What's new at Tongwei solar?

PV Tech spoke with the Chinese manufacturer’s vice general manager of PV business, Yan Li, about its ten-year mark, the launch of a new TOPCon module line and the rollout of its Global Partner Programme. PV Tech: This year marks the ten-year anniversary of Tongwei Solar.

Does Astronergy have a TÜV Rheinland certification?

Astronergy has secured TÜV Rheinland certification for its TOPCon modules, which feature zero busbar technology. The Chinese PV manufacturer has also produced the first n-type TOPCon PV cells at its 2 GW facility in China and has launched a 10 GW “third-phase” PV cell production line.

Where will Zhonghuan's solar cells be produced?

All solar cells produced at the factory will be supplied for Zhonghuan's PV module products. Haitai Solar says it has canceled an investment deal in the city of Yancheng, Jiangsu province, for a 10 GW TOPCon cell factory, citing uncertainty over land-related concerns.

When is PV moduletech USA?

PV Tech has been running PV ModuleTech Conferences since 2017. PV ModuleTech USA, on 17-18 June 2025, will be our fourth PV ModulelTech conference dedicated to the U.S. utility scale solar sector.

Is Tongwei expanding its solar footprint?

Polysilicon supplier Tongwei continues to expand its solar footprint, revealing plans this week to set up a 25GW module manufacturing base in the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Zone, in China’s Jiangsu province.

When did Tongwei solar start manufacturing solar modules?

Image: Tongwei. A decade can seem like a long time, especially in a fast-moving sector like the solar industry. Tongwei Solar celebrates that landmark this year, a period that has seen it evolve into a vertically integrated solar manufacturer when it started manufacturing modules in 2022.