City of Arvin, California & Veolia North America Break Ground On Innovative Solar Energy Installation
City of Arvin, California & Veolia North America break ground on innovative solar energy installation to city's wastewater treatment plant
CleanTechnica 4:59 am on May 21, 2024
An off grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station
Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees.
Electrek 11:38 pm on May 20, 2024
Can You Charge a Portable Power Station with a Solar Panel
Power your adventures with solar! Learn how to charge your portable power station with solar panels for off grid adventures or reliable backup power. This eco friendly solution is perfect for camping, road trips, or even ...
Energy Matters 11:38 pm on May 20, 2024
All perovskite tandem PV cell based on carboranes hits 27.2% efficiency
Researchers have developed a thermal regulation strategy to improve the performance of inverted tin lead perovskite tech for all perovskite tandem solar cells. It has an efficiency of 23.4% and contributed to a 27.2% efficiency ...
PV Magazine International 9:41 pm on May 20, 2024
ETH Zurich unveils new tech to produce heat with solar
Swiss researchers have engineered a device that uses solar energy to heat to more than 1,000 C. The technology could make it possible to use solar energy to decarbonize energy intensive industries that require high temperatures ...
PV Magazine International 9:41 pm on May 20, 2024
New dates, rules for 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge has announced a new set of dates for for the 2025 edition of its unique 3,000 km solar car race across the Australian continent, along with some regulation changes.
PV Magazine International 9:41 pm on May 20, 2024
RWE Acquires 599 MW of U.S. Solar, BESS Projects
RWE Clean Energy has added 599 MW of solar and BESS projects, acquired from Galehead Development, across three projects located in Idaho, Oregon and New York. Cedar Ridge is a 300 MW solar project paired with a 150 MW energy ...
Solar Industry 9:41 pm on May 20, 2024
Zambian IPP launches tender for 50 MW of solar
CGM Power Group Ltd., an independent power producer (IPP), is requesting expressions of interest from engineering, procurement and construction companies for the development of a 50 MW on grid solar plant in northern Zambia. ...
PV Magazine International 5:40 pm on May 20, 2024
Think tank calls for power wheeling in Indonesia
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a Jakarta based think tank, is advocating for power wheeling to be implemented in Indonesia. It says it would create a renewable energy market and have a positive impact ...
PV Magazine International 5:40 pm on May 20, 2024
Solar wafer prices decline, sparking concerns over producer survival prospects
In a new weekly update for <b>pv magazine</b>, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
PV Magazine International 5:40 pm on May 20, 2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences presents new way to assess HJT solar modules
Researchers in China have developed a model to predict lifetimes of heterojunction (HJT) modules made with ultraviolet cut off polyolefin elastomer (POE) encapsulant. The approach considers factors such as temperature, humidity ...
PV Magazine International 5:40 pm on May 20, 2024
India, Australia sign deal to secure supply chains
Economic cooperation between India and Australia may open doors for investment in clean energy technology, but challenges still abound in a competitive global market. <b>Vibhuti Garg</b> and <b>Shantanu ...
PV Magazine International 5:40 pm on May 20, 2024
Open Homes Australia Season 7 Episode 2: GoodWe Inverter and EV Charger Drastically Reducing Electricity Bills
A contemporary mansion with exorbitant electricity bills was met with a solar solution from GoodWe in this episode of Open Homes Australia.
Energy Matters 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
European developer reaches financial close on 10 MW of solar in Tunisia
European renewables developer Qair will build a 10 MW solar plant in western Tunisia with a 3.9 million ($4.2 million) loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as well as to up to 1 million ...
PV Magazine International 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
Novel hydrophobic, antireflective coating for solar glass
Slovakian scientists have developed a novel hydrophobic, antireflective coating for solar glass with a silica titania thin film as the bottom layer and an inorganic organic upper layer made of silica modified with triethoxy(octyl)silane. ...
PV Magazine International 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
Solar and wind generation will soon pass nuclear, hydro
In a new monthly column for <b>pv magazine</b>, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how solar and wind are dominating power plant construction.
PV Magazine International 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
US, Canada ramp up solar glass plans
With PV module capacity ramping up, glass suppliers have been investing in new solar glass production capacity. As in India and China, new facilities are popping up in North America, with unique twists to ensure competitiveness, ...
PV Magazine International 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
Reliance Industries completes sale of RECs polysilicon unit
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has completed the sale of REC Solar Holdings' kerf based polysilicon manufacturing division, REC Solar Norway, to Elkem ASA. However, it will retain the technology and intellectual property ...
