The research has revealed critical gaps in current solar module testing protocols, with researchers advocating for fundamental changes to industry standards following findings that up to one-fifth of solar PV modules degrade 1.5 times faster than average and that thicker aluminium oxide layers provide superior protection against UV-induced degradation in TOPCon cells. Speaking to PV Tech Premium, Professor Bram … Read more
U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Solar cells from Southeast Asia reuters WASHINGTON – U.S. commercial officials have finalized plans to impose significant tariffs on solar cells imported from Southeast Asia, escalating a year-long trade dispute.The move comes in response to allegations from american manufacturers that Chinese companies are flooding the market with unfairly low-priced … Read more
Researchers have developed a bio-based ultraviolet (UV) protection film that has the potential to replace conventional petroleum-derived materials in solar cells. Their study represents the first comprehensive analysis comparing the long-term efficacy of different bio-based UV filters. The research was conducted by the University of Turku, Finland, in collaboration with Aalto University and Wageningen University. … Read more