Improper installation and handling procedures can result in significant PV module damage. The combination of EL and visual inspections can provide details about the origins and severity of module damage.
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July 2021 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The average bifacial boost is 5.7% for July 2021. Bifacial modules are steadily performing above all the other technologies, with monofacial multi modules having the lowest yield.
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In this episode, Solar Maverick host Benoy Thanjan talks with CEA’s Director of ESG and Traceability, Paul van Brenkelen, about the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance in the solar supply chain.
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The promise of bifacials’ higher energy yield of 6% to 10% compared to traditional monofacial PERC technology comes at a cost. Conducting an LCOE analysis can help determine which technology will bring in greater revenue over time.
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In this live interview with Clean Power Hour’s Tim Montague, CEA’s Vice President of Technology, Paul Wormser discusses all things related to the recent WRO (Withhold Release Order) released by Customs and Border Protection on Hoshine Silicon.
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As a participant in the Taiyang News Quality panel, CEA’s Director of Technology and Quality, George Touloupas, discussed rear materials (backsheet and glass), encapsulants (EVA and POE), and M10 vs M12 modules.
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CEA’s survey of major polysilicon suppliers suggests most major Chinese polysilicon suppliers undertaking 100,000 ton plus expansions by 2023.
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Microcracks are tiny cracks in solar cells that can be caused during manufacturing, shipping, installation, and even after installation and can limit the power output of a module or a series string of modules.
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In this episode, Flexpat host, Francis Kremer, interviews CEA’s Founder and CEO, Andy Klump, about his personal experience building a company from China.
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The latest PV Supplier Market Intelligence report examines the global expansion of polysilicon capacity - with almost all new capacity happening outside Xinjiang following recent political movements.
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June 2021 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. A new product from LONGi was added in the field (#37).
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In this podcast, Suncast host Nico Johnson speaks with CEA’s Vice President in Sales and Marketing, Darryl Parker about taking a customer-centered approach to sales and marketing.
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Customs’ WRO on Hoshine means any importer that cannot prove to Customs their solar panels do not contain mg-Si from Hoshine can have their shipment excluded from entry into the U.S.
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Andy Klump, joins the ChinaTalk podcast to discuss how Chinese firms came to dominate the solar industry and with recent US import bans, how the global solar supply industry will adapt.
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This video covers the 2021 available polysilicon production capacity for solar vs the forecasted installations with Joseph Johnson, Manager of Market Intelligence at CEA
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This video forecasts production and market trends of solar wafers over the next few years with Joseph Johnson, Manager of Market Intelligence at CEA.
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This video forecasts production and market trends of solar cells over the next few years with Joseph Johnson, Manager of Market Intelligence at CEA.
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This video forecasts production and market trends of solar modules, specifically the impact of subcomponent supply on module manufacturing, with Joseph Johnson, Manager of Market Intelligence at CEA.
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May 2021 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. This is the first batch of data generated after the outdoor test field was rebuilt with data starting from May 7.
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The Washington Post interviewed CEA’s CEO, Andy Klump, in a recent article covering recent news covering US legislation surrounding sub-components of the solar supply chain and the cost of moving supply chains outside China.
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