PV Magazine International 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
Leapton Energy launches 20.48 kWh residential battery
Japan's Leapton Energy has developed EH A05, a 20.48 kWh residential battery featuring storage capacities starting at 5.12 kWh, with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.
PV Magazine International 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
How To Beat Future Solar Export Tariffs
Learn the truth about two way pricing for solar export in Australia. Don't fall for misinformation get the facts (and solutions) here.
Solar Quotes Blog 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
Bluetti EP760 Home Battery Now Available In Australia
Best known in Australia for its off grid/camping solar and energy storage solutions, Bluetti has expanded into grid connected home batteries.
Solar Quotes Blog 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
Analysis of battery storage system failures point to monitoring more than cell defects
Root causes of BESS failures isn't about cell defects. Battery monitoring plays a crucial role in preventing disastrous incidents.
Solar Builder Magazine 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
Opposing interest groups agree on one thing: Californias community solar market is wrecked Still, the unlikely coalition holds out hope for a winning community solar decision.
The state's community solar program revision brought together consumer groups, union workers and the solar industry to try to make this sector work.
Solar Power World 4:42 pm on May 20, 2024
Arevon Breaks Ground on Indiana Posey Solar Project
Arevon Energy, in partnership with CenterPoint Energy, have broken ground on construction for the 228 MW Posey Solar Project in Posey County, Ind. Arevon developed the project along with CenterPoint, with Bechtel serving ...
Solar Industry 4:43 pm on May 20, 2024
Closure of Australias biggest coal fired power station may be delayed while renewables catch up
States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, energy operator says
The Guardian Renewable Energy 4:43 pm on May 20, 2024
SolarPower Europe presents agrisolar digital map
SolarPower Europe has developed an agrisolar digital map showcasing more than 200 projects across 10 European countries, with a total capacity exceeding 15 GW.
PV Magazine International 4:21 pm on May 16, 2024
Smappee EV Wall charger launched in United States, uses AI to manage costs
Meet the new Smappee EV Wall charger: AI enabled electric vehicle charging that incorporates solar power, at homes or commercial buildings.
Solar Builder Magazine 4:21 pm on May 16, 2024
First Citizens Bank provides $150 million for BESS projects in Texas Solar Financing Spotlight
Stay up to date with the latest solar financing news. Learn about the funding of Apex Clean Energy's battery storage projects by First Citizens Bank.
Solar Builder Magazine 4:21 pm on May 16, 2024
Biden Hikes Solar Tariffs to Boost Domestic Manufacturing
The Biden Harris Administration is taking action to curb imports of China solar cells and modules, in addition to the tariff rate hike announced earlier this week. The new restrictions include removing the tariff exemption ...
Solar Industry 4:21 pm on May 16, 2024
US surpasses 5 million solar installations
The United States has officially exceeded 5 million solar installations, marking another milestone just eight years after the nation reached one million
Solar Power World 1:29 pm on May 16, 2024
Netherlands to phase out net metering scheme in 2027
The new government coalition in the Netherlands says the nation's current net metering scheme will be maintained until the end of 2026. The previous Parliament had rejected a proposal to cancel the scheme by the end of 2025. ...
PV Magazine International 1:29 pm on May 16, 2024
Aptera to close crowdfunding and begin Solar EV production with the help of a private financial group
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors announced it is leaving its “crowdfunding nest” of sorts, putting a bookend on three years...
Electrek 2:00 pm on May 16, 2024
US solar tariffs and the shadow of larger trade measures
Intensified trade measures against China via higher tariffs on imported solar and battery cells are a significant policy step, but the impact is clouded by global manufacturing shifts, price decreases and looming US Department ...
PV Magazine International 3:16 pm on May 16, 2024
Energy companies charging NSW solar panel owners for exporting power criticised by lobby group
Ausgrid has introduced a tariff to incentivise solar panel owners to export power in evening
The Guardian Renewable Energy 3:16 pm on May 16, 2024
Origin Energy unveils plans for 2 GWh battery in Australia
Australian energy giant Origin Energy has revealed plans to build what could be the biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) in the state of Queensland, as it continues the expansion of its renewable energy generation ...
PV Magazine International 2:00 pm on May 16, 2024
Atess Power releases new series of BESS containers
Atess Power has developed a new series of battery energy storage system (BESS) containers. The Chinese manufacturer is offering 20 HC and 40 HC containers, as well as battery only containers with storage capacities up to ...
