China Huaneng has launched a tender round for 15 GW of solar panels, attracting participation from the largest PV module manufacturers in China.
China Huaneng said it has shortlisted candidates for the second round tender for the 2024 framework agreement for the purchase of solar panels, for a total of 15 GW. The first lot of 13.5 GW of n-type bifacial double glazing modules includes 12 companies: Longi, JinkoSolar, Astronergy, Tongwei, JA Solar, Das Solar, Huayang, GCL, Yingli, Huayao, Trina Solar and Risen. The second lot, 0.5 GW of HJT modules, has three selected bidders: Huasun, Risen and Winhitech from Zhejiang province. The third lot, 1 GW of BC modules, includes Longi, Huayao and Tongwei.
DKEM Co., Ltd. said it sold 1,581.16 tons of PV conductive silver paste in the first three quarters of 2024, up 41.4% year-on-year. Of this, 1,386.4 tonnes, or 87.66%, was for n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact cells (TOPCon). The company said it expects total shipments to be between 2,000 and 2,500 tons in 2024.
Long has launched a 16 GW hybrid passivated back-contact (HPBC) solar cell project in collaboration with Yingfa Group and Yibin High-tech Zone. The partnership will focus on the research, production and marketing of HPBC cells and other technological innovations. Longi will invest equity, supply silicon wafers and support HPBC cell technology. The first production phase of 6 GW is expected to reach full capacity in 2025. This is Longi’s first joint venture in HPBC cell production.
Skycorp Solar Group has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, aiming to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker “PN.” The company said it plans to offer 2.7 million shares priced between $4 and $5 each in an effort to raise up to $13.5 million. The company, based in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, produces solar energy products such as cables and connectors. It is also involved in the production of wiring harnesses, the distribution of inverters, the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and investments in solar power plants.
LDK solar energy has signed a cooperation agreement with Iran’s Ghadir Investment Group for approximately €1 billion ($1.06 billion) in PV projects. Under the deal, Ghadir will invest in solar projects in Iran, while LDK will provide engineering, procurement and construction services and financing support.
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