Tech Frontier · Day
2026-10-31
2 stories in this section.
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells: 35.5% record efficiency in 2026
LONGi has achieved a certified laboratory efficiency of 35.5% for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, setting a new absolute record. This milestone demonstrates the potential to overcome the physical limits of pure silicon, which is significant for professionals tracking the next generation of high-efficiency photovoltaic technologies.
China: Behind the Clean Panels: The Livelihood Concerns of 220,000 Chinese Workers
China's solar manufacturing sector is experiencing significant workforce reductions and automation upgrades as the industry undergoes a consolidation phase. This shift highlights the structural changes in production efficiency and labor dynamics that impact the global supply chain for solar professionals.