Where are photovoltaic modules produced?

Workers produce photovoltaic modules at the workshop of a new energy company in Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 19, 2023. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years.

Are China's photovoltaic power companies developing a new technology?

"Chinese photovoltaic power companies are beefing up efforts to develop cells with different technologies that have more potential than conventional batteries in terms of conversion and cost efficiency," said Zeng Tao, chief analyst of power equipment and the new energy industry at the China International Capital Corporation.

How is China's solar power industry accelerating technological innovation?

The country's solar power industry is also making accelerated progress in technological innovation, with advanced products being applied more broadly, according to Yang Xudong, an official of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Cell technology is a key part of the photovoltaic industry upgrade.

How China's Wind and solar power companies expand their presence in the world?

Strengthened competitiveness has helped China's wind and solar power companies expand their presence in the world market. China-made photovoltaic modules, wind turbines, gear boxes and other key components accounted for 70 percent of the global market share last year, according to NEA data.

What is photovoltaic cell technology?

Cell technology is a key part of the photovoltaic industry upgrade. A type of photovoltaic cell module produced by Tongwei Solar (Chengdu) Co Ltd has recently hit a record module efficiency high, certified by TÜV Rheinland, a Germany-based leading testing and certification service provider.