Simon Yuen

Section Editor at PV Tech Power Magazine

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Cane Creek opens experience centre, launches 30th anniversary collections

1 week ago | cyclingindustry.news | Simon Yuen

Cane Creek has opened a brand-new Experience Centre and launched a limited collection of components to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Located in the Cane Creek factory just south of Asheville, NC, the Experience Centre will be an open-door space where riders can learn the history and evolution of Cane Creek’s products. Central to the space is a curated exhibit that documents the history of Cane Creek innovations, featuring examples of every major Cane Creek product over the years.
Cycling UK kicks off 100 Women in Cycling nominations

1 week ago | cyclingindustry.news | Simon Yuen

Cycling UK, the UK’s national cycling charity, has opened nominations for the 2025 edition of 100 Women in Cycling, which recognises and celebrates the contributions of women who promote and encourage cycling. A total of four categories are open for nominations. The Community Champion celebrates the unsung heroes of local cycling groups—women who teach others to ride, lead group rides and offer encouragement to help build confidence and community.
Estarli launches bike recovery and replacement service

3 weeks ago | cyclingindustry.news | Simon Yuen

British brand Estarli has launched a new bike recovery and replacement service in collaboration with UK-based cycling technology company BackPedal. The Estarli Cycle Security service offers built-in tracking technology and recovery service to customers, aiming to tackle the growing issue of eBike theft. New Estarli customers can choose to buy the cycle security package at checkout, with custom-designed trackers fitted as part of the bike build.
India marches on towards 2032 solar goals

Sep 2, 2024 | pv-tech.org | Simon Yuen |Jonathan Touriño Jacobo

Despite India’s ambitious solar targets, challenges remain in policy, financing and grid infrastructure. Simon Yuen talks to experts in the solar industry to examine the challenges and opportunities in the Indian market. This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) SubscriptionUnlock unlimited access for 12 whole months of distinctive global analysisPhotovoltaics International is now included.
JSW Energy's solar generation drops despite power output growth

Jul 22, 2024 | pv-tech.org | Simon Yuen

Indian power company JSW Energy’s renewable power generation has increased by over 40% for the first quarter of the 2025 financial year, but electricity output from solar projects dropped by 2.7% over the same quarter. In its latest financial results, the company said its electricity generation from renewable power sources increased from 2,258 million units to 3,242 million units, representing an increase of 43.6%.
First Solar investigates potential TOPCon patents infringement

Jul 19, 2024 | pv-tech.org | Simon Yuen

US solar manufacturer First Solar has started an investigation into several crystalline-silicon cell solar manufacturers for potential infringement of its patents. First Solar gained the patents through the acquisition of TetraSun in 2013. The investigation followed First Solar’s announcement of its ownership of patents related to the manufacturing of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) and c-Si PV cells.
SunPower ceases shipments, project installations, lease and PPA sales

Jul 18, 2024 | pv-tech.org | Simon Yuen

US residential solar provider SunPower has stopped several operations including new shipments and financing options, according to an analyst note. Investment bank Roth Capital published a letter from SunPower obtained from industry contacts. In the letter, SunPower said: “Beginning today, 17 July 2024, SunPower will no longer be supporting new Lease and PPA (power purchase agreement) sales nor new project installations of these financing options.
Sungrow to supply 850MW inverters to Hero Future Energies in India

Jul 18, 2024 | pv-tech.org | Simon Yuen

Chinese inverter manufacturer Sungrow has signed an 850MW PV inverter supply agreement with Hero Group’s renewables arm, Hero Future Energies. Sungrow said the inverters will be delivered to multiple Hero Future Energies projects in India. Under the agreement, Sungrow will supply its 1,500V inverter solutions from its manufacturing plant in Bengaluru, suitable for “projects in harsh conditions, like deserts”.
d.light closes US$176 million new financing for off-grid offerings in Africa

Jul 17, 2024 | pv-tech.org | Simon Yuen

US-based off-grid solar product manufacturer d.light has secured US$176 million to support its PayGo consumer loan offering in three African countries. Asset management company African Frontier Capital has provided the news securitisation facility. d.light plans to use this capital to expand its PayGo consumer finance offering in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, aiming to make solar-powered products accessible to more low-income households and communities lacking electricity.
Comstock Metals to recycle PV modules at Nevada facility

Jul 17, 2024 | pv-tech.org | Simon Yuen

Mineral exploration company Comstock Metals has secured a lease to build a solar module recycling facility in Nevada, US. Located at Silver Springs, Nevada, the facility can process up to 100,000 tonnes of decommissioned solar PV modules per year, according to Comstock Metals. Recently, the company received unanimous approval for a conditional use permit from the board of county commissioners of Lyon County, Nevada, for the operations, and material storage of solar modules at the facility.