PV Magazine International 2:00 pm on May 16, 2024
The Truth Behind A Solar Door to Door Sales Pitch: Friend or Foe
Unsure if that solar salesperson is a friend or foe" Get the truth behind door to door solar pitches in Australia. Learn how to make informed decisions for your home's energy needs.
Energy Matters 1:29 pm on May 16, 2024
China's solar dominance set to continue amid price slide
With solar module oversupply triggering a price freefall in 2023 and no recovery in sight, market consolidation, inventory pile up, technology shifts, and challenges to reshoring PV manufacturing are set to affect all levels ...
PV Magazine International 1:29 pm on May 16, 2024
Fraunhofer ISE unveils rotary printing technique for heterojunction solar cell metallization
Researchers at the German research institute have found that indirect gravure printing for metallization of silicon heterojunction solar cells reduces silver consumption and cycle times to below 0.5 seconds per cell, while ...
PV Magazine International 1:29 pm on May 16, 2024
Do You Need An Efficient Home If You Own A Massive Solar System
Is energy efficiency still important for homes with larger solar PV systems in Australia" Find out here.
Solar Quotes Blog 1:29 pm on May 16, 2024
Bifacial solar panels lose tariff exemption after Biden reverses course
The Biden Administration today put imported bifacial solar panels back under Sec. 201 tariffs, after the specialty solar panels enjoyed a two year
Solar Power World 1:29 pm on May 16, 2024
China switches on first large scale sodium ion battery
China Southern Power Grid has deployed a 10 MWh sodium ion battery in China's Guangxi Zhuang region. It is the first phase of a 100 MWh project.
PV Magazine International 5:36 pm on May 15, 2024
Faulty installations often to blame for battery fires
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and German battery analysis specialist Twaice have jointly evaluated 26 battery fires between 2018 ...
PV Magazine International 5:36 pm on May 15, 2024
Volkswagen Group Africa Adds 3 MW Solar PV Carport At Its Kariega Car Factory
VWGA is in the process of completing the installation of 3 MWp of solar PV in the employee car park at the Kariega factory.
CleanTechnica 5:37 pm on May 15, 2024
Strategies to Enhance Your Self Energy Consumption
Discover effective strategies to boost your energy self consumption and lower your bills. From energy audits to smart meters, simple changes and investments can make a big difference.
Energy Matters 1:12 pm on May 15, 2024
Coal share falls below 50% in Indias installed power capacity
The share of coal in India's total installed power capacity fell below 50% in the first quarter of 2024. This is well ahead of the government's target to establish 50% cumulative power generation capacity from non fossil ...
PV Magazine International 1:12 pm on May 15, 2024
SEG Solar signs land deal to make solar cells, wafers, modules in Indonesia
SEG Solar has secured a land use agreement for a solar focused manufacturing site in an industrial zone on the Indonesian island of Java. The $500 million plan will involve the production of 5 GW of silicon wafers, 5 GW of ...
PV Magazine International 1:12 pm on May 15, 2024
Enhancing photovoltaic thermal module performance with Tesla valves
Scientists in China have demonstrated a photovoltaic thermal system that utilizes Tesla valves to increase cooling and efficiency. The system was found to have better performance compared to PVT systems made with several ...
PV Magazine International 1:12 pm on May 15, 2024
US government doubles tariff rates on PV cell imports from China to 50
%The administration of US President Joe Biden has raised tariff rates on PV cell imports from China from 25% to 50%. It has also increased the tariff rates for semiconductors, electric vehicles, and EV batteries from China, ...
%PV Magazine International 1:12 pm on May 15, 2024
Australian startup, EDF team up to test electrolzyer tech
A startup spun out of the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has secured a grant to build a 5 kW electrolyzer that will be deployed at a UK power plant operated by French energy ...
PV Magazine International 1:12 pm on May 15, 2024
Improving LCOE of PV driven hydrogen via reciprocating engines
UNSW scientists have suggested to use dual fuel reciprocating engines for adding gas to power operations in large scale production of hydrogen based on PV power. The preliminary findings of their research show that the proposed ...
PV Magazine International 1:12 pm on May 15, 2024
US government proposes 10 ‘national interest' transmission corridors
Eight of the 10 transmission corridors proposed by the US Department of Energy (DoE) could facilitate transmission between grid regions. One would expand transmission within the Mid Atlantic's PJM grid region, and one would ...
PV Magazine International 1:12 pm on May 15, 2024
Federal Budget 2024 2025: Battling Cost of Living with Relief and Reform
The Australian Federal Budget 2024 2025 tackles the rising cost of living with a combination of relief measures and reforms. The budget prioritises cost of living relief with a standout $300 energy bill cut for Australian ...
