Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: China’s Photovoltaic Cell Production to Exceed 60GW Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy China Photovoltaic Industry Association Secretary-General Wang Bohua expects that Photovoltaic Cell Production will exceed 60GW in 2017 despite complex international trade environment and other challenges. It is worth taking a minute to appreciate to have a high opinion of what China is doing in solar right now. China, already known for its iconic Great Wall […] Read more
Perovskite photovoltaic cells hit new world efficiency record Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, have smashed the world efficiency record for perovskite photovoltaic (PV) cells. The 12.1% efficiency rating was for a 16 cm2 perovskite solar cell, the largest single perovskite photovoltaic cell certified with the highest energy conversion efficiency, and was independently confirmed by the international […] Read more
Tesla to team up with Panasonic to collaborate on manufacturing of photovoltaic cell and module production Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla and Panasonic have entered into a non-binding letter of intent under which they will begin collaborating on the manufacturing and production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules in Buffalo, New York. Under this agreement, which is contingent upon shareholders’ approval of Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, Tesla will use the cells and modules in a […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics, JinkoSolar partners to develop new generations of super PV cells Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Heraeus will work with JinkoSolar’s new R&D efforts in efficient black silicon cells and n-type cells are expected to further increase the cell efficiency. Heraeus Photovoltaics has signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with JinkoSolar to jointly develop new-generation Super PV Cells with higher efficiency and lower costs. Additionally, the agreement includes exploring energy markets […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics and Tongwei Solar Will Together Develop New Generations of Solar Cell Technologies Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Heraeus Photovoltaics and Tongwei Solar will conduct joint research and development of new-generation efficient front side silver paste, with the goal of leading the industry standard. Heraeus Photovoltaics, the supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, announced that it has established a cooperation agreement with Tongwei Solar on the R&D and applications of […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics, Meyer Burger join forces to pave the way for new heterojunction solar cell technologies Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Heraeus and Meyer Burger are developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Best Known Methods (BKM) for the heterojunction solar cell production at Meyer Burger. Heraeus Photovoltaics and Meyer Burger have formed a cooperation to further drive the development of heterojunction (HJT) solar cell technology. With efficiencies above 23 %, heterojunction solar cells are regarded as […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE Research Cuts Silver Use In Solar Cells by 90% Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have developed silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells with silver consumption of just 1.4 milligrams per watt peak — about one-tenth (which is 90%) of the current industrial standard. The breakthrough comes as global demand for photovoltaics rises, with a shift to a climate-neutral energy system […] Read more
LONGi Achieves 34.85% Efficiency in Tandem Perovskite Solar Cell Updated On Mon, Apr 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy LONGi has developed a two-terminal crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell that achieved a conversion efficiency of 34.85%, the company said, citing certification from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). With this development, LONGi claims to have broken the world record for efficiency in crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cells. Crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells are considered […] Read more
LONGi Claims 27.81% Efficiency From Its Latest Solar Cell Updated On Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi has announced a new record for solar cell efficiency, reaching 27.81% for its Hybrid Interdigitated Back Contact (HIBC) crystalline silicon solar cell. The figure was certified by Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH), the company said in a statement. The result marks a new milestone in the photoelectric conversion […] Read more