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LONGi Sets a New Record for Efficiency of HJT Cells at 25.82%

published: 2021-11-03 9:30
Major Chinese PV product manufacturer LONGi announced in late October that its commercial M6 HJT cells have attained a new world record in conversion efficiency at 25.82%. The achievement was confirmed by the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin, Germany (ISFH). ...  more

Albemarle to Invest US$500 Million to Build a New Production Base for Battery Materials in Sichuan

published: 2021-11-02 9:30
Local Chinese news outlets have reported that Albemarle has entered into an agreement with the management authority of the Pengshan Economic Development Zone to set up a production base for materials used in the manufacturing of lithium batteries. Based in the US, Albemarle is a major supplier for various types of lithium materials and chemicals. The Pengshan Economic Development Zone is a part of the city of Meishan in China’s Sichuan Province. The agreement was reportedly sealed on October 20, and Albemarle released a press release on October 22 to announce the event. ...  more

Taiwan’s Largest Solar Stadium Built with Daily Capacity of Nearly 6,000 kWh

published: 2021-11-01 15:48
On October 30, the largest solar stadium was inaugurated at Taoyuan Senior High School, Taiwan. With a capacity of 2MW, the stadium can produce electricity for more than 590 families for a year. The PV system construction and subsequent maintenance—funded by Zhao Yang Energy, a subsidiary of URE-affiliated Hemvan—total a cost of NT$120 million ($4.3 million). ...  more