perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, a research team at Fraunhofer ISE has suc …

New research from Pakistan shows that dust could reduce PV panel performance through the shielding effect and the “dust-temperature” phenomenon. The scientists tested two PV systems in different parts of the country.Clean and dirty modules in Bahawalpur, PakistanImage: National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Heliyon, CC BY 4.0 DEEDInternational researchers have investigated the impact of dust accumulation on the performance of PV systems in two climate regions of Pakistan. They qu …

JinkoSolar says it expects a 2023 net profit ranging between CNY 7.25 billion ($1.02 billion) and CNY 7.95 billion, while Arctech Solar says it anticipates a full-year net profit of CNY 354 million.JinkoSolar has released its 2023 earnings forecast, with expectations for a net profit of CNY 7.25 billion to CNY 7.95 billion for the full year, based on preliminary calculations. This would mark a year-on-year increase of 146.92% to 170.76%. It said it also expects a net profit of CNY 895.7 million …

An increasing number of solar power plants are reaching their expiry date. SolarPower Europe, an association of companies in the sector, has released a report titled End-of-Life Management: Best Practice Guidelines.Last year the European Union added solar power plants and residential photovoltaic systems with a record-breaking total capacity again, 55 GW, bringing the level to 263 gigawatts. With the staggering expansion in the sector, responsible management of solar panels reaching the end of …

Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd (CSE:HEAT, OTCQB:HLRTF) told investors after successful technology launches and the securing of multiple commercial engagements in 2023 that the company’s focus for the new year is to further amplify its customer interactions and secure additional commercial commitments.The company said that in its upcoming demonstration and advanced testing programs it will be using its next-generation EV inverter which leverages 350-kilowatt silicon carbide (SiC) technology an …