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Adani Solar Procures More Module Production Equipment from Jinchen Machinery

published 2022 年 06 月 28 日 9:30 | editor | category Analysis
Chinese equipment provider Jinchen Machinery and Adani Solar have entered into an agreement under which the former will provide the latter with an automated production line for high-efficiency PV modules. The annual production capacity of the production line is set at 2.5GW. Adani Solar is a subsidiary of Indian multinational Adani Group. This news was first reported by other renewable news outlets in early June. ...  more

Battery Lithium Prices Soar! BYD Rumored to Acquire Six African Lithium Mines

published 2022 年 06 月 27 日 9:30 | editor | category News
With global sales of new energy vehicles hitting new highs, the price of lithium, a rare metal used in battery raw materials, has soared. In response to the soaring price of lithium, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is rumored to have found six lithium mines in Africa and has reached acquisition agreements. The mines are expected to meet its battery demand for the next 10 years. ...  more

Longer Lasting, New Perovskite Solar Cells May Operate for 30 Years

published 2022 年 06 月 27 日 9:30 | editor | category News
Perovskite solar energy conversion efficiency is high but it is also known for its endurance. American scientists have now used new solar testing technology to find that perovskite solar cells have high efficiency and can be used for 30 years and their service life even exceeds that of the 20 year lifespan of silicon solar energy. ...  more

Europe’s Seizure of Natural Gas and Infrastructures May Also Impact Gas-Supplying Australia

published 2022 年 06 月 24 日 9:30 | editor | category News
The Russia-Ukraine war has prompted European countries to seek for alternatives for Russia’s natural gas supply. Australia, as one of the major exporting countries of natural gas, was supposed to enjoy this surge of revenue, however, Europe’s seizure of natural gas has also led to snatching of infrastructures, which made the country realize that it could also become a victim. ...  more

New Wave of Inflation Fermenting within the Industry Chain as Constrained Polysilicon Provision Persists

published 2022 年 06 月 23 日 16:08 | editor | category Price Trend
Polysilicon Polysilicon prices continued to surge under a slightly expanded degree this week, where mono-Si dense materials were quoted at a mainstream price of RMB 263-275/kg, while mono-Si compound feedings were quotes at a mainstream price of RMB 265-278/kg, with an average concluded price of RMB 271-273/kg. ...  more

Envision AESC Will Build a New Gigafactory in Spain

published 2022 年 06 月 23 日 9:30 | editor | category Analysis
Chinese battery manufacturer Envision AESC announced a new overseas project on June 3. Specifically, the company will build a new gigafactory in Spain. Named VENERGY+, the new gigafactory will be located in in the municipality of Navalmoral de la Mata, which is a part of the Spanish province Cáceres. With a production capacity of 30GWh per year, the new gigafactory is scheduled to enter operation in 2025. ...  more