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BEIJING, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the global PV industry enters 2026 amid cost pressure, policy shifts, and accelerating technology transitions, TOPCon has emerged as the foundation of today’s solar manufacturing, accounting for most new module production worldwide. As deployment scales, the industry is now grappling with a new set of questions: how to balance efficiency gains with long-term reliability? How to manage cost pressure and material constraints? 

To explore these questions, JA Solar just released the latest episode of JA Solar Power Talk, its global, scenario-driven webinar series that convenes experts across the PV value chain for in-depth dialogue on frontier technologies, standards, and real-world applications. The new episode, “TOPCon & Beyond: Insights from the Solar Frontier,” features a conversation between Dr. Zi Ouyang, President of Product and Solution R&D Centre and Chief Technology Officer of JA Solar, and Professor Bram Hoex, Deputy Head (Research) at University of New South Wales.

The discussion examines why TOPCon rapidly became the industry’s mainstream cell architecture, highlighting its advantages in efficiency, manufacturability, and energy yield in operating environments. The discussion also addresses critical challenges facing TOPCon today, including raw material cost pressure, metallization and reliability risks, and the need for more robust testing frameworks as the technology moves deeper into large-scale deployment. Looking ahead, the conversation explores pathways beyond TOPCon, including tandem architectures, recyclability and circularity, system-level optimization, and emerging application frontiers.

“TOPCon is no longer an emerging technology, it is now the foundation of today’s PV industry,” said Dr. Ouyang. “The next phase of competition will be defined by how well we translate efficiency gains into reliable, bankable performance in real-world conditions, while preparing responsibly for the technologies that will follow.”

Professor Hoex noted that while TOPCon offers a balance between performance and industrial scalability, long-term reliability will increasingly differentiate manufacturers. Closer collaboration between industry and research institutions is essential to address degradation mechanisms, testing standards, and sustainability challenges as new cell architectures are introduced.

Building on prior episodes, JA Solar Power Talk brings together voices from manufacturing, research, materials, and testing to foster open knowledge exchange on frontier technologies and multi-scenario applications. The series aims to support more informed technology decisions and accelerate the industry’s transition toward high-efficiency, resilient, and sustainable PV solutions, with a lineup of further expert conversations to be released later this year.

 

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PHOENIX, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Moon Valley Nurseries, the all-in-one nursery and landscaping company setting the standard for superior trees, plants and landscaping services, announced today its further strengthening its Texas presence with the debut of its 16th Texas nursery in Frisco, Texas. This expansion comes as the company continues on its decade-long investment into the state of Texas.

The 7.1-acre nursery located at 7401 Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 75035 becomes the sixth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, offering Moon Valley Nurseries’ best and biggest trees, expert landscape design, white-glove delivery and installation. Many of the trees available at Moon Valley Nurseries in Texas and nationwide are box-grown for the Texas climate and cared for at the company’s 250-acre farm in Glen Flora, Texas, one of 19 farms it operates across the country.

“As Frisco continues to grow, we’re excited to support the community and better serve the entire Dallas–Fort Worth area,” said Brian Flood, CEO of Moon Valley Nurseries. “Whether customers want more privacy, stronger curb appeal, or shaded outdoor spaces, we’re bringing the trees, expertise, and white-glove service to help them create the landscape of their dreams.”

At the center of every project is Moon Valley Nurseries’ mission to help homeowners transform their yards and outdoor living spaces into beautiful and functional areas. That starts with a free design consultation, either at the project site or at the nursery with a local expert team who specialize in creating beautiful landscapes that reflect the customer’s ultimate vision and thrive in the North Texas climate. To support the growth of the plants, Moon Valley Nurseries employs trained professionals to deliver, dig, plant, mulch and fertilize the plants to give customers the ultimate VIP experience, the Moon Valley Nurseries way.

“Over the last 16 years, our experts have become trusted members of the community that people can turn to when they’re looking to refresh their yards,” Flood added. “And our impact is meaningful: across our 16 Texas locations, and with the help of our more than 330 Texas-based teammates, we’ve helped plant more than 2 million trees and plants throughout the region, delivering on our promise to transform outdoor spaces with the best plants and the trees.”

Moon Valley Nurseries is open to retail and wholesale customers, including large-scale homebuilders, architects, landscapers and more, providing best-in-class service and one of the most diverse selections of products and services, including pottery, sculptures, proprietary farm-developed fertilizers, bedding, soils and mulch, and more than 200 varieties of trees and shrubs of all sizes.

Moon Valley Nurseries’s Frisco location is now open with a grand opening celebration planned for Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. For more information about Frisco visit: https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/locations/frisco

ABOUT MOON VALLEY NURSERIES
Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995, Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest fully-integrated nursery and box tree grower in the United States, now operating more than 1,800 acres of farmland and more than 50 retail locations across Arizona, California, Georgia, Nevada, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. While leading the industry in professional landscape design, expert planting services, and cutting-edge nutrients and fertilizers, Moon Valley Nurseries is home to the world’s best trees and plants. For more information, visit www.moonvalleynurseries.com.

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PHOENIX, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Moon Valley Nurseries, the all-in-one nursery and landscaping company setting the standard for superior trees, plants and landscaping services, announced today its further strengthening its Texas presence with the debut of its 16th Texas nursery in Frisco, Texas. This expansion comes as the company continues on its decade-long investment into the state of Texas.

