Photovoltaics enters a new era of panels with efficiency of almost 26%
Leading global photovoltaic panel manufacturers LONGi and JA Solar will showcase groundbreaking photovoltaic panel technologies with efficiencies approaching 26% this week at the SNEC PV Technology Show in Shanghai, China, setting a new world record in photovoltaics.
New Champion from LONGi
At the SNEC trade fair in China, LONGi officially introduced its revolutionary HIBC (Hybrid Interdigitated Back-Contact) technology in mass-produced panels. This breakthrough product combines the advantages of HJT (multi-junction cells) and BC (rear contact cells) photovoltaic technologies.
The main advantages of the new LONGi panel include high power output of up to 700 Wp+ and a panel efficiency of 25.9%, which is currently a world record. This result was achieved with a standard frame size of 2,382 × 1,134 mm.
The energy density of this panel reaches more than 259 W/m². For investors, this means maximizing the value of premium land and rooftop projects.
“Conversion efficiency is vital for photovoltaic products. LONGi focuses on real efficiency improvements, not just physical layering or larger panel size,” said LONGi Chairman Baoshen Zhong, commenting on the new world record in panel efficiency.
Record holder from JA Solar
JA Solar’s new TOPCon DeepBlue series of photovoltaic panels exceeds 700 Wp and achieves a conversion efficiency of 25.5% of sunlight to electricity. The panels use TOPCon N-type cell technology.
“This new milestone not only strengthens our position as a leader in the solar sector, but also inspires us to continue to push the boundaries and deliver cutting-edge products that meet the changing needs of our customers,” commented JA Solar on the photovoltaic achievement.
JA Solar, a global leader in the photovoltaic industry, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. JA Solar was founded in 2005 with a mission to advance solar energy. Since then, it has grown into a trusted partner with operations in more than 178 countries around the world.