PV Tech

1. First Solar sells 10GW solar project business to Canadian pension fund
   The company has said that shipments in 2020 hit 5.9GW.
2. Impax sells the Netherlands’ largest solar farm
   Solar asset manager sells project following completion by UK-based developer last year as Shell contracts new 30MW site
3. Bifacial solar modules boost yields by up to 23% in new study
   Testing conducted by JA Solar and TÜV Rheinland between July 2019 and October 2020 establishes bifacial boost
4. GCL-SI cancels original plans for 2.5GW ‘shingled’ module assembly plant
   The manufacturer had recently raised the funding for the Funing plant, said to cost around RMB1.070 million (US$165.2 million).
5. LONGi targets growth in Poland through 300MW module supply deal
   LONGi to supply 300MW of its high-efficiency solar modules to Polish distribution company Keno
6. ‘Landmark moment’ in Europe as renewable electricity surpasses fossil fuels for first time
   Renewable energy generation in Europe overtakes fossil fuels for first time in 2020.
7. Jinchen to supply 3GW module production line to India’s Waaree Energies
   Deal claimed to be the largest contract between a Chinese equipment provider and overseas module manufacturer to date
8. Tata Power Solar wins order from NTPC to develop 320MW solar park
   Tata Power Solar receives letter of award from NTPC for 320MW solar project in India
9. Quality time for solar PV: Part I
   In the first of a two-part feature, Q CELLS explains how it is forging a quality-focused future for photovoltaics, together with the vital input of a handful of respected industry experts.
10. Pexapark: European PPAs to exceed 10GW capacity in 2021