https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-new-crop-of-solar-panels-is-the-u-s-s-best-hope-of-catching-chinaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-new-crop-of-solar-panels-is-the-u-s-s-best-hope-of-catching-chinahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-new-crop-of-solar-panels-is-the-u-s-s-best-hope-of-catching-china#u115354Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:50:22 +0000United States solar manufacturers are racing to develop a new crop of solar panels that could generate 25 percent more energy than most existing devices. Producers say they are on the cusp of a technological breakthrough centered on tandem solar panels, which incorporate a second light-absorbing layer. This new generation of panels represents the best hope for the domestic industry to challenge China's dominant grip on the global solar market, though the long-term durability of the technology remains a critical question for the industry.Why it mattersChina has maintained dominance in glob