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Longi, Trina, Tongwei advance next-generation solar cell programs

Longi is building a 100 MW perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell pilot line. Trina Solar plans mass production of THBC cells in H2 2026 and GW-scale perovskite tandem capacity by 2029, while Tongwei advances its acquisition of polysilicon maker Lihao Clean Energy.

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