Servotech launches solar inverters, microinverters, battery storage systems
Servotech Power Systems has developed a new range of solar solutions, including on-grid microinverters and inverters, hybrid inverters, battery energy storage systems, and solar pump controllers. The...
View ArticleEcuador issues new law to address energy crisis with renewables
Ecuador's National Assembly has unanimously approved a new law to promote private initiative in energy generation. Among other measures, it seeks to stimulate self-consumption and promote private...
View Article‘There is no such thing as a global patent’
Jeffrey Saltman, partner at US intellectual property law firm Fisch Sigler LLP, recently spoke to pv magazine about the rising number of patent lawsuits between PV module manufacturers. He said this...
View ArticleEBRD, EU finance 126 MW solar plant in Uzbekistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are investing a combined $61.6 million in a 126 MW solar project in Uzbekistan. A special-purpose company fully owned...
View ArticleSolar manufacturing facing substantial pressures, says IEA-PVPS
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says in its latest report that 2023 was a record-breaking but tumultuous year for solar development. It says the...
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Module power output distortion on rise
A study by German research institute Fraunhofer ISE has revealed a troubling trend. Data shows that modules are increasingly attributed higher power ratings than they actually have. Though the...
View ArticleResearchers build all-perovskite tandem solar cell with 28.2% efficiency
An international research team has built an all-perovskite tandem solar cell based on a wide-bandgap top perovskite cell with a 20.5% efficiency. The 1-cm2 scale tandem device achieved the highest...
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Canadian solar glass manufacturer to open US factory
Canadian Premium Sand (CPS) plans to open a 4 GW solar glass factory in the United States, in addition to 6 GW of annual production in Manitoba, Canada.From pv magazine USA CPS, which manufactures...
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Solar brick based on perovskite, textile ceramic technology
A European research team has sought to combine for the first time perovskite solar cell technology with textile ceramic in a novel building-integrated photovoltaic device. The result is a solar brick...
View ArticleInternational Solar Alliance re-elects India as president
India has been re-elected to hold the presidency of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), with France to serve as co-president, for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026.From pv magazine India The...
View ArticleTrina targets Australian-made solar modules by 2027
Chinese manufacturing giant Trina Solar says it could start making panels in Australia as soon as 2027 as part of its joint-venture plans with Sydney-based PV innovator SunDrive Solar.From pv magazine...
View ArticleAira launches residential heat pump with minimalist design
The Sweden-based heat pump provider said its new product is one of the slimmest and most compact system available on the market to date.Aira, a heat pump specialist based in Sweden, has unveiled a new...
View ArticleUK grid operator calls for 47 GW of solar by 2030, deployed at 4.6 GW per year
The UK National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its Clean Power 2030 Advice to Government, setting out pathways to decarbonize the power system of Great Britain by 2030. It calls for a...
View Article3D-printed anti-reflective cover based on aluminium oxide increases PV cell...
An international team of scientists have combined cyclic-olefin copolymers with a powder of aluminum oxide to create a filament that can be used by a 3D printer to create anti-reflective covers for PV...
View ArticleConcentrated solar power, a much cheaper solution than batteries for energy...
By offering cheap energy storage, concentrating solar power has a huge potential. However, it requires international standards to become a competitive market proposition.Solar thermal energy, otherwise...
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Brazilian islands to have 85% solar and battery storage by 2027
Replacing diesel, the Noronha Verde project will be carried out by Neoenergia with an investment of BRL 300 million ($52.1 million).From pv magazine Brazil Brazilian renewables company Neoenergia has...
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Flood precautions for rooftop PV, ground-mounted solar
pv magazine examines recommendations and precautions for flooding, as water exposure to electrical devices such as inverters or battery packs can have serious consequences.From pv magazine Spain The...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia launches tender for 8 GWh of battery storage in world’s largest...
World’s largest storage procurement process is underway in Saudi Arabia for 2 GW/ 8 GWh of storage.From ESS News The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has begun qualifying bidders for an enormous...
View ArticleGerman companies launch ‘world’s largest’ plug-in PV system
Indielux and EPP Solar have released the “world’s largest” plug-in PV system, a 6 kW unit with a power storage option that connects to existing electrical setups via a safety plug. It is available in...
View ArticleIndia adds 12.8 GW of solar in H1
India has installed 12.8 GW of new solar capacity from January to June 2024, according to Mercom India. This includes 11.7 GW of large-scale solar projects, with 3.7 GW of off-site commercial and...
View ArticleChinese PV Industry Brief: JA Solar, Longi, Jinko, Trina report Q3 results
The Big FOUR released Q3 reports last week. JinkoSolar sees a steep drop in Q3 profit amid industry challenges. JA Solar experienced a revenue decline but recovered profit. LONGi narrows losses as...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: Uniper delays 2030 hydrogen target
Uniper has told pv magazine that it has delayed its 2030 hydrogen investment target.Uniper has delayed its goal of investing €8 billion ($8.7 billion) in green energy by 2030. It told pv magazine that...
View ArticleSchneider Electric introduces portable solar power station
The OffGrid portable power station provides power for outdoor adventures as well as in hurricane-ravaged areas.From pv magazine USA The OffGrid portable power station from Schneider Electric can be...
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U.S. government releases bottom-up solar pricing tool
The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest solar cost model shows that residential solar prices are up, commercial solar is getting cheaper and utility-scale pricing remains flat. The addition of batteries...
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Australian PV equipment supplier says new bundled conduit improves...
A pre-assembled conduit manufactured in Australian by Victoria-based balance-of-system supplier PV Connections has purportedly reduced installation time of rooftop solar systems by up to 20%.From pv...
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