[SMM PV News] Brazil's 439 MW Bom Jardim Solar Complex Begins Testing

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Minutes: Silicon Metal Prices Recovered Slightly; Module Prices Temporarily Stable] Over the weekend, N-type recharging polysilicon was quoted at 45-53 yuan/kg, the N-type polysilicon price index stood at 48.21 yuan/kg, and granular polysilicon was quoted at 43-45 yuan/kg. Polysilicon prices remained temporarily stable over the weekend. Bearish market sentiment was strong, with limited transactions this weekend. The market focused on subsequent order signings and operating dynamics of top-tier enterprises.

Oxford PV, a European-based solar perovskite enterprise, has granted access to its patent portfolio to First Solar, the American photovoltaic module manufacturer. This agreement permits First Solar to utilise Oxford PV's existing licensed patents and those currently under application. This non-exclusive licence enables First Solar to advance its research and development of solar photovoltaic devices incorporating perovskite semiconductors for deployment in large-scale ground-mounted, commercial and residential markets within the United States. The licence scope covers potential manufacturing and distribution of such products in the US, excluding crystalline silicon semiconductors. Further terms remain undisclosed.

Recently, Yifly Laser has secured a significant collaboration with a leading enterprise in China's photovoltaic sector, successfully concluding a bulk order for laser processing equipment targeting 2㎡+ perovskite tandem solar cells.