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Building‑integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) holds significant promise, yet the industry currently suffers from low market concentration.   In recent years, driven by national policies, the number of domestic enterprises entering the BIPV sector has grown substantially. However, most remain small‑s...

An off-grid solar energy system operates independently from the main electrical grid. This means meeting all your energy needs solely through solar power – without relying on the conventional electricity network.   A fully equipped off-grid solar system includes all components needed to g...

The newly enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the United States provides tax credits for domestic manufacturing of solar tracker components, which is expected to boost local tracker production. The federal spending bill offers credits for torque tubes and structural fasteners produced within th...

Merry Christmas! Solar First Group extends warm holiday greetings to you and your family.   Due to the ongoing epidemic, the traditional “Christmas Tea Party” of Solar First Group has been suspended during this special period.   Upholding the corporate values of “respect...

The Chinese photovoltaic equipment market continues its rapid expansion. From January to October 2022, China’s newly installed PV capacity reached 58 gigawatts (GW) , already surpassing the total new installations for all of 2021. Mr. Wang Bohua, Honorary Chairman of the China Photovoltaic Ind...

Building‑integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is often seen as a niche for less competitive PV products. But Bjorn Rau, Technical Manager and Deputy Director of PVcomB at Helmholtz‑Zentrum Berlin, argues this view may be unfair. He points out that the missing link for BIPV deployment lies at the intersec...

  The first floating support project of Solar First Group in Indonesia has reached successful completion. This floating photovoltaic project for the Indonesian government was scheduled for completion in November 2022 (design work began on April 25) and features the newly developed SF-TGW03 flo...

To counter the energy crisis ripple effects and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission has proposed a temporary emergency regulation aimed at speeding up renewable energy development. The one‑year plan seeks to cut administrative red tape in licensing and development, allowing p...

  On November 16, 2022, the "OFweek 2022 (13th) Solar Photovoltaic Industry Conference and Annual Awards Ceremony" concluded successfully in Shenzhen. Xiamen Solar First Energy Technology Co., Ltd. secured the "Vicko Cup · OFweek 2022 Outstanding Photovoltaic Bracket Enterprise" award,...

  Metal roofs offer an excellent platform for solar panel installation, with several strong advantages: Durable: A metal roof can last up to 70 years, compared to only 15–20 years for asphalt shingles. Metal roofs are also fire‑resistant, adding safety in wildfire‑prone areas. &nbs...

Large-scale solar power stations in the Swiss Alps could boost winter electricity generation and accelerate the energy transition. Late last month, parliament approved a moderate version of the plan, disappointing opposing environmental groups.   Studies indicate that solar panels high in the S...

  On October 2, 2022, the 6.784-megawatt Solar-5 government photovoltaic power station in Armenia was successfully connected to the grid for power generation. The project fully adopted the zinc-aluminum-magnesium coated fixed brackets of Solar First Group.   Once operational, the project...