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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
IPVF Confirms: LONGi's BC Modules Hi-MO 9 Outperform TOPCon in Power Gen & LCOE
PARIS, Aug. 13, 2025 /CNW/ -- Renowned European third-party technical consultancy IPVF recently conducted a comprehensive value assessment of two 50MW ground-mounted PV projects in France and Denmark. The study provides an in-depth comparison of the power generation performance between LONGi's BC module Hi-MO 9 (2382*1134mm) and mainstream TOPCon products (2382*1134mm). Data reveals that LONGi's Hi-MO 9 BC modules demonstrate significant advantages over TOPCon products in per-watt power yield, system costs, and particularly levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), delivering higher lifetime returns for large-scale centralized power plants. Multiple globally authoritative institutions including Enertis Applus+ have previously analyzed the field performance of BC versus TOPCon technologies, with all test results consistently favoring BC products. LONGi's BC technology is now driving a new wave of technological transformation and large-scale adoption worldwide through its superior return-on-investment value. • Superior Efficiency: Hi-MO 9 Delivers 1.84% Higher Per-Watt Generation Than TOPCon IPVF's analysis shows Hi-MO 9's exceptional low-light performance resulted in 1,210 and 1,639 hours of first-year generation in the French projects, surpassing TOPCon modules (1,187 and 1,611 hours). Similarly, in the Danish project, Hi-MO 9 outperformed TOPCon by 21 and 20 equivalent generation hours respectively, demonstrating robust power yield advantages. Since its launch last year, Hi-MO 9 has gained industry recognition through multiple outdoor demonstration projects. Integrating LONGi's proprietary HPBC 2.0 technology featuring grid lines-free front side, the module significantly enhances power output and conversion efficiency—particularly maintaining high performance under low-light conditions. Combined with its high-temperature and humidity resistance in complex environments, Hi-MO 9 has become a globally sought-after BC product. IPVF's consolidated data confirms that across all four power plants analyzed, Hi-MO 9 delivers 1.84% higher per-watt generation than TOPCon modules on average. This translates to greater lifetime energy output and higher commercial returns for BC-equipped power plants. • Cost Leadership: Hi-MO 9's Superior LCOE Secures Competitive Edge LCOE remains the critical metric for power plant economics, where module selection directly impacts project viability. IPVF's analysis confirms that Hi-MO 9 not only increases energy yield but also optimizes project cost structures, establishing a solid foundation for maximizing lifetime plant returns. Crucially, Hi-MO 9 achieves an average 3.32% lower LCOE than TOPCon modules across the evaluated projects. Notably, this advantage was calculated with Hi-MO 9 priced 1¢/W higher than TOPCon. As HPBC technology rapidly evolves, the LCOE benefits of Hi-MO 9 will further expand, substantially boosting end-customer returns. With accelerating global deployment, LONGi's high-efficiency BC solutions will elevate ROI for worldwide customers and propel the PV industry toward new value growth horizons. From pioneering monocrystalline technology to industrializing BC solutions, LONGi consistently applies "first principles" to reduce LCOE through technological innovation. Moving forward, LONGi will collaborate with global partners through dual drivers—collaborative innovation and ecosystem development—delivering advanced, reliable, and economically superior BC solutions, empowering the BC era with collective wisdom.
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Adani accused of solar cell patent infringement by US-based First Solar
An intellectual property rights dispute hangs over the Adani Group's ₹3,000-crore-a-year solar panel exports to the US after First Solar, the largest American solar cell maker, accused group company Mundra Solar PV Ltd (MSPVL) of patent violation. In a Delaware court, First Solar alleged the Indian company had infringed upon two patented technologies for solar panel manufacturing, demanding compensation for damages it hasn't specified yet. MSPVL has denied the charges. Mint has seen the court filings. First Solar has already sued a Chinese solar maker over the same charge, and sent warning letters to several others over the alleged patent violation. The Nasdaq-listed company stands to benefit if solar panel imports to the US are curtailed. The dispute comes at a time when Indian firms have gained from America's 50% tariff on Chinese solar cells and polysilicon. The US, which has imposed stiff tariffs on a host of Indian goods, has kept solar cells out of these tariffs. Queries sent to the Adani Group and First Solar on Monday remained unanswered. The case Nasdaq-listed First Solar wrote to the Adani Group on 1 April, accusing it of copying the two technologies. MSPVL swiftly moved a Delaware court on 15 April, where First Solar has also sued a Chinese company on similar charges, urging the judge to declare that it does not infringe on First Solar's patents. The company claimed that its manufacturing process is different from First Solar's patented technology, and highlighted several differences between the two processes, including on heat treatment. Following this, the US company on 1 August filed a counterclaim against the Adani Group in the same court, alleging infringement of its patents and seeking damages, the quantum of which is yet to be calculated. Both companies have demanded a jury trial. Under US patent law, an entity can avoid literal infringement if it does not follow every step of a patented process exactly, said Swapna Sundar, founder and director, IP Dome. But she cautioned that infringement can still be found under the doctrine of equivalents if the changes perform the same function, in the same way, and achieve the same result as the original process. She noted that the Adani Group has a strong technical case, arguing that skipping the heat treatment step in First Solar's patented process produces a fundamentally different product. 'The temperature change (higher temperature range) by Adani could be enough to avoid even equivalence," she said. 