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China‘s PV module prices to drop by 34% this year, BNEF says

China‘s PV module prices to drop by 34% this year, BNEF says

According to BNEF, the reduced policy support for deployment in China will cause a 34% price drop for multicrystalline solar module prices in the country in 2018.

Fraunhofer ISE has developed record-beating multicrystalline solar cell

Fraunhofer ISE has developed record-beating multicrystalline solar cell

The Fraunhofer ISE has developed a new multicrystalline solar cell with an efficiency of 22.3%, beating its own previous record of 21.9%.

Electronic ink: solar modules from the printer

Electronic ink: solar modules from the printer

The first test facility at the University of Newcastle in Australia is intended to set a new direction for the solar industry: with special ink, researchers have succeeded in producing solar modules via conventional printer presses.

SolarWorld to be sold to CEO Frank Asbeck

SolarWorld to be sold to CEO Frank Asbeck

After filing for insolvency in May, German solar panel manufacturer SolarWorld AG has been through a rough couple of months. Now, however, a turn of events might keep the company in business and save 500 jobs, as all involved parties agreed to sell and transfer SolarWorld to its CEO Frank Asbeck.

Indian government plans support program for domestic solar manufacturing

Indian government plans support program for domestic solar manufacturing

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy wants to support domestic manufacturing of solar cells and modules. For this, a special program has been developed, the second phase of which has now commenced.

How to maximise the efficiency of your rooftop solar panels

How to maximise the efficiency of your rooftop solar panels

Going solar has many advantages. But once you decide to take this big step, how can you be sure you will get the best possible results? We have collected some advice on how to maximise the efficiency of your rooftop solar panels so that you can fully enjoy the benefits.