SpaceX Unveils 170-Metre Space Solar Arrays
PVTIME – On 22 March 2026, Elon Musk officially unveiled SpaceX’s AI-powered orbital computing satellites at the launch event for the Terafab superchip factory. Each miniaturised satellite features a 100…
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$4.3 Billion! Tesla Secures Battery Cell Supply from LG Energy Solution
PVTIME – Tesla has finalised a definitive agreement with LG Energy Solution to procure battery cells worth $4.3 billion. These cells will be produced at a dedicated facility in Lansing,…
Swift Solar Acquires Meyer Burger Assets
PVTIME – California-based perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell manufacturer Swift Solar has acquired the US manufacturing assets formerly owned by Swiss firm Meyer Burger. This acquisition is a significant step towards…
33.08%! Shenzhen‑Led Team Develops High‑Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells with Enhanced Stability
PVTIME – On 4 March, researchers from Shenzhen Technology University, Soochow University, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University announced a significant breakthrough in the leading international energy journal, Energy &…
US Energy Storage Market Booms: 57.6GWh Added in 2025, Residential Storage Jumps 51%
PVTIME – In 2025, the US energy storage sector installed a record 57.6GWh of new battery capacity, representing the largest annual volume on record. This figure is 30% higher than…
First Solar Files TOPCon Patent Lawsuit and Reports 2025 Financial Performance
PVTIME – US thin-film photovoltaic manufacturer First Solar has released its financial results for 2025 and issued guidance for the 2026 fiscal year. This announcement comes alongside significant technical advancements…
Impact of PV, Battery Export Tax Rebate Cancellation on New Energy Metals in China
PVTIME – On 1 April 2026, China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration will cancel the value-added tax (VAT) export tax rebate for PV and other products. This is…
20GWh+ Energy Storage Deals Secured the First Week in February 2026
PVTIME – In early February, several energy storage companies announced successive overseas orders totalling over 20GWh, covering Europe, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. This marks significant progress in their…
180-240GW in 2026! CPIA’s Wang Bohua Reviews 2021-2025 PV Industry, Forecasts 2026-2030
PVTIME – On 5 February, Wang Bohua, Advisor to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), delivered a keynote speech at the Seminar on the 2025 Development Review and 2026 Outlook.…
SpaceX-Bound: Singfilm Solar Delivers First Zenith PV Modules
PVTIME – In January 2026, Singfilm Solar announced the successful delivery of the world’s first independently developed and manufactured Zenith Series flexible, ultra-thin perovskite photovoltaic modules. Picture: Singfilm These modules…