'However, First Solar may still argue it's close enough to count as infringement." The technology At the heart of the matter is TOPCon, a technology for making more efficient solar cells. Between 2015 and 2017, the US patent office awarded two patents for TOPCon manufacturing to Tetrasun, Inc., a company acquired by First Solar in 2013. First Solar, which uses a different thin-film technology for its own panels, began investigating potential patent infringement by competitors using TOPCon in June 2024. The company sent warning letters to several rivals, including JinkoSolar, Longi Solar, Trina Solar, JA Solar, and Canadian Solar last year. In February, it escalated the issue by suing JinkoSolar in a Delaware court. Adani, however, claims First Solar's patent was initially limited to a different solar cell technology, HJT cells, and did not cover TOPCon. MSPVL also claims it doesn't use a heat treatment process that is central to First Solar's technology. The implications Out of Adani's annual 4 GW solar manufacturing capacity, MSPVL accounts for half, while the rest comes from Mundra Solar Energy Ltd (MSEL), which is not part of the lawsuit. MSPVL doubled revenue in FY25 to ₹6,353 crore, while profit jumped over fivefold to ₹1085 crore. According to India Ratings, more than half of MSPVL's business comes from the US. "Export sales have been yielding higher margins on account of robust demand, specifically from the US, which has disincentivized imports from China. As a result, India has become a key exporter of solar modules to the US," the rating agency said in a note on 2 April. MSPVL is fully owned by Adani Green Technology Ltd, which is majority-owned by Adani Tradecom Ltd, which in turn is a 100% subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd. It has a manufacturing capacity of 2 GW per year of TOPCon solar cells and modules. MSEL, another unit of Adani Enterprises, makes 2 GW of monopassivated emitter and rear contact (mono-PERC) technology solar cells and modules a year. That technology is not accused of any violation. Both companies are part of Adani New Industries Ltd which, along with solar cell manufacturing, houses the group's other green energy businesses including the manufacturing of green hydrogen, wind turbines and electrolyzers. The Adani Group is looking to ramp up its solar cell making capacity to 10 GW a year, chief financial officer Robbie Singh said in an Adani Enterprises earnings call on 31 July. First Solar, which follows a January-December financial year, ended with $4.21 billion in revenue and $1.29 billion in profit in 2024. Its shares were trading at about $184.65 on the NASDAQ, down about 1% since the beginning of the year. In November 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice filed a case against billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar for allegedly paying more than $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials between 2020 and 2024 to obtain lucrative solar-energy contracts. The SEC's case is whether Adani broke the US Securities Act when Adani Green raised money from US investors, as it did not disclose a justice department probe into allegations of bribes paid by the company's directors to unnamed Indian officials between 2020 and 2024. The Ahmedabad-based conglomerate, which counts 10 listed companies, has denied the allegations by the DoJ and the SEC, describing the accusations against its directors as 'baseless."
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SAEL Industries arm commissions 50 MW solar project in Maharashtra
Solar RE Power , a subsidiary of SAEL Industries , on Tuesday said it has commissioned a 50 MW solar power plant in Beed district of Maharashtra. The plant is expected to generate over 100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually, and is aligned with the government's vision for a sustainable energy future , SAEL Industries said. "The 50 MW (AC)...ground-mounted solar project features TOPCon bifacial modules, designed for high energy yield and performance reliability," the clean energy solutions provider said. The project is backed by a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), offering long-term revenue and tariff stability in accordance with industry best practices, it said. "As we expand our renewable energy footprint in India, we want to provide sustainable infrastructure that benefits both people and the environment," Laxit Awla, Director at SAEL Industries, said. SAEL Industries is a renewable energy company with a presence in agri waste-to-energy, utility-connected solar, and solar module manufacturing. It has a portfolio of over 6.7 GW of solar independent power producer assets across India.
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Business Standard
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
SAEL Industries arm commissions 50 MW solar project in Maharashtra
The plant is expected to generate over 100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually, and is aligned with the government's vision for a sustainable energy future, SAEL Industries said Press Trust of India New Delhi Solar RE Power, a subsidiary of SAEL Industries, on Tuesday said it has commissioned a 50 MW solar power plant in Beed district of Maharashtra. The plant is expected to generate over 100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually, and is aligned with the government's vision for a sustainable energy future, SAEL Industries said. "The 50 MW (AC)...ground-mounted solar project features TOPCon bifacial modules, designed for high energy yield and performance reliability," the clean energy solutions provider said. The project is backed by a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), offering long-term revenue and tariff stability in accordance with industry best practices, it said. "As we expand our renewable energy footprint in India, we want to provide sustainable infrastructure that benefits both people and the environment," Laxit Awla, Director at SAEL Industries, said. SAEL Industries is a renewable energy company with a presence in agri waste-to-energy, utility-connected solar, and solar module manufacturing. It has a portfolio of over 6.7 GW of solar independent power producer assets across India.
News18
29-07-2025
- Business
- News18
SAEL Industries arm commissions 50 MW solar project in Maharashtra
New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Solar RE Power, a subsidiary of SAEL Industries, on Tuesday said it has commissioned a 50 MW solar power plant in Beed district of Maharashtra. The plant is expected to generate over 100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually, and is aligned with the government's vision for a sustainable energy future, SAEL Industries said. 'The 50 MW (AC)…ground-mounted solar project features TOPCon bifacial modules, designed for high energy yield and performance reliability," the clean energy solutions provider said. The project is backed by a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), offering long-term revenue and tariff stability in accordance with industry best practices, it said. 'As we expand our renewable energy footprint in India, we want to provide sustainable infrastructure that benefits both people and the environment," Laxit Awla, Director at SAEL Industries, said. SAEL Industries is a renewable energy company with a presence in agri waste-to-energy, utility-connected solar, and solar module manufacturing. It has a portfolio of over 6.7 GW of solar independent power producer assets across India. PTI ABI ABI SHW Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