Energy Matters 6:44 am on May 15, 2024
DAH Solar launches 380 W BIPV module
The Chinese manufacturer said the new product has an efficiency of up to 19.46% and a temperature coefficient of 0.30% per C. It is available in bright red, light gray, brown, green, blue green, orange, and ocean blue.
PV Magazine International 6:44 am on May 15, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Installing Solar Panels in Virginia
Learn all about installing solar panels in Virginia for your home or business, including incentives, financing options, costs, and expert tips.
Paradise Energy Solutions 9:10 pm on May 16, 2024
New Analysis Platform Shines Light On Utilities Solar Energy Future
New analysis platform shines light on utilities' solar energy future, online platform to help utilities understand how solar energy projects
CleanTechnica 6:45 am on May 15, 2024
Solar Panel Prices: How Low Will They Go
Solar polysilicon producers have gone from rolling in cash to crying poor. But it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
Solar Quotes Blog 9:20 pm on May 14, 2024
Radian Generation acquires utility scale cybersecurity firm PCS
See how Radian Generation enhances its utility scale compliance and cybersecurity services with Proven Compliance Solutions acquisition.
Solar Builder Magazine 8:05 pm on May 14, 2024
The Hydrogen Stream: Asahi Kasei to test alkaline water electrolyzer
Japan's Asahi Kasei is testing a new alkaline water electrolyzer, while China has started developing its first 100 kg vehicle mounted liquid hydrogen system.
PV Magazine International 5:33 pm on May 14, 2024
Silicon Ranch to develop first utility scale solar project under expanded TVA program
Silicon Ranch partners with Middle Tennessee Electric to develop a 110 MW solar project under TVA's Expanded Generation Flexibility Program.
Solar Builder Magazine 5:33 pm on May 14, 2024
Cumberland County approvesHecateEnergy's 150 MW solar facility in Virginia
Find out how the Cumberland Solar Facility plans to generate renewable energy and contribute to the economic development of Cumberland County.
Solar Builder Magazine 5:33 pm on May 14, 2024
Carbon aims to start 500 MW pilot production at module factory in France
Carbon, a French PV module maker, says its new 1.7 billion ($1.8 billion) manufacturing facility will initially produce TOPCon products.
PV Magazine International 3:46 pm on May 14, 2024
German PV system prices down by over 4% since November
The Selfmade Energy online platform says that prices for PV systems and battery storage systems fell by more than 4% between November 2023 and March 2024. In March, for example, 6 kW PV systems without batteries were sold ...
PV Magazine International 3:46 pm on May 14, 2024
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Tongwei gets $5.4 billion polysilicon order from Longi
Tongwei has agreed to provide more than 862,400 tons of polysilicon to Longi from 2024 to 2026.
PV Magazine International 3:46 pm on May 14, 2024
Appalachian Power Issues Renewables RFPs
The Appalachian Power Company has issued three RFPs for wind, solar, BESS and renewable energy certificates (RECs). The first RFP requests bids for up to 800 MW of wind and/or solar resources, as well as co located and standalone ...
Solar Industry 2:25 pm on May 14, 2024
Key takeaways from World Hydrogen 2024 in Rotterdam
Development of green hydrogen production in Europe is moving forward in fits and starts, but the ongoing World Hydrogen 2024 event in Rotterdam calls for blue hydrogen adoption, which suggests that the oil and gas industry ...
PV Magazine International 1:20 pm on May 14, 2024
‘We must push back on net billing'
With California's NEM 3.0 legislation having gutted panel sales and Arizona heading a bevy of other US states preparing to reduce solar export payments, it's time the United States solar industry stepped up, for ourselves ...
PV Magazine International 1:20 pm on May 14, 2024
Chinese power company to build 160 MW of solar in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and China Huadian Corp. have agreed to install 160 MW of PV in Bangladesh. The solar facility will be deployed in an area that was originally designated to host a coal power plant. ...
PV Magazine International 11:17 am on May 14, 2024
M Tec presents residential air source heat pump
The Austrian manufacturer said its new heat pump can achieve a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 4.7 and flow temperatures of up to 75 C. It is available with sizes ranging from 2 kW to 7 kW.
PV Magazine International 11:17 am on May 14, 2024
Australian utility delivers PV powered microgrid for farm operation
AGL Energy has completed the installation of a solar powered microgrid with a 5.4 MWh battery energy storage system in Australia to support the transition of a commercial orchard's operations from diesel to renewables.
PV Magazine International 11:17 am on May 14, 2024