LONGi unveils alloy metallisation tech to boost solar panel efficiency

The Chinese solar manufacturer is rolling out new materials and manufacturing techniques designed to improve photovoltaic cell performance and help the struggling industry address margin pressure from oversupply.

First covered Jul 16, 2026 · 8:33 AM PT · 1 article

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1d PV Tech LONGi’s alloy metallisation rollout charts technological route out of PV industry slump — LONGi’s has unveiled a suite of new technologies intended to demonstrate how the PV industry can innovate its way out of its current malaise.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-17 (#20)

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