The 7.1-acre nursery located at 7401 Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 75035 becomes the sixth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, offering Moon Valley Nurseries’ best and biggest trees, expert landscape design, white-glove delivery and installation. Many of the trees available at Moon Valley Nurseries in Texas and nationwide are box-grown for the Texas climate and cared for at the company’s 250-acre farm in Glen Flora, Texas, one of 19 farms it operates across the country.

“As Frisco continues to grow, we’re excited to support the community and better serve the entire Dallas–Fort Worth area,” said Brian Flood, CEO of Moon Valley Nurseries. “Whether customers want more privacy, stronger curb appeal, or shaded outdoor spaces, we’re bringing the trees, expertise, and white-glove service to help them create the landscape of their dreams.”

At the center of every project is Moon Valley Nurseries’ mission to help homeowners transform their yards and outdoor living spaces into beautiful and functional areas. That starts with a free design consultation, either at the project site or at the nursery with a local expert team who specialize in creating beautiful landscapes that reflect the customer’s ultimate vision and thrive in the North Texas climate. To support the growth of the plants, Moon Valley Nurseries employs trained professionals to deliver, dig, plant, mulch and fertilize the plants to give customers the ultimate VIP experience, the Moon Valley Nurseries way.

“Over the last 16 years, our experts have become trusted members of the community that people can turn to when they’re looking to refresh their yards,” Flood added. “And our impact is meaningful: across our 16 Texas locations, and with the help of our more than 330 Texas-based teammates, we’ve helped plant more than 2 million trees and plants throughout the region, delivering on our promise to transform outdoor spaces with the best plants and the trees.”

Moon Valley Nurseries is open to retail and wholesale customers, including large-scale homebuilders, architects, landscapers and more, providing best-in-class service and one of the most diverse selections of products and services, including pottery, sculptures, proprietary farm-developed fertilizers, bedding, soils and mulch, and more than 200 varieties of trees and shrubs of all sizes.

Moon Valley Nurseries’s Frisco location is now open with a grand opening celebration planned for Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. For more information about Frisco visit: https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/locations/frisco

ABOUT MOON VALLEY NURSERIES
Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995, Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest fully-integrated nursery and box tree grower in the United States, now operating more than 1,800 acres of farmland and more than 50 retail locations across Arizona, California, Georgia, Nevada, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. While leading the industry in professional landscape design, expert planting services, and cutting-edge nutrients and fertilizers, Moon Valley Nurseries is home to the world’s best trees and plants. For more information, visit www.moonvalleynurseries.com.

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PHOENIX, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Moon Valley Nurseries, the all-in-one nursery and landscaping company setting the standard for superior trees, plants and landscaping services, announced today its further strengthening its Texas presence with the debut of its 16th Texas nursery in Frisco, Texas. This expansion comes as the company continues on its decade-long investment into the state of Texas.

The 7.1-acre nursery located at 7401 Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 75035 becomes the sixth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, offering Moon Valley Nurseries’ best and biggest trees, expert landscape design, white-glove delivery and installation. Many of the trees available at Moon Valley Nurseries in Texas and nationwide are box-grown for the Texas climate and cared for at the company’s 250-acre farm in Glen Flora, Texas, one of 19 farms it operates across the country.

“As Frisco continues to grow, we’re excited to support the community and better serve the entire Dallas–Fort Worth area,” said Brian Flood, CEO of Moon Valley Nurseries. “Whether customers want more privacy, stronger curb appeal, or shaded outdoor spaces, we’re bringing the trees, expertise, and white-glove service to help them create the landscape of their dreams.”

At the center of every project is Moon Valley Nurseries’ mission to help homeowners transform their yards and outdoor living spaces into beautiful and functional areas. That starts with a free design consultation, either at the project site or at the nursery with a local expert team who specialize in creating beautiful landscapes that reflect the customer’s ultimate vision and thrive in the North Texas climate. To support the growth of the plants, Moon Valley Nurseries employs trained professionals to deliver, dig, plant, mulch and fertilize the plants to give customers the ultimate VIP experience, the Moon Valley Nurseries way.

“Over the last 16 years, our experts have become trusted members of the community that people can turn to when they’re looking to refresh their yards,” Flood added. “And our impact is meaningful: across our 16 Texas locations, and with the help of our more than 330 Texas-based teammates, we’ve helped plant more than 2 million trees and plants throughout the region, delivering on our promise to transform outdoor spaces with the best plants and the trees.”

Moon Valley Nurseries is open to retail and wholesale customers, including large-scale homebuilders, architects, landscapers and more, providing best-in-class service and one of the most diverse selections of products and services, including pottery, sculptures, proprietary farm-developed fertilizers, bedding, soils and mulch, and more than 200 varieties of trees and shrubs of all sizes.

Moon Valley Nurseries’s Frisco location is now open with a grand opening celebration planned for Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. For more information about Frisco visit: https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/locations/frisco

ABOUT MOON VALLEY NURSERIES
Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995, Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest fully-integrated nursery and box tree grower in the United States, now operating more than 1,800 acres of farmland and more than 50 retail locations across Arizona, California, Georgia, Nevada, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. While leading the industry in professional landscape design, expert planting services, and cutting-edge nutrients and fertilizers, Moon Valley Nurseries is home to the world’s best trees and plants. For more information, visit www.moonvalleynurseries.com.

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