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- 1Longi sets 28.29% world record for silicon solar cell efficiency▼Longi sets 28.29% world record for single-junction silicon solar cell efficiency
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has set a new world record of 28.29% efficiency for a single-junction silicon solar cell, according to pv magazine USA. The figure marks a milestone for crystalline silicon photovoltaics, pushing closer to the technology's theoretical limits. Industry observers see such records as key to lowering solar power costs and strengthening Longi's position in the fiercely competitive global panel market.
- 2US Solar Manufacturing in Focus for Transatlantic Cooperation▼U.S. Solar PV Manufacturing: Policy Outlook and Industry Landscape for European-American Cooperation
The Solar Energy Industries Association has released an outlook on US solar photovoltaic manufacturing, examining policy trends and the broader industry landscape with an emphasis on opportunities for European-American cooperation. The analysis highlights how US manufacturing policy is shaping investment and trade ties, and what it means for European partners looking to engage with the growing American solar supply chain.
- 3US homeowners' mistrust of solar companies eases slightly▼U.S. homeowners are now slightly less mistrustful of solar companies
Trust in solar companies among US homeowners has improved slightly, according to reporting by pv magazine Global. The finding suggests the residential solar industry may be gradually recovering from earlier reputational problems tied to aggressive sales tactics and installation disputes. The shift matters for installers and manufacturers betting on continued growth in home solar adoption.