Chinese Aiko Solar to Convert Tianjin PERC Factory into 6 GW ABC Cell Capacity

Chinese solar maker Aiko Solar will convert its Tianjin PERC factory into 6 GW of all-back-contact ABC cell capacity, citing PERC efficiency bottleneck and declining demand. The upgrade will use plant as workshop, adding new process equipment and auxiliary facilities, introducing ABC technology with n-type architecture shifting contacts to rear for higher absorption and aesthetics for rooftop applications.