SNEC 2026: Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Cell Efficiency Milestones
During the SNEC 2026 exhibition, perovskite/silicon tandem cell technology once again became the center of attention. For large-format industrial standard size (approx. 3.1 m²) perovskite/silicon tandem modules, certified by an authoritative third-party institution, the peak power exceeded 900W and the aperture efficiency surpassed 29%. At the same time, the certified efficiency of tandem modules officially crossed the 30% mark, and the certified efficiency of rigid single-junction perovskite modules reached over 23%. Both results were certified by a national metrology institute.
This leap in efficiency marks that perovskite/silicon tandem technology has officially entered the core standard range for high-efficiency cells. It not only provides a more efficient technical solution for ground-mounted distributed PV, but also opens up viable pathways for space energy applications (e.g., space-based PV). In the next step, the industry will focus on stability improvement, encapsulation optimization, and space-environment adaptability research for high-efficiency tandem technology, advancing perovskite technology from high-efficiency iterations for ground-based PV to practical breakthroughs in space energy.
ndustrialization on the Fast Track
From the perspective of industrialization, as multiple GW-scale production lines are successively launched, perovskite technology is accelerating onto the fast track of large-scale development. Several MW-scale perovskite PV power plants have been built in China, with some projects operating stably for more than one year, laying a solid foundation for the commercialisation of this technology. In the new space-based PV track, perovskite tandem technology, with its advantages of high efficiency, lightweight, and low cost, is seen as an important technical route for next-generation space PV. Some companies have already started space-borne test launches, planning to complete the generation-storage-consumption closed-loop verification in orbit, and leading PV players are accelerating the formation of a space energy alliance.
Market Structural Changes: Q1 2026 PV Installation Data
On the other side of technological breakthroughs, the market is also undergoing profound structural changes. According to data released by the National Energy Administration, in the first quarter of 2026, newly grid-connected PV capacity nationwide reached 41,189 MW (about 41.2 GW), with cumulative installed capacity reaching 1,241 GW. Among this, utility-scale PV added 19,619 MW, accounting for 48%; distributed PV added 21,570 MW, accounting for 52%, and residential PV capacity exceeded 22,250 MW.
| Category | Added Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility-scale PV | 19,619 MW | 48% |
| Distributed PV | 21,570 MW | 52% |
| Residential PV | 22,250+ MW | +89% YoY |
This is mainly due to rising end-user electricity prices, improved economic viability of residential PV, and the continuous push of county-wide promotion policies, marking that distributed applications have entered a new phase of rapid growth.
Provincial Distribution of Newly Added Distributed PV
From the provincial distribution of newly added distributed PV, the top ten provinces/cities are Henan, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei, Sichuan, Anhui, Hebei, Fujian, and Jiangxi. Among them, Henan added 2,610 MW of new residential PV capacity, ranking first nationally and accounting for 27% of the country’s total new residential PV.
The top ten provinces/cities for newly added commercial & industrial PV are Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Anhui, Hubei, Hebei, Henan, Fujian, and Jiangxi, with cumulative C&I PV capacity reaching 331.94 GW. The trend towards a more balanced installation structure is evident, as the PV market shifts from relying solely on utility-scale plants to a diversified application landscape.
MULTIFIT: Smart O&M Solutions for Global PV Power Plants
While PV technology continues to break records and installed capacity keeps expanding, the increasing dispersion of power plants and the demand for long-term efficient operation impose higher requirements for refined operation and maintenance. MULTIFIT has always focused on solar cleaning robots and smart O&M solutions, committed to making every solar panel generate power efficiently and providing a trustworthy “China Solution” for power plants worldwide.
MULTIFIT is a national high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, manufacturing, sales, and power plant services. Its headquarters is in Beijing, with a production base in the Shantou National High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Guangdong Province. Since its establishment in 2009, the company has been dedicated to the fields of solar cleaning and smart O&M. Its core products cover fully automatic solar cleaning robots (side-to-side and tracked models) and semi-automatic cleaning brushes. The products are exported to more than 50 countries and regions, with over 50 patents and international certifications such as CE and ISO.
Relying on its original manufacturing R&D strength and 16 years of export experience, MULTIFIT strives to make every solar panel generate power efficiently, providing reliable protection for the long-term stable operation of global PV power plants. From high-efficiency cells to intelligent O&M, every link in China’s PV industry chain is contributing professional strength to the global energy transition.
Post time: Jun-12-2026