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BC Technology Ushers in New Era of Solar Industry with White Paper Release

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BEIJING, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The China Electricity Council, TÜV Rheinland, China General Certification Center(CGC), AIKO, and LONGi jointly released the Back Contact (BC) Solar Technology Development White Paper (hereinafter referred to as the “White Paper”) in Beijing. As the world’s first authoritative report on BC technology for the photovoltaic industry, the White Paper systematically elaborates on BC technology’s industrialization path, core advantages, and sustainable development potential, marking the official entry of BC technology—widely recognized as the “ultimate form of single-junction silicon solar cells”—into the large-scale application phase.

The event was hosted by Prof. Hui Shen, Director of the Yangtze Delta Solar PV Innovation Center, and garnered endorsements and commendations from leading industry experts, scholars and customers.

Professor Martin Green from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia—renowned as the “Father of Photovoltaics”,extended his congratulations via video on the release of the White Paper. He predicted that Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) technology will gradually supplant TOPCon technology within the next five years, while lauding Chinese enterprises’ industrial advancements in BC applications and the technology’s vast future potential. Mr. Jinhua Wu, Executive President of the Solar Power Branch of the China Electricity Council, emphasized in his address that BC technology will propel the photovoltaic industry toward higher efficiency and lower costs. Mr. Xiaochao Zhang , former Deputy Director of the New Energy Division at China Huaneng Group (one of China’s five major power generation conglomerates) stated that BC technology innovation demands collaborative efforts across the entire industrial chain. “As an end-user, we are actively advancing the commercialization of BC innovations. We are confident that BC products, with their high efficiency and proven reliability, will deliver enhanced value to the end-user market,” he emphasized. 

Expert Insights: Validating BC’s Global Relevance

Dr. Qi Gao, Technical Director of Solar Services at TÜV Rheinland, interpreted BC technology’s reliability standards and testing systems from an international certification perspective. Mr. Gang Zhou, General Manager of the Solar Energy Division at CGC, presented empirical data demonstrating the outstanding performance of BC modules in demonstration projects. Dr. Yongqian Wang, Chief Scientist of AIKO, discussed the evolution and future vision of photovoltaic technology, particularly BC technology, from the perspective of energy transformation. Dr. Xixiang Xu, Chief Scientist and Vice President of LONGi Central R&D Institute, provided an in-depth analysis of BC technology’s process innovations in the context of photovoltaic technology advancement.

Record-Breaking Efficiency & Technological Superiority

This year, BC cells achieved a new world-record efficiency of 27.81% (certified by ISFH), just 1.3% shy of the theoretical maximum. BC cells integrate both positive and negative electrodes on the backside through full back-contact electrode technology, eliminating front-side busbars shading entirely and maximizing light absorption area. This breakthrough significantly improves conversion efficiency while achieving both optical and electrical performance enhancements, solidifying BC’s status as the “ultimate form of single-junction silicon solar cells.”

During the panel discussion session, Mr. Zhenguo Li, Founder and President of LONGi,  and Prof. Wenzhong Shen, Director of the Solar Energy Research Institute at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, along with other industry experts, shared insights on the significance of the White Paper, BC technology’s core breakthroughs, and future challenges. The consensus was clear: BC technology has become the pinnacle of single-junction silicon solar cell development, with its maturity poised to drive future innovation and industry growth.

White Paper Highlights: A Blueprint for Global Adoption

Structured into seven chapters, the White Paper provides an in-depth analysis of : BC technology principles and industrialization pathways;Standardization frameworks and third-party validation;Core performance advantages (efficiency, reliability, bifaciality) ;Application value across utility, commercial, and residential scenarios;Ecosystem development and future trends, etc.

As the “crown jewel” of photovoltaic technologies, BC technology is poised to propel the global solar industry into a new era characterized by higher efficiency and lower levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), injecting powerful momentum into the global energy transition.

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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