AKCOME Radiates at South Africa exhibition

From March 18th to 20th, SOLAR & STORAGE LIVE AFRICA took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, as scheduled, drawing the interest of numerous industry professionals over its three-day duration. As a key exhibitor, AKCOME has showcased its N-type series designed for ground-mounted power stations and residential rooftop liberation solutions. The AK iPower HJT 745W module and AK iTopper TOPCon 620W module, renowned for their exceptional performance, attracted the attention of many attendees, making them one of the focal points of the exhibition.

According to reports from relevant institutions, although the photovoltaic (PV) market in Africa is still in its early stages of development, South Africa stands out as one of the continent's largest PV markets. With the advancement of national plans, it is projected that by 2030, South Africa's PV installed capacity will exceed 7958 megawatts (MW). To achieve this ambitious goal, the South African government has not only implemented favorable policies but also increased imports of advanced PV products from abroad, with solar panels holding a significant position. Against this backdrop, China, as the world's largest producer of solar energy products, possesses advanced PV component manufacturing technology, with its products holding tremendous export potential in the South African market.

The South African market has consistently been a crucial strategic deployment market for AKCOME. With meticulous planning of sales networks and service systems, AKCOME actively and promptly addresses customer needs, garnering a favorable market reputation locally. By participating in the SOLAR & STORAGE LIVE AFRICA Exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa, AKCOME forged a strategic consensus on the development of the South African PV market with numerous local partners.

As a leader in N-type technology, AKCOME specializes in advancing HJT cell and module technology. With a production capacity of 13.6GW for high-efficiency HJT cells and modules, AKCOME employs innovative methods such as 0BB, silicon wafer thinning, and microcrystalline process. These are complemented by encapsulation technologies like light-transmitting film and butyl rubber. As a result, AKCOME's HJT modules boast a remarkable maximum power output exceeding 745W and a conversion efficiency of 23.98%. Reports from AKCOME's technical research and development team indicate that mass production efficiency for double-sided microcrystalline heterojunction cells has reached 25.8%. With ongoing optimization efforts, including the use of the double-sided microcrystalline process and enhancements to steel mesh and paste for grid lines, AKCOME is poised to achieve a production efficiency target of 26% for HJT cells by the close of 2024.

Moving forward, AKCOME will maintain its focus on cutting-edge research, enhance the seamless integration of industry, academia, and research, and embrace a cooperative and inclusive approach to accommodate diverse stakeholders. Together with both upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry, AKCOME aims to cultivate a robust ecosystem for new energy and play a pivotal role in advancing the global "dual carbon" objectives.