LONGi Launches Mass Production of ACM Battery Technology
PVTIME – PV giant LONGi has officially commenced mass production of its Alloy Contact Matrix (ACM) battery at its manufacturing base in Xi’an’s Xixian New Area, China. This marks a…
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35.5%! LONGi Hits New Tandem Cell Efficiency Record, Unveils Full Technology Forest Portfolio
PVTIME – At the Solar and Energy Storage Innovation Conference held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University on 14 July 2026, LONGi unveiled its new world record for tandem cell efficiency.…
ECNO Report Identifies Critical Hurdles Slowing EU Wind and Solar Growth
PVTIME – Analysis from the European Climate Neutrality Observatory reveals that grid constraints, lengthy permitting processes and limited system flexibility are collectively hindering the expansion of solar and wind power…
United Solar Secures Full IFC Funding for Major Oman Polysilicon Plant
PVTIME – Polysilicon manufacturer United Solar has secured a $50 million equity investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is part of the World Bank Group. The investment will…
Reden shuts France’s new 200MW PV plant
PVTIME – The French renewable energy firm Reden has confirmed the permanent closure of its photovoltaic module assembly facility in France. This is the second major cessation of domestic solar…
26GW! India’s Rooftop PV Capacity Surges on National Policy Support
PVTIME – According to analysis from JMK Research, India’s renewable energy sector delivered substantial capacity growth in the first half of 2026. Over the six-month period, the country added 26GW…
Extreme Weather Disrupts Rural PV Facility in Hubei, China
PVTIME – On the evening of 6 July, extreme severe convective weather featuring violent gusts impacted Baisha Town in Yangxin County, Huangshi City, Hubei Province, China. Local outdoor infrastructure was…
45GW! Trilateral pact accelerates European energy storage expansion
PVTIME – A new trilateral agreement has been finalised by EU authorities to speed up the rollout of energy storage across the bloc over the next two years. The European…
New EU Controls on Chinese Inverters
PVTIME – The European Commission has imposed formal restrictions on photovoltaic and battery energy storage inverters from China and other countries, causing major disruption to Europe’s renewable energy industry. Chinese…
612GW! SolarPower Europe forecasts new global PV additions for 2026
PVTIME – SolarPower Europe has unveiled its Global Solar Market Outlook for 2026–2030, outlining the key trends and capacity projections in the photovoltaic industry. A record 664GW of new solar…
