TCL Solar has officially entered the Korean market, making its presence known at the Korea International Green Energy Expo in Daegu. Fresh off a major brand upgrade, the company took over Booth L260 with a full showcase of its cutting-edge solar lineup including its Shingled, TOPCon half-cut, and BC modules, drawing major attention across the three-day event.

TCL Solar brings next-gen solar tech to Korea’s renewable energy market

This move marks TCL Solar’s first official foray into Korea, backed by the combined strengths of TCL Group, TCL Zhonghuan, and the legendary SunPower, which it acquired earlier this year. The timing is strategic because South Korea, the world’s eighth-largest energy consumer, is racing to overhaul its energy mix under its Carbon Neutrality 2050 plan and is aiming for 30 percent renewable generation by 2030.

At the center of TCL’s display was its G11RA72P BC module, built on SunPower’s advanced technology. The module delivers improved real-world performance over mainstream TOPCon products, with better results in partial shading, temperature coefficients, and power degradation over time, all critical advantages for Korea’s dense, rooftop-heavy solar landscape.

TCL’s Shingled modules also stood out, blending aesthetics and efficiency through a unique one-third cut cell design and high-density packing that promises more power and better durability without sacrificing visual uniformity, a growing priority in urban installations.

The debut was not just about showing off hardware. TCL Solar signed supply deals with two established local players, Dabin E&C and Korea Green Power Co. Ltd., signaling immediate traction in a notoriously competitive and certification-heavy market.

As TCL Solar ramps up its research and development efforts and deepens local partnerships, it is clear the brand is not just entering Korea but is betting on becoming a major force in the region’s renewable energy shift.

In related news, TCL recently launched its T6C-UK 4K QLED Fire TV series in the UK, with prices starting at £399.

TCL Electronics marked its 25th anniversary in the Philippines with a large-scale event at Okada Manila, where the company unveiled its 2025 product lineup and announced a long-term partnership with the International Olympic Committee. The event, themed “Legendary Moment, Timeless Greatness,” was designed to reflect both the company’s history in the region and its future direction.

Since entering the Philippine market in 1999, TCL has grown its product portfolio beyond televisions to include air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. The brand now holds top market positions in the country for both TV and AC sales, according to company executives.

At the event, TCL introduced a range of 2025 products, including the X11K QD-Mini LED TV, which features 6,500 nits of peak brightness, a 65,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and support for Quantum Dot color technology. Audio is handled by Bang & Olufsen, reinforcing TCL’s recent push into premium home entertainment. Other announcements included the FreshIN 3.0 air conditioner with air purification capabilities and the Direct Drive+ P660 washing machine, which aims to offer higher efficiency with lower energy use.

The company also presented updates to its refrigerator lineup, featuring models with bottom-mounted heat dissipation, customizable compartments, and T-Fresh sterilization technology.

TCL used the anniversary to emphasize its broader global ambitions. It announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee that will run through 2032. TCL plans to supply products to Olympic villages and support event operations as part of this agreement. Company executives positioned the partnership as part of TCL’s goal to expand its international visibility and align with large-scale global events.

Local brand ambassadors, including Olympian EJ Obiena and actors Rhian Ramos and Valeen Montenegro, participated in the launch and shared their views on TCL’s role in bringing accessible technology to Filipino households.

As the company looks ahead, TCL says it remains focused on developing practical, energy-efficient, and connected technologies for everyday use.

In related news, TCL secures the top spot globally in ultra-large, Mini LED, and Google TV shipments, and also launches the Thunderbird 32U8 in China, a feature-packed monitor priced under $550.

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TCL’s Thunderbird recently launched the 32U8 gaming monitor in the Chinese market. It is now available for purchase on JD.com, priced at 3799 yuan (approximately $525). Let’s check out its key specs.

TCL Thunderbird 32U8 Specifications

The 32U8 comes with a FAST-HVA panel from CSOT that supports a UHD resolution of 3840 × 2160, a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms GtG response time. It features advanced QD-Mini LED backlighting with 1400 local dimming zones and a peak brightness of 1600 nits, enabling DisplayHDR 1400 certification.

The gaming monitor supports 10-bit color through 8-bit + FRC and is factory-calibrated with Delta E<2 color accuracy. The display covers 96 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 99 percent of sRGB, ensuring color precision for professional workflows. It also equips a custom Mini LED driver chip developed in-house by Thunderbird, along with pixel-level Demura calibration across over 50,000 zones for improved brightness and color uniformity.

The monitor sports a modern, functional aesthetic. It includes an RGB-lit rear design dubbed “Wings of Light” and a fully adjustable stand that supports tilt, height adjustment, swivel, and pivot. VESA mount compatibility is also included for flexible setups.

For audio, the 32U8 features dual 3W stereo speakers tuned for gaming and media playback. While not a replacement for external speakers, they offer a competent onboard audio experience.

The monitor equips two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and a USB-C port that supports 90W power delivery. It also comes with two USB-A 3.0 ports, a USB-B upstream port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Additional productivity features like KVM switch functionality, Picture-in-Picture, and Picture-by-Picture modes make it highly versatile for professional and multi-device environments.

Thunderbird includes TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification, flicker-free support via 10kHz PWM dimming, and an AM driver chip to reduce eye strain during prolonged use. The monitor draws up to 260W at peak, a fair trade-off for the high-end Mini LED hardware it packs inside.

In related news, TCL has secured the top spot globally across three major TV segments — leading in ultra-large TVs, Mini LED TVs, and Google TV shipments.

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