It is reported that French photovoltaic module manufacturer Carbon has adjusted its plans for the proposed solar module gigafactory in France. A core change is the abandonment of its self-developed N-type TOPCon technology in favor of collaborating with Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer LONGi Green Energy to develop BC (Back Contact) technology.
The CEO of Carbon explicitly stated the reason for the adjustment, emphasizing that building a gigafactory within a short timeframe necessitates support from companies with experience in project design and operation. “It is unimaginable to build a gigafactory in just a few years without relying on companies that have experience in designing and operating such projects,” he further elaborated. “Without this support, no project can achieve competitive costs and high quality within four years.”
It is reported that this photovoltaic gigafactory is a pilot project, located in Miramas, Bouches-du-Rhône, in southern France, with a factory area covering 16,000 square meters. In terms of capacity planning, after the adjustment, the factory will annually produce 700MW of BC modules, representing a 40% increase from the initially planned 500MW. This capacity enhancement and the adjustment in technology roadmap are mutually reinforcing, potentially strengthening the project’s market competitiveness.
