Trina became world’s third biggest panel supplier in 2020
Trina became world’s third biggest panel supplier in 2020 The Chinese giant overhauled JA Solar by moving almost 16 GW worth of modules, with the 600 W-plus, 210mm-wafer-based Vertex range it launched last year having already sold 10 GW of units. Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar has published an impressive set of annual figures amid […]
Panasonic to exit solar manufacturing
Panasonic to exit solar manufacturing The Japanese brand will continue to sell third-party-made modules under its brand in its home market, as it already does overseas, but in-house PV wafer, cell and module production will halt by the end of fiscal year 2022. Panasonic today announced it will exit the solar manufacturing industry within 14 […]
Japan’s struggle to drive down renewables costs
Japan’s struggle to drive down renewables costs A nation famous for high electricity prices has seen power costs fall 15% this year, according to analyst Wood Mackenzie, a figure which will help attract $100 billion of solar and wind investment to 2030. Renewables will have to work even harder, however, to displace fossil fuels